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Adrian Murphy

An Irish native with over 16 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry in Ireland!

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 local culture, a bit of history, and the odd detour that turns into the highlight of the whole trip. My approach is pretty simple: figure out what makes a place special, and match that with what makes you light up. Plus castles. I love a good castle!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I focus on travel all across Ireland, with a real soft spot for the country’s historic sites and cultural gems. Castles, monastic ruins, famine roads, ancient wells...you name it! I’m all about the kind of travel that gives you stories to take home, the kind no one else in your friend group will have. If you want to see a side of Ireland that most visitors miss, I’m your man. I love mixing in well-known highlights with the quieter places that still feel untouched, and I’ve built up a good knowledge of where to go if you're after a bit of atmosphere, local legend, or just a great pint in a pub that’s been around for a few hundred years."

How did you get involved in travel?

"My background is in hotels. I worked as a hotel concierge in Ireland for years, and that gave me a front-row seat to what travellers really want. I spent my days helping people plan their time, book hidden gem experiences, and find places they never would’ve discovered on their own. It was hands-on, personal, and fast-paced. I loved the challenge of tailoring suggestions to each person. That experience naturally evolved into a role in travel planning, where I get to bring the same level of care and detail to someone’s whole trip, not just their day. And now I’ve got the best of both worlds: local insight and the space to build full journeys around it."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"One trip I’ll never forget was visiting Salem, Massachusetts in the US. I’ve always been a bit of a history nerd, and the witch trials fascinated me. While I was there, I took a walking tour of the town that really stuck with me. It was theatrical, thought-provoking, and brought the whole place to life. I left feeling so inspired that when I got back to Ireland, I actually trained and qualified as a walking tour guide with Fáilte Ireland, focusing on Dublin city. That experience in Salem showed me how powerful storytelling can be in travel, and it definitely shaped the kind of guide (and planner!) I’ve become. I’m a big believer in trips that leave you thinking, not just ticking boxes."

Adrian is part of the following groups: Ireland Travel Agents
Top itineraries and travel advice
Family itineraries

Recent trip reviews for Adrian

A fantastic trip, all around.
Ireland | Jun 5 - Jun 9, 2026

Claire
Claire O.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2026
A fantastic trip, all around. Adrian personalized our journey perfectly. Our knowledgeable and courteous drivers and guides, made us feel like family. I highly recommend Kimkim for your next adventure. Read more

A fantastic trip, all around. Adrian personalized our journey perfectly. Our knowledgeable and courteous drivers and guides, made us feel like family. I highly recommend Kimkim for your next adventure.

Activity Reviews
Private Guided Tour of The Ring of Kerry
Private Guided Tour of The Ring of Kerry
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland

A must see for any Tour. Beautiful and inspiring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin

Very knowledgeable and fun guide. A great way to see Dublin

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guide’s sense of humor and personal recommendations
Transport
Professional service
Welcome to Doolin
Welcome to Doolin
Doolin

The whole drive was beautiful. The guide chose to take us to the cliffs of Kilkee; they were so beautiful and amazing. What a great day!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 07, 2026
Hi Claire, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure planning your trip and, after all the different versions and conversations along the way, I’m delighted to hear that Ireland delivered! I’m especially glad the drivers and guides made you feel so welcome and looked after. That personal connection is such a huge part of travelling around Ireland, and hearing that you felt like family is about as good a compliment as we could... Read more

Hi Claire,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure planning your trip and, after all the different versions and conversations along the way, I’m delighted to hear that Ireland delivered!

I’m especially glad the drivers and guides made you feel so welcome and looked after. That personal connection is such a huge part of travelling around Ireland, and hearing that you felt like family is about as good a compliment as we could receive.

Thank you again for trusting me with your trip, Claire. Please give my best to Russ, and I hope the two of you came home with plenty of great stories and memories.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

I was a late add on to this trip so I did not...
Ireland | May 20 - Jun 19, 2026

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Faith E.
Brunswick, GA, USA | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2026

I was a late add on to this trip so I did not participate in any planning. Adrian was always quick to respond to questions…and this group certainly had questions and often couldn’t find things which were on the app. 😉 Again, Adrian was always patient and quickly responded,

Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 07, 2026

Hi Faith!

