Ireland Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Ireland travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Ireland who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Dean Garrison

(80 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Dean specializes in: Hiking, Walking, Biking
Recent traveler reviews for Dean:
"Experience with Dean and KimKim was incredible." - by Karyn, Sep 2, 2025 · see review
"Dean did an outstanding job developing our Ireland itinerary and finding great places to stay (with excellent breakfasts!" - by Janet, May 2, 2025 · see review
"Dean and the team were amazing." - by Mike, Jan 5, 2025 · see review

Jane Davey

(64 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in United Kingdom
Jane specializes in: walking,cycling,skiing,mountainbiking
Recent traveler reviews for Jane:
"Jane and Marine-Heloise were very adaptable in their planning and set it up for a smooth experience." - by John, Oct 23, 2025 · see review
"Hotel locations were excellent, recommendations by Jane/KimKim were spot on." - by Patricia, Oct 5, 2025 · see review
"Jane and her team were fantastic - we had a wonderful trip." - by Ellen, Sep 26, 2025 · see review

Aleksandra Shebaltseva

(54 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in England
Aleksandra specializes in: Adventure, history, green tourism, extreme activity tours, local cuisine
Recent traveler reviews for Aleksandra:
"Honestly, I would not change one thing that Aleksandra set up for us." - by Mary, Oct 27, 2025 · see review
"Aleksandra was wonderful and made our trip to London, Edinburgh and Dublin a wonderful experience." - by Josh, Oct 18, 2025 · see review
"Our travel agent, Aleksandra was outstanding." - by Janice, Sep 14, 2025 · see review

Stephen Molloy

(44 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Dorset and Lyon
Stephen specializes in: Luxury, high-end travel, active travel (cycling) bespoke trips, new mobility
Recent traveler reviews for Stephen:
"Stephen you kept us busy and entertained." - by John, Oct 7, 2025 · see review
"We were contacted by Stephen Malloy in April 1, 2025 and began planning our Ireland Vacation." - by patti, Sep 26, 2025 · see review
"The planning experience with Stephen was great; the interactions were easy and he heard and adjusted with our feedback, though the changes were minimal given that the initial itinerary was close to spot on from our initial input." - by Phil, Aug 24, 2025 · see review

Claire Monfray

(36 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Claire specializes in: Ireland!
Recent traveler reviews for Claire:
"Claire listened to our wants and wishes and fulfilled them well." - by Anne, Oct 25, 2025 · see review
"Claire and the staff at Kimkim did a wonderful job planning our tour of Ireland." - by Rose, Oct 8, 2025 · see review
"We had an unforgettable trip organized by Claire with the help of Rachel and Chloe." - by Laura, Sep 16, 2025 · see review

Tetiana Smal

(20 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in London
Tetiana specializes in: Cultural trips, city discovery, family or couples trips, unique experiences
Recent traveler reviews for Tetiana:
"Hello Tetiana, Thank you for putting together this overall very memorable and satisfying trip through Scotland." - by Madeleine, Oct 26, 2025 · see review
"Tetiana, thanks for everything,." - by Russ, Oct 2, 2025 · see review
"Tetiana helped us plan an amazing two week trip through Scotland." - by Michael, Sep 21, 2025 · see review

William Armstrong

(19 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in UK
William specializes in: self-guided hiking, self-guided cycling, guided hiking, city breaks, road trips
Recent traveler reviews for William:
"KimKim, William, Stephen and the whole staff were excellent." - by Maria, Aug 26, 2023 · see review
"When I started to plan a trip for me and my fiancé to London and Paris the thought was so daunting, however, Stephen and William at Kimkim made the whole experience so easy and stress free!" - by Kaitlyn, Aug 24, 2023 · see review
"We travelled to Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, and Fort William." - by Michael, Oct 22, 2022 · see review

