Schools across Ireland are already beginning to organise their Transition Year activities for the next academic year — and PicTours is delighted to announce that Transition Year tour bookings are now officially open for September 2026.
Every year, schools across Ireland choose PicTours to give students a fun, creative, and engaging experience built around smartphone photography, creativity, teamwork, and exploring local culture in a completely new way.
With demand continuing to grow, early booking is strongly recommended for schools hoping to secure their preferred dates.
Special Early Booking Offer for 2026/27
Good news for schools planning ahead.
The standard PicTours price for the 2026/27 school year will remain at just €7.75 per student.
However, schools that book before 30th June 2026 can secure a special discounted rate of only €7.25 per student.
This early booking offer helps schools:
- Lock in a lower price
- Secure preferred tour dates
- Plan Transition Year activities earlier
- Avoid disappointment during busy periods
As more schools continue to book PicTours each year, many popular autumn dates fill quickly.
Win 25 Free Student Places
To celebrate bookings reopening for September 2026, PicTours is also running a special school competition.
Any school that confirms a booking before 30th June 2026 will automatically be entered into a draw to win:
25 FREE student places on their PicTour
This gives schools an opportunity to reduce costs even further while rewarding students with a memorable experience.
The competition is open to all eligible schools booking within the early booking period.
What Is a PicTour?
PicTours combines photography, teamwork, creativity, and exploration into an interactive experience designed specifically for students.
Using smartphones, students take part in guided photography challenges while exploring local landmarks, architecture, streetscapes, culture, and hidden details they may never normally notice.
The tours encourage:
- Creativity
- Observation skills
- Team building
- Communication
- Problem solving
- Confidence with photography and visual storytelling
Most importantly, students genuinely enjoy it.
The combination of technology, creativity, and movement outdoors makes PicTours one of the most engaging activities available for Transition Year groups.
Why PicTours Works So Well for Transition Year
Transition Year gives students the opportunity to experience learning outside the traditional classroom environment.
PicTours aligns perfectly with this by encouraging:
- Creative thinking
- Collaboration
- Digital skills
- Independent learning
- Confidence building
Smartphone photography is something students already connect with naturally through platforms like Instagram and TikTok, which makes the experience feel modern, relevant, and highly interactive.
Many teachers also find that students who may not normally engage strongly in classroom activities thrive during creative outdoor experiences like PicTours.
Perfect for Schools Across Ireland
PicTours has become increasingly popular with schools across Ireland because it offers:
- Affordable pricing
- Flexible group options
- Engaging educational content
- Outdoor activity benefits
- Creative learning opportunities
The tours are suitable for a wide range of student interests, from photography and art to media studies, teamwork, and general Transition Year enrichment activities.
Early Booking Recommended
September and autumn dates are traditionally among the busiest times for school bookings.
Booking early allows schools to:
- Secure preferred dates
- Access the discounted €7.25 rate
- Enter the competition for 25 free places
- Finalise Transition Year planning sooner
Schools interested in booking can simply get in touch with PicTours to discuss available dates and group sizes.
Reserve Your School’s PicTour Today
PicTours is excited to welcome another year of Transition Year students for the 2026/27 school year.
With the early booking discount and competition now live, this is the perfect time for schools to organise their tours before summer.
If your school would like to secure the reduced rate and automatic competition entry, contact PicTours before 30th June 2026 and let us know what dates suit your group best.
For more information about school tours, smartphone photography experiences, and Transition Year activities across Ireland, visit PicTours.ie.
