Kimkim Trip Reviews for Ireland

Dean was the best! We did a self guided tour and his guidance took us to the most beautiful places! When people ask, what my favorite part of the trip was…I say, I loved it all! The lush rolling green hills with sheep, the castles, the gorgeous beaches, the dramatic cliffs, the wild flowers, and the lovely sea side villages. Ireland will forever hold a place in my heart 💚 Thank you so much for this experience.

Everything flowed as planned. Aleksandra,did a wonderful job. I thought it was amazing.

Hotel Reviews

Pembroke Townhouse Dublin

Dublin

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Ballea Castle

Cork

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Maldron Hotel Sandy Road Galway

Galway

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Dublin Private Walking Tour

Dublin

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Blackrock Castle Tour

Ireland

No guide for scheduled tour

Wicklow & Powerscourt Half-Day Tour

Dublin

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Sean was very knowledgeable & helpful

Transport

Thank you so much for making our trip so memorable, Tetiana! You made the whole process easy and enjoyable.

I left a message after returning home on 5/25, but I wasn’t sure if it went through. For some reason, my phone had an issue so I couldn’t log in while I was in London for a family event, so I wasn’t able to write sooner.

Tetiana was responsive, helpful, and quick to answer questions. Thanks to her planning, we could relax and enjoy the trip without worrying about the details. We’re really grateful for her help.

And please let Ciaran and Jimmy know that we will always remember them whenever we think of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland—they were truly amazing and made the experience extra special.

We’re very grateful for everything and would happily recommend KimKim and Tetiana to anyone planning a trip!

The trip was amazing, we saw all the things we wanted to and everything was so well planned out for us. We loved the Ring of Kerry drive most, do not miss Valentina Island and the Kerry Cliffs.. wow! The one thing we might have changed was staying in Killarney for 3 nights instead of 2, you can spend a whole day just in the national park, so much to see!

Our trip to Ireland and Scotland was absolutely amazing.
We began in Dublin and stayed at the Kilronan House, a quaint place with a bed and breakfast feel. The rooms were extremely comfortable. The musical pub crawl was fun, also. A perfect introduction to Ireland! Then, we picked up our rental car (super easy process) and drove to Cashel to see the Rock of Cashel. We had pre-purchased vouchers for all of our planned stops, which I highly recommend b/c we were able to bypass several lines for ticket purchasing. We even took a random exit advertising Cahir Castle, which happened to have free admission on Wednesdays! In Killarney, we stayed at the Killaran House for 2 nights. Breda and her staff were exceptional! Our private guided tour of the Ring of Kerry was one of our trip highlights. Martin O'Riordan with M.O.R. Executive Travel IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE. We all loved him. We took a horse & carriage tour of Killarney National Park & Castle (which was within walking distance of the Killaran House). Then, we drove to Doolin and toured the Cliffs of Moher, which were breath-taking. Our last top of the day was Galway (Hyde Hotel). The next day we drove to Belfast and dropped off the rental car. (I'm so glad we had a rental car - it gave us much more freedom.) A private transfer driver was waiting on us. (Cathy did a great job arranging all of our transportation needs!) We checked in to the Leonardo Hotel and then visited the Titanic experience. We had another private tour of the Antrim Coast and the Giant's Causeway. (We all agreed that we liked the private tours much better than the guided bus tour.) Cathy booked our flight to Inverness, Scotland from Belfast and arranged our transportation to/from the airports. She also booked our Loch Ness boat tour, our day trip to the Isle of Skye, and our train tickets from Inverness to Stirling to Edinburgh. Traveling by train was very easy and our lodging at the Redcliffe Hotel in Inverness included a wonderful view of Inverness Castle. Our lodging in Edinburgh (Apex Grassmarket Hotel) also included an incredible view of Edinburgh Castle. We felt really spoiled by Cathy. My family was very grateful for Cathy's expertise and knowledge in planning our trip to Ireland and Scotland. She made our vacation easy to navigate, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time in Ireland and Scotland.

Hotel Reviews

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Edinburgh

Our view of Edinburgh Castle was amazing. Location was super convenient.

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Redcliffe Hotel

Inverness

The view from our window of the Inverness Castle was great. Within walking distance of downtown. They did a load of laundry for us and when we told them we were leaving too early to enjoy breakfast after our first night there, they prepared a lunch packet for each of us, including a sandwich, chips, fruit, a cereal bar, and a juice box. (We didn't ask for that.)

