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Rachel_H, Aug 2026
Wonderful itinerary and exceptional guide
Our guide Dave was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable. He provided a lot of local insights and made a few interesting short stops besides the major destinations. He also informed us some practical info like when there could be toilet breaks from the start of the trip. We had a wonderful day and it exceeded our expectations.
Andrew_M, Aug 2026
Connemara and Kylemore Abbey
We had the best time with Shane on this tour! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Irish History and funny as well. He surprised us with an extra stop where we got to feed some sheep! He also gave us extra time at kylemore abbey which is very much needed in my opinion because there is so much to see there. He is very attentive to passenger questions and ensures nobody is left behind. We had him for the cliffs of moher tour as well and he was just as amazing as on this one. Would give him the biggest recommendation! If you are choosing between this one and cliffs of moher, would suggest this one if you like more mountains and remote areas!
Regan_L, Aug 2026
Highly recommend this tour
What a great tour. Our guide, Brian, was wonderful. He picked us up in Galway and shared lots of interesting tidbits along the way to Doolin. The stop along the way was amazing (I only wish we had more time there because we loved climbing on the rocks!). Then we took a boat cruise to see the Cliffs of Moher from the water, which was so beautiful. Then we took a ferry to Inisheer. The island has rich history and beautiful views. We ate lunch on the island and took a horse carriage tour of the island. I would actually just have skipped lunch (bring something quick in your bag) and skip the horse tour for walking around the island. It's small and you get the feel of it better walking. But the carriage driver was friendly and interesting.
Katherine_I, Aug 2026
Fantastic Tour!!
You can’t go wrong spending the day with Michael on this tour! My sister and I had a fantastic day riding through Galway and the little towns and countryside as well as historic stops along the way. Michael was extremely knowledgeable, fun and brought the history to life. It may seem like a long day, but it flew by. The bus was very clean and comfortable as well. Highly recommend his tour!
Samantha_D, Aug 2026
Lorraine was an amazing...
Lorraine was an amazing tour guide and excellent driver. She was informative and funny during the drive and allotted plenty of time for us to explore the cliffs. She went above and beyond to help her passengers and I will forever recommend her tour bus to anyone who plans on visiting the cliffs of Mohr.
Isobel_G, Aug 2026
The Ireland I had always imagined
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Ireland. Connemara, Cong and Kylemore Abbey were all breathtaking, but what truly made the experience exceptional was our guide and chauffeur. He was a genuine local with an incredible knowledge of Irish history, culture and everyday life. He answered every question thoughtfully and spoke with honesty, humour and obvious pride in his country.
One of the best moments of the day was something many guides probably wouldn’t think to do. Instead of keeping us on the bus, he let us walk through one of the most beautiful stretches of Connemara while he drove ahead and waited for us. That walk was pure magic. It felt like stepping into every dream and every film I had ever imagined about Ireland, with mountains, stone walls, sheep and endless green landscapes all around us. It gave us time to slow down and truly experience the place instead of just looking at it through a bus window.
This wasn’t just sightseeing. It felt like an introduction to the real Ireland. If you’re deciding between tours, choose this one. It was unforgettable.
Julia_S, Aug 2026
This was great! Easy...
This was great! Easy process and our guide, Brian, was lovely! Very knowledgeable and funny and kind, cared about us as his guests and was helpful in every way he could be on top of driving safely! It was rainy and wet and a bit cold but was still an amazing day with great views and drives.
Steve_G, Jul 2026
I’d do it again.
Very nice day, nice ship, pleasant island. We spent a good amount of time to get there and back so we used it as a good day of rest other than the time on the island. Toilets were limited even while underway so be aware if you have issues. There were plenty of spots to eat and e-bikes to rent once we landed making the afternoon a lot of fun.
Jonathan_P, Jul 2026
A wonderful day!
What a wonderful day! The tour includes many beautiful stops along the way witch plenty of time at each of them. The highlight is, without a doubt, the Cliffs of Moher and the 2 hours time period is absoluty perfect to enjoy the scenery and complete the hike. Gerry, our driver and tour guide, was phenomenal : cracking jokes and offering us plenty of facts about the land around Galway Bay. Thank you for the memories!
John_M, Jun 2026
One of the best!
Ilt is an excellent tour, wonderful scenery, beautiful buildings, AND we were lucky with the weather. Very pleased with the welcome we received and the punctual departure. Last but not least, Mike, our driver/guide greatly enhanced our journey with just the right amount of information, given with warmth and humour.
Kirstin_H, Jun 2026
Beautiful abbey
I mainly booked this trip to go to the national park, but chose the abbey since it was incredibly cloudy. Of course it cleared up while at the abbey. That was a little disappointing. Having to make a decision between two great places can be stressful. I wish they could skip all of the small stops and just stick with the abbey and the NP. But all in all the abbey was absolutely gorgeous and had a beautiful history/story behind it. The bus we took was very tight. The men next to me kept falling asleep on me. As a solo female traveler that was a little uncomfortable. The tour guide Mike was very informative and nice.
Hannah_H, Oct 2025
Worth It!
Loved this experience and it was well worth the price (which was very reasonable). You get on a smaller bus which I prefer. It was clean and the driver was talented at navigating the narrow roads. We felt totally safe on our trek to and from the cliffs. The tour guide/driver provides a little of detail of the surrounding areas on the way there and clearly outlines expectations with timing and safety at the cliffs. Plenty of time to view the cliffs, the stores and enjoy yourself. Loved this half day trip!
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