I highly recommend using bus tours as you get to see all the major attractions of Dublin and can…read moreuse as your transportation while staying in Dublin to avoid using Ubers if you have the time to wait for the bus stops. The attractions such as Guinness storehouse, Jameson Distillery, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College!

We did the DoDublin Hop On/Hop Off bus tour over a two day period while visiting Dublin. We hopped…read moreon and off several times as we wandered around Dublin. The maps are super useful for navigating the city and the pickup and drop off spots are well located and marked, making it easy to utilize from one end of the city to the other without issue. The maps/tickets also feature several deals for local restaurants and pubs. Many of the deals are two-for-one dining, which is great! The tickets are usually good for 48 hours, so you can hop on and off as many times as you want between 9a - 5p, which is the hours they operate. The drivers make a huge impact to enjoyment. We got lucky majority of our rides, but we did get a grumpy driver which was a slight detractor from one of our trips, but the good and fun ones made it worth it. Overall, I highly recommend utilizing the hop on/hop off during your time in Dublin, at least one day. It gives you flexibility while still providing guidance and easy transport.

My husband and I took the Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant's Causeway tour with Wild Rover Tours,…read moreand it was absolutely fantastic! What really made the day unforgettable were the people: Rory, our guide, who somehow managed to be equal parts historian, storyteller, comedian, and entertainer. The miles flew by thanks to his knowledge, humor, and energy. Krishna, our driver, who navigated the roads with skill and care, making sure we arrived everywhere safely and comfortably. Pat with the Hat, our Black Cab tour driver in Belfast, whose firsthand experiences living through the Troubles brought history to life in a way no book or documentary ever could. From breathtaking scenery at Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway to powerful stories in Belfast, this tour was one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommended!

Very precise on time. Frequent bathroom stops and clear directions. These things make for a good…read morefoundation. Thank you! We could have used more time at each location. The cliffs were very very busy so not enough time to do it all and eat and go to the toilet. We walked half and opted to eat. The bathroom lines are very long, no fault of the tour. Our guide and driver were professional and mostly kind. We learned a lot about Irish history from Aaron and felt safe being driven by Stipe. I would have liked to know more about some of the specific things/places we saw as we saw them while driving in the country (I.e. ruins, stone walls, interesting mountains, the beaches, or the little walls) but in return learned so much about Ireland and its rich history. Aron and Stipe were a very well rounded pair. Thank you!

This tour was a flop! Our tour guide talked for the first 5mins of the tour, then we were on our…read moreown. He sang a song or 2 along the way but he couldn't answer any of the questions asked and barely spoke. He dropped us at stops going in blindly. He was an older gentleman, so I understand the low energy but perhaps time to hang up his hat. As first timers to Ireland, I chose the Dark Hedges/Giants Causeway/Belfast tour because I was infatuated by photos of the Dark Hedges I saw online. I had no idea it looked NOTHING like it. It was really a waste of a stop. Giants Causeway was nice.. great photo op. It's a long walk downhill, then back up. Luckily, there was a bus that operates both ways for £1 (tap cards accepted ). We heard there was opihi in Belfast and found some along the way (we're from Hawaii). Super windy that day so we were getting flown all over the rocks. Only stop on the tour that was worth it. Next stop, Belfast City Centre. The tour guy dropped us off near City Hall with absolutely no direction. He told us about a mall nearby, but that's it. Anything worth seeing was already closed. I really wished he would've gave us more recommendations about what to do, where to eat, or anything worth seeing in the short amount of time we had there. After walking around City Hall, we walked to the mall to use the bathroom, stopped at a souvenir shop, then headed back. Total waste of time, again. 100% DO NOT RECOMMEND! Sadiy, I purchased the tickets for this tour after the price had gone up about €10 from their 2025 prices. Tour was also supposed to end at 8pm but we got back by 7pm because he kept rushing us. Leaving early from stops. Felt rushed the whole time. I feel it was a total waste of money that could've been used elsewhere.