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Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Belfast

Loved the breakfast buffet

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The Hyde Hotel

Galway

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Killaran House

killarney

We all loved Killaran House. Breda and her staff were excellent. The room was comfortable and we loved the coffee/hot chocolate bar right outside of our room. Breakfast was excellent, as well.

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Breda is very accommodating and so very nice.

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Kilronan House

Dublin 2

Our rooms were very clean and comfortable. The Kilronan House was very charming and my family would recommend.

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Activity Reviews

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh with a Top Local Guide

Edinburgh

Chris was a very knowledgeable tour guide. He was very accommodating as one of our members had knee issues and he was able to help us avoid many of the stairs on our route.

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle is awesome. We saw the Scottish Crown Jewels here.

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National Wallace Monument visit

Ireland

We climbed all 246 stairs to get to the top! This was an interesting place to visit.

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Stirling Castle Tickets

Ireland

This castle was fun to tour.

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Isle of Skye Daytrip from Inverness

Inverness

This tour was a guided bus tour and lasted all day. I would have enjoyed this better as a private tour. The scenery was beautiful and we got to experience 4 seasons in one day (it was sunny, it rained, sleeted, hailed and snowed.)

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Two hour cruise on the Canal and Loch - Loch Ness

Inverness

We didn't see Nessie but enjoyed this tour nonetheless.

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Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast

Belfast

James was our driver. He was great. He added a specific stop that we asked about (a filming location in Game of Thrones).

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Titanic experience

Belfast

Self-Guided

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Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

Breath-taking. You just have to see this. Pictures can't quite capture the awesomeness.

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Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle

Ireland

Picturesque. Loved the horse-drawn carriage.

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Private Guided Tour of The Ring of Kerry

Ireland

This was perhaps our favorite excursion. Our tour guide, Martin, was fabulous. We wanted to take him with us everywhere. Martin O'Riordan of M.O.R. Executive Travel.

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Rock of Cashel

Ireland

We enjoyed this tour. The setting was unique and we visited some shops in the town below.

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Musical Pub Crawl in Dublin

Dublin

We enjoyed this very much! Nice introduction to Ireland.

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We loved our trip to Scotland and Ireland! Aleksandra did a wonderful job of planning the tour. She was also responsive to us, as we needed changes to the plans as we went along.

My most favorable experiences were the beautiful b&b’s, the bike tour on the Aran Islands, the tea and scones (everywhere), and the diversity of the food options and abundance of live music in the restaurants throughout the trip.

We found that one event per day was enough for us, and we enjoyed walking around the city streets and driving on the country roads.

One piece of advice I have for any traveler is to be clear with your tour planner what time you would like to start the day each day, when you need down time, and what transport you expect you will need and when.

Thank you, Alessandra and KimKim!

Hotel Reviews

Number 59

Dublin

We liked this hotel, as it had a sauna, a cold plunge, and massages (the latter for a fee). The lounge was pleasant to sit in; it had a bar and looked out on the back garden. We could walk downtown. Excellent restaurants nearby. The hosts were helpful too, as I left a book light and paperback in the room when we departed, and they gave them to our friends to return it to us.

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Lancaster Lodge Hotel

Cork

Modern hotel, near English Market

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Basic accommodations but clean with lounge and large breakfast area

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They allowed us to store our luggage and use a charger outlet after checkout

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Corrib House Guest Accommodation

Galway

Right on the Corrib River, and walkable to downtown. Bathrooms are small & in particular shower is tiny! Staff is kind and food is excellent.

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Small bathrooms

N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel

Edinburgh

This hotel has delicious food and kind and helpful staff. The rooms are large and well appointed.

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Activity Reviews

Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport

Edinburgh

Early, but on time!

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Galway Bay Fishing

Ireland

Kevin was a great guide. We fished in the bay and caught 8 pollock (threw them back). You can keep them and eat the fish later if you like!

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Food and Culture Walking Tour with Tastings

Ireland

I liked this tour but we would have liked to know we were going to be eating dinner ahead of time, and it was difficult to find the tour guide at the start. We visited three bars with food and also had Murphy’s ice cream of the street. The tour guide was kind and helpful.

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Aran Islands Bike Tour with Tea and Scones from Galway

Galway

I really liked this tour. Nice to have options for people who don’t want to or can’t bike. They offered a horse and carriage and e-bike options.

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Holyrood Distillery Tour

Edinburgh

Great tour guide! Nice to sit in the bar after and enjoy the tastes of different gibs and whiskey.

