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Discover the best top things to do in Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland including Private Tours with adventure activities, music, Irish pub, sight seeing & more, Wicklow Mountains Private Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group), Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Private Day Tour - Little Gem - (Prices per group), Scenic Wicklow countryside & Whiskey tasting private tour , Limerick City Walking Tour, Award-Winning Smoked Salmon Tasting and Private Smokehouse Tour with a Local, Wicklow Scenic and Musical History Coach Tour, Shore excursion from Cobh to Waterford Crystal and Middleton Distillery, Shore excursion from Cobh to Blarney & Kinsale, Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion.
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1. Private Tours with adventure activities, music, Irish pub, sight seeing & more
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Get the chance to experience what Ireland has to offer on this tour. These private tours are unique, off the beaten track and full of adventure. Our guides who are outdoor instructors, as well as musicians and passionate about Ireland's culture and heritage, take you on a full day tour into the heart of Ireland. You have a choice of an adventure activity depending on your group's interest from kayaking, hiking, boating or rock climbing, visit Ireland Ancient East sites, hear local folklore stories and finish up with music and singing in an authentic Irish bar performed by our guides. This is a tour you will never forget. Come enjoy a beautiful Ireland that we are proud of and want to share with you. This is a full day tour departing Dublin at 8.30am and returning at 18.00pm and we pick up group at your city centre accommodation or other suitable city centre locations. No previous experience is required for any of the activities.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Live entertainment, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks
Reviewed By Y23r
Amazing trip to Ireland for 9 days which was a fantastic and an amazing adventure. Thanks to our amazing local tour guide Marcus ,who showed us beautiful and unique sites: from breathtaking views to kayaking activity, Whiskey distillery, Filming locations from “Game of Thrones”, Irish folklore and history and local music and an amazing hospitality at Marcus house and his family, which was unforgettable evening. Thank you Marcus for being so kind, professional, generous and always with a smile, which made our trip to an amazing and unforgettable adventure. Very recommended.
2. Wicklow Mountains Private Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Little Gem tours specialise in private experiences of Ireland. Our Wicklow day tour takes in the main highlights along with off the beaten path travel during the journey. Get away from the tourist crowds on a private, boutique tour of Wicklow with award winning professional driver, guides.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional Driver Guide, All tolls and taxes.
Exclusions: Activity Entrance Fees, Lunch
Reviewed By pauladwyer
We took a 12 day private tour of Ireland with Little Gem back in 2019 and it was the best travel experience of our lives. We were an extended family of 12 and had all generations of travellers. Little Gem provided a perfect experience from the start. Private tour planner Rosie worked with us on every detail of our travels and customized the perfect tour for us. Our driver guide was incredible and knew all the best spots to take us away from the tour coaches. Each night we stayed in amazing local accommodations including some very swanky 5* castles as well as a lovely farm stay and B&B's. We would highly recommend Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland!!
3. Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Private Day Tour - Little Gem - (Prices per group)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Little Gem Tours specialise in crafting unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Newgrange tour takes you to the dawn of Irish civilisation with a journey into the past. We explore the main attractions of the Boyne Valley as well as the hidden gems with off the beaten path exploring. Our guides are professional, knowledgable, fun and have a genuine passion for their island.
Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, Private transportation, All tolls & taxes.
Exclusions: Activity Entrance Fees, Lunch
Reviewed By pauladwyer
We took a 12 day private tour of Ireland with Little Gem back in 2019 and it was the best travel experience of our lives. We were an extended family of 12 and had all generations of travellers. Little Gem provided a perfect experience from the start. Private tour planner Rosie worked with us on every detail of our travels and customized the perfect tour for us. Our driver guide was incredible and knew all the best spots to take us away from the tour coaches. Each night we stayed in amazing local accommodations including some very swanky 5* castles as well as a lovely farm stay and B&B's. We would highly recommend Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland!!
4. Scenic Wicklow countryside & Whiskey tasting private tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The absolute best and extremely luxurious whiskey tour and tasting combined with a slice of Dublin bay history & scenery and the rolling green glens of beautiful county Wicklow, the garden of Ireland. Great Irish food, traditional Irish music as we drive, making memories for you. The highest pub in Dublin, The Guinness lake, the secret rebel HQ bar hidden in the valley and a birds eye view of Dublin. . What a combination. My 4 pillars of every tour of History - Music - The craic (fun) - Guinness (or beers) When you book this tour it will always be presented by myself. Éamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Still or sparkling., Chocolate for my guests.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Attraction admissions.
Reviewed By Kwumphred
Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.
5. Limerick City Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 8 reviews
This is the Best walking tour in Ireland! The times for the tours are very convenient. Our guides are all young local experts who grew up in & around the city!
Inclusions: Guiding Service
Exclusions: Entrances, Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By markquinn100
Did a walking tour last Sunday. The guide was great. He knew a great amount about the city and you could tell he had a passion for Limerick which was very good to see.