Very thankful for this great experience! We took an all day tour out of Dublin, with the climax…read morebeing the Cliffs of Moher. On the way, we had some bus trouble, which was unfortunate, but I will certainly not blame that on Irish Day Tours. In fact, I want to give them praise for the driver's attentiveness, making sure the passengers were safe, and the company being expedient in getting a new bus out to accommodate the rest of the tour. The Cliffs of Moher are one of the most beautiful sights I have ever laid my eyes on and we were blessed with great weather on this particular day. Sunny and not too windy (our visit was at the end of February but not sure how typical this is for that time of year). I believe we were allotted 1.5-2 hours at the Cliffs which we enjoyed every minute of. The stop in Doolin for lunch was charming and I was impressed with how quickly they were able to serve us. Unfortunately, we were not able to experience Galway on our tour due to the technical difficulties but I appreciate them being mindful of the schedule. I want to give particular praise to our driver and guide Kevin, who was absolutely fantastic in not only getting us there and back safely but is full of fascinating information on Ireland's history. As we continued to learn about Ireland over the course of the rest of our trip, I found myself wanting to ask Kevin his opinion on many topics. Thank you Kevin and IDT!

Some confusion at the beginning as our voucher said both 8:45 and 9:15 start time. But once we got…read moreit sorted out the driver, Patrick, arrived at the pickup location right on time. The day wad rainy and windy but Patrick made it a great adventure. The stops are beautiful and everything was as we imagined Ireland would be.

A wonderful way to spend a day in the famed Irish countryside for a bargain price! Not only do you…read moreget a tour of Enniskerry, a driveby of Powerscourt, Glendalough and other sights, you also get a tour of the parts of Dublin that you pass on the way out. Our tour guide, Anthony, was not only a font of knowledge but was so kind about taking endless pictures for the folks on the tour. We learned so much about Irish history and really got a taste of village life during our lunch stop at Lynhan's Hotel where we had great Guinness stew!

We stayed an extra night in Dublin JUST for this tour because we are crazy GoT fans. Mind you it…read morewas St Patrick's Day weekend and hotels were outrageously expensive. You meet in the morning at Hilton Garden Inn and off we drive 2 hours to Northern Ireland. Robbie was our guide and he made us laugh a lot despite the terrible rainy weather. He was an extra on GoT and died 7x, and he got to live and tell us all about it. We visited many amazing and beautiful locations from S1 and S2 while walking close to 8 miles in the cold and rain. Do not wear your pretty shoes here because it was a muddy day for us. We started out at Tollymore Forest, visited Winterfell, and ended the day at Inch Abbey where Robb Stark was pledged King of the North. Because of the awful weather, the Inch Abbey was the only spot we got to wear the cloaks and play with all the props. This made me a bit bummed when I saw the gallery online and other groups got so many nice pictures in their cloaks throughout the tour. Our group only got ONE group photo together. *sad face* Alas, we will just have to visit Ireland again and perhaps take the tour from Belfast next time.

Guide... 5/5 Itinerary... 5/5…read moreAccommodations... 5/5 I will start this by saying that I have never seen the Game of Thrones series, and I was being dragged by some hard core fans. I was FLOORED by how great this tour was!!! Our guide was outstanding, and he led us on an exploration of cinematic greatness. We learned all about how the scenes were created to form the GOT world. The sites were fabulous to visit, and the itinerary was well planned out and organized. Lunch was at a lovely small town restaurant called the Lobster Pot. This tour was fabulous for all adults, Game of Thrones fan or not!

Shay was our driver in the "new bus." Great driver!…read moreCareful, attentive, fun, educational, and knows how to manage and entertain an eclectic group who just met! The tour is great....but Shay totally deserves the credit for this 5 star rating!

If I could rate this tour higher I would! They deserve far more than 5 stars!…read more The Paddywagon Tours make it enjoyable and stress free to explore Ireland! You don't have to worry about getting around, driving, where to go, safety etc. The tour keeps you in the good part of town and is a wonderful way to see A LOT of Ireland! We started in Dublin and went to the countryside. And it was a fun journey. Our driver was hilarious with his jokes. And I enjoyed his commentary on certain areas and the historic landmarks he pointed out. He played Irish music most of the trip. Soooo relaxing and enjoyable. I can't rave about this enough! We did two tours with Paddywagon; the cliffs of Moher and Blarney Castle. Both were great! 10/10 experience

