Halloween in Ireland, short break with Halloween party

About This Tour

Ireland invented Halloween. The ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, celebrated over 2,000 years ago, is the root of every jack-o-lantern, costume parade, and trick-or-treat tradition around the world. This three-day break takes you right to the heart of it, finishing with the Derry Halloween festival - a spectacle that regularly draws over 100,000 people and has been named one of the best Halloween events on the planet.

The journey from Dublin north into Derry passes through some of Ireland’s most atmospheric countryside, and arriving in late October means the landscapes are at their golden, moody best. Once in Derry, the walled city transforms into a playground of street theatre, parades, fireworks, and live performances. The festival sprawls across the entire city centre, and the energy is unlike anything you will find at a standard Halloween house party.

This is a group tour with a minimum of four travellers required for departure. Accommodation, breakfasts, and dinners are included, so the logistics are handled and you can focus on soaking up the atmosphere.

What’s Included

• Three nights of hotel accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Dinner each evening
• Return coach transport from Dublin
• Entry to Derry Halloween festival events

What’s Not Included

• Flights to and from Dublin
• Accommodation on the final night after the tour ends
• Lunches and personal spending money

Good to Know

• A minimum of 4 travellers is required for this tour to depart
• Maximum group size is 30 travellers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Pack warm layers and waterproofs - late October in Ireland can be chilly and unpredictable
• Public transport connections are available near all meeting points