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EF Go Ahead Tours debuts Ireland football, royal & solar eclipse journeys

EF Go Ahead Tours launches three new specialty trips

By Emily Caldwell Published November 27, 2025

EF Go Ahead Tours

EF Go Ahead Tours, a leader in guided tours for travelers of all ages, just announced the launch of three exclusive tour experiences for American college football fans, solar eclipse watchers, and British royal enthusiasts. In addition to the new tours, EF Go Ahead announced their Black Friday deals of up to $1500 off on tours, with up to 30% off on tours on Cyber Monday. The three newly launched group tours include:

UNC vs. TCU College Football in Ireland: Dublin to Belfast

Perfect for American college football fans, this new EF Go Ahead Tour spans 9 to 11 days, with an optional Dublin extension. Find your storybook ending between cliffs, castles, (maybe a few pints of Guinness), and the gridiron as Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels take on the Horned Frogs of TCU in Dublin.

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This special event departure includes a venture across the island from Grand Dublin—where attendees will watch Texas Christian University take on the University of North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic—to Kilkenny Castle and beyond. Beyond the game itself, this adventure also includes a comprehensive Irish trip experience with highlights like a visit to an Irish farm, Kilkenny Castle, and the Titanic Belfast museum.

London, Paris & Rome Exclusive Experiences (Windsor Castle)

British royal enthusiasts will love this 11-to-14 adventure, which includes Windsor Castle, the Palais Garnier (the famous Paris Opera House), and Colonna Palace. This guided tour includes an in-depth experience of each spot, uncovering storied pasts, pop-culture trends, and culinary traditions. Travelers can also extend their trip by another three days with the optional Madrid extension to add to the experience.

Grand Tour of Spain: Total Solar Eclipse

Solar eclipse watchers can now join a 14-day adventure featuring Spain’s vibrant culture and a rare chance to see one of nature’s greatest light shows — a total solar eclipse in Valencia. The tour takes travelers from the museums of Madrid to the sugary sands of the Costa del Sol. Barcelona and Seville compete for the title of cultural capital, both boasting incredible art and architecture. Travelers can extend the trip by two days to get even better acquainted with Barcelona.

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