Sports Travel
Curated trips focusing on your groups love for sports can be easy with us at Abbey. We will work together to create unique experiences with stadium tours, attending matches and also making sure your group gets to experience the local culture as well.
What is sports travel?
Sports tours are for groups who are wanting to experience a different aspect of the local culture while visiting Ireland and the UK. They want to experience their favourite sports from home alongside the locals. From football matches to attending the NFL Game in Ireland, we can help plan it all. And your guests won't miss out on the must see either. There will be a mix of sightseeing and unique tours to create an unforgettable experience!
A sneak peek of our tours
From private stadium tours to cheering alongside thousands of other fans, these specific tours bring your clients the best of what can be offered. They will go home with unique memories that will last a lifetime. Take a look below at a few sample trips that helped create unforgettable moments in Ireland and the UK.
Travelling through Ireland
-> Sports & Culture Discovery Tour
Welcome to Ireland
Arrive into Dublin Airport.
Start your trip with a visit of Croke Park Stadium, the proud home of Gaelic games. For any sports enthusiast, standing pitch‑side in this legendary 82,000‑seat arena offers a thrilling glimpse into Ireland’s unique sporting culture. The GAA Museum inside also brings to life unforgettable moments in Irish sporting history.
Enjoy your lunch in the Dublin city center, where you’ll find everything from traditional pubs serving hearty classics to modern restaurants offering creative twists on Irish cuisine. Dublin’s food scene is warm, welcoming and full of great options for every taste.
Overnight: Dublin (Bed & Breakfast)
Dublin & Guinness Storehouse
After breakfast, meet your guide and set off on a scheduled walking tour of Dublin’s historic center. Highlights include Dublin Castle, Trinity College, St Patrick’s Cathedral, as well as sights such as Temple Bar, Grafton Street and St Stephen’s Green—all explored at an easy, guided pace.
Continue to the Guinness Storehouse for a pre‑arranged tour, discovering the story of Ireland’s most famous stout and enjoying a tasting or pint in the Gravity Bar with panoramic city views.
In the afternoon, travel by private coach to the Aviva Stadium for a guided visit of Ireland’s premier rugby and football venue, including access to player areas and excellent photo spots.
Overnight: Dublin (Bed & Breakfast)
Kilkenny Day Tour & Hurling Experience
This morning, depart Dublin for a full‑day excursion to the medieval city of Kilkenny, known for its colourful streets, artisan shops and magnificent castle. Enjoy scenic views of the Irish countryside on the way.
Stop for lunch at Malzards Pub, a welcoming family‑run spot where you’ll enjoy traditional Irish hospitality. Here you’ll take part in an authentic hurling experience, learning the basics of Ireland’s fastest and oldest field sport—an exciting cultural highlight for any sports fan.
After lunch, spend time exploring Kilkenny’s charming lanes and historic sites before returning to Dublin in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Dublin (Bed & Breakfast)
Farewell
This morning, meet with your airport assistant and your coach transfer to Dublin Airport.
We wish you a safe onward flight.
Travelling through the UK
-> Football club visit
Welcome to Scotland
Welcome to Scotland! Meet your guide in the arrivals hall of Edinburgh Airport to begin your trip. On your way to the hotel, get a taste for Glasgow with a city tour as you enter the capital of music and art in Scotland.
Overnight: Glasgow (Bed & Breakfast)
Match Day
Before the big match this afternoon, get a taste of another very important aspect of Scottish culture with a tour of a local distillery. Now for the highlight of the trip head to Celtics Stadium to watch a match. Soak up the football culture with the locals.
Overnight: Glasgow (Bed & Breakfast)
Behind the Scenes
Today you will get to see the stadium from a different view. Head from the hotel back to Celtic Stadium for a private tour of the grounds. Now you will know the ins and outs of how this iconic football club runs. Enjoy the afternoon in Glasgow on your own to explore all the city has to offer.
Overnight: Glasgow (Bed & Breakfast)
Travel Home
Travel back to Edinburgh in the morning to begin your journey home.
Start Planning Your UK & Ireland Tour
Work directly with our senior sales experts to create exceptional travel experiences. Colin Wynne (North America & Long Haul) and Mylène Campalto (Europe) are here to collaborate with you in crafting tailor-made journeys that showcase the very best of the UK and Ireland.
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