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! You guys are an absolute joy to work with and I hope you had a wonderful time!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

2026, a month in Ireland and Scotland
Ireland | May 20 - Jun 19, 2026

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Craig K.
Ireland | Reviewed on Jul 05, 2026
Adrian was amazing. Easy to work with and ready to help resolve any last minute glitches and responsive to any questions that we had throughout the trip. For example, in Oban, Scotland we were scheduled to be picked up at 11:00 a.m. by a taxi (and driven to Edinburgh). A day or two before, we learned via the bus and ferry schedule that we would not arrive in Oban until noon. Peggy contacted Adrian and he quickly contacted the taxi company (we did not have the contact info for the... Read more

Adrian was amazing. Easy to work with and ready to help resolve any last minute glitches and responsive to any questions that we had throughout the trip. For example, in Oban, Scotland we were scheduled to be picked up at 11:00 a.m. by a taxi (and driven to Edinburgh). A day or two before, we learned via the bus and ferry schedule that we would not arrive in Oban until noon. Peggy contacted Adrian and he quickly contacted the taxi company (we did not have the contact info for the company) and made the adjustment so that everything proceeded smoothly. We are pleased that we used kimkim services (and Adrian in particular) and would use kimkim again on a future trip.

Feedback on one excusion: The day trip from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and back. We were transported in a 16 passenger van. However the seats were so close together that there was not much leg room (especially for me at 6'3") and the seat back were so high that you could not really see the scenery as we were riding from point A to B. Personally, I would not want to do any future excursions in 16 passenger vans.

Activity Review
Fishing Villages of Fife & St Andrews from Edinburgh
Fishing Villages of Fife & St Andrews from Edinburgh
Edinburgh

See my early comments in the general section re: the 16 passenger van

Transport
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 06, 2026
Hi Craig!! Thank you both so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Ireland and Scotland, and I'm delighted everything came together, especially when we needed to make that last-minute adjustment in Oban. Those unexpected moments are exactly why I like to stay close to my travellers while they're on the road. I also really appreciate your feedback about the St Andrews excursion. It's helpful to know, particularly regarding comfort for taller... Read more

Hi Craig!!

Thank you both so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure helping you plan your journey through Ireland and Scotland, and I'm delighted everything came together, especially when we needed to make that last-minute adjustment in Oban. Those unexpected moments are exactly why I like to stay close to my travellers while they're on the road. I also really appreciate your feedback about the St Andrews excursion. It's helpful to know, particularly regarding comfort for taller travellers, and it's something I'll certainly keep in mind when recommending similar tours in the future. Wishing you both many more wonderful adventures!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Fantastic vacation made easier with the help of kimkim
Ireland | May 22 - Jun 8, 2026

Amy
Amy K.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 21, 2026
We had a fantastic trip, accommodations, activities and recommendations made by our local specialist Adrian were great! We did encounter a couple snags along the way and found the emergency contact line helpful in resolving the issues! We appreciated the check ins and follow up from the team throughout our vacation.
Overall, we were very happy with the trip itinerary and service. We would recommend using kimkim and Adrian!
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We had a fantastic trip, accommodations, activities and recommendations made by our local specialist Adrian were great! We did encounter a couple snags along the way and found the emergency contact line helpful in resolving the issues! We appreciated the check ins and follow up from the team throughout our vacation.
Overall, we were very happy with the trip itinerary and service. We would recommend using kimkim and Adrian!

