Being able to climb up in the castle is amazing. Little tricky with the steps and having a rope to hold onto, but well worth it. I didn't kiss the Blarney stone, but I already have the gift of gab. The grounds around the caste make for a nice walk with the poison garden; very interesting. Worth it to see and do!

We enjoyed this tour as it was the perfect non touristy tourist thing to do. I really liked the fact that you’re just driven where you need to go, and you do the exploring on your own without being paraded around by someone holding a flag that clearly indicates you’re tourists. The Marina Market was the perfect ending activity as well after viewing the castle. The bus was comfortable and modern, and the only big tourist stand out but I can look past that.

The first day of our tour went as expected and as advertised. Our driver Dave was pleasant and professional and we had a nice time. However, day two was the worst tour we have ever experienced. It felt unsafe and was not as advertised. It started at 7:10am when we checked into the warm Cork office 10 minutes before scheduled pickup time. We were directed outside to stand near the empty shuttle bus. We waited for over 25 minutes standing in cold 38 degree Fahrenheit/ 3 degrees Celsius weather. We then got into the cold shuttle bus where we needed to wear gloves and hats on the bus to stay warm. We stopped in Limerick only for paid restrooms and there was no chance to see the City (only 19 minutes total time including walking across street and up stairs). We barely had time to use the restroom or get water or coffee/tea. Based on the posted itinerary, we expected some brief time to see the city. We then drove past St. John’s castle. We had no chance to stop or take pictures and were unable to really see castle from the bus. Based on the posted itinerary, this seems very misleading as we did not really get to see the site. All this time and through the trip, the driver, Brian did not seem to know how to drive a manual transmission vehicle. He stalled out on our journey. However, that did not stop him from driving over the posted speed limit and driving very aggressively throughout our journey. He even joked that he was going to “drive the shuttle like he stole it”. This was our biggest concern- safety. He was actually pulled over by the police for speeding on the way to the Cliffs of Moher and I could hear the police officer said that multiple cars complained of the tour bus illegally overtaking them as he was speeding, which I can confirm happened. Brian also ran over speed bumps at full speed through multiple towns and created a very uncomfortable / bumpy drive. My sister and I both felt sick driving with Brian and neither of us is prone to motion sickness. Needless to say, this was awful as we traveled multiple hours with him. The Police Officer continued to follow the tour bus for 10 minutes as I believe he was concerned for the passengers safety. We did not stop at Doolin for lunch, as was advertised on the posted itinerary. We went straight to the Cliffs of Moher for one hour and 30 minutes. After the Cliffs, we went to a Cafeteria style restaurant for lunch with limited options. The staff there was friendly, which was good because for the next two hours and 25 minutes we waited there and back at the Cliffs of Moher visitor center ( almost four hours in total). We did not go to Bunratty castle as advertised. Instead another Driver, Shay, took us to another Driver, Richard, for our return trip. Shay was very nice and apologetic. Richard was also very nice and a good driver. The rest of our trip was uneventful, as we made our way back to Dublin. Needless to say, this was a very negative experience and not what we expected from such a reputable and well reviewed company. I contacted PaddyWagon multiple times with my concerns, but they did not even respond. Would not recommend.

We took a trip to the Giant's Causeway from Belfast. (this one it’s not listed in the dropdown menu). The experience matched the quality of our Dublin trip: a modern, clean, and comfortable bus. Our driver was attentive and kind, ensuring a safe journey while sharing engaging stories and local history along the way. We highly recommend Paddywagon Tours!

The Giant's Causeway is an extraordinary place that shouldn't be missed. And at this time of year, it's pleasantly uncrowded, allowing you to fully appreciate its stunning landscape. The unique rock formations are truly remarkable and offer an unforgettable experience. We loved the sunny day trip to Giants Causeway. I bet you will like it too!

Great tour with beautiful views! Paul, the tour guide, was amazing. Really nice, with great knowledge of places and history. We also suggested loads of restaurants and pubs in Dublin! Wonderful day.

We loved Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle (and kissing the Blarney Stone!), and getting a bit of time in Cork. However, don't book on a Sunday because the English Market is closed. Without it, there wasn't much to do other than shop and get a quick bite to eat. If you want to kiss the Blarney Stone, you can actually do it for free, have someone film you doing it, then go to the bottom to see if you want to purchase one of their pictures of you kissing the stone for €10. That way, if you don't like their pics, you still have the video on your phone. Don't pay any money unless you want their photo that you see before purchasing, and if so, pay at the bottom. I will say, the staircase to the stone is very windy and small. People with mobility issues may struggle.

Our driver was great. Shay knew a lot of fun facts. He kept the tour on schedule for the itinerary. The bus was clean and comfortable After talking with family. We think it would have been better without the stop in cork. More time at Blarney. Rock do Cashel was beautiful and just the right amount of time (30mins)

Richard was a friendly and fantastic driver 10/10 recommend. He went out of his way to make the experience the best for my family and I and we sincerely appreciate it.

The experience was good, but not perfect. Michael and Liam were very good guide and driver. We had just the right amount of time to explore the Rock of Cashel. It was pretty cool place but would have liked more information once we actually got to the site. Next we went to Blarney which was a change to the itinerary. Exploring the castle and gardens was really amazing. