We had a lovely day trip to Northern Ireland with Wild Rover. The guide, Peter, said he had never seen such good weather at the coast since starting this tour. In Belfast, I opted to see the Titanic experience while my traveling companion chose the political taxi tour. We were glad that we could each choose something different. I enjoyed the museum and wished I had an extra hour there because there is a lot of fascinating information. We also visited the Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Unfortunately due to traffic in Belfast we had reduced time, and I'm sure the wonderful weather brought more crowds. At the bridge there were long lines, we had to cross the rope bridge and immediately turn around and get in line to go back, and all were worried that we would miss the bus, but I don't believe anyone was left behind and we were able to leave on schedule. Peter was very knowledgeable, informative, and friendly. However his microphone did not work some of the time so we couldn't hear all of the information. Additionally the WiFi wasn't working, no one was able to get connected. They said basically, "yeah it only sometimes works." Overall I would recommend Wild Rover Tours for a day trip to Northern Ireland. When you make your booking you can also get a discount on hop on-hop off bus tickets (I recommend it to get your bearings when you first arrive) and the Guinness store. read more

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Amazing experience in each day tour I took with this company. Luckily everyone on our tour was puntual and everyone came back on time, which means you get to enjoy every stop to the fullest! Got to visit Cliffs of Moher, giants causeways and Wicklow mountains with this company. Would recommend them as it's kinda cheaper than the rest and have great professional employees. read more

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I went on the cliffs of Moher tour this past Friday and the guide decided to take a vote of who wanted to only stay an hour instead of 2 without even bothering to ask me, then ignored me when I said I wanted longer than an hour. The tour states 2 hours at the Cliffs. I didn't get to see the museum nor go up the stairs of the tower. Top it off he came through the bus offering everyone a mint except me which was just plain mean and when I asked him a question he blew me off yet again. Then we get to Gallway and he takes off before everyone was off the bus leaving some of us try try to catch up a full city block.. Seems like he had his own agenda. The driver, on the other hand was great. read more

I did the Giants Causeway/Belfast Tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and courteous as we made the two hour drive up to Belfast. While in Belfast I chose the Black Cab tour over the Titanic Visitor Experience, a very cold choice in December, but was well worth it! The cab driver first hand experienced the Northern Ireland Conflict between Protestants and Catholics during 1969-1998, showing us memorable spots of religious bloodshed. The walk down to Giants Causeway and arrival was simply breath taking where pictures would do no justice. The Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge was closed due to high winds but in no way deducted from such an outstanding and lovely full day tour. Highly recommended!! read more

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Cliffs of Moher tour and Galway with Sean as tour guide and Owen as driver was wonderful. Sean gave Great insight into Irish history and Owen was a very skilled navigator. If you have time to stay the night in Galway I recommend (they give you the option of there is a seat available out there next day- just check with booking). Been to Dublin twice and this is my first tour to the country. I hesitated on taking a trip due to the length, but it was well planned and they made sufficient stops along the way so you didn't feel too cooped up. Well done! read more

Tour to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. Nicholas our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining he even played his tin whistle and sang for us. Our driver Finton was quite charming and handled the bus beautifully. The mountains were lovely all covered with fresh snow. Learning and watch the sheep dogs work was fascinating. Even though the rain Kilkenny was beautiful. However if you wish to see Kilkenny Castle tour make sure it is running. We were off season so they were not having them. Loved this trip and can't wait to return and book all my tours with Wild Rover read more

