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Ireland West Tours

85 Reviews

#10 of 41 Outdoor Activities in Galway

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179 Castle Park, Galway, Ireland

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“Best tour of Connemara”

My parents and I went on a private full day tour with Jim. We asked him to show us the best of... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

Suzanne f

via mobile

“Cliffs of Moher Day Tour”

I was looking for a tour for 8 people to the Cliffs of Moher- I prefer to do something small vs a... read more

Reviewed 1 week ago

Danielle A

via mobile

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Ireland West Tours provides the perfect solution for those that do not want to have the restraints of a Coach Tour but don't want the strains of a self drive tour. We provide private personalised tours where the customer gets to choose the...more

Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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179 Castle Park, Galway, Ireland

Website

+353 91 751 910

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Suzanne f

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Best tour of Connemara

My parents and I went on a private full day tour with Jim. We asked him to show us the best of Connemara and he did not disappoint us! Our B&B Ardawn House highly recommended him. When Jim met us, he asked what our interests...More

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Danielle A

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Cliffs of Moher Day Tour

I was looking for a tour for 8 people to the Cliffs of Moher- I prefer to do something small vs a large tourist bus. This was exactly what I was looking for! Jim was very easy to work with over email. Our guide was...More

Thank Danielle A

skygoddessDenver

Denver

227

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

The best tour guide!

We hired Jim Parslow for two days. The first day he took us to Connemara. We were on roads that weren’t even on the map! It was beautiful. The second day we toured The Burren and the Cliffs of Moher. He grew up in Galway,...More

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Julie M

Saint Louis, Missouri

2420

Reviewed 13 June 2018

Pat was amazing!

We booked Ireland West tours for 2 day trips while we were on a family holiday to Galway (mostly because we were not comfortable driving on the left side of the road). I was so glad we opted for a small tour instead of the...More

1 Thank Julie M

Robin B

West Des Moines

Reviewed 3 June 2018

"Wonderful Day"

Spent a wonderful day with Jim showing us around the beautiful Ireland country side. Jim is a wealth of knowledge and very personable. We felt like we were spending time with an old friend. Because Jim arranges each tour to be small and focused on...More

Thank Robin B

Hi, thank you for your kind words. you were wonderful company and made my "job" very easy. Job is in inverted commas as it did not feel like work to show you around. Jim

Kit B

Fort Collins, Colorado

Reviewed 29 May 2018 via mobile

Best Experience we had in Ireland

This was the best tour my family and I have ever been on. Jim was very accommodating and took us to see beautiful places we never would have found on our own. He knows people everywhere and it really makes you feel welcome in Ireland....More

Thank Kit B

Hi Kit, it was an absolute pleasure to bring you and your family around Connemara. I am delighted that you enjoyed your time with us and I appreciate it your very kind words. Jim

Baywatchgal

California

Reviewed 26 May 2018

Very disappointed..bad business practices

I specifically booked Jim Parstow and a saloon car, a few months ago for my husband, daughter and me to tour the buren and visit the cliffs of Moher. I called Jim the night prior to finalize our itinerary. He informed me that he was...More

2 Thank Baywatchgal

I’m very sorry that you were so disappointed and frankly I’m disappointed in having to reply to my first ever negative review. As I already informed you, our Terms and Conditions clearly state that “Ireland West Tours reserve the right to allocate available drivers to...More

Tidetogether

Islip, New York

4122

Reviewed 5 April 2018

An Amazing Two Day Tour with an Expert Guide

Jim gave a wonderful tour of the Burren, Galway, Connemara and castles and sights along the way. He was patient and really knew the best places to have a bowl of Irish stew or the best fish and chips. It was the best experience and...More

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Grace M

Reviewed 14 January 2018

A beautiful way to see a beautiful place!

We spent two days with Jim touring around the West Coast of Ireland; staying in Galway, we traveled one day around Connemara and one day around the Burren. Jim is funny and informative, knows all the spots for a great picture, and ensured we saw...More

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Sharon_and-Family69

Agoura Hills, California, USA

11250

Reviewed 22 December 2017

Amazing off the beat tour is a must do from Galway or Barna.

Jim took my family four on a great adventure to small side road where we view countryside, animals grazing, water flowing and amazing terrain. I have a 14 year old and 16 year old that thouroughly enjoyed an 8 hour day trip that was captivating...More

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jackandjill

Jim do you have any availability for Sunday June 17th? We are arriving this afternoon plans changed Would like to surprise my husband a private tour to the cliffs of Moher and anything else ? Thanks Angie

16 June 2018|

Answer

Sorry.I only became aware of your query now and it's probably too late. You can call me at +35391751910 if it's not too late. Jim

Kit B

I tried contacting you through your website contact form two weeks ago and haven't heard back. I would like to book something for myself and my family for the end of May 2018.

15 April 2018|

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I do apologise but for some strange reason. I don't seem to have received an enquiry from you. If you don't mind, can you send me a copy and I'll reply immediately? Jim Parslow