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My sister and I had a fantastic holiday in Ireland! Claire was a great resource and helped us create an itinerary that allowed us to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of each of our stops and take advantage of the curated experiences available to us. We loved the sheep herding & lamb feeding at Killary Sheep Farm and the Faha Falconry exhibit. The ebike tour in Galway was a great way to get outside of the city and see the beautiful coastline.

All of our lodgings were tip top. Lovely surroundings and gardens. The staff were so hospitable and treated us so well.

KimKim and Claire helped us plan the best trip for the two of us and we are very grateful for their help and expertise.

Hotel Reviews

The Victoria Hotel

Killarney

A wonderful staff and very comfortable room. It was nice to have a bar and dining option just steps from our room. We were able to spend a bit of time enjoying a glass of wine on the outside terrace. A great place to stay for a visit to Killarney.

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Gregan's Castle Hotel

Greegan's was out of this world. I fell in love with the various rooms, the details, the fireplaces and the overall ambience of the place. Beautiful gardens to sit in or stroll through. The staff was absolutely amazing! I hope to return for another stay! Greegan's is one of those places you can't say enough about; it's simply amazing from the moment you pull in until you depart.

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The building and the grounds are amazing; so well cared for with first rate furnishings.

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Jackie was our breakfast server and she was a gem and provided us with the perfect conversation each morning!

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The appointments were to a very high standard.

The Hyde Hotel

Galway

A wonderful location in Galway! The staff was ever so helpful and kind. You can't go wrong with a room at The Hyde.

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Stauntons on the Green

Dublin

Beautifully appointed rooms and a fabulous garden space at the back. The breakfast was top notch. We'd happily return for another stay.

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I love the fireplaces and the bar area. So cozy!

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Everyone was so helpful!

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Activity Reviews

Rock of Cashel

Ireland

An amazing place with incredible views. It was nice to walk around the castle and weave in and out of the various buildings.

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Falconry Adventures

Killarney

What an amazing demonstration with Mark. We interacted with a falcon, an owl and a red tailed hawk. Such beautiful animals. It was interesting feeding the birds, learning about their backgrounds and training. I'm so glad we included this adventure in our trip!

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Cliffs of Moher Cruise from Doolin ( 50 min)

Doolin

A great way to see the cliffs. You can't beat the view!

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Traditional working sheep farm and Sheepdog demonstration

Ireland

Farmer Tom was a great guide to his sheep and his dog, Holly. Such an amazing experience watching Holly herd and the views were breathtaking! Can't beat feeding a baby lamb either :)

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Guided E-bike Tour Of Galway City

Galway

A great way to experience Galway - both the city and the surrounding area. Highly recommend as a way to take in the sites and understand the area.

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E bikes are a great way to get some exercise, but not overdo it!

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Dublin

Our guide John was so knowledgeable. It was a grand tour of Dublin and we are glad we included it on our itinerary.

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We went on this holiday with our 2 daughters and our new son in law. Everyone had an incredible time. We have previously booked a trip with Jane and the people at Kim Kim to Scotland. It seems that they know exactly what we wanted. The previous trip obviously went very well also. Everything went incredibly smooth. The hotel check in's, the tickets to various events and attractions and the transfers. They were very responsive throughout the whole planning process. We really wouldn't use any other travel agent! We had an amazing tour with Aodan from The Killarney Touring Company. His enthusiasm, his knowledge about everything Ireland was amazing as was his flexibility and desire to show us a good time. We also traveled in style in a beautiful, brand new van.

Hotel Reviews

Randles Hotel Killarney

Co. Kerry

Very friendly staff. Great location. Everyone was happy with their room. We had a beautiful, spacious room. The lobby, bar, and outside seating area were really nice. I would highly recommend this hotel.

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Very close to the downtown area

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The Mont Hotel

Dublin 2

They were extremely accommodating and flexible. Permitting us to check in early after a 6 hour flight and being up for 36 hours was very helpful! Very good breakfast also and a very friendly staff.

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Near St Stephen's Green

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Very friendly

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Activity Reviews

Private Guided Tour of Dingle and Slea Head

Ireland

This tour was with the Killarney Touring Company with Aodan Griffin. It was the highlight of our trip. He was extremely knowledgable about everything concerning Ireland. He was flexible and willing to do anything we wanted. A true professional. He had a brand new van that was very clean and comfortable. He couldn't do enough for us!

