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Judith_R, Oct 2026
Connor is a great driver and host on the Ring of Kerry Tour
Connor was a fantastic driver, host, guide and a lovely guy!! Lots of fun! The tour was not a rushed feel, and the bus was very comfortable.
Connor recommended we do the horse and cart ride in the Killarney National Park, and he was right!! It was a lovely ride around the grounds, and we saw a lot of deer. Connor is very knowledgeable about the area, and added a great deal of insight to the tour.
Thanks Connor!!
Judy Raine, (Canada)
Fayola_F, Oct 2026
A wonderful full day...
A wonderful full day taking in beaitiful sights and attractions. I appreciated the stops along the way including rest stops and the picturesque countryside. Our driver/tour guide, Carl was pleasant, funny and provided history and context. Highly recommend!
June_J, Oct 2026
An extremely enjoyable experience
Our driver was amazing. One passenger didn’t turn up on time and he went out of his way to ensure she eventually made the trip. He was extremely knowledgeable, very funny and entertaining which led to a very enjoyable day. The sheepdog display was well worth the additional charge.
Moira_R, Oct 2026
Visit the Cradle of Irish Civilization
Newgrange and Knowth are awesome-inspiring monuments to a sophisticated Neolithic society. Tickets must be arranged for ahead of time.
Our tour company, Hilltoptreks, made the whole trip seamless. Our wonderful driver, Richard Tynan, picked us up in the center of Dublin, and made the 1 hour trip shorter with entertaining stories about the sites we passed.
Once we finished with Newgrange, we then proceeded to explore the “Palace of the Boyne”. Richard has captivating stories about two ancient monasteries, Irish crosses, the Great Famine and the seminal Battle of the Boyne. Thanks for a terrific visit to the cradle of Irish civilization.
LINDA_C, Sep 2026
Very enjoyable tour. Gary...
Very enjoyable tour. Gary was our driver and guide. He shared history, legends, and stories. Time spent at each stop was adequate. We stopped for lunch at a pub before noon. There are carts at the Cliffs for those who don’t want to hike uphill. Definitely recommend this tour!
sara_k, Sep 2026
Great, small bus tour
Kevin was an outstanding tour guide. He kept everything moving really enjoyed the smaller tour bus with only 16 people powerscourt was amazing when you stop for lunch go around the corner. There’s a tiny antique store that was well worth visiting. Found some gems to take home. Highly recommend tour
Courtney_W, Sep 2026
Really great tour to some lessor known sites
We really enjoyed this day trip to the Boyne Valley. Our driver and guide was Callum and he was really knowledgeable and a great driver. Our favourite stop was the cairns and the lunch spot was excellent too. Perhaps consider offering another tour to the Boyne Valley that includes Newgrange and Battle of the Boyne as we would be interested in that.
Colleen_D, Aug 2026
Worth It-
We had Jamie and Das as our Guide and Driver- they were amazing, charming, knowledgeable and funny. They were thorough making sure we had seats together (there were 11 of us) and made sure no one was left behind. The biggest part of the tour was Giants Causeway and the Titanic Museum and there were quick picture stops for Dunluce and Dark Hedges. Giants Causeway does have a bus that can bring people with limited abilities- time constraints or who just don't want to walk the trails or path- for a very small fee. This was a great tour that ran timely. Shout out to Jamie and Das again for a great experience!
Susan_W, Aug 2026
Ireland's natural beauty
We added this tour so my adult children could pet some sheep while in Ireland (!). It turned out to be a really nice chance to see more of Ireland's natural beauty, and yes, DEFINITELY some sheep petting. This tour is not a long haul from Dublin, leaving more time to hike around the Powerscourt falls--very pretty--and plenty of time to walk to the 2nd lake at the monastery in Glendalough. It concluded with a visit to a sheep farm. This was not a super commercial, produced thing--rather, it was a young man showing us how his dog, Jim, handles sheep herding duties when the sheep are sent to wander among the hills of Glendalough. A puppy wandered over, becoming the star of the show (we were encouraged to hold her!) and then we got the chance to pet and even pick up a sheep. Very fun! Overall, an enjoyable tour that did not kill us with too much time on a tour bus.
capebabe, Aug 2026
“Crack” in Belfast
Our tour guide/driver was Jordan , very nice young man . He guided us to the bus in an orderly fashion. The tour destinations were worthy considering the long journey from Dublin . Jordan gave us ample time to do and see everything at each stop . He was very knowledgeable in the subject matter. Thank you Jordan !
Claire_P, Aug 2026
Claire P
Batt was incredible! He was so knowledgeable about the area and had fun anecdotes along the way. He was funny and kept the entire bus entertained the entire trip. Excellent way to spend the day if you only have a short time to get out to the Dingle Peninsula to soak in the incredible views.
ThomasDiego_J, Jul 2026
Recommend!
The half-day tour to the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough was beautiful and well worth it. The scenery was stunning. You have two hours to explore on your own. While there's much more to see than you can fit into two hours, it's enough to enjoy the main highlights and get a great impression of this beautiful place. Paddywagon was very well organized, which made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. As a solo traveler, I felt comfortable throughout the trip. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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