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Very good tour
We traveled from July 19. Our tour director is sample of what the tour director should be. Funny, lot of nice jokes, knowledgeable, very well organized and much more...
Ireland Trip was well organized
We just got home from this trip and had a great time! The trip was well organized, meals were delicious, and the only hotel we weren't too happy with was the Randle ...
Ireland trip was fabulous
The magical Ireland trip was fabulous, our guide Peter Murphy filled our days with history and fun facts of Ireland . The hotels and all of the many places that we v...
This trip was everything we expected and more.
We traveled on June 7th. This trip was everything we expected and more. Our driver, Peter Murphy, made the cities and the countryside come alive with his narrations....
wonderful Ireland tour with Peter Murphy
We have just returned from the 12 day Magical Ireland tour with our guide, Peter Murphy. Every part of the trip was great, from the itinerary, hotels, food, and espe...
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Enjoyed it very much
My daughter and I just finished this tour, and we both enjoyed it very much. Our tour guide and driver, Peter Murphy, was excellent. Peter was friendly, humorous, in...
Magical Ireland with Paul Kealy, tour director
I just returned from Magical Ireland tour 5/24/18-6/5/18. It was a fabulous tour. Our tour director Paul Kealy is an excellent tour guide. He is an awesome storytell...
Was absolutely AMAZING!!
I recently returned from this IRELAND tour and it was absolutely AMAZING! Each local guide was full of knowledge and each town had it's own charm. The free time allo...
Co-operated to make this a fantastic time
I cannot say enough good things about this tour and our tour director Paul. Even the weather cooperated to make this a fantastic time. Our group was small with only ...
Magical Ireland
I have been on many international trips, and think that this may have been my favorite for land tours. Paul Kealy was key to this trip and he was a great tour direct...
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Fantastic Tour
Ireland was fantastic beautiful above and beyond my expectations. The trip was a dream come true. Paul Kealy was an excellent tour guide that took care of all the de...
First trip with smarTours - and we are hooked
My husband and I just returned from our first trip with smarTours to Ireland. Our tour guide and driver was Paul Kealy. We had such a wonderful experience and it was...
Not to be missed!
What a fabulous tour! Paul Kealy, our guide was the best. He was so ...
Phenominal time
Going to Ireland has always been a lifelong dream. It did not disappoint. And this trip was made even more amazing because of Paul whose passion and love for his cou...
Wonderful First Experience with smarTours
We have toured with other companies but this was our chance to tour Ireland with a group comprising family and friends. We learned so much about Irish culture, histo...
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Memorable Tour
We booked a trip with Smartours to Ireland because their itinerary included locations that we wanted to visit at a reasonable price. We had previously traveled with ...
PERFECT!!!
A recipe for a perfect Holliday; Ireland plus Smartours, but make sure you ...
Loved Ireland
AWESOME trip- Our tour guide Paul was fabulous- learned a lot about Ireland- history, etc. Saw many beautiful places. I would definitely recommend this tour. thank y...
Comprehensive Ireland tour
Excellent balance of cities, villages, countryside. Tour guide/bus driver, Paul Kealy, has exceptional knowledge of all aspects of Ireland as well as fine sense of I...
Ireland was Wonderful
Our tour was great! Imagine two weeks in Ireland with no rain! Bus driver/Tour director, Gerry, was excellent. Extremely attentive to all and entertaining and inform...
Editor’s Take
Things to Look for in Ireland Travel Reviews
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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