Small Group Tours of Ireland

Great Customer Service! The team was fantastic in responding and working with me on my travel issue. Highly recommend. My review is about the team and company when working through booking issues, not a specific trip. They were respectful... read moreMy review is about the team and company when working through booking issues, not a specific trip. They were respectful and communicative. Always important when working with a tour company! read less

I had such a wonderful time on my 7 day adventure. Highly recommend. Sean was the best!

We had a wonderful trip. The scenery was everything I hoped for and our tour took us to some amazing... read moreWe had a wonderful trip. The scenery was everything I hoped for and our tour took us to some amazing places. With a small group it was easy to adjust our itinerary to our interests. Every bed and breakfast was cute and clean. I would definitely go on tour with them again read less

This is the way to see Ireland! My pal and I were blown away by the quality and sheer fun of our tour with Irish Experience. ... read moreMy pal and I were blown away by the quality and sheer fun of our tour with Irish Experience. I know Ireland well, and it was my friend’s first time visiting, and we both found each day to be exactly what we wanted. Our guide, Aidan, is unbelievably good at mixing stories from Irish history, current events, and cool connections that kept us asking questions, laughing, and learning all day. Even though the weather wobbled between foggy/cloudy/drizzly/clear most of the tour, we were able to do an incredible range of things. It was a BLAST. We spent most of the time climbing around sites and walking — and Aidan was completely flexible about including everything we asked to see, whether it was on the day’s agenda or not. We stopped for coffee, lunch, and toilets when we wanted to. His professionalism, humour, patience, and knowledge made him exactly who we needed. Booking the trip was seamless. It was worth every penny. This is the trip you want! read less

Highlight of our trip to Ireland! My mom and I loved everything about this tour! Sean showed us a perfect mix of both popular and off... read moreMy mom and I loved everything about this tour! Sean showed us a perfect mix of both popular and off the beaten path attractions. He had great suggestions for hikes and other activities and gave us many opportunities for photo stops. All of our accommodations were comfortable and had great breakfasts. Highly recommend! read less

Great trip! I did the Southwest tour through Ireland and I really enjoyed it. We traveled with a nice small group,... read moreI did the Southwest tour through Ireland and I really enjoyed it. We traveled with a nice small group, only 9 people, and the great guide Aidan. Aidan is easy going, very friendly and knows a lot about his country. If I were his employer I would give him a raise. I recommend the sunset kayaking tour. Due to good weather conditions we could go all the way to the end, into the caves and we saw Fungi the dolphin. Awesome! I also enjoyed Killarney and the entire west coast, including the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, the island of Inisheer (Inis Oirr) and Galway. I was the only one in the group who had the hostel option where I also met many other people. It was a journey to remember. One comment: check the itinerary. The whole group thought there was only 1 night in Killarney, but we stayed 2 nights at the same location. No probleem, but it would have been nice to know in advance, since we were now ready with packed bags, while that was not necessary. read less

Highlight of our trip, Thank you Rory! We did the private 1 day Dingle peninsula tour (from Killarney) with Rory. I recommend this to any group... read moreWe did the private 1 day Dingle peninsula tour (from Killarney) with Rory. I recommend this to any group or family. If you want something more than sitting in a bus all day, this is for you. Rory took us off the beaten path for an adventurous day. There was no pressure, no rush. He was full of wonderful commentary and conversation. He got a good feel for our family and made suggestions, and he was open to requests too. This is a private tour and he was very flexible. We loved the town of dingle so much, we spent time there twice, once for a little shopping, the other for a late lunch/early dinner meal. The Slea Head hike was breathtaking, and the beach was astounding (bring towels and baby powder to get the fine sand off your feet). Rory actually took us to 2 beaches that day (we had unbelievable weather). Countless little hikes, vistas, waterfalls, bouldering. Our family ranged from ages 9 to 54. Do this tour, and ask for Rory. read less

Great tour This was a great tour. Being a small group, the guide was flexible and accommodated whenever possible. We... read moreThis was a great tour. Being a small group, the guide was flexible and accommodated whenever possible. We hit off the path hikes, as well as the major highlights. We were told of the attractions in each area and where to find things. I felt really looked after. read less

Wow...What a Terrific Tour! What a terrific tour we had. We were fortunate to get Sean for this tour and he did a... read moreWhat a terrific tour we had. We were fortunate to get Sean for this tour and he did a wonderful job throughout our trip. Sean met us as we got off the ship with a perfect sized tour bus (we all had our own seats!). He drove us everywhere we had planned on going and even added a few "bonus stops"! The highlight, of course, was the Cliffs of Moher which proved to be so much more spectacular "in person". Throughout the trip, Sean kept us entertained with what we were seeing and his incredible sense of humor. Everyone in our 14 person party mentioned that they had a terrific time on this tour! read less

Shackleton Tour 13 Days If you like off the beaten path and spectacular hikes, this is the tour for you. We saw some... read moreIf you like off the beaten path and spectacular hikes, this is the tour for you. We saw some of the key sights, like the Rock of Cashel and the Cliffs of Moher, which are famous for a reason, but we also hiked around a glacier lake that was unbelievably gorgeous and we were the only ones there! read less

Relaxing and informative I have used Irish Experience twice and both times had very friendly and engaging tour drivers, who made the trips... read moreI have used Irish Experience twice and both times had very friendly and engaging tour drivers, who made the trips interesting and stress free. So nice to not have to do our own driving, so we were able to enjoy the beautiful countryside. read less

Spectacular Country -- Spectacular Guides! We were picked up in Dublin by Sean Power and four days later when we arrived in Killarney we'd had... read moreWe were picked up in Dublin by Sean Power and four days later when we arrived in Killarney we'd had the best possible introduction to this magnificent country by a man who, like all great Irish, loves his country with a passion --- a passion he is driven to share.

While wanting to show us Ireland, he was wonderful in digging deep to find out what it was we'd like to do, what our priorities were. He quickly picked up that we might like a castle, but stopping on a rural road to walk, say hello to a herd of cows, feed a carrot to a horse, check a hardware store, meet people, --- including a visit to a rural funeral director's office and small pubs and restaurants, --- a lingering breakfast to visit with table mates, stopping at a rural boat launch to talk to a local farmer about workers from other EU countries, beat castles hands down and he sourced these, and many other wonderful experiences. He took us places we'd never have found on our own, and every day we covered four, five, six times what we'd have been able to on our own. Best of all we are pleased and proud to call Sean 'friend' as, I'm sure, countless others who have traveled Ireland with him before us.

In Killarney my bird watching wife wanted to have a taste of the Wild Atlantic Way and the wildlife so Sean turned us over to Anthony who not only excels as a tour guide --- he's also a wildlife expert seeming to know every bird and flower along the coast. Again magical days with a man we are also now proud and pleased to call friend.

Along with individual bespoke touring Irish Experience Tours has tours for groups which I'm sure are also, as much as possible, tailored to group needs and wishes.

When we return to Ireland, our first call will be to Sean Power to see when we might be toured by him and/or his team. That will dictate when we book air, not the other way round.

Thank you Irish Experience Tours. You made Ireland, and the Irish people, come alive for us and so welcome we felt we'd truly come home although it's been 200 years since our ancestors departed for Canada. read less