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Actual rating 3.5. I was going to be in Dublin for a week in late August-early September. One of my scheduled events was on a fixed day and was to be held during the middle of my trip, so that eliminated any possibility of multiple-day sightseeing to see the western part of Ireland. This meant that sights such as Ring of Kerry or Dingle Peninsula would be for another trip, as logistics dictates that it'd be best to explore these areas with a home base city closer to the area. However, as I was in Dublin for a long stretch of time I wanted at least a few opportunities to get out of the city proper. Enter Wild Rover Day Tours. Their base is in Dublin and they have a few options for day tours. 1. Cliffs Of Moher, Atlantic Edge Ocean Walk & Galway City Day Tour 2. Giants Causeway, Belfast City & Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge Day Tour 3. Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour I picked the Cliffs of Moher because it was the more notable attraction for a first-time visitor's tour of Ireland. Adult price was €50.00. For the most part you'll be on a large bus with few opportunities for bathroom breaks as there's no bathroom on the bus. As is the standard for big bus tours, there's free wifi but I would suggest using a fake e-mail address for access. Peter was our tour guide and Marshall was the driver. Peter did a very good job explaining the logistics of our trip (identifying the bus by mascot on the driver's front window, noting arrival times back on the bus) as well as integrating bits of Irish history and culture during the long drives to anyone that was paying attention. Marshall did a good job driving, which was much appreciated when driving in tight spots in less-than-ideal weather conditions! They were also very pleasant to talk to. My only nitpick was that they were pushing for tips at the end of the tour. Ireland's rail infrastructure isn't as good as the rest of the Continent so realistically to get from one point to another requires a car or bus. Ideally it's best to rent a car and do a tour of the island for 1-2 weeks outside of the major cities but realistically not everyone has the privilege to do so. There are limitations to a big bus tour - limited time in the places you'll visit. Cliffs of Moher requires at least half a day and Galway a full day, but with Wild Rover you'll get only 2 hours max in each of the sites. If you get unlucky due to traffic/weather you'll end up having your time cut - in Galway our group only had about 1.5 hours. Some places like the Burren (a beautiful park on its own) you'll be limited to just a stopover. This is to ensure that everyone gets back to Dublin in a reasonable amount of time. Most random stopover during the trip was a bathroom/gas stop at the Barack Obama Plaza in County Offaly - apparently Obama made a visit there in 2011 and realized he had ancestors living in that part of Ireland. Since then the city capitalized on this visit and there are some cute Obama merchandise you can get, which I didn't end up getting because there was already a long line to purchase said items. Knowing all the pros and cons of a big bus tour I took full advantage of my time and had plenty of fun at the sites. With that being said I wouldn't mind going back to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and/or Galway to do stuff I didn't do on the first visit. Then again, according to Rick Steves, you should plan a trip with the assumption that you will return so that you won't be too overwhelmed on a first pass to a country. read more

Our guide was J.P. and driver was Fenton. These two were funny and very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. This was my second time doing this tour and I would highly recommend it. The only issues I had was the internet was not working on our bus and there was a screaming infant seated behind us. Other than that this tour would have got 5 stars. Even though it rained we had a great time. Until next time Ireland! read more

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We took the Cliffs of Moher tour on October 13th and it was a great experience. Sean, the guide and Joe, the driver made the journey very enjoyable. Joe took time out to answer questions and also gave great advice on the trip. Sean was a great tour guide with his passion and knowledge of Ireland. Not only did he give a great narrative on the trip, he gave a great history lesson on the long history of Ireland. From his incredible knowelege of Ireland, original poetry, humor, tall tales and choice of bus music, he made the trip fun and informative. Sean and Joe are highly recommended duo. read more

My boyfriend and I recently went on the Cliffs Of Moher, Atlantic Edge Ocean Walk & Galway City Day Tour. Despite being rainy and overcast, it was a wonderful experience that I would definitely recommend to tourists traveling to Dublin. Anthony, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and hilarious. It was interesting to hear all of his history lessons, peppered with hilarity, as we plugged along on our route. Joe, our driver, was also sweet and wonderful. read more

Kathy and Syd were fabulous on our tour Wednesday 2/12/2020 that took us ultimately to Kilkenny. He is a great driver on some challenging roads and we were fortunate to be on the small bus. Kathy was extremely knowledgeable, and read and played to her audience well. She is a lovely soft spoken woman who is not shy about sharing all of her knowledge. I thought the tour was fabulous and will recommend it to anyone coming to Dublin. read more

We purchased two tours (cliffs of Moher and Kilkenny), and we had the time of our lives. Cliffs of Moher we did this past Friday (12/22/2017) and it was amazing, even though we could not see much because of all the fog. It was still beautiful. The guide and driver were awesome! Kilkenny we did the following day (12/23/2017) with Noel and John, and it was even better than the cliffs because we got to see and tour around even more than the day before. We were in love with all the stops, beautiful scenery, really good food. I would definitely suggest using this company, very organized, on time, great guides! read more