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We've been on many tours with private drivers. Aodan was the best and that's saying something because we've been very fortunate with everyone that Kim Kim has arranged for us.

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Brand new, very comfortable and clean van.

Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Cruise sailing from Galway

Ireland

We were lucky and had amazing weather. The boat was very clean. Way nicer than our ferries in the states! The return trip took us on the ocean side of the Cliffs of Moher. It was incredible.

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Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience

Dublin

The admission process and the way they moved you through was really efficient. You don't want to miss this if you come to Dublin.

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Adrian was wonderful to work with planning our trip. I have booked 6 trips with KimKim and their partners in the last two years. Adrian was the most responsive we have had. He always got back to me quickly and answered my questions fully. He has a wonderful personality and I would highly recommend him.
My only compaint was not with Adrian but with his companies policies. This was the shortest and most expensive trip we have ever taken, even though we have been to Norway and Australia also within the last 2 years booking through KimKim. Not only were these trips longer, but we had lots of private guides with additional drivers for the tours. I feel the price for this trip could have been much lower than the price we received. While on our trip one of our drivers drove 3 to 4 hours to pick us up and then 3 to 4 hours back home after dropping us at the end of the day. He did this 3 days. I talked with many of the hotel staff and tour operators in the area and were told there were plenty of people in our location we were staying that could have been booked for us and saved us some money instead of having someone drive such long distances for our tours. I ended up spending $10,000 more than I had originally planned. I asked many times if there were any suggestions on ways we could cut down the cost and was always told only if I cut down the amount of days of our trip. That was not the case when I booked with other companies for trips to Norway and Australia. They were happy to suggest things that did not take away from what we were seeing but would help us cut cost, such as taking a public ferry to see the same things we would see on a private boat. When I tried to come up with ways to bring the price down myself by changing to a train trip instead of private driver, the price didn't go down. When I suggested hotels that were listed for lower prices on booking.com than the hotels listed, the price didn't go down.
I was also told they could not book us window seats on our plane trip to Edinburgh but we had to have aisle seats, which I can only assume was because they would have had to pay extra for a window seat and I had already paid for the trip by then and they wanted to keep every penny. Because there were window seats available beside us and the air hostess suggested we take them so my husband and I could sit together.
When we arrived at the airport in Edinburgh the driver wasn't there and I called them and was told they were given the information to not pick us up until 9 am. We arrived, received our luggage and were ready to leave at 8:10. My information did say 9 but also said the driver would watch the arrivals and the time could change. Other than that time the drivers were always there at least 10 minutes early to pick us up.
I was also told they couldn't reserve seats for us on the train journey because we had asked for passenger assist because my husband has problems walking. So I told them to take off the passenger assist and reserve the seats and we would make it on our on. But I decided to check at the train station and we were listed for the passenger assist even though we had reserved seats. So not sure why we were given the incorrect information.
Over all the trip went smoothly and other than the price I was happy with the trip. I guess I should have shopped around for a better price, but we had been happy with the companies KimKim had partnered was with in the past and Adrian was wonderful to work with, so we just paid the premium price and went on our trip.

Hotel Reviews

Isles Of Glencoe Hotel

Ballachulish

Our room had an amazing view of the water with glass doors to walk outside. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful. Not very close to walk into town. Dinner at their restaurant was very expensive and not very good. For Breakfast we were not allowed to go in even a minute early even though we had an early pick up. And when we did go in even the coffee was not set up yet.

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Beautiful views of the water from the hotel.

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Not very close for us to walk into town.

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Staff were helpful and friendly except would not let us go in even a minute early for breakfast when we had an early pick up.

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The Royal Hotel Portree

Portree

All rooms are upstairs with no elevator so it would have been impossible for my 82 year old husband and I to get our luggage to our room if our driver had not offered to take them up for us. The view from our room of the harbour was very nice. Breakfast was fine but not a big selection but we could order from a hot food selection and they let us just order the items we liked such as only hashbrowns for my husband.

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Small town so easy to walk to the city square and harbor.

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When we arrived and found out all rooms were upstairs with no elevator, no one offered to help my 82 year old husband take the lugguage up, so our driver so nice enough to take it up for us.

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The Royal Highland Hotel

Inverness

An older hotel but grand. Very convenient to the train station which was helpful for us. Room was nice and comfortable. A hot breakfast was included as part of the breakfast package that we could order but when I asked if they could make sure my scammbled eggs were cooked well and not runny, I was told they just cook them one way. So I didn't have the hot breakfast just the continental breakfast that was set out.

