UPDATED March 10, 2023

by Jenny Javitch, Founder of Global Game Plan

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Are you in the process of planning a trip to Ireland? Maybe you’re wondering how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, looking for a new date night idea or considering a future Irish heritage tour. In any case, virtual travel with this Ireland travel guide is the way to go!

From recipe suggestions, Irish playlist and movie recommendations to beautiful videos of Ireland and live tour experiences, we’ve rounded up tons of ideas so you can go on a virtual tour of Ireland any day of the year.

Enjoy your Ireland virtual tour. Happy Travels!

Start by creating some virtual Irish atmosphere

Set the mood by listening to these awesome Irish playlist options from your favorite music streaming service:

Spotify – The Sound of Celtic
Amazon Music – Traditional Irish pub songs
Apple Music – ShamROCK Your Party

Try these Irish podcasts if you prefer.

Choose your favorite Zoom background from 27 choices that celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

See what’s going on with the locals (and tourists) by watching a livestreaming webcam outside the Temple Bar in Dublin.

Enjoy some Irish food and drinks

Make dinner at home with some traditional Irish recipes or get your drink on with these classic Irish drinks or green cocktails. Check out these fun non-alcoholic drinks for St. Paddy’s Day or anytime you’re feeling green.

Of course delivery is always an option, either Irish beer or liquor or a local Irish pub that’s available on Bite Squad, DoorDash and Uber Eats or restaurants around the country that will ship to your home.

Visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin via this virtual tour and follow it up with some Irish drinking songs

Send your friends or family some St. Patrick’s Day Food and Gifts…green bagels anyone?!

Related: If you’re in the mood for some Irish humor, check out this Instagram account dedicated to finding (and posting about) the worst pints of Guinness poured in London.

Learn how to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day from home

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland, but won’t be there on St. Patrick’s Day, don’t worry, you can still watch the Chicago river being dyed green with this close-up video or the 4k time-lapse version.

Enjoy some Irish t.v. and film entertainment

In the mood to relax on the couch and watch movies set in Ireland…here are 10 of them that you can stream right now on Netflix and Amazon Prime.

If you’d rather watch television, try some recommended shows or the Aerial Ireland episode (through a free trial on Paramount +).

Irish food fans should check out Anthony Bourdain's visit to Ireland (Season 2, episode 9) and Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern’s video clips or a full episode (#4 on this link).

Check out these exciting activity ideas

Tons of places to go for Ireland virtual tours…whether you’re in the mood for a solo adventure, romantic virtual tour, family-friendly activities or traveling Ireland’s coast, there is something for you on this list! If you see something you love, you can add it into your itinerary for planning a trip to Ireland.

Explore Ireland

Tourism Ireland’s #FillYourHeartWithIreland online campaign welcomes you with a message from Irish actor Pierce Brosnan.

Watch a five minute overview tour of Dublin or this very well-done travel film of Ireland. Alternatively, drive like a local through the streets of Dublin (on the right of the screen scroll down until you find Dublin).

View the past performances of Fusion Fighters Irish dancers or visit Saint Paul’s Cathedral in Dublin on a virtual school tour.

Take a day trip from Ireland’s cities or a road trip on the west coast of Ireland through the Wild Atlantic Way or watch this stunning drone footage of Ireland with relaxing and calming music.

Related: Test your knowledge with the Ireland’s islands quiz…

Learn some Irish history and culture on your virtual tour of Ireland

Listen to poems and other digital presentations by the Museum of Literature Ireland including kid-friendly videos about comic book-making, creating stories and poems and more.

Take a campus tour of Trinity College Dublin, including the famous library.

Meet the musicians as they introduce the instruments they play at the National Concert Hall in Dublin.

Learn about American abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass and his visit to Ireland through this #douglassweek online exhibit.

Go behind-the-scenes at the official and personal residence of the President of Ireland or visit the National Museum of Ireland that is offering a home tour showcasing Dublin life for the time period 1790 to 1820.

Related: Best ways to learn Irish Gaelic for free online

Participate in live tours and events

Want to go on an interactive virtual field trip? Then these Ireland virtual tours are for you. They offer different subject matter and are available at various dates, times and price points:

Irish Village, History, Culture & Craic (groups only)
Irish Dance Masterclass

Look for other online experiences to a variety of locations on Airbnb Online Experiences and these virtual travel company websites.

Close the screen in favor of some offline activities

If you’re tired of screen time, then these are the activities for you!

Curl up with a good book that’s set in Ireland.
Enjoy some coloring time with these Ireland coloring pages - they’re great for adults or kids!
Send a photo postcard to friends or family (or yourself) commemorating your virtual trip (ok this one is on your screen, but it only takes a minute and the recipient will be sure to enjoy it).

Enhance your at-home virtual tour of Ireland

Hopefully you’re having an exciting virtual tour of Ireland! Add in some more special touches with these ideas:

Irish-themed gifts

Looking to buy a travel-themed gift for yourself or someone special in your life? How about sending them a tasty Irish dessert, a novel set in Dublin or choosing one of these unique Irish products from Jam Art Factory and Standun that ship worldwide.

Related: 12 Irish gift ideas

Planning a trip to Ireland (in person)

Get excited about planning an in-person trip to Ireland!

Purchase an Ireland travel guide in print.
Search Pinterest for things to do, places to stay and where to eat in Ireland.
Hire Global Game Plan to start planning your trip.
Think about what types of Irish souvenirs you would like to buy.

Excited about all the possibilities of virtual travel? This virtual date night in Hawaii is already planned for you! As an alternative you can easily customize your virtual date night to the destination of your choice. Check out this sample Virtual Date Night in Paris to get the idea.

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