Most Insight tours already include a host of bonus highlights and comprehensive sightseeing. There may also be an exciting array of optional excursions which will turn an already amazing experience into the trip of a lifetime! These are entirely optional and can be booked through your Tour Director/Local Representative at the commencement of your tour. The following is a general list for guidance and budgeting purposes only. Actual optional excursions and prices will be advised by your Tour Director at the beginning of your tour.
LAKE CRUISE
Enjoy a relaxing cruise around the largest stretch of inland water to be found in the British Isles - the famous and picturesque Loch Lomond. The cruise includes tea or coffee.
Adult Price: UK £ 11SHEEPDOG DEMONSTRATION
Visit a working sheep farm for a demonstration of the training and working of Border Collies.
Adult Price: UK £ 11WELSH COUNTRYSIDE
After checking into our hotel in Chester, why not complete your tour of Britain by visiting the magical country of Wales? Take a scenic drive over the Welsh Mountains to the picturesque town of Llangollen, home to the international Eisteddfod and enjoy a drink in a local hostelry.
Adult Price: UK £ 11.5ISLE TOUR
An opportunity to travel around the Trotternish Peninsula with a local guide. Hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean island with its stories and legends. On this tour of the 'Isle of Mist' you will see the Old Man of Storr, the red and black Cuillin mountains, Kilt rock and the graveyard where Flora McDonald is buried. This is an opportunity not to be missed.
Adult Price: UK £ 12.5BLAIR CASTLE
Blair Castle is at the hub of a breath-taking historic landscape. This magnificent ancient seat of the Dukes and Earls of Atholl is Scotland’s most visited historic house. It is the home of the Atholl Highlanders, Europe’s only remaining private army, and is brimming with treasures inside and out.
Adult Price: UK £ 14ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
This magnificent ship has played host to some of the most famous people in the world. But, above all, Britannia was home to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. For four royal couples, Britannia was to provide a honeymoon sanctuary before the onset of married life in the world's most photographed family. Now berthed in Leith, you are welcomed on board to discover the heart and soul of this most special of Royal residences.
Adult Price: UK £ 14CASTLE OF MEY
This is the most northerly castle in Britain, owned and restored by the late Queen Mother and where she spent many happy summers for nearly 50 years. It has a spectacular setting on the coast with views of the Orkney islands. Very much a family home this is a rare chance to see the relaxed and informal way the Royal Family live when away from the public eye. The tour takes in the Queen Mother's bedroom, library, drawing room, Princess Margaret's room, and the kitchens. Of special interest are the gardens, the greenhouses and the Shell Garden where she loved to sit with its old fashioned shrub roses and climbers.
Adult Price: UK £ 14.5IRISH COUNTRYSIDE AND GLENDALOUGH
An afternoon drive through County Wicklow known as the garden of Ireland. We pass through the Wicklow Mountains to the picturesque setting of St. Kevin’s great 6th Century monastic site at Glendalough. We return to Dublin via the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Adult Price: UK £ 17GUINESS STOREHOUSE
One of the most famous Irish exports - Guinness! We pay a visit to the world famous Guinness Storehouse where they have been brewing the 'black stuff' since 1759.
Adult Price: UK£ 19WATERFORD WALKING TOUR
We take an interesting and informative walking tour with a local guide and then continue to get to know the locals with a drink in a typical pub.
Adult Price: UK £ 19DINNER IN EDINBURGH
Join your tour companions this evening for a night out in this splendid city as we visit a well established restaurant for a three course dinner with a drink included.
Adult Price: UK £ 26PLYMOUTH DINNER
Enjoy an evening out featuring a three course dinner with wine. After dinner we will stop briefly at Plymouth Hoe for spectacular views.
Adult Price: UK £ 27BRISTOL DINNER
Buildings from many of the architectural periods in the United Kingdom's history can be seen in this fascinating city. An evening drive through the city allows us to see two of the Victorian engineer Brunel's finest achievements. A delicious three course dinner is included.
Adult Price: UK £ 28GLASGOW DINNER
Enjoy an evening of Scottish fayre in a local restaurant. After your three course dinner we take a drive around the city.
Adult Price: UK £ 28LIAM O CONNOR
The 'Liam O'Connor Show' is a spectacular explosion of music, song and dance rooted in the Irish music tradition. Experience a spellbinding display of raw energy, passion and melodic genius. Liam O'Connor is an internationally renowned musician of 20 instruments and his show has a long running residency in Killarney. Your Tour Director will advise ticket availability.
Adult Price: EURO 28.5DINNER AND DUBLIN COAST DRIVE
A three course dinner at a local restaurant followed by a scenic drive around Dublin Bay.
Adult Price: UK £ 39DINNER AND CEILIDH
Enjoy the great atmosphere or ‘craic’ at our ceilidh evening. Traditional Irish music and dancing and the chance to sing along to some familiar Irish melodies. Dinner is included on this fun evening.
Adult Price: UK £ 45SCOTTISH DINNER AND CABARET
Join us for a memorable evening of traditional singing, dancing and bagpipe playing. There is food, wine and a great atmosphere to enjoy. Join in with the singing, we’ll show you a Highland dance or two and there's a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish - haggis. It’s a grand night and a wonderful way to celebrate an evening in Edinburgh.
Adult Price: UK £ 47RAGUS THE SHOW
Inspired by the islanders of Inis Mór, Ragús is a show of Live, fast moving, traditional Irish music, song and dance. Evocative of times past, audiences feel the pulse of a rich and vibrant musical heritage and come away with a truly enjoyable and unique cultural experience. A three-course dinner with Irish coffee is included.
Adult Price: UK £ 53SHANNON CASTLE BANQUET
Enjoy a banquet in the great hall of the castle. As we dine, we are entertained by the court jester, the castle musicians and the ladies and gentlemen of the medieval court, in the splendour of a bygone age. There’s fine music, singing, dancing, good food and laughter. It won’t be long before you join in with the ‘court entertainers’. You'll be sure to take home warm memories of this delightful evening.
Adult Price: UK £ 59DINNER AND IRISH CABARET
Over an excellent dinner you’ll enjoy a non-stop show featuring comedy, dance, song, music and fine food. Ireland’s musical history unfolds in a cabaret that will delight you long after the night has ended. The cast will have you tapping your toes and joining in the fun, and it’s all wrapped up in the spirit of Irish humour. We will even serve you an Irish Coffee at the end of dinner to cap off one of Ireland’s best nights out.
Adult Price: UK £ 61