Svetlana Frolova

(19 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Svetlana specializes in: Bespoke Tours, Self-drive Tours, Local Cuisine, Cultural adventures
Recent traveler reviews for Svetlana:
"Thank you so much Svetlana for this amazing trip." - by Leslie, Sep 24, 2025 · see review
"Svetlana, my family and I would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful country with us and planning an amazing journey we will never forget." - by Connie, Aug 10, 2025 · see review
"We had a wonderful experience with KimKim and Svetlana." - by Mandi, Jul 22, 2025 · see review

Justine Stewart

(19 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in England/France
Justine specializes in: England, France, Scotland, Ireland
Recent traveler reviews for Justine:
"Justine set us up with two fabulous walking tours (thanks Guy and Gareth) and the best hotels!" - by CAG, Jul 6, 2025 · see review
"Justine was a delight to work with." - by Krystle, Apr 21, 2025 · see review
"Fantastic trip, couldn't have done it without KimKim, and Justine and Fanny were terrific!" - by Barret, Jul 15, 2024 · see review

Alex Rawson

(16 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Wales
Alex specializes in: Specialized in genuine, authentic experiences around the UK & Ireland. Tailored approach to curate itineraries with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Alex:
"Alex did an exceptional job planning the trip." - by Pamela, Jun 30, 2025 · see review
"All in all, Routescape/ KimKim was a great company to work with, and Alex and Nic did fantastic work." - by Tom, May 19, 2025 · see review
"Alex and Kim – our time in Ireland was wonderful." - by James, May 6, 2025 · see review

Marianna Leccese

(13 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Nice
Recent traveler reviews for Marianna:
"our advisor Marianna was absolutely fantastic!" - by Lori, Jul 28, 2025 · see review
"We worked with Marianna for months planning our trip to Europe." - by Tina, Apr 6, 2025 · see review
"From the beginning stages of planning my trip and explaining to Marianna what I wanted to do and see, I was impressed with the level of care and attention she gave to helping create the greatest experience." - by Jeremy, Oct 28, 2024 · see review

Cathy Geoffroy

(11 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Dordogne
Recent traveler reviews for Cathy:
"Cathy was awesome always quick to reply to any questions that I had!" - by Joanne, Sep 1, 2025 · see review
"I highly recommend Cathy and the team at Kimkim." - by Jenna, Jun 24, 2025 · see review
"Completely and meticulously planned and executed by Cathy." - by Laurie, Apr 28, 2025 · see review
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Salomé Deroyer

(9 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Hi! My name is Salomé and I am glad to be the one to help you plan your dream holidays! I was born in Normandy, France and was able to travel through different countries in Europe and also in the USA. I am always eager to discover new cultures, new places, and most of all, meeting new... read more

Eleanor Whitticombe

(8 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Eleanor specializes in: Outdoors, History, Heritage, Culture, Food & Wine, Family Travel.
Recent traveler reviews for Eleanor:
"We had a wonderful family trip to Ireland, guided by Eleanor." - by Renee, Jul 19, 2025 · see review
"The food was excellent and the stadium was beautiful - now if only Tottenham would have played better :( Many thanks to Eleanor for planning our dream vacation." - by Kate, Jan 13, 2023 · see review
"Eleanor made all the arrangements for our travel." - by Judith, Sep 26, 2022 · see review

Wolfgang Lolies

(7 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Wolfgang specializes in: Bespoke Itineraries, Family Vacations, Individual Travel, Culinary Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Wolfgang:
"We had a long list of places we hoped to see and things we hoped to do for the itinerary, and a complex configuration of folks, room needs, and accessibility for our group, but nothing seemed to faze our extraordinary trip planner, Wolfgang." - by Diana, Sep 25, 2024 · see review
"Wolfgang did a great job planning our trip and adjusting with our wants." - by Nicki, Aug 18, 2024 · see review
"Wolfgang was incredibly responsive throughout our trip." - by Jeffrey, Jun 8, 2024 · see review

Rachel Long

(7 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Wales
Rachel specializes in: Genuine, authentic experiences around the UK, Ireland and France. Tailored approach with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Rachel:
"Rachel was a delight to work with in planning our trip." - by Catherine, Jul 25, 2025 · see review
"Working with Rachel from high point holiday was such an amazing experience !" - by Leslie, Jul 11, 2025 · see review
"Rachel planned a memorable trip for us recently in Ireland and Northern Wales." - by Judy, Jun 8, 2025 · see review

