Welcome to Ireland Hops

Ireland Hops allows you to choose your own route and we will help you to build in unique, memorable experiences along the way. Ireland Hops is the little sister of Brewery Hops of Ireland, which was set up in 2012 by Mia Tobin.

Mia has developed exceptional itineraries all over Ireland to showcase Ireland’s growing craft food and drink industry.

Unique tours of Ireland

Whilst growing her beer and whiskey tours, Mia was repeatedly asked for private tours to cater for families and small groups who wanted to tour Ireland in their own way. As a National accredited tour guide, she loves nothing more than helping people to design the perfect itinerary to suit their passion.

Special interests groups catered for include heritage and castles, golf, hiking or off the beaten track routes as a highlight.

Ireland Hops puts you in the driving seat when it comes to a bespoke tour.

So gather friends and family to join forces to make it a memorable trip to Ireland.

The Perfect Combination

Special interests groups catered for include heritage and castles, golf, hiking or off the beaten track routes as a highlight.

Ireland Hops puts you in the driving seat when it comes to a bespoke tour.
So gather friends and family to join forces to make it a memorable trip to Ireland.

Beer Lovers Rejoice

We bring you to the best craft beer breweries and whiskey distilleries in Ireland.

Small Group Tours

With a max of 16 guests per tour, you’ll enjoy a more immersive experience.

Fully Guided Tours

We aim to give ALL our guests the best quality experience of Ireland.

Cosy Accomodation

You’ll stay in locally owned B&B’s and get to meet the locals.

What our happy customers say!

Wonderful custom tour!

This was my second trip with Mia, having done an 11-day organized group tour in 2017 that left me wanting to see more of this beautiful island! This time Mia developed a personalized 7-day tour of both the Republic of Ireland and the North, for our group of 10 family members and friends. Mia is an extremely knowledgeable guide with a relaxed and friendly demeanour that makes touring with her a pleasure! She offers great alternatives to the planned itinerary if the weather is not cooperating, and knows the best places to eat in every town at day’s end. I highly recommend touring with Mia, whether it’s one of her pre-planned brewery and distillery tours, or a custom itinerary with your own group. Thank you, Mia, for an amazing trip!

Tammy McKay

Canada

Fantastic 10 Day Trip

Mia guided my family on a 10 day trip to Ireland in March and it could not have gone better. It was truly the trip of a lifetime, and Mia was a big part of it.

Mia was hands down the most responsive and personable, and her rates were very reasonable when compared to many other drivers we contacted. We were expecting a driver, but ended up getting a trip planner, tour guide, and friend throughout our trip. In the months before the trip Mia provided feedback and recommendations on our proposed route, helped us organize tours and reservations, and answered countless emails from our group.

Upon arrival she was waiting outside the airport in her brand new Mercedes van. The van was comfortable, spacious, and equipped with a microphone so we could listen to Mia point out the sites and share stories about Irish history. Her commentary made the days with a lot of driving fly by.

Mia went above and beyond, and we were all sad to leave when the trip was over. We will definitely be booking her again next time we return to Ireland!

Tom Conway

USA