Cyndy's Bottom Line: Excellent tour by Anthony, well organized, informative, entertaining and professional driving by Sean! Aloha and a big mahalo to Anthony and Sean! We thoroughly enjoyed our Wild Rover tour to the Giant's Causeway with Anthony and Sean. We appreciated the professionalism of the tour and the attentiveness to all the passengers. Anthony explained every step of the way on the tour. He communicated effectively and went over and beyond to assist. Highly recommend! read more

I used Wild Rover for two tours in my recent travel to Ireland. Wanted to get away from Dublin and check out some of the natural sights Ireland and Northern Ireland had to offer, I first booked a trip to the Cliffs of Moher. It was a really good experience so I booked the day trip to Giant's Causeway for the next day. Booking with your guide for another trip saves you 10%. I think the same goes for purchasing your trip online. I would recommend both day trips. Lot's to see, friend and information guides and you really get a better appreciation for Ireland beyond Dublin. read more

Paddy was our driver and Nicholas was our your guide . I am a flight attendant and travel quite a bit . This tour was one of the best . Nicholas was amazing and his ability to provide the history while being entertaining was on point. We thoroughly enjoyed his instrumental playing of traditional music it really added to the experience and the dvd on the way home was a nice touch. The tour was great from start to finish. He even provide guided tours at the cliffs and Galway stops which was very useful. Thank you !!! read more

We toured the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway today and it was a very long day - over 600 km and from 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.! Our tour guide Suzanne and Paolo could not have been better. Suzanne filled us in on everything we were about to see or do of significance and kept the ball rolling the entire day. She was very knowledgeable and added lots of Irish flavor - including singing beautifully! We would definitely recommend this tour! read more

The Kilkenny/Wicklow/Glendalough tour was a great day out. We saw so much and really loved Kilkenny and glendalough. I appreciated that we were given time on our own to explore and our guide (Richard, I think) was very friendly and helped us decide on what to do with his knowledgeable insight a few times. And the sheep herding was incredible to see (extra points for the puppy and lamb). I would definitely recommend this trip. read more

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Very nice! We had the best guides and driver. Perfect selection of music and commentary. The music was tradition and contemporary, a nice mix of both. They were both easy to understand and very friendly; I wish they were with me on my tour of Ireland. Jim and Dan! read more

Positives and negatives throughout the trip. We were a group of 3 of approximately 160 (3 busloads) on a late Dec day trip to Cliffs of Moher & Glaway. Negatives: 1) There were dozens of people at the Ulster Bank Bus Stop. Getting on the bus was chaos. If you want to sit together with your loved ones, be proactive and push your way forward. Don't be shy. Otherwise, go to the earlier stop to get on first. We ended up each sitting separately. That's fine, it happens, but as we finally got on the bus, I heard one of the tour guides tell the couple behind us they saved two seats for them. Really?! And there it was. A backpack placed on 2 seats at the front of the bus. I should have taken it b/c I'm my mom (who speaks English poorly) would have gotten more out of the tour if I could have translated than the pretty couple who ended up sitting together. This messy process could improve. And yes, I did ask to switch seats so we could try to sit together but no one wanted to move. 2) Our tour guide was a male (I forget his name b/c he only said it once) and driver (Dell, I remember b/c his name was repeated many times). Once we departed, the tour guide accurately stated that since it was 7:30am and still dark outside, most people would prefer a short introduction. That introduction went on for ~20mins. I know there are important things to cover (what food is allowed on bus, asking to switch seats, what to expect throughout the day, etc). However, please hit me with quick bullet points instead of ongoing chatter. 3) Similar to #2, our tour guide had a ton facts about Ireland and the places we visited but his delivery could be better. It was hard to follow as he rambled a bit with little inflection in his voice. After a while, I just tuned him out. Positives: 1) The tour guide was very nice and had a good sense of humor. Customer satisfaction and tips will increase as he works on his delivery. Keep things short and memorable. 2) Tour was very timely. Everyone on the bus was clear on what time we left and we left on time. 3) Driving a bus in Ireland can be difficult but I never felt the driver was unsafe. The bus was also very clean. 4) The music played during the trip was from Irish bands and fit very well with our trip read more