Dublin Castle was originally built in the early 1200s as a medieval fortress under the instruction…read moreof King John of England. For centuries, it was the headquarters of English (and eventually British) rule in Ireland. In 1684, a large fire destroyed a large portion of the castle. Instead of matching the original Gothic style, most of it was rebuilt using a Georgian style, similar to what you'd find in the French Palace of Versailles! It's quite the contrast. When you visit Dublin Castle, you can choose to explore it in two ways: with a self-guided tour to the state apartments or with a scheduled guided tour that visits the Viking Excavation, the Chapel Royal, and the State Apartments. When you first enter the courtyard, you'll immediately see the newer Georgian architecture in the neat red brick buildings surrounding the square. From the 13th century to the early 20th century, the castle was under British control. It served from being a royal palace and parliament to a prison. Dublin Castle was eventually handed over to General Michael Collins on the 16th of January in 1922. Collins was a soldier and a politician who lead the Irish people through their fight for Independence Dublin Castle plays a huge role in Ireland's history and a walk around the grounds is time well spent. Today the castle is a government complex and tourist attraction. Stroll through the famous Chester Beatty Library if time permits

Nice stop for a fancy castle that doesn't take too long…read more Convenient free lockers upon entry. No lines & self guided. They did have audio tour I believe but we only had an hour to spare. Some cool history here w/ the monarchy here & some old pictures from centuries ago to compare. They could have a few more plaques with info in some of the empty rooms.

Alice was a wonderful tour guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and a great sense of humorread more

I'm visiting with a girls group of seven. We booked a tour but accidentally double booked with…read moreanother tour. I called Jamison but it went to voicemail. I didn't leave a message. I was immediately called back as they saw a missed call. Fixed our issue immediately. First class customer service. We will be taking the tour tomorrow. I'm so impressed already.

My boyfriend and I went on the Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty Castle day tour with the amazing tour…read moreguide, John Todd! We had such an amazing experience on the tour! John was very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland and told us many stories along our journey through Ireland. Not only was he very knowledgeable, but he was a hilarious story teller and we could tell he loves what he does. There is nothing better than having someone who is excited to share their love of history with people. He even took amazing photos of us whenever we wanted him to. If you are going on a tour, you HAVE to get John Todd! We had such a beautiful day at the Bunratty Castle. He made sure we were the first tour group at the castle so it was empty when we got there! We had plenty of time to explore, take photos, and learn about the history. Even better, it was a crystal clear day at the Cliffs of Moher! We got extremely lucky. It was truly a sight to see (you can't miss it if you come to Ireland). At the end of our tour, the trains were canceled due to problems on the railway. Our group was anxious about getting home, but John took care of us! He made sure we would be on a bus leaving at the same time as our schedule train to go back. It was an adventure through and through. John made sure we were safe getting home, walking my boyfriend and I to our Uber. Overall, he made our experience wonderful and fun. Thank you for everything John!!

There is nothing first class about these tours. They are standard day trip coach tours from various…read morelocations, to which you arrive after an hour or two or more in ordinary seats in ordinary carriages in an ordinary train. DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE FIRST CLASS PLUS appendages, even though you are certainly paying first class prices. If you are British, leave aside any idea of using this company now. We were subjected to several days of biased historical interpretations of Ireland's history in which the English (all of them seemingly) were the monsters- to put it politely. It seems we were worse than than the Israelis against the Palestinians, and we were like that everywhere we went. Thank you tour guide Brian for this welcoming first day speel, delivered with venom even though you knew you had two English guests in your company's overpriced tour. On the extended tours you are bussed to hub locations where day-trippers join you for that particular day, and more or less the same speel comes out the newcomers, even though the venom was later reduced when confronted and there was a sort of apology at the end of day three. Particular attention was drawn to the need to have cash available for gratuities! The country is lovely. The vast majority of the people are lovely and welcoming. We did the 7 day tour Deluxe Plus. It wasn't. It was an expensive way of being mostly bussed around in standard tourist coaches. There was I hope no charge for the nationalistic insults by the tour guide.

We like Sandmen's Tours so much that when we were in Dublin we took a 2 hour tour. Our tour guide,…read moreSiomha, was above excellent!! She was able to make the history of Dublin interesting and entertaining.. I recommend every one should check into Sandeman's Tours whenever they visit any major city.

My fourth Sandeman's New Europe tour, after Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Prague and Barcelona. And this…read moreone was just as good as the others. Three hours long with a brief stop in the middle for a cup of tea (or a beer). Lots of walking, lots of talking, and lots of Dublin to see. I think that I was quite lucky to have John as the tour guide today as he's got a good history here in Dublin and is even a Trinity College graduate. That was quite helpful as he pointed out the various sites and things to see as we walked around. Dublin Castle, Dubb Linn Garden, the famous Forty Steps, Temple Bar and more. Very nice. My *only* complaint is that the tour group was massive. Usually they break it down into smaller groups of 25 or 30. We had 50 at the start. That's too many.