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Grand looking inside.

Location

Close enough to walk to the Victoria Market and Inverness Castle. And right next door to the train station.

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. A hot breakfast was included as part of the breakfast package that we could order but when I asked if they could make sure my scammbled eggs were cooked well and not runny, I was told they just cook them one way. So I didn't have the hot breakfast just the continental breakfast that was set out.

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Leonardo City Edinburgh

Edinburgh

They wouldn't let us check in a couple of hours early when we arrived. We asked if we could leave our smaller suitcase for 5 days until we came back to the hotel to stay again before catching a flight home. We were told no by the staff when we checked in. My husband who has memory problems asked again to a different person at the desk that evening when we got back from sight seeing and was told we could. So that meant they could have done it when we asked the first time. The first time we stayed they gave us a room very close to the reception desk which was helpful for my husband who has problems walking. The second time we stayed we were given an upstairs room which was a very, very long way to walk for my husband and had two stairs to get our suitcases up to get to our room.

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Within walking distance to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.

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Amy was very helpful but the other staff could take lessons.

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Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Belfast

I was told it was a 4 star hotel but it was barely a 3 star. Large red stain on carpet and sheets stained. Bathroom very, very small. Room was cold and the packed breakfast they gave us was not worth it.

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Within walking distance to City Hall, St. George's Market, and Cathedral Quarter. Titanic Museum a little bit of a walk but managable.

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They did bring us a heater when we told them our room was cold.

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Bathroom very, very small. Stains on carpet and sheets.

The Victoria Hotel

Galway

Reception was nice enough but room was very small with one very small window that was frosted so you couldn't see out. Water pressure in shower was bad and breakfast wasn't great.

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Within walking distance to Latin Quarter and Quay Street.

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Very small room with one very small frosted window. Water pressure in shower bad.

Dromhall Hotel

Killarney

Hotel reception very friendly and helpful. They let us go in breakfast early instead of having to have a packed breakfast since we had an early pick up.

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Very helpful and accommodating.

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Cleaned our room even though we didn't ask or leave hang tag on door.

The Morgan Hotel

Dublin

We were told when we booked the trip that we would be able to get a room when we arrived. We had an early flight and got there at 7 am and they said at the reception desk that I should not have been told that. But they did let us check in at 10 am instead of 3 pm. They also changed our breakfast we had paid for the next morning to the morning we arrived so we could rest and plan our day without having a room at our disposal. The staff was friendly enough. Our room key didn't work and I made several trips back to the desk before finding out that they needed to work on the door. The room was fine and the location was good.

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Within walking distance of Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College for the Book of Kell.

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Activity Reviews

Best of Skye Tour from Portree

Portree

Stevie our driver was very nice. We had beautiful views all day.

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Stevie our driver was very nice.

Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Falls of Foyers Day Tour

Inverness

Beautiful Trip. Our driver Alex was very nice and made lots of extra photo stops along the way.

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Beautiful scenery.

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Our driver Alex was very nice and made lots of extra photo stops along the way.

Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Edinburgh

Nice Castle. Had a mobility vehicle that took my 82 year old husband up to the Crown Square which was very helpful.

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Drivers of the mobilty vehicles to crown square were very helpful and nice.

Private transfers in town to the airport

Ireland

Conor was friendly and helpful.

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Conor was friendly and helpful.

Private transfer between Hotel and Airport

Scotland

Alan our driver was early, friendly and very helpful. He even helped us with luggage into the airport.

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Alan our driver was early, friendly and very helpful. He even helped us with luggage into the airport.

Giants Causeway Day tour (small group)

Belfast

Stephen our driver was very friendly, helpful and informative. The views were great.

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Stephen our driver was very friendly, helpful and informative.

Titanic experience

Belfast

Alright. Not really anything special.

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Museum was fine.

Belfast Political Taxi Tour

Belfast

Our driver Jules was nice and informative. After the tour he even asked if he could drop us somewhere besides back at the hotel which was helpful and saved us a few steps.

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Jules was nice and informative.

Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

Really enjoyed seeing the Cliffs of Moher.

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Beautiful views.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Pat our driver was great. He even walked us from the parking lot to the place where we needed to catch the cart up to the top so my 82 year old husband wouldn't have to walk.

