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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

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Travel specialist Dean Garrison
active 11 hours ago

Dean Garrison

My role as a Sales executive is to help my clients achieve what they are looking for in a holiday to Ireland. Whether that would be offering places to stay, providing a detail Itinerary outlining...

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Travel specialist Aleksandra Shebaltseva
active 18 mins ago

Aleksandra Shebaltseva

As a passionate traveler, my approach is anchored in the belief that every journey is an opportunity for exploration and growth. With a penchant for immersing myself in diverse cultures and seeking...

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Travel specialist Claire Monfray
active 17 hours ago

Claire Monfray

Born and raised in France I grew up in a multicultural family. Passionate for languages, I realised later that this passion had for roots my will to connect with other people and cultures. This...

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Travel specialist Svetlana Frolova
active 1 day ago

Svetlana Frolova

I came to Ireland for the first time over 25 years ago as a tourist and fell in love with this beautiful small island. I moved here in the late '90s and never looked back. I enjoy many aspects...

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Trip Reviews for Ireland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Aleksandra was always available to answer my ...
Ireland | May 30 - Jun 5, 2025

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Stacy Ann G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2025
Aleksandra was always available to answer my questions when asked. We got picked up by a normal taxi service at the airport. I was very concerned because was not normal based on my previous travels with KimKim travel and based on what I requested. The driver told us we need to pay for toll or go the long way. We went the long way because we did not have a clue what was happening. On our return home, we opt to pay the toll because it was quicker. The taxi picked us up and did mention we... Read more

Aleksandra was always available to answer my questions when asked.

We got picked up by a normal taxi service at the airport. I was very concerned because was not normal based on my previous travels with KimKim travel and based on what I requested. The driver told us we need to pay for toll or go the long way. We went the long way because we did not have a clue what was happening. On our return home, we opt to pay the toll because it was quicker. The taxi picked us up and did mention we had to pay it if we wanted to get to the airport on time. I was not expecting a normal taxi to be my means of transportation for this trip.

My driver Mick that drove us to the cliffs of Moher was phenomenal. He came to get us with the preferred car service we expected from Kimkim. He was very informative and gave turn by turn commentary of the city of Dublin. Hene, we requested him for a second tour.

Mydie was good and then some. I would suggest she used a company owned vehicle instead of her persona car to take tourist on a trip. The car smelled of cigars which made it hard to breath. Considering the drive was over 4 hours each way, it caused us to feel sick, and the ride was overall uncomfortable. Mydie is really nice and would make this trip even better only if she has a better means of transportation.

The hotel was amazing, the safe was great, the restaurant was good, and I would go back to this hotel or recommend it to anyone traveling to Dublin.

Overall, great trip love Dublin.

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The Leinster
Dublin

Best hotel, great staff, the bar was good, and the cocktail were good

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Activity Reviews
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour
Dublin
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Cliffs of Moher Small Group Tour
Cliffs of Moher Small Group Tour
Dublin
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Blarney Castle and Cork City Private Tour
Blarney Castle and Cork City Private Tour
Dublin
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Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide
Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide
Dublin
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Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin
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Visit the EPIC Interactive Museum & Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship
Visit the EPIC Interactive Museum & Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship
Dublin
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The Guinness Brewery Experience
The Guinness Brewery Experience
Dublin
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Local specialist: Aleksandra Shebaltseva

Truly a trip of a lifetime
Ireland | May 15 - May 28, 2025

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Teresa K.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 04, 2025
As soon as we made the decision to visit Europe (Ireland, Wales and England), I realized there was no way we could plan the trip on our own, including transportation, lodging and all the event and site tickets. From the very first time I contacted Routescape, I knew I had found the right team to help us plan our dream trip. Throughout the process, they were responsive and completely focused on listened intently to our likes and dislikes. We love the fact that Routescape partners with... Read more

As soon as we made the decision to visit Europe (Ireland, Wales and England), I realized there was no way we could plan the trip on our own, including transportation, lodging and all the event and site tickets. From the very first time I contacted Routescape, I knew I had found the right team to help us plan our dream trip. Throughout the process, they were responsive and completely focused on listened intently to our likes and dislikes. We love the fact that Routescape partners with historic and unique properties for accommodations. The Wilder Townhouse in Dublin, Bodysgallen Hall in Wales and 11 Cadogan Gardens in London were all charming and very comfortable. They also helped us navigate all the various forms of public transportation (trains, ferry, taxis and private drivers) so we got a true picture of life in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Many thanks go to Nic, Nathan, Kim, Tom and Sue for their excellent customer service as well as the other members of the Routescape team that we didn't talk to but were working behind the scenes. We 100% recommend Routescape to anyone who is considering a travel planning service. We truly could not have done this trip without them!

Hotel Reviews
11 Cadogan Gardens Hotel & Apartments
London

We truly loved our stay at 11 Cadogan Gardens. It was nice to come back to a quieter area (Chelsea) at night after long hours of touring during the day. Being there during the Chelsea Flower Show was an unexpected bonus. Our room was comfortable and well appointed, as was the bathroom. The daily breakfast in Han's was delicious and convenient as well. Thanks so much for a wonderful stay!