6. Award-Winning Smoked Salmon Tasting and Private Smokehouse Tour with a Local
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
Meet your host Anthony, a charming Irishman with a dry sense of humor at his traditionally-inspired modern smokehouse for your tour and tasting of their award-winning smoked foods. The Ummera smokehouse smokes organically farmed salmon fished from the west coast of Ireland and grown to the highest standards. You will learn about how Anthony cures his salmon using the wet curing process, the same process his father started with in the seventies! Discover how oak sawdust renders a smooth and lovely flavor to their smoked salmon, before you sit down at a farm table outdoors (weather permitting) to taste a variety of their smoked foods, including their smoked duck which won a 3-star gold award! Your smokehouse tour will last about 45 minutes before you enjoy a tasting of smoked salmon and meats at Ummera. Your tasting will be paired with three locally crafted ciders, from a dry sparkling to a sweet cider, all produced by Anthony's brother-in-law at Stonewell Cider.
Inclusions: Private smokehouse tour and tasting with your host Anthony, Locally crafted cider pairing (3 kinds), All taxes, fees and handling charges, Gratuities, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off
7. Wicklow Scenic and Musical History Coach Tour
I am Wicklow born and bred and have a keen interest in my county's cultural heritage. I am an opera trained singer and traditional Irish musician. This tour is about learning Wicklows heritage through the songs depicting the stories.. from lands taken with deception, violence and guile, 1,000s deported for trivial crimes to build the colony of Australia, severely affected famine locations, evictions, estate owners availing of the famine to remove unwanted tenants and "square" their estates. I have staged Musical History events in Kilruddery House and Wicklow Jail and staged Living Dublin 1916 for RTE featuring classical, choral and traditional Irish music. I look forward to taking you on a musical history tour with songs and stories at Wicklows most iconic scenic locations.
Inclusions: Fresh local sandwiches and drink' also free whiskey tasting
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8. Shore excursion from Cobh to Waterford Crystal and Middleton Distillery
From the glitz of the showroom at Waterford to toasting with a glass at Middleton! Enjoy the rolling farmland scenery along the way whilst your guide keeps you entertained with stories of past and present!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By ROWINGGUY
We were a small group of three with Mary G as our walking tour guide of Killarney. While we all had been in Killarney a few times over the years, this was our first time actually taking a walking tour there. It was well worth it as Mary gives insights into the town’s history and heritage that only a local will know. She was born and schooled in Killarney so she really shares her passion for her home town. As Mary has lived in France and Italy, she is very capable of putting the stories of Killarnye in a European context. So it was really interesting also to hear her stories of what French and Europeans enjoy about Killarney. It’s only when you take a tour with Mary that you see and discover things are only known to locals; interesting insights into medieval laneways, hidden architectural gems and a fabulous walk through the environs of Killarney House and National Park. We enjoyed the glorious gardens, fantastic views over the lakes and even saw deer grazing in nearby paddocks. When you have a few spare hours, a walking tour of Killarney Town with Mary G is highly recommended.
9. Shore excursion from Cobh to Blarney & Kinsale
Visit Blarney. Option to visit the famous Blarney Castle where you can kiss the Blarney Stone in order to have 'the gift of the gab' bestowed upon you. . . . . . . . or maybe you don't need it? You could just enjoy a visit to the castle gardens. Another option is the famous 'Blarney Woollen Mills' adjacent to the castle, which are hugely popular. Continue to Kinsale for lunch - the gourmet capital of Ireland by the sea, with its yacht-filled marina, narrow winding streets and brightly painted galleries. Visit to Ringfinan 9/11 memorial garden. Return to Cobh for a visit before returning to the ship.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Admissions
Reviewed By ROWINGGUY
We were a small group of three with Mary G as our walking tour guide of Killarney. While we all had been in Killarney a few times over the years, this was our first time actually taking a walking tour there. It was well worth it as Mary gives insights into the town’s history and heritage that only a local will know. She was born and schooled in Killarney so she really shares her passion for her home town. As Mary has lived in France and Italy, she is very capable of putting the stories of Killarnye in a European context. So it was really interesting also to hear her stories of what French and Europeans enjoy about Killarney. It’s only when you take a tour with Mary that you see and discover things are only known to locals; interesting insights into medieval laneways, hidden architectural gems and a fabulous walk through the environs of Killarney House and National Park. We enjoyed the glorious gardens, fantastic views over the lakes and even saw deer grazing in nearby paddocks. When you have a few spare hours, a walking tour of Killarney Town with Mary G is highly recommended.
10. Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion
The Boyne Valley is to Irish people what Israel is to Christians. The Boyne Valley is historically the most important part of Ireland. On this tour you’ll be taken back through the mists of Ireland’s ancient history, spanning over 5,000yrs to visit Newgrange (an ancient passage tomb older than the Pyramids), The Hill of Tara (the old capital of Ireland), Slane (where St. Patrick secured his legacy), Monasterboice Monastery (famed for its elaborately carved High Crosses) and Trim Castle (a mighty spectacle from the 12th century). Why people love this tour: 1. Walk into a tomb that’s over 5000 years old and be moved by its majesty & mystery. 2. Stand atop the Hill of Tara (Ireland’s historic cultural, spiritual and political capital), contemplating its huge significance whilst peering at Ireland’s endless verdant stretches before you. 3. The myths, legends and histories of St. Patrick, ancient Gaelic Kings, battles and societies open up a whole world that you never knew existed.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Purchase your own lunch, Tips
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