Hotel Reviews
Brooks Hotel
Dublin city

Great location and accommodations with helpful staff

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
ibis Belfast City Centre Hotel
Belfast

Good location and nice accommodations. Staff was helpful when having an issue with check in. Breakfast was also very good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gray's at Bushmills
Bushmills

Beautiful location and accommodations. Staff was very helpful and restaurant on site was great

Authenticity & Character
Location
A bit out of town but worth it for the views
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ship Quay Hotel
Londonderry

Great accommodations, pub and restaurant on site

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Menlo Hotel
Galway

Nice accommodations and restaurant on site was very good! Location was a bit far to be able to walk to Galway pubs etc

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Drury Court Hotel
Dublin

Nice accommodations and location

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Old Killarney Cottages
Killarney

Our booking was actually for Killarney Lakeland Cottages which were very nice and the caretaker was extremely helpful in helping us find the correct location when our itinerary sent us to the wrong location

The Victoria Hotel
Galway

Nice and spacious rooms in a convenient location

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
George Hotel Limerick City
Limerick
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dingle Harbour Lodge B&B
Dingle Town, Co. Kerry

Very nice rooms and breakfast was good. A little bit of a walk to get to restaurants and pubs

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Commodore Hotel
Cobh

Great accommodations, convenient location and fun pub on site

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hendrick Smithfield
Dublin 7

Small room but very nice accommodations

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Rock of Cashel
Rock of Cashel
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Jameson Distillery Dublin - Bow St. Experience
Dublin

Very fun experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kinsale Mead Co.  (Guided Tour & Tasting)
Kinsale Mead Co. (Guided Tour & Tasting)
Kinsale

Super fun experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet
Ireland

So fun - highlight of our trip

Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast
Quality of Experience
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast

Our 3 hour tour actually lasted nearly 4 hours and was an amazing learning experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jun 21, 2026

Hi Amy,

Thank you so much for the lovely review, I really appreciate it. I’m delighted you had such a fantastic trip, and it was a pleasure helping bring it all together for you.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian

Great personal and flexible travel planning service.
Ireland | May 26 - Jun 1, 2026

Mike
Mike M.
Kansas City, MO | Reviewed on Jun 08, 2026
Adrian did a great job listening to my ideas, and he built an excellent itinerary for my trip to Ireland and the Isle of Man TT with my son. He took feedback and made tweaks before and during the trip. In Limerick, we asked our local driver for restaurant and pub suggestions. Lo and behold, the places were already on our list from Adrian and Kimkim. The mobile app was great, with daily narratives and tickets/passes easy to find and use. Highly recommended. We had a great time! Read more

Adrian did a great job listening to my ideas, and he built an excellent itinerary for my trip to Ireland and the Isle of Man TT with my son. He took feedback and made tweaks before and during the trip. In Limerick, we asked our local driver for restaurant and pub suggestions. Lo and behold, the places were already on our list from Adrian and Kimkim.

The mobile app was great, with daily narratives and tickets/passes easy to find and use.

Highly recommended. We had a great time!

Hotel Review
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway

Great location, great service, large breakfast buffet. Was nice to find ice and water machines on every floor. Walked to some excellent restaurants. Go to The Dough Bros pizza in Galway. Excellent.

Location
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jun 09, 2026

Thanks Mike, I really appreciate that.

It was great working with you and your son on such a unique trip. I'm delighted to hear the itinerary, local recommendations, and app all helped make things run smoothly.

Thanks again for trusting me with your adventure, and hopefully Ireland (and the TT!) will see you both back again someday!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Wonderful trip even though a pricey one.
Ireland | Apr 13 - Apr 27, 2026

Sonya
Sonya B.
Gadsden, AL | Reviewed on May 01, 2026
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...
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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.

Authenticity & Character
Beautiful views of the water from the hotel.
Location
Not very close for us to walk into town.
Staff
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.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Small town so easy to walk to the city square and harbor.
Staff
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.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Grand looking inside.
Location
Close enough to walk to the Victoria Market and Inverness Castle. And right next door to the train station.
Staff
. 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.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within walking distance to the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle.
Staff
Amy was very helpful but the other staff could take lessons.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within walking distance to City Hall, St. George's Market, and Cathedral Quarter. Titanic Museum a little bit of a walk but managable.
Staff
They did bring us a heater when we told them our room was cold.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within walking distance to Latin Quarter and Quay Street.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
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.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Within walking distance of Dublin Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College for the Book of Kell.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Best of Skye Tour from Portree
Best of Skye Tour from Portree
Portree

