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Historical Tours
6+ hours
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  • Annie
    London, UK2 contributions
    A great day out, thank you Paddywagon Tours!
    We had a wonderful day out with Paddywagon Tours - we would definitely recommend it!

    We boarded the bus in Cork and travelled to Killarney town centre. We opted for the additional horse drawn carriage ride through Killarney National Park and it did not disappoint, the views across the park were beautiful.

    We made various stops along the bus route at picturesque points and visited The Kerry Bog Village.

    We stopped for lunch at the beautiful Waterville beach before boarding the bus to other picture-stops and stopping in Sneem for icecream. We finished the day with a tour through the stunning Black Valley and a stop at Torc Waterfall, before heading back to Cork.

    A great day out, thank you Paddywagon Tours!

    Review of: Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park
    Written 11 September 2023
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  • Hunter V
    1 contribution
    Wonderful Experience
    The Cliffs of Moher were beautiful. The lunch restaurant was so cozy and the Fish and Chips were excellent. We made a 3rd stop at a small shopping area with food and a castle. We only had 30 minutes there. I would not stopping at the additional cliffs and had a longer time at the last stop. Aiden our bus driver was very funny and did a great job. I highly recommend.
    Review of: Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Cork: Including The Wild Altanic Way
    Written 19 September 2023
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  • CurlySue1371
    Dublin, Ireland43 contributions
    A great impression of Dingle
    I have heard so much about the beautiful scenery of Dingle and I have decided to travel to Cork and take the Dingle Tour with Paddywagon Tours on the 2d of November. The tour included a visit to Killarney, Inch Beach, Slea Head Drive and the village of Dingle. It was an amazing trip because we got to see the Dingle peninsular and the Wild Atlantic an hour before a storm hit the peninsular. The scenery was both beautiful and dramatic. I only regret that we did not have enough time to explore and enjoy the scenery. May be because our tour guide Paudy was a bit in a hurry to show us everything and drive away before the weather got any worse. We had only about 15 minutes at the Inch Beach and about 20-25 minutes at the Slea Head Drive.
    Review of: Dingle Peninsula Day Tour from Cork: Including The Wild Altanic Way
    Written 11 November 2018
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  • Louise F
    8 contributions
    Outstanding tour
    Outstanding from start to finish. Our guide Oliver was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining from start to finish. Would highly recommend!
    Review of: Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery
    Written 22 September 2022
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  • Elena D
    Decatur, GA1 contribution
    Highly recommend
    The host was amazing! We had a great time!

    We had 4 adults and 3 children. It was wonderful learning about not only Cork’s history but also history about Ireland in general. Highly recommend.
    Review of: Scenic West Cork to Mizen Head departing from Cork City. Guided. Full Day
    Written 11 June 2023
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  • Sauradeep B
    6 contributions
    Perfectly intimate, not hectic, beautiful
    Highly recommend!!!
    The views were amazing, also the format of the tour is ideal for people who like to have flexibility in terms of pace of the tour and want to explore the delights of the ring of Kerry in a relatively short period of time without too much exertion. Essentially ideal when traveling with kids and the elderly. We travelled with our parents who are 60+ and this tour allowed us to enjoy time as a family while not getting tired from hectic schedules that generally accompany group tours. Tony our tour conductor was amazing as he patiently explained to us various trivia about the Irish and Ireland as we drove by the beautiful country side soaking up the beautiful views of the ring of Kerry.