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa
Llandudno

This property is absolutely beautiful and is in such an amazing location. It's so nice and quiet, but a quick drive back into Conwy. It was an honor to have stayed in a National Trust property and to be able to enjoy the restoration and preservation that has been done.

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Wilder Townhouse
Dublin

We loved our stay at the Wilder Townhouse. Our room was very comfortable and the staff was courteous and helpful. The daily breakfast was also delicious and convenient. Thanks so much for being a part of our stay in Dublin!

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Activity Reviews
Irish House Party (Traditional Evening)
Irish House Party (Traditional Evening)
Dublin

We did not enjoy this. The dinner service was painfully slow (more than an hour to get our simple meals) and the food was average at best. The staff seemed to be uninformed about basic requests. We actually left before the music even started. We would not recommend this activity.

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Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
Afternoon Tea at Fortnum & Mason
London

Shopping at Fortnum & Mason and having afternoon tea at the Diamond Jubilee Tea Room was a bucket list item for me and it did not disappoint. Be sure to get reservations for the tea and give yourself plenty of time to shop. F&M is truly a quintessential London experience!

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Tower of London
Tower of London
London

This was a much bigger site than we expected! There are three separate audio guides, but the Highlights guide is the best overall. There was so much to see and read about. One suggestion...get there very early as the lines to get into see the Crown Jewels got very long very quickly!

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The Churchill  War Rooms
The Churchill War Rooms
London

This should be on the list of every visitor to London. It's very well done with excellent displays and information. We spend two hours here and could have stayed longer.

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Westminster Abbey with a Blue Badge Guide
Westminster Abbey with a Blue Badge Guide
London

Westminster Abbey is stunning and we enjoyed our time there. Our guide was very good and helped us navigate watching the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace and the Horse Guards at St. James Palace. He knew exactly where to watch from for the best view and explained the process to us.

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Portmeirion Village
Portmeirion Village
Ireland
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Group Tour of Blenheim Palace, Bampton, and the Cotswolds
Group Tour of Blenheim Palace, Bampton, and the Cotswolds
London

We wanted a chance to see the Cotswolds and Blenheim Palace and, coming from London, this was the best option. The day was very long and included a lot of driving, but the guide was very informative and entertaining.

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Windsor Castle & Windsor by Train
Windsor Castle & Windsor by Train
Ireland

We spent the entire day at Windsor. Being able to take the train to Windsor and back to London at our convenience was very nice. The train service is quick and easy to navigate.

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Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle
Ireland
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Trinity Trails & Book of Kells
Trinity Trails & Book of Kells
Dublin

This was absolutely amazing. We're so glad we got to see it considering it will be closing later this year for restoration.

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Guinness Storehouse Tour
Guinness Storehouse Tour
Dublin
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Dublin Group Walking Tour
Dublin Group Walking Tour
Dublin
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Cliffs of Moher experience
Cliffs of Moher experience
Ireland

We were blessed with warm weather and clear skies so the Cliffs were absolutely stunning. It's a great way to spend a few hours.

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Half Day Driver Guide
Ireland

What an amazing tour! We not only went to the Cliffs of Moher, but we saw so much of the local countryside that we would have never discovered on our own.

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Local specialist: Nathan Ashby

Svetlana was amazingly responsive to all my c...
Ireland | May 13 - May 26, 2025

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Ross D.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Svetlana was amazingly responsive to all my change requests and sudden needs. The sites that she suggested were all wonderful and the vouchers worked without fail. I would use her again in a heartbeat. Read more

Svetlana was amazingly responsive to all my change requests and sudden needs. The sites that she suggested were all wonderful and the vouchers worked without fail. I would use her again in a heartbeat.

Hotel Reviews
Menlo Hotel
Galway

a very nice hotel, just not located near downtown so you have to drive to get anywhere. it was a 30 min walk to downtown. Nice restaurant.

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Perryville House
County Cork

an amazing old building right in the town of kinsale. A delightful room with amazing breakfasts and a lounge for alcohol in the afternoon. The staff were all very helpful although they did want a time for arrival for breakfast since the hotel was full. There is very limited parking but the porter was great at helping secure a spot the next morning when a space opened up.

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The Green
Dublin

nice hotel with good breakfasts. Very responsive. Quirky room set up as we had to use two elevators to get to room as it has incorporated two distinct buildings.

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they have an executive lounge but it is not like what you find in other hilton or marriott lounges
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Waterford Crystal
Waterford Crystal
Waterford

wonderful 50 minute tour

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Traditional Dance, Music & Dinner
Traditional Dance, Music & Dinner
Dublin

we had read that the would be a "tourist trap" "poor ventilation", and was "packed like sardines" We really enjoyed it and never felt locked into our seats. the attitude was great of all the staff and the food was wonderful. the entertainment was really fun

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Local specialist: Svetlana Frolova

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