North Americans fuel private tour demand with prices averaging €500 

Irish tour guides are sensitive to anything that affects American travel confidence, with everything from exchange rates to international events impacting demand, a new report shows

Boat tour leaving Dingle harbour for sightseeing 

The price of a full-day private tour in Ireland averages over €500, with Irish tour guides highly reliant on North American customers.

A new report by Irish Getaways revealed an "overwhelmingly" North American-facing market for tours, with day rates varying sharply by the type of service on offer.