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stevie our driver was very nice.
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Falls of Foyers Day Tour
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.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful scenery.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver Alex was very nice and made lots of extra photo stops along the way.
Edinburgh Castle Tickets
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Drivers of the mobilty vehicles to crown square were very helpful and nice.
Private transfers in town to the airport
Private transfers in town to the airport
Ireland

Conor was friendly and helpful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Conor was friendly and helpful.
Private transfer between Hotel and Airport
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Alan our driver was early, friendly and very helpful. He even helped us with luggage into the airport.
Giants Causeway Day tour (small group)
Giants Causeway Day tour (small group)
Belfast

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Stephen our driver was very friendly, helpful and informative.
Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast

Alright. Not really anything special.

Quality of Experience
Museum was fine.
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jules was nice and informative.
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland

Really enjoyed seeing the Cliffs of Moher.

Quality of Experience
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
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.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pat was very helpful and friendly and went out of his way to help.
Ring of Kerry  Group Day Tour
Ring of Kerry Group Day Tour
Killarney

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Kevin our driver was very friendly and helpful.
Rock of Cashel
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.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Agnes was great. Very friendly and helpful.
Welcome to the Wicklow Mountains
Welcome to the Wicklow Mountains
Ireland

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

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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
Trinity College Library : The Book of Kells Experience
Dublin

Very good expecially the Long Room. I would recommend.

Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on May 04, 2026
Hi Sonya, Thanks a mil for the kind words, it truly means a lot. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish, and I really appreciate the time and care you put into planning your trip with me. I’m delighted to hear that overall you had a smooth and enjoyable experience. I also genuinely appreciate you sharing your feedback so openly. I completely understand your perspective on the pricing, and it’s a fair point to raise. Ireland (and Scotland) can be surprisingly... Read more

Hi Sonya,

Thanks a mil for the kind words, it truly means a lot. You were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish, and I really appreciate the time and care you put into planning your trip with me. I’m delighted to hear that overall you had a smooth and enjoyable experience.

I also genuinely appreciate you sharing your feedback so openly. I completely understand your perspective on the pricing, and it’s a fair point to raise. Ireland (and Scotland) can be surprisingly expensive destinations, particularly when it comes to private driver/guides and ensuring the level of comfort and reliability you needed for your husband.

At High Point Holidays, we focus on working with trusted, vetted partners to make sure everything runs smoothly on the ground, especially for more complex itineraries like yours. That does sometimes mean costs are higher than what you might find when booking individual elements independently, but it allows us to provide a fully supported, seamless experience with dependable drivers, properly insured operators, and consistent service throughout the trip.

That said, I completely hear your comments around flexibility and cost-saving alternatives, and it’s valuable feedback for me going forward.

I’m really glad to hear that, aside from the pricing concerns, the trip itself went well and that you enjoyed your time, that’s ultimately the most important thing.

Thanks again for trusting me with your travels, Sonya. It was genuinely a pleasure working with you, and I hope you and your husband have many more wonderful adventures ahead.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Unforgettable Cycling Trip!!
Ireland | Apr 13 - Apr 21, 2026

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Kaylee W.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026
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... Read more

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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Location
Staff
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Activity Reviews
Welcome to Doolin
Welcome to Doolin
Doolin
What to do in Ballyvaughan!
What to do in Ballyvaughan!
Ballyvaughan
Bus from Galway Bus Station to Shannon Airport
Bus from Galway Bus Station to Shannon Airport
Ireland
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Bike Rental From Galway
Bike Rental From Galway
Galway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Walk with Wolfhounds in Lisdoonvarna
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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Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Apr 22, 2026
Hi Gabby & Kaylee, This genuinely made my day, thank you both so much for taking the time to write this!! It was such a pleasure working with you from start to finish, you absolutely embraced the trip in the best way possible. You took on a hefty cycling route along Ireland's rugged west coast, so fair play to you both! I’m really glad everything came together the way we planned, from the routes to the food stops (always a priority in Ireland 😄). And honestly, the questions are what I'm... Read more

Hi Gabby & Kaylee,

This genuinely made my day, thank you both so much for taking the time to write this!!