Scenic Private Transfer from Killarney to Galway via Adare, Bunratty & The Burren

Killarney

Our driver Pat was very friendly and helpful. He made an extra stop for us at our request at Ross Castle for us to take a picture before we left town. He also made an extra photo stop we hadn't requested at Limerick to show us the castle. The places we stopped at Adare, Bunratty and The Burren could probably have been skipped.

Quality of Experience

Places we stopped could probably have been skipped. Nothing great.

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Pat was very helpful and friendly and went out of his way to help.

Ring of Kerry Group Day Tour

Killarney

Nice views on Ring of Kerry tour and our driver Kevin was very good.

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Kevin our driver was very friendly and helpful.

Rock of Cashel

Ireland

This was just a photo stop so didn't spend any time here. But the picture of the castle from a distance was really nice.

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Agnes was great. Very friendly and helpful.

Welcome to the Wicklow Mountains

Ireland

It would have been probably nice, but it was raining and foggy and we couldn't see anything.

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Our driver Agnes was early and was very helpful. She even suggested that she pay for parking closer to the lake in Glendalough so my 82 year old husband didn't have to walk very far.

Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience

Dublin

Very good expecially the Long Room. I would recommend.

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We had a wonderful time on this trip. It was well planned and we felt supported by our travel agent Claire when we had questions. Our best memories are those of the Irish people. They were friendly and caring. The sheep farm, falconry, bike tour, cliffs, jaunting car, abbey, castle rock were all spot-on for our preferences.

We had an ideal self-guided walking trip in southwest Ireland thanks to Kimkim connecting us with Ireland Walk, Hike, Bike. Dean Garrison from that company tailored 5 days of walking that perfectly suited our interests and abilities. We had superb communication with Dean as he tweaked the itinerary in response to our input. The transfers between hotels were flawless—all the drivers were really wonderful people. The hotels were wonderful, and the food at the Brook Lane in Kenmare was a special treat. When we had to modify the last day of hiking, Dean’s colleague Katie gave us instant support, suggesting not just one alternative option but three. We are already dreaming of coming back for another week of walking in Ireland. Truly, an amazing experience!

Adrian is an excellent tour guide to work with, he is very knowledgeable of his country and shows his pride and love for Ireland through his meticulous and carefully curated work! He was very accommodating and was able to answer all of our questions (we had a lot of questions lol) to achieve our dream of doing a backpacking trip cycling County Claire, and enjoy everything this beautiful country has to offer. He also had great restaurant recommendations that were accommodating to various dietary needs!

We would certainly recommend him for anyone who wants to travel to Ireland and would love to work with him again in the future!!

Hotel Reviews

Cullinan's Guesthouse

Doolin

Kinvara Guesthouse

Kinvarra

Hazelwood Lodge

Ballyvaughan

The rooms were very well decorated and very clean. The breakfast offered were excellent, and the owners were super friendly and accommodating with helping us store our bicycles safely for our cycling trip. Would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Ballyvaughan!!

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Westwinds B&B Guesthouse

Galway

This was a lovely bed-and-breakfast and the owner Shauna was very helpful with answering questions and even gave us great advice about where to eat and visit while we spent a few days in Galway. The breakfasts were excellent and there were many options to accommodate for gluten-free or dairy-free needs. Furthermore, the rooms were very clean the queen Neighbourhood of salt Hill in Galway is certainly a sight to see and would recommend this to anyone who wants to visit Galway!

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Welcome to Doolin

Doolin

What to do in Ballyvaughan!

Ballyvaughan

Bus from Galway Bus Station to Shannon Airport

Ireland

Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets

Ireland

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Bike Rental From Galway

Galway

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Walk with Wolfhounds in Lisdoonvarna

Ireland

This experience with walking with Irish wolf hounds at the cliffs of Dune was very unique and something I will never forget! The owners Alan and Lisa were very friendly and knowledgeable of the history of the cliffs and it was interesting and educational to listen to. The dogs they brought were very friendly, majestic, and well-behaved and were certainly popular with everyone at the park lol (lots of pictures from other people, you feel like a celebrity!). I would highly recommend this to anyone who loves dogs and wants to learn more about the captivating history of the Irish Wolfhound and their importance in Ireland’s history!