    We stopped at beautiful locations and even had the opportunity to try delicious Irish food, do some shopping and also have the most amazing scones ever in a delightful eatery overlooking a lake.
    Review of: Ring of Kerry Private Tour from Cork
    Written 11 April 2023
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  • Wendy C
    10 contributions
    Your Irish Tour is the only guide you need for Ireland!
    We spent two delightful days with Val and had the time of our lives. Our group consisted of 12 people with ages from teens all the way to Grandma. Val entertained all ages and my giant family fell in love with Val. We had the best time touring Wicklow, Cork, Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Dublin. Val accommodated all activity levels and we were so sad to leave him. Everyone agreed out of the 11 different private guides we hired for this big epic trip, Val was the crowd favorite. If you want to see Ireland, then the only way to see it is with Val. We can’t wait to go back and visit Ireland again with Your Irish Tour.
    Review of: Your Irish Tour Blarney and Cork Private Day Tour
    Written 20 June 2023
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  • Eire S
    San Jose126 contributions
    Best way to Experience Rock of Cashel!
    We loved having a Private Tour for the day! We were able to spend all the time we wanted at each site without feeling rushed or crowded! Four of us share a Mercedes Van in full comfort while the drivere shared wonderful history and lore about these three castles! We saw Rock of Cashel and the neighboring abbey, Blarney Castle (kissed the stone, but it's a long wait - took over an hour in line), and then Cahir. Pick-u was at our hotel and drop off was in Temple Bar at our request. I can't imagine a better day! Well worth the cost!!!
    Review of: Rock Of Cashel And Blarney Castle Private Chauffeur Full Day Sightseeing Tour
    Written 12 July 2022
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  • Sauradeep B
    6 contributions
    Highly recommend!!
    Had the most amazing time! We had only one day to cover Cliffs of Moher. From Cork the cliffs are almost half a country away, however traveling did not feel exhausting with well timed stops in beautiful locations and a very comfortable ride. One has the opportunity to take in beautiful views of castles, stop at interesting places for food, take beautiful pictures and even do some shopping along the way as you take the time the time to bond with your family as you embark to see the beautiful cliffs.

    The cliffs ofcourse were beautiful and travelling with parents who are 60+ we had ample time to slowly scale the steps and even had time to enjoy a quick lunch at the cliffs. Travelling with Tony our tour guide was an absolute pleasure as he patiently accommodated for our polychronic tendencies regarding punctuality and crafted an experience suitable for the pace of our family.

    The views are splendid, ideal when traveling with small children and the elderly.
    Review of: Cliffs of Moher Private Tour from Cork
    Written 11 April 2023
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  • Julie Sullivan
    Livonia, MI19 contributions
    Tour made memorable by phenomenal guide, Ted Kennedy!
    Ted Kennedy, my personal tour guide for the Ring of Kerry all-day tour, created a life-long memory that I will treasure forever. Ted is a local who has been doing the tour for over 30 years. He tailored the tour to ensure my personal interests - ruins, castles and cliffs - were prioritized and I had as much time as I wanted to explore and experience them. The Kerry Cliffs are even more spectacular than the more famous (for now) Cliffs of Moher! In addition to knowing all the historical background for the entire area, Ted seemed to know everyone who lived and/or was present along the tour route, whether along a remote road, at a stop or in a restaurant along the way! Knowing I was seeking information on my ancestors, he offered advice on where to find official records, based on my family name, and then even introduced me to a local woman who may be related to my great-great grandmother. Ted broke up the drive with opportunities to get out and walk and climb through gorgeous scenic locations, many off the main Ring of Kerry road. I have pictures that are breathtaking and will always think of Ted when I look at them! Thank you, Ted, you are a perfect representative for Ireland and its people🍀!
    Review of: Private Tour. Ring of Kerry from Cork
    Written 20 November 2019
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  • Laranjava
    San Francisco, CA6 contributions
    Excellent, friendly guide worth engaging for sure
    Brian was a fantastic host and guide! We didn't know what we wanted to do and were prone to changing our minds in light of plans & weather, but it didn't phase him--he was lovely and patient, and helped us make realistic plans to see the most beautiful areas. We had a car but it was definitely more relaxing to have someone else drive, especially on some of the more narrow roads, and to learn more about the local history and culture than we would on our own. Highly recommended!
    Review of: Private Wild Atlantic Day Tour from Cork
    Written 19 September 2022
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