Went on the Giants Causeway, Belfast, Titanic Experience/Black Cab City tour, Carrick Rope bridge with the tour guides, Tara and Damo! They were so nice the entire day and had a lot of knowledge of the area. They knew just the amount of time needed at each stop to make it worthwhile so I was glad to have gone on their bus! read more

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Great trip! Went on the day trip to Kilkenny and it was perfect! We had taken a trip through Paddywagon two days before that was terrible and were nervous about the trip but it was fantastic. I was traveling with my 65 year old mom and 16 year old son who enjoyed themselves and said it was the beat part of our vacation. Our driver was friendly, knowledgeable and even sang songs and played instruments. Perfect day! read more

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I did the Kilkenny tour which also takes you to the Wicklow Mountains and the Dunmore Caves (optional). This was definitely a good tour for your money, and allowed you to see a lot of Ireland outside of Dublin. My tour had really bad weather at the Wicklow Mountains, but the tour guide made the best of it and still gave us a short tour of the mountains with the option to continue on by ourselves or seek shelter and get tea. I chose to see the Dunmore Caves, which depending on the type of person you are may or may not be a good idea. The guy giving tours of the caves is REALLY into caves, and the tour dragggggs on at the end (its about 45 minutes to an hour). If you are into caves or want to see one, then I would go and get your moneys worth. If not, use the extra time to explore Kilkenny which is a nice town to walk around, shop, and eat. read more

We were on the tour with Tara on the Cliffs of Moher tour and had an amazing time. The bus was a brand new bus with WiFi and changing ports. The seats were comfortable and the tour made comfort stops to ensure that the long ride was as comfortable as possible. I had reservations seeing as other companies made unnecessarily long or tourist trappy stops, but Wild Rover was very professional and we spent all the time doing the items that were on the itinerary. It was a great tour, a great company to deal with and would highly recommend them if you are considering a trip like this. If we ever come back to Ireland again, we would book another tour without hesitation. read more

Took the tour from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher. Guide was friendly and informative, giving fun facts and local lore about the areas we sped through. The coach bus does not have a restroom, so take care not to chug water before leaving any of the major stops. They did make a stop at a service station halfway across Ireland for a bio-break and for snacks. They get you there and back in good time and in comfort. The Wifi onboard was a plus. They will change the music as you progress through the country, playing music from the area. The price was amazing. 45 Euro to go clear across the country and back with the cost of admission to the Cliffs of Moher. Sure it's a full day of travel and sight-seeing, but you get out of Dublin and into the countryside where you can see some really breathtaking scenery. read more

We went on the Glendalough/Wicklow Mountains/Kilkenny full day tour and it was a great time! Thoughtfully timed at each stop, a great route on the road (plentiful times on the back roads), a very knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide, and a lovely end to the tour with the sheep and herd dog. As my friend had said, "I have never been on a tour bus that had to do a three-point turn on a mountainous road", and our driver Sydney rocked it like a champ. Thanks Richard and Sydney for a great trip!! read more

Loved it. My wife and I had the best time ever. Yoan was so knowledgable about Irish history and so funny. He really made the trip great. Belfast and Giants causeway is what I would recommend. Paul the driver was amazing too. These road are so small and hard to drive. We will definitely recommend this tour to everyone. read more

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My last day in Dublin, I arrived at 8 at the hostel and wanted to take a tour outside the city. It was a bit to late for a day tour to the cliffs of Moher or Belfast, so I chose the next best thing, a tour to Kilkenny and Glendalough. And I feel I chose right, the tour guide and driver werefriendly and very insightful. The sites we visited were incredibly beautiful and a lot of information is provided all along. The crowd is not too young or too "backpackers", it doesn't feel like you're traveling in a party bus all day long, but more like you're touring with a nice family. Free WiFi onboard,always a plus. read more

Amazing, absolutely amazing. My sister, brother-in-law, and I did a day tour from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway. I generally tend to stay away from organized trips, but this was the most efficient and cost effective way to see the country, and boy am I glad sister picked this company and tour. We boarded our buses at 0730 near the Four Courts Hostel right on the Liffey, which was absolutely perfect, as it was two blocks from the flat at which we were staying. That day was a crowded one, it seems, as they required two buses to get the lot of us across the country. The buses were fine, though I was a bit dismayed to discover that the coach which was to be our chariot that day was without wifi. In retrospect, this was probably for the better, as I wouldn't been able to learn as much during my trip had I been perusing Facebook or somesuch. Yoan and Jerry were our guide and driver, respectively, and both of them were wonderful. Yoan was not only a great tour guide in the way of being able to tell us about what we saw along the way, he also has a wonderful delivery when he presents: he is knowledgable about Irish culture and history without taking himself too seriously. In fact, one of the best things about the trip was when Yoan cracked terrible jokes and was the only one to laugh, for the sake of laughing at himself. Jerry, while quiet, made clear his skill and prowess as a driver was highlighted during our drive through the winding roads of western Ireland, and recalling this even now makes me smile. Anyone considering tours in Ireland should definitely give a long, hard look at Wild Rover Tours. I cannot see how one could go wrong with this group. read more

I went alone for the Cliffs of Moher and Galway day trip, and not only were the locations gorgeous but the guide, Nole (Noal?), was a super swell tour guide. Really funny and blunt and informative. I showed up the next day for the Giants Causeway tour, despite it being full, and since there were no-shows I was able to come! My only recommendation would be for you to stay in Galway longer than the tour gives you time for, and to instead take transit back to Dublin in your own later. :) read more

Excellent service! We were picked up right on time from the 1st location & traveled to the Cliffs of Moher then to another city with 1 stop along the way. We made it back to Dublin promptly at 8:15p as expected. The guide Anthony was funny & knowledgeable! The driver kept us safe while driving the narrow roads. I'd definitely take another tour via this company. read more

My friend and I were staying in Dublin for a few nights but knew we wanted to visit the Cliffs of Moher! We asked our concierge at the Gresham which company he would recommend and he recommended Wild Rover and told us all about the tour. It sounded great so we booked it for the following day (we were so happy that there were spots available still!!) We were met with a very friendly and enthusiastic guide the next morning at 7am right outside our hotel (very convenient) and were on our way to Western Ireland. I cannot say enough amazing things about our guide and driver. I really wish I remember their names, but I am terrible with names and this was about 10 days ago (tour was on August 24th and guide was a younger guy in his 20s who went to college in Galway, so find out who is and give him and his partner recognition please) He told us lots of awesome facts on the way while still letting us rest some. We made a quick pit stop to grab some coffee and snacks which was perfect, and then we were on the road again. The visit to the Cliffs was absolutely breathtaking. It was rainy and cold outside, which is what I expected, but we still got an awesome view. Our guide kept apologizing for the weather, but there was no need! It was still amazing and he cannot control the weather! We then stopped at the Burren, which was also an amazing site to see. Our stop at Galway was fun as well. He recommended a lot of awesome restaurants and things to see. The stops were worth the trip alone, but what I also loved about the tour was that I got to look at the beautiful Ireland countryside all day while we were driving. I got to see so many castles and the rolling hills of Ireland I had only seen in movies. You cannot go wrong with this company! They are awesome! Next time I visit Ireland, I will definitely be taking Wild Rover again! read more

We decided to take a tour of Kilkenny, the Wicklow mountains and Glenadough, needless to say we were had an amazing time. Our tour guide Richard and driver Pat made sure we all had a great time as the talked about the history, told jokes and played Irish music. We started in Kilkenny and had the chance to do what we choose for a couple of hours. We decided on a Castle tour, the Gardens and had brunch. We were not disappointed with anything as we had an amazing time at all three places in the city. We drove through the Wicklow mountains and took in the country side. It was truly a beautiful site to see. Richard pointed out points of interest and gave the back stories. Next we went for a walk by the lake, the Monistary and grave sites. This was absolutely fantastic. Our last stop was at a working sheep farm where we got to see the sheep being herded by the dogs. We were also given lesson on how the farm works and the amount of work that goes in to it. A great big thanks to Richard and Pat (The driver, electrician and mechanic) for a great time. read more