It was such a pleasure working with you from start to finish, you absolutely embraced the trip in the best way possible. You took on a hefty cycling route along Ireland's rugged west coast, so fair play to you both!

I’m really glad everything came together the way we planned, from the routes to the food stops (always a priority in Ireland 😄). And honestly, the questions are what I'm here for! They’re what make the trip better and more tailored to YOU!

If you ever find yourselves planning the next adventure, I’d be delighted to help again.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

PS: Thank you for the pictures!!!

Dublin and Northern Ireland
Ireland | Mar 28 - Apr 3, 2026

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Lisa G.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026
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... Read more

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!

Hotel Review
Cityhotel Derry (City Hotel)
Derry

This hotel is currently in the process of being renovated and transitioning to a Doubletree, but honestly, the space was great, the staff was wonderful, and the breakfast had the best scrambled eggs! Kids loved having a pool. Parking was super easy and close to everything we wanted to walk to (Derry girls mural and the walls).

Activity Review
Belfast to Bushmills – A Scenic Route
Ireland

Absolute favorite day of our trip. The weather was in our favor and we had sun for both the Carrick a Rede rope bridge and Giant's Causeway. We stopped for lunch in Bushmills (when it was raining) at the cutest cafe, and a brief trip to the distillery. After Giant's Causeway, we continued to drive along the coast, which was breathtaking. The Northern Ireland coast may be one of the most beautiful places in the world.

Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Apr 08, 2026

Thank you so much, Lisa!
I’m absolutely delighted to hear you had such a fantastic trip, it sounds like you made the most of every stop, especially along the Antrim Coast (hard to beat that on a clear day!). I’m especially glad everything ran smoothly for you with the planning and bookings, that’s EXACTLY what we're here for!

And great shout on Mourne Seafood Bar…one of my personal favourites too! 😊

It was a real pleasure working with you and your family, and I hope Ireland has firmly earned a spot for a return visit sometime soon.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Easy, Fun, and a Trip of a Lifetime!
Ireland | Mar 13 - Mar 22, 2026

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Yi Yi H.
Manhattan, NY | Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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... Read more

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!

Activity Reviews
Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher cruise from Galway
Aran Island and Cliffs of Moher cruise from Galway
Galway
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Transport
Welcome to Galway Walking Tour
Welcome to Galway Walking Tour
Galway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Mar 27, 2026
Hi Yi Yi, Thank you so much for this, it really means a lot to read. I’m genuinely delighted you felt well looked after from the start and during the trip, that’s how I would want to MY trips to go😊 I really appreciate the specific feedback as well. That’s super helpful for me. The note about the Dublin walking tour is great to hear, that more personal, tailored approach is exactly what I try to prioritise, so I’ll definitely keep leaning into that style of guide. And on the Cliffs of... Read more

Hi Yi Yi,

Thank you so much for this, it really means a lot to read. I’m genuinely delighted you felt well looked after from the start and during the trip, that’s how I would want to MY trips to go😊

I really appreciate the specific feedback as well. That’s super helpful for me. The note about the Dublin walking tour is great to hear, that more personal, tailored approach is exactly what I try to prioritise, so I’ll definitely keep leaning into that style of guide. And on the Cliffs of Moher, you’re absolutely right, the views can be incredible (and I’m glad you got lucky with the weather!), the time there can sometimes feel a bit tight on group tours, so that’s something I’ll be more mindful of going forward.

It was an absolute pleasure planning this with you, and I’d love to help you explore even more of Ireland next time, there’s plenty left to discover!

(You know who to say hi to for me!)

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian

Thanksgiving in Ireland
Ireland | Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2025

Ana
Ana C.
St. Marys, GA | Reviewed on Dec 01, 2025
We had an excellent experience with Adrian and team from High Point Holidays. Their communication was clear and timely from start to finish, making the entire planning process stress-free. The team offered thoughtful recommendations that perfectly matched our interests, and every detail was handled with care. Thanks to their guidance, our trip was seamless and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for expert travel advice and great service! Our walking tour through Dublin was a... Read more

We had an excellent experience with Adrian and team from High Point Holidays. Their communication was clear and timely from start to finish, making the entire planning process stress-free. The team offered thoughtful recommendations that perfectly matched our interests, and every detail was handled with care. Thanks to their guidance, our trip was seamless and memorable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for expert travel advice and great service!