Maurice Whelan

(5 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Maurice specializes in: Hiking & Cycling
Adventure comes naturally when your a kid you want to climb that tree, cross that stream and even the largest step outside your comfort zone is easy because as a kid you do what feel right at the time and have no sense of danger. Then we all grow up and life gets in the way of adventure. That is... read more

Fanny Venet

(3 reviews)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Born and raised in Lyon, France, I have had the chance to travel around France and the world, all for my studies and work! At 20, I had never set foot outside of my home country until I was chosen for an internship in Lapland, Finland. This was my first taste of the outside world, and I wanted... read more

Méadhbh Byrne

(1 review)
Ireland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Méadhbh specializes in: Flexible tailor made travel, unique experiences
I have spent many years travelling the world and it is something that I love to do. I currently specialise in trips to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England and love nothing more than planning the perfect trip. For me, travel is all about the experiences and the memories that we make. read more

Adrian Murphy

(1 review)
Ireland Travel Agent based in France
Adrian specializes in: Urban escapes, historic sites
An Irish native with 16 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry in Ireland before relocating to the sunny south of France! When it comes to travel planning, I’m all about creating trips that feel personal and memorable, not just ticking off the usual sights. I like mixing... read more

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Trip Reviews for Ireland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 257 ratings

We had an absolutely fabulous time. Claire l...
Ireland | Oct 2 - Oct 15, 2025

Anne
Anne f.
Richmond, VA | Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
We had an absolutely fabulous time. Claire listened to our wants and wishes and fulfilled them well. From the first day we arrived in Dublin, to the last day in Dublin we enjoyed every minute.
We rented a car (best idea) and went counterclockwise around Ireland. We were traveling for 2 weeks.
Pros - The hotels, with the exception of one(in cons):
Iveagh Gardens Hotel - Dublin - Beautifully decorated, great buffet breakfast with lots choices, rooms were a good size, nothing too...
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We had an absolutely fabulous time. Claire listened to our wants and wishes and fulfilled them well. From the first day we arrived in Dublin, to the last day in Dublin we enjoyed every minute.
We rented a car (best idea) and went counterclockwise around Ireland. We were traveling for 2 weeks.
Pros - The hotels, with the exception of one(in cons):
Iveagh Gardens Hotel - Dublin - Beautifully decorated, great buffet breakfast with lots choices, rooms were a good size, nothing too fancy but very comfortable.
Ten Square Hotel - Belfast - Very comfortable, good location to visit Belfast
Lough Eske Castle - Donegal Town - Beautiful rooms, wonderful staff, great bartender! - definitely worth the stay
Victorian Hotel -Killarney - Lovely hotel. Very cozy, meals were order only(but delish) with a wait staff to be commended.
Sites:
Belfast - Black Taxi Tour - outstanding tour of Belfast and the N. Irelands troubled times. We felt like we were in a history class only with wit and lots of wisdom. I believe our driver's name was Justin and he was wonderful. He picked us up at our hotel and we were off. We thought 3 hours was going to be too long, but we could have continued for another 2 and been very happy.
Kylemore Abbey (Clifden)- an active real abbey - just beautiful, the dining room was majestic, with plates set the table of famous visitors from many years.
The Cliffs of Mohr - There are no words to really describe the Cliffs of Mohr from the ocean. It transports you to another world -imagining everything that has happened to Ireland and how it was naturally protected in many ways.
Rock of Cashel - stunning building, lots of history, very interesting. Great stop between Killarney and Dublin
Book of Kells/Long library - A must for every person who visits Dublin. the book itself is unbelievably beautiful. the long library is under renovations but still a wonder to see. Normally ~ 200K books but down to ~17k. Our guide was earning his masters in history at the college(Trinity) and extremely knowledgeable. It was a wonderful day
Teeling distillery - great tour and great whiskey - what else can I say
Our trip went smoothly, exactly as planned - no problems or issues with reservations, or tours. KimKim gave us a perfect itinerary, complete with directions, sites to see (other that what we had planned), and suggestions on where to eat. I highly recommend Kim Kim and especially Claire, our main contact.
Cons
the only real con we have is the Galmont Hotel ( Galway) - it was a great location for the shopping district and getting in and out of the city. However, it was not cozy, the bathtub was inconvenient for older people, and the room were difficult to get to. I would not recommend this hotel.

We did rent a car and it was great. It gave us the freedom to go where and when we wanted to go. Most of the roads were wide and easy driving but when we took the narrow roads we saw parts of Ireland we would not have seen. We only got lost once and lucked in to seeing cows filling the road, being driven to another field. We were also privy to seeing free range sheep, eating grass outside the fence and a sheep do, corralling sheep in an open field, not on a tour.

Again - we had a flawless trip with the exception of storm Amy, which prevented us from seeing The Giants Causeway, but that was of not fault of KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
Iveagh Gardens Hotel
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ten Square Hotel
Belfast
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lough Eske Castle Hotel
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Victoria Hotel
Killarney
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Rock of Cashel
Rock of Cashel
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Trinity Trails & Book of Kells Guided Tour
Trinity Trails & Book of Kells Guided Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Welcome to Donegal!
Welcome to Donegal!
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kylemore Abbey
Kylemore Abbey
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher cruise from Galway
Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher cruise from Galway
Galway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Aillwee Burren Experience ( Cave Tour, Birds of Prey, Cheese Tasting)
Aillwee Burren Experience ( Cave Tour, Birds of Prey, Cheese Tasting)
Ballyvaughan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Falconry Adventures
Falconry Adventures
Killarney
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit and taste at Teeling Distillery
Visit and taste at Teeling Distillery
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Claire Monfray
Claire
Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Oct 27, 2025
Hi Anne (and Jeff), Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review. I’m thrilled to hear you had an absolutely fabulous time exploring Ireland and that I could help tailor your trip to your wishes. It’s fantastic to know that the accommodations, sites, and experiences met (and even exceeded) your expectations. It's unfortunate that Storm Amy prevented you from visiting the Giants' Causeway, but I’m glad the rest of your trip went smoothly. I also... Read more

Hi Anne (and Jeff),

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful and detailed review. I’m thrilled to hear you had an absolutely fabulous time exploring Ireland and that I could help tailor your trip to your wishes. It’s fantastic to know that the accommodations, sites, and experiences met (and even exceeded) your expectations.

It's unfortunate that Storm Amy prevented you from visiting the Giants' Causeway, but I’m glad the rest of your trip went smoothly. I also appreciate your constructive and thorough feedback about the Galmont Hotel in Galway.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you plan to travel again in Ireland, the UK, France, or Italy. I’d be happy to assist with your future adventures!

Warm regards,
Claire & The High Point Holidays team

The trip was beautifully planned reflecting o...
Ireland | Oct 5 - Oct 14, 2025

H
Harry S.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
The trip was beautifully planned reflecting our wishes and preferences and the process was friendly and easy to deal with once we understood the process. We had the advantage that we were not cost constrained, but nonetheless the choices for lodging and arrangements for meals and tours were great. Read more

The trip was beautifully planned reflecting our wishes and preferences and the process was friendly and easy to deal with once we understood the process. We had the advantage that we were not cost constrained, but nonetheless the choices for lodging and arrangements for meals and tours were great.

Hotel Reviews
Merrion Hotel
Dublin

One of the very best hotels in which I've stayed. Very comfortable (great bed), great facilities, great location, and wonderfully service-oriented staff.

Authenticity & Character
Just a great place to be.
Location
In the middle of most things you would want to see in Dublin
Staff
Flawlessly cheerful and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ballyfin Demesne

A beautiful place, with lots to do and see, with a peerless service ethic, always helpful and cheerful.

Authenticity & Character
One of the most beautiful locations and land of any place we've ever been.
Location
Overwhelmingly beautiful location
Staff
flawlessly helpful and friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect.
Glenlo Abbey

Lovely place with lovely grounds and an amazing restaurant, The Pulman.

Authenticity & Character
Flawless execution.
Location
Beautiful.
Staff
Excellent people all around
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perfect.
Ashford Castle
cong

Beautiful building, grounds, and food, and self-aware of its fanciness.

Authenticity & Character
Always in character.
Location
Beautiful building and extensive grounds.
Staff
flawless
Cleanliness & Comfort
perfect.
Activity Reviews
Dublin Walking Tour
Dublin Walking Tour
Dublin

She was very good and informative.

Trinity Trails & Book of Kells
Trinity Trails & Book of Kells
Dublin

Very much worth seeing.

Private Genealogist Consultation at EPIC Museum
Private Genealogist Consultation at EPIC Museum
Dublin

The arrangements resulted in a delay in starting as we waited (because the receptionist didn't notify the genealogist, so the genealogist said), and the genealogist mainly did Ancestry.com with us and although she was facile in its use she didn't add that much to our understanding of our family's origins.

Private Galway Food Tour
Private Galway Food Tour
Ireland

Very enjoyable and probably the best way to visit a town that otherwise would be a shopping overload.

EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC, The Irish Emigration Museum
Dublin

Informative, but a bit superficial. The story-telling is effective but more basic historical context would be nice.

Horse & Carriage Ride
Horse & Carriage Ride
Ballyfin

This was just a wonderful experience -- a highlight of our entire trip. A beautiful place with a wonderful guide.

Private Tour of Ballyfin Gardens
Private Tour of Ballyfin Gardens
Ballyfin

A wonderful and informative tour by a very knowledgeable and articulate guide.

The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
Ireland

This experience was rambling and way too long -- we bolted after three hours for what could have been a rewarding 30 minute visit. We would have better used this time in the beautiful surrounding area.

Cliffs of Moher Experience
Cliffs of Moher Experience
Ireland

Very nice view but rather touristy.

Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
Ireland

Lovely place. A little touristy in flavor.

Local specialist: Alex Rawson
Alex
Alex Rawson
Local specialist in Wales | Replied on Oct 17, 2025
Dear Harry, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your trip to Ireland was such a beautiful experience and that the itinerary reflected your wishes so well. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the blend of exceptional hotels, fine dining, and carefully chosen tours, from Dublin to Ballyfin and Ashford Castle. We truly appreciate your reflections on each property and activity; your comments will be shared with our local partners to keep... Read more

Dear Harry,

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed feedback. We’re delighted to hear that your trip to Ireland was such a beautiful experience and that the itinerary reflected your wishes so well. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the blend of exceptional hotels, fine dining, and carefully chosen tours, from Dublin to Ballyfin and Ashford Castle.

We truly appreciate your reflections on each property and activity; your comments will be shared with our local partners to keep refining every detail. It’s especially gratifying to hear how much you valued the service, comfort, and warmth of the teams who welcomed you along the way.

It was a pleasure to plan this journey with you, and we’d be thrilled to craft your next adventure whenever you’re ready to travel again.

Great Irish vacation: Galway, Belfast, Dublin
Ireland | Oct 8 - Oct 14, 2025

A
Andrew H.
Columbus, OH | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2025
It was a great vacation with an interesting and fun itinerary! While relatively quick paced (which is fine, we asked for it) we felt we were able to see and get a feel for each of the areas we visited. Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher / Inisheer boat trip from Galway, the Titanic Museum in Belfast and the Jameson/Guiness experiences in Dublin. We elected to reserve a Black Cab tour in Belfast that delved into The Troubles and sights and locations of political murals from both sides. ... Read more

It was a great vacation with an interesting and fun itinerary! While relatively quick paced (which is fine, we asked for it) we felt we were able to see and get a feel for each of the areas we visited. Highlights include the Cliffs of Moher / Inisheer boat trip from Galway, the Titanic Museum in Belfast and the Jameson/Guiness experiences in Dublin. We elected to reserve a Black Cab tour in Belfast that delved into The Troubles and sights and locations of political murals from both sides. This might not be appropriate for everyone but we found it very informative and incredibly unbiased. I recommend it for anyone interested in the history of this modern conflict. We also discovered and had a tour of the Little Museum of Dublin in Dublin. It was great! Housed in an old Georgian home, the tour was theatrical, amusing and spotighted much of Dublin's history and cultural contributions. Also recommended and all ages appropriate.
Lastly, I think it's worth noting that the Trinity College long library is currently undergoing a multi year restoration and as such, has no books in it. Was nice to see it anyway but might be worth mentioning that to any future travelers.

Hotel Reviews
Leonardo Hotel Galway
Galway

Clean, comfortable, great location, good breakfast, allowed us to check in early which was a day saver as we had just flown in from NY

Authenticity & Character
A pretty straight forward hotel. Nothing over the top but checked all the important boxes for us
Location
Right at the bottom of the Latin Quarter
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Regency House
Belfast

This was our favorite hotel on the trip. Recently renovated, and very tastefully appointed. Also the best food we had from any of the places we stayed. The pastries were amazing!

Authenticity & Character
Very new, very charming, the most tastefully decorated hotel of any of the ones we stayed in
Location
It's about a 10-15 minute walk from the Cathedral area but coincidentally we saw a show at the Empire Theater our 2nd night and it happened to be a block away!
Staff
I couldn't lift a bag, open a door, or wait for anything I needed. They parked my car! They sent us off with the best pastries for our early drive to Dublin. Loved this hotel!
Cleanliness & Comfort
NYX Hotel Dublin Christchurch
Dublin

Great central location, hip vibe and we got a room upgrade!

Authenticity & Character
Not sure about authenticity but had a rock music aesthetic we thought was cool.
Location
a couple of blocks from everything - Grafton St, St Stephens Green, Temple Bar, Castle, Cathedral, Trinity...
Staff
Easy check in, got a room upgrade, restaurant was clean and service quick
Cleanliness & Comfort
Worth mentioning that room won't be serviced unless you turn on an indicator light which we weren't aware of. Might be worth pointing that out at check in
Activity Reviews
 Galway to Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands and Connemara Full Day Tour
Galway to Cliffs Cruise, Aran Islands and Connemara Full Day Tour
Galway

Great to see the cliffs from the water. Enjoyed Inisheer visit too. Recommend renting a bike to tour the island

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We had a great tour guide! Connor I think his name was. And Bertie was our driver.
Transport
I liked the smaller coach and smaller group
Guinness and Jameson Irish Whiskey Experience Tour
Guinness and Jameson Irish Whiskey Experience Tour
Dublin

James from the Jameson experience should be in theater. He put on a show that elevated the Jameson story from merely interesting to highly entertaining. Also our guide for the whole tour - Jameson and Guiness was Fergus and he was excellent too. He was as informative as he was advisory making sure the group was aware of the history of the city - things not discussed at Jameson or Guiness - but he also made us aware of discounts and opportunities and warned about higher prices at gift shops vs Dublin retail and also street smart tips. The line of Guiness pints he assembled at the end of the tour was pretty epic too!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
James at Jameson and Fergus our guide for the day improved the experience significantly
Transport
no transport. just walking
Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Shebaltseva
Local specialist in England | Replied on Oct 15, 2025

Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback and I really appreciate the thoughtful tips you’ve shared — they will be so helpful for others planning their visits.
It’s wonderful to know you had such an enriching and enjoyable journey. I hope your travels continue to bring you many more exciting discoveries!
Warm regards,
Aleksandra

We had a wonderful trip to Ireland.
Ireland | Oct 2 - Oct 11, 2025

PAUL
PAUL S.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025
We had a wonderful trip to Ireland. We had two guides during our stay., For the first two days we had Vincent and then for the remainder of the trip we had Des. They both were very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. An unexpected highlight for us was the trip to the Barren smokehouse. We had a very interesting conversation with one of the owners. All of the accommodations were great, the food recommendations were spot on. Read more

We had a wonderful trip to Ireland. We had two guides during our stay., For the first two days we had Vincent and then for the remainder of the trip we had Des. They both were very knowledgeable, friendly and caring. An unexpected highlight for us was the trip to the Barren smokehouse. We had a very interesting conversation with one of the owners. All of the accommodations were great, the food recommendations were spot on.

Hotel Reviews
Davenport Hotel
Dublin

Wonderful hotel, friendly staff, close to the center of town.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sheen Falls Lodge
Kenmare

Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Definitely worth going to the Falls restaurant, it was a highlight of our dining experiences in Ireland

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Monks Ballyvaughan
County Clare

Well, definitely a less refined accommodation than the others we experienced, the room was clean, comfortable, and had all the modern accessories. The on site restaurant had a great seafood chowder.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Lodge at Ashford Castle
Cong

While not actually in the castle, the accommodation was terrific. I’m sure the handicap accessibility of the castle rooms didn’t fit my needs. Anyway, the accommodation was very nice the on site restaurants were great. well, the property is very large. They are more than willing to mow you around the property.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cliff at Lyons
Co. Kildare

A wonderful way to end our vacation was to stay at the Cliff at Lyons. while we were only at the property for a short time, it is conveniently located close to Dublin airport. The property is beautiful and the staff was very friendly. They have a lovely bakery/Café on site with delicious treats.

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Activity Review
The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
The Burren Smokehouse - Meet the Makers
Ireland

This was probably the most unexpected experience we had in Ireland. We had no preconceived notion about what this experience would be like. Peter just comes up to you and starts having a conversation, taking us to various parts of the facility and ending with a lite lunch at the pub. While we probably wouldn’t have booked this experience on our own. We are surely appreciative that Eleanor pick this experience for us.

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Transport
Local specialist: Eleanor Whitticombe
Eleanor
Eleanor Whitticombe
Local specialist in Pembrokeshire, Wales | Replied on Oct 17, 2025
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Ireland was such a wonderful experience. It’s great to know that both Vincent and Des made such a positive impression: their knowledge, friendliness, and care really do make all the difference. We’re delighted you enjoyed the handpicked accommodations, dining recommendations, and especially the visit to the Burren Smokehouse, it’s one of those unexpected gems that often becomes a favorite memory. Your... Read more

Dear Paul,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip to Ireland was such a wonderful experience. It’s great to know that both Vincent and Des made such a positive impression: their knowledge, friendliness, and care really do make all the difference.

We’re delighted you enjoyed the handpicked accommodations, dining recommendations, and especially the visit to the Burren Smokehouse, it’s one of those unexpected gems that often becomes a favorite memory. Your thoughtful feedback on each property is much appreciated and will be shared with our partners in Ireland.

It was such a pleasure to plan this journey for you, and we’d be delighted to help design your next adventure when you’re ready to explore again.

Warm wishes,
Eleanor

Ireland - Claire and the staff at Kimkim
Ireland | Sep 18 - Oct 1, 2025

Rose
Rose O.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2025
Claire and the staff at Kimkim did a wonderful job planning our tour of Ireland. The accommodations were great and well located. The tours they booked for us were top notch, with well versed guides. For those that were self guided, the materials they provided gave us everything we needed. The restaurant they booked for an eight course meal was exquisite. I would highly recommend having them plan a holiday in Ireland! Read more

Claire and the staff at Kimkim did a wonderful job planning our tour of Ireland. The accommodations were great and well located. The tours they booked for us were top notch, with well versed guides. For those that were self guided, the materials they provided gave us everything we needed. The restaurant they booked for an eight course meal was exquisite. I would highly recommend having them plan a holiday in Ireland!

Hotel Reviews
Motel One Dublin
Dublin

Beautiful hotel in the heart of Dublin, just across the Ha’penny Bridge from the Temple Bar district. Room was lovely, and the breakfast was very well done!