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This family heritage trip to Ireland trip exceeded our expectations. From the pick ups to the tour guides everything went perfectly. Carolina from Silverbus was our driver throughout the trip. From Waterford to Doolin to Dingle to Dublin her driving was phenomenal, she was on time and she was very respectful of our needs. She took us to a beautiful church and took some wonderful pictures for our family. She was very accommodating when we asked her to stop at the Cliffs of Mohr because our boat trip to the cliffs was cancelled due to the weather. She was polite and conscientious to all our needs

The walking tour of Waterford was wonderful. I think is name was Sean was knowledgeable and witty. The private Waterford Crystal tour was something we would have never done on our own, but it was amazing. One of the carvers took the time and explained to my daughter-in-law his craft on a personal level. There was also just enough free time to explore the museums in the Viking triangle and make it personal for everyone.

Dingle was a magical experience for us because of our Slea Head private tour with Dora as our guide. It was a cold and rainy day. Dora was so positive and so invested in making our experience special. I told her my husbands grandmother was from Dingle. I showed her the house, the cemetery and her name. By the end of the day, using her contacts, asking around in the Blasket Island museum and the pub she took us for lunch, we were at his grandmothers family homestead. We met distant cousins and she created a day we will cherish forever!!

In Doolin We took an Aran Island tour with Ollie’s Tours. Simon and Cearbhuil were our guides. Simon’s history and archeological knowledge were amazing. Cearbhiul’s person-ability and humble nature made us feel welcomed and warm. We were a bit disappointed because we couldn’t see the Cliffs of Mohr by boat due to the storming weather but we enjoyed the entire day. The tea and scone portion was great. We were able to chat with a local and get a glimpse of what life is like on the island.

Dublin was great too. Although a big city, the planned activities were great. The Epic museum was great. The planned appointment with the genealogist was a unique and fascinating part of the trip. Maura was excellent. She was fully invested in helping us find info about my husbands grandmotherWe probably would not have chosen Guinness but enjoyed the tour. St. Patrick’s tour was great. We loved doing it on our own while using the audio tour as our guide. The Landsdown Dinner Theater was great. I love how it was not only music and dance, but it incorporated the history of music and dance in the show. Our only complaint was it was 20 min. From our hotel and transportation was not factored in.

All in all, our experience with Kimkim was amazing. I would highly recommend their expert staff. Cathy was in total contact with us the entire time before we left. She assured us that everything would run smoothly. She is an asset to your company and I would definitely refer your company to anyone who is looking for a unique and private vacation. A++ to everyone involved in making this trip possible!!!

Hotel Reviews

Ashling Hotel Dublin

Dublin

Beautiful hotel but location a little far our

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A little bit of a walk to sights and needed a taxi for almost everything

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Doolin Inn

Doolin, Co. Clare

Great location and very clean

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Dingle Bay Hotel

Dingle

Love this hotel. Sharon was wonderful checking us in and Carolina was so friendly and accommodating

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So cute

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So cute and comfortable

Waterford Marina Hotel

WATERFORD

Perfect location. Staff was extremely accommodating.

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Very quaint

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Beautiful rooms right on the harbor

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Went above and beyond when we left our voucher at the front desk someone brought it to the restaurant for us

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Irish Dancing - The Irish House Party (Dinner & Show)

Dublin

I loved the music history and the dancing

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Tickets for St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin

Dublin

Loved doing the audio tour

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Consultation with a Genealogist at EPIC Museum

Dublin

So interesting. Maura was totally invested in finding our family heritage

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Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC

Dublin

I loved this museum. Totally self guided but so well done!

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Self-Guided Guinness Storehouse Experience

Dublin

Good self guided tour

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Aran Island Tour - Day Trip to Inisheer from Doolin

Ireland

Simon and Cearbhuil were amazing tour guides. We loved doing the tea and scone portion with a local

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Welcome to Doolin

Doolin

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Private Guided Tour of Dingle and Slea Head

Ireland

Dora went above and beyond to personalize this day for us

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Killarney National Park Jaunt - From Park to Castle

Ireland

Thought it would be a little more through woodsy area. Too short to see the castle Ross

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An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle

Waterford

Very informative great guide

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Waterford Crystal Factory Tour Private Tour

Waterford

Highly recommend a private tour. Exceptional experience

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Everett's : Michelin Recommended dining