Our walking tour through Dublin was a highlight of the trip thanks to our fantastic guide Sandra. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality brought the city’s history, culture, and stories vividly to life, and the time flew by as we explored.
She was incredibly knowledgeable about Dublin and Ireland, sharing historical facts, local legends, and personal anecdotes in a way that was easy to follow and always engaging.
The route covered many of Dublin’s key sights as well as a few hidden corners that we would never have found on our own. The guide also gave excellent tips on where to eat, drink, and explore later, which really helped us make the most of our time in the city. This walking tour was an excellent way to get oriented in Dublin, learn about its past and present, and experience the city through the eyes of a local. I highly recommend Sandra and her tour to anyone visiting Dublin who wants an informative, fun, and memorable experience.

We had such a great time with Sorcha on this food tour and are so glad we booked it for our Thanksgiving celebration. The tastings were delicious and the places we visited were the perfect way to experience the local scene.
Our guide Sorcha was friendly, fun, and clearly passionate about her job.
Each stop was well chosen, offering generous portions and a great mix of flavors. The walk between tastings was just right and helped us see different parts of the neighborhood along the way. I highly recommend this food tour and guide to anyone who loves good food and wants a fun way to get to know the city.

Kim Kim is the best “one stop shop “ that provides you with the most wonderful local tour guides that make your travels easy and unforgettable!

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport
,Santry, Dublin 9
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The Connacht Hotel
Galway
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Cleanliness & Comfort
Killarney Heights Hotel
Killarney
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Langtons Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
InterContinental Dublin, an IHG Hotel
Dublin
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Staff
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Activity Reviews
Galway Evening Food Tour
Galway Evening Food Tour
Galway

We had such a great time with Sorcha on this food tour and are so glad we booked it for our Thanksgiving celebration. The tastings were delicious and the places we visited were the perfect way to experience the local scene. Our guide Sorcha was friendly, fun, and clearly passionate about her job. Each stop was well chosen, offering generous portions and a great mix of flavors. The walk between tastings was just right and helped us see different parts of the neighborhood along the way. I highly recommend this food tour and guide to anyone who loves good food and wants a fun way to get to know the city

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Dublin Private walking tour
Dublin Private walking tour
Dublin

Our walking tour through Dublin was a highlight of the trip thanks to our fantastic guide Sandra. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality brought the city’s history, culture, and stories vividly to life, and the time flew by as we explored. She was incredibly knowledgeable about Dublin and Ireland, sharing historical facts, local legends, and personal anecdotes in a way that was easy to follow and always engaging. The route covered many of Dublin’s key sights as well as a few hidden corners that we would never have found on our own. The guide also gave excellent tips on where to eat, drink, and explore later, which really helped us make the most of our time in the city. This walking tour was an excellent way to get oriented in Dublin, learn about its past and present, and experience the city through the eyes of a local. I highly recommend Sandra and her tour to anyone visiting Dublin who wants an informative, fun, and memorable experience.

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Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Dec 01, 2025
Hi Ana, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. It genuinely means the world to me. I’m delighted to hear that your Thanksgiving trip to Ireland was everything you hoped for and that Sandra and Sorcha added so much to your experience. They’re both absolute stars! I’m especially glad the blend of history, food, and local insights helped bring Dublin to life during your stay. Planning this trip with you was a pleasure from start to finish, and... Read more

Hi Ana,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review. It genuinely means the world to me. I’m delighted to hear that your Thanksgiving trip to Ireland was everything you hoped for and that Sandra and Sorcha added so much to your experience. They’re both absolute stars!

I’m especially glad the blend of history, food, and local insights helped bring Dublin to life during your stay. Planning this trip with you was a pleasure from start to finish, and hearing that it all came together seamlessly is the best feedback I could hope for.

Whenever Ireland calls you back (and it always does) I’d be honoured to help you plan the next chapter of your adventures here.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays