Ireland
Things to Do in Ireland
The experiences worth building a trip around in Ireland, handpicked by our LGBTQ+ travel specialists.
All Things to Do in Ireland
Treetop Ziplines in Tibradden Woods, Dublin Mountains
Swing across rope bridges and fly over the canopy on an expert-guided treetop course in the forests just outside Dublin.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublin, with an Expert Guide
Follow the story of the Irish diaspora through twenty interactive galleries in Dublin's Docklands vaults, with a specialist to bring it alive.
Michelin Dining on the Wild Atlantic Way: Aniar and Chestnut
Eat the west of Ireland at two Michelin-starred tables where the day's harvest from shore, farm and hedgerow writes the menu.
A Private Sunset Picnic on the Cliffs of Moher
Follow a local guide away from the viewing platforms to a grassy ledge above the Atlantic, with an Irish picnic laid out for two.
Cashel Blue: A Farmhouse Cheese Visit in Tipperary
Watch curds pressed and blue cheese ripening on a family farm, then taste Cashel Blue and its siblings at every stage of age.
Walking and Meditation Across the Burren, County Clare
Slow down on a small-group walk over the Burren's limestone pavements, pausing for guided meditation above the Atlantic.
Trá Mór, Donegal: A Guided Walk on the Big Strand
Walk Donegal's great Atlantic beach with a local guide at the quiet ends of the day, from marram dunes to rock pools and waves.
The Guinness Connoisseur Experience at St James’s Gate, Dublin
Taste four Guinness variants at a private fourth-floor bar with a trained connoisseur, then pull your own pint above the Dublin skyline.
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin, on a Private Visit Before the Tours
Walk the cells and the Stonebreakers' Yard in silence, where 128 years of Irish prisoners and rebels left their mark.Tours through Ireland
Luxury Ireland Tour: Killarney & the Beara Peninsula
Tailor-made HolidayThe beauty of Killarney's lakes and the Beara Peninsula beyond them speaks for itself. Century-old grounds running to the water, ruins reachable only by kayak, and roads so remote you may not pass another car all day. This trip begins on the shore of Lough Leane, where the water is calm enough most mornings for a private kayak crossing to Innisfallen Island, home to the ruins of a seventh-century monastery reachable no other way.
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A Gay Pride Celebration in Ireland
Tailor-made HolidaySome of the best Pride celebrations in the world are also some of the smallest, built around a single parade route, a handful of familiar bars, and a city that turns out in full for one day a year, and Ireland's are proof of it. Its Pride season plays out in its cities rather than along its coastline, and it favours travellers who know where to look.
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Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Adventure: Surf, Coasteering & Cliffs
Tailor-made HolidayIreland's wildest coastline runs for more than a thousand miles, from the sea stacks and cliffs of Donegal down through Sligo and Mayo to the limestone shelves of County Clare, a landscape shaped by Atlantic swell, sheer rock, and light that shifts by the hour. None of this has to come at the cost of comfort.
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Travelling with Out Of Office
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
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Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
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Our Experts
I love Ireland. It's one of the most magical destinations in the world, and you can sense the layers of mysticism and heritage.
Dublin is such a blast and home to Ireland's best gay scene. The pubs and clubs here are a cut above the rest and always promise a good night.
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