Authenticity & Character
Location
In the heart of Dublin.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Entire hotel was very clean. Bar had comfortable seating in abundance.
Waterford Marina Hotel
WATERFORD

Lovely hotel located just a few blocks from the Waterford Crystal factory.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Just a few blocks walk to the Waterford Factory, and close to restaurants and entertainment.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clayton Hotel Cork City
cork

We were very disappointed with this hotel. Hotel was beautiful, centrally located, with parking adjacent, and had a huge room with a view across the canal to City Hall. Our room was very warm and the air conditioning was not working. We called the front desk who sent up someone to look at it. Turns out they are in the process of replacing the air conditioning for this room and gave us a fan to use, which did not lower the temperature. We asked about moving to a different room, but they said they were fully booked.

Authenticity & Character
Location
One block from the main shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area.
Staff
No letting a room that has no air conditioning.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Air conditioning.
Crystal Springs B&B

Lovely B & B, very welcoming, with friendly staff.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Brook Manor Lodge
Tralee

Beautiful B & B.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Connacht Hotel
Galway

Very nice hotel!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clayton Hotel Sligo
Sligo

Beautiful historical building with lovely accommodations!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Boyne Valley hotel
Drogheda

Lovely hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Dublin

Incredible experience, even with the library undergoing renovations.

Quality of Experience
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin

Diane was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable, and very willing to share that knowledge with us.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Diane was amazing!
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)
Doolin

A great experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit of Kilmainham Gaol
Visit of Kilmainham Gaol
Dublin

Incredible history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Dublin

Great capture of history.

Quality of Experience
Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Dublin

Wonderful tour, and great history.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Afternoon tea at House of Waterford
Afternoon tea at House of Waterford
Waterford

Delicious!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour
Waterford

A tour not to be missed. Incredible that they are still cutting the crystal by hand. Such incredible craftsmen!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Titanic trail in Cobh
Titanic trail in Cobh
Cobh

Wonderful walking tour covering the Titanic and some history of Cobh!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Killarney Combination Tour - Boat + Jaunting Car
Killarney Combination Tour - Boat + Jaunting Car
Ireland

Wonderful day spent at Ross Castle! The jaunting car was fun!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Archaeological Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
Archaeological Tour of the Dingle Peninsula
Ireland

This was an amazing experience! Michael did a fantastic tour, and educated us on the archeology of the area, which is incredible. Hearing him speaking Irish with the sheep farmer was a highlight, as it brought back memories of hearing my grandfather speaking the language when I was a young girl.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Eala Bhán : Tasting Menu 8 course
Eala Bhán : Tasting Menu 8 course
Sligo

An amazing meal! The chef is a true artist!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Visit of Boyne Valley with Newgrange Chamber and Brú na Bóinne  Tour
Guided Visit of Boyne Valley with Newgrange Chamber and Brú na Bóinne Tour
Drogheda

An amazing experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Claire Monfray
Claire
Claire Monfray
Local specialist in Lyon | Replied on Oct 09, 2025
Hi Rose, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! I truly appreciate your kind words about the accommodations ( and thorough feedback on the Hotel Clayton in Cork), tours, guides, and the restaurant. I especially want to highlight your experience with Michael. It genuinely touches me. It’s so rewarding to hear that his tour and the spontaneous moments he shared, like speaking Irish with the sheep farmer, created such a meaningful memory for you. Those authentic local... Read more

Hi Rose,

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! I truly appreciate your kind words about the accommodations ( and thorough feedback on the Hotel Clayton in Cork), tours, guides, and the restaurant.

I especially want to highlight your experience with Michael. It genuinely touches me. It’s so rewarding to hear that his tour and the spontaneous moments he shared, like speaking Irish with the sheep farmer, created such a meaningful memory for you. Those authentic local interactions are truly special, and I’m delighted they resonated with you.

It was a pleasure helping plan your journey, and I hope your memories of Ireland continue to bring you joy. Looking forward to assisting with your future travels in Ireland, UK, France or Italy!

Warm regards,
Claire & High Point Holidays Team