2022 has been a special year for us!  CIE Tours is celebrating over 90 years of the warmest welcomes in Ireland, Britain, and beyond. We first opened our doors in Ireland in 1932, the year Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. An exploratory spirit was in the air, and CIE Tours invited curious travelers to discover our land under the wings of our knowledgeable local guides.

As testament to our leadership position in Irish tourism, Ireland's Prime Minister, known in Irish as the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, shared this video recognizing our contributions to Ireland's tourism economy. This includes our long-standing support of business development in rural areas and delivering guests throughout the country. He noted that CIE Tours has "played an important role in sustaining the special link between Ireland and America over many, many decades." Watch the video here.

Want to learn more? Read about CIE Tours' early years, from our start as a division of the Great Southern Railways to the year we opened up our New York office. 

Throughout 2022, we’ll update this page with a look back at CIE Tours’ history, and a glimpse of what we look forward to in the future. Check back for stories from the road, special promotional offers and much more.

With nine decades of experience, 160 tour guides, more than 40 guided tours to choose from, and a guest satisfaction rate of 95%, we’re confident that the CIE Tours Difference means we can provide you with the perfect trip.

See what makes us special: The CIE Tours Difference