4.5/5 Excellent
Excellent
729
Great
359
Average
84
Disappointing
16
Terrible
10
Ireland Tour & Trip Ratings
Tour Reviews
Janice Aylward
Apr 2024
Great itinerary, BUT would drop the Old Time Village, staff they’re not very welcoming, not a lot to see. Orla, the guide at the Cliffs of Mohar was brilliant and v...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Had THE BEST driver & guide ever! Food was very good . The excursions were fascinating. Only had 1 negative experience but mother nature was to blame not our gui...
Dorothy Nicholas
Apr 2024
The itinerary was awesome! It was well thought out and perfectly planned for the guests. It included incredible sight seeing and a blend of optional experiences th...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
*************** was a superb tour guide. We had a great time and enjoyed talking to all the people.
Timothy Parsons
Apr 2024
My only complaint is that I did to know to dress warmly: parts of Ireland were COLD! (I did purchase a sweater that I love, and it helped.) "Irish Highlights" is a...
Janet Alfano
Apr 2024
Enjoyed this trip very much. Bernard & Steve was so kind. Bernard was a wealth of information. I would recommend Bernard for a tour guy to family & friends...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Well worth the expense and very educational trip to learn about the history of Ireland
Richard Berman
Apr 2024
Very good. Covered much of the country and major sites. Tra...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
It was an excellent mix of guided tour, optional experiences and free time for a day by day itinerary. The newest addition of St. Brigid's garden was a nice experien...
Jan Tuffnail
Apr 2024
Amazing. Learned so much about Irish history and the people of Ireland. It met all my expectations and more. Jill, our guide, was so knowledgeable and full of intere...
Dennis Looney
Apr 2024
It was a Good Fun Time. There were somethings that could have been done better and other things that could have been changed. Like visiting an Irish Farmer. Instead ...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
Only 2 places didn’t like. Not happy that the tour guide and bus driver would drop you off and leave then come back in a few hours to pick you up. Was a great trip...
Trusted Customer
May 2024
A lot of 1 to 2 hs stops in villages where there weren't anything to do or to see, when there were places more interesting to visit, for example to Kylemore Abbey, ...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2024
great itinerary - needed more time in Dublin to see m...
Susan Roberts
Apr 2024
Really a comprehensive look at most of the highlights in both countries. Not much time spent in Northern Ireland, so if that is a focus, maybe not your trip. Loved h...
Editor’s Take
Most trip reviews tend to focus on some or all of these 5 key areas, not all of which may be relevant to you: the tour guide, travel company, service level, country or countries traveled in, and the trip itinerary. Remember, just because you see a 1 star review doesn’t necessarily mean that person disliked the country.
When reading Ireland tour reviews, it’s important to bear in mind that it’s very common for not all meals or activities to be included in the base price of the trip. This is beneficial for travelers who enjoy having some free time, and like having control over their spending. However it can be a bit affronting for travelers who would prefer to have all activities and meals included, which means a higher upfront cost.
Negatively reviewed Ireland tours mostly lament that too much time was spent on the bus and not enough time at each destination. This is especially noticeable for tours that also visit Scotland, England, and Wales.
There is a lot to see and sometimes tour itineraries for the UK can feel stretched. Be sure to read the itinerary thoroughly to make sure the tour spends enough time in the places you’re most excited to see.
Favorable reviews for Ireland often comment on the tour guides ability to bring history alive, and the chance to enjoy local Irish culture in an authentic way.
If you want a professional take on traveling in Ireland, see the Travelstride Ireland Guide »
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