Waterford

Nice atmosphere. Great food

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We started our planning one year in advance and had the most stress free vacation that I have ever been on. Svetlana was our travel agent and did an amazing job with the itinerary. During our first zoom call we talked about a few key features the group (4) wanted to do, St Patrick's Day 2026 in Dublin, Guinness Storehouse, Cliffs of Moher, Kiss the Blarney Stone. We also communicated with Svetlana wanted to hire a private driver when traveling outside of Dublin, not a bus tour, so that everyone in the group could rest in between destinations and not deal with the hassle of large groups. She took these requests and built us an amazing itinerary and filled in the gaps with here own suggests. We made some minor changes and finalized the plan on version 3. She took care of all the tickets to all the destinations, booked all the hotels, booked all the transportation. Her communication was prompt and made great suggestions to match the vibe of the group.
The hotels were great. The transport vehicles were very clean and roomy for a group of four. The drivers were always on time. We had transportation waiting for us when we got off the plane to get us to our hotel in Dublin. Our driver during the 4 days outside of Dublin was Paul, he was very knowledgeable of all the sights, he even brought us to a few extra places that were not on the list of stops, he was flexible but still kept us on pace to make sure we could fit in the days agenda. Paul was great, could not have asked for a better driver to spent 4 days with. The day we left the driver was early and took us to the airport.
Svetlana thanks for a great trip; everyone in the group had a great time and I cant think of anything we would have done differently.

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The Alex Hotel

Dublin

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Park House Hotel

Galway

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Killarney Avenue Hotel

Killarney

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Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin

Dublin

A newer built hotel. The location is excellent for walking to any attraction in Dublin

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It is close enough that you can walk to just about any main attraction in Dublin

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Kilbeggan Distillery

Kilbeggan

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Killarney Brews & Views

Killarney

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Working with Alexsandra was excellent.

My only negative was the high price charged per day given the fact that the only thing provided was lodging and a total of about $20 each for a few tickets. I probably would have saved close to $1000 booking the lodging myself. Also, on a similarly outfitted trip to Iceland, a detailed road itinerary was part of the package. Only a brief description of possible highlights was provided by Kimkim.

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Knockaguilla House Bed & Breakfast

Doolin

Beautiful spacious room. Breakfast OK but no eggs.

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Temple Gate Hotel

Ennis, Co. Clare

Excellent in all respects.

Ashfield B&B

Kenmare

Nice room, good breakfast.

The Plough B&B

Ventry

Small room and a smaller bathroom. Matress and pillow uncomfortable. Breakfast good.

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Close to little village of Ventry with its restaurant and music.

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The K Kinsale

Kinsale

Had to be a bit fit to walk the hills, but a nice room and gracious host.

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Kissane Sheep Farm

Ireland

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Our driver/guide was very professional, helpful and friendly. He helped make the trip great.

Our one week trip to Dublin and Northern Ireland was amazing! In Dublin, the Jeanie Johnston Famine ship was very interesting and the Celtic Nights show was the perfect first night activity. Newgrange and Giant's Causeway were absolutely incredible and I cannot recommend them enough. Additionally, our stop in Bushmills (both the distillery and the town) was a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. It was such a relief to have all of our tickets taken care of and not have to worry about managing booking times. One of the restaurants recommended in our guide for Belfast - Mourne Seafood Bar was AMAZING! The seafood was so fresh, the staff was kind and accommodating, and the atmosphere was great. Adrian was very helpful and open to feedback, and made sure to incorporate our must see's!

I feel lucky to have been paired with Adrian because he was incredibly communicative from day one. He listened to what I wanted, but also provided suggestions that made sense for me, my travel style, and the duration of the trip. I also appreciated him checking in on me during the trip as well!

Of the walking tours booked, I much preferred the guide and style of the one in Dublin. It felt more personalized as he reached out to each individual/traveler group to understand their interests and provide appropriate recommendations. The Cliffs of Moher tour was stunning, but only because we got very lucky with the weather. Unfortunately, we only got just under an hour at the Cliffs, which was not enough time.

Lodging was always in a safe and easily accessible location.

I hope to visit Ireland again and work with Adrian again!

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Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher cruise from Galway

Galway

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Welcome to Galway Walking Tour

Galway

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Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour

Dublin

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The trip was amazing over all, my favorite places were The Blarney Castle and the Cliffs of Moir, but my favorite of the whole trip was the Seaweed baths. In Scotland the Edinburgh Castle was great along with other attractions. Food and hotels were fantastic.

We really appreciated Cathy planning our 2nd trip to Ireland this December! She was once again thoughtful in planning to meet our families needs. It's really wonderful to use a service that provides you with local insider information!

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Family Adventure at Crindle Bespoke - Farm & Equestrian Experiences

Ireland

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Private Tour Giant's Causeway and Antrim Coast

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