Had a great time even though I was traveling by myself! Rob made the effort to talk to everyone on the tour and get to know them. Very knowledgeable and showed genuinely he cared for what he was talking about.
Thank you very Ashley .... yes Rob has that very charming Irish personal touch alright ... thank you for the excellent review
Our guide Robert was a friendly, entertaining host, and brought the sights and sites with his knowledge of the area. He brought Ireland's history alive as he educated us, keeping us engaged with his own unique sense of humor. The weather was colder than expected, but it did not spoil the trip. Robert was patient with us when we were a little off schedule because we were so enraptured by our surroundings that we lost track of time.
Thanks, Robert.
Thank you very much for the lovely review and Im delighted that you enjoyed our tour.... I'll let Rob know you are a fan..
We booked this tour at the last minute and we’re so glad we did. Johnny was our guide who was a very safe driver, well organized and knowledgeable. The small van made it easier to get in and out of places. One of the best lunches we had in Ireland was at the small cafe he took us to.
Newgrange was the highlight. I knew nothing about it and was really amazed at the construction and history. If you’re a large person especially width wise you’re not going to be able to get into the structure. It’s small and narrow.
We saw some large Celtic crosses, beautiful scenery in the Boyne Valley.
Im delighted that you enjoyed our Celts and castles tour with Johnny
The tour of "Wicklow, Glendalough, and Powerscourt" is basically just a bus that takes you to the Powerscourt Gardens (which are truly wonderful - every leaf is designed to evoke a series of emotions and integrate seamlessly into a beautiful design) and the Glendalough site of St. Kevin's churches (my favorite part wasn't the buildings, but rather a stroll along a nature boardwalk on the perimeter of the property).
It is a nice itinerary, and it makes sense for solo travelers since the cost of the "tour" is basically the same as the cost of a rental car. The math does not work out if your party has two or more people. The tour does not include commentary, does not include the admission ticket to Powerscourt Gardens, does not include lunch (you make a stop at a mediocre restaurant in Einskerry), and Glendalough is free to everyone (50 cents for the informational pamphlet, again not included in the price of the tour). Richard was a great driver (but a poor DJ) and had some interesting things to say about blogs and sheep when he did decide to talk.
In summary, if you are traveling by yourself and want a private driver to drop you off at Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough and pick you up at each after allowing 1.5 hours for you to wander around at each, this is a good tour. Otherwise you'd save money by renting a car and just driving your party yourself.
P.S. Definitely bring a coat of you visit in May - It's cold out there.
All our tour guides give commentary on our tours and are qualified guides... I find it starnge to hear this and I'll look into it.
Today we went on this amazing tour. Our guide was Hugh, who did a wonderful job and was just genuinely pleasant. I chose to do the horse riding option and was happy with the stables we were taken to, its great to see that breeds iconic to Ireland were in use, and the guide during this part of the trip was helpful to the less experienced members of the group. My partner did the guided walk and was very happy with his experience and the knowledge that was imparted in its duration. Our drive up the mountain was stunning and several photo stops were simply breathtaking. St Kevins monastery is beautiful and old, its well worth the trip to see the lake and the waterfall. we were lucky enough to even spot some deer. This is a long tour but the recommended food stop(which was very nice) small group size and regular access to bathrooms means there is no discomfort. I highly recommend this particular tour as long as you don't mind a bit of physical activity.
Thank you for the very positive review and I'll let Hugh know you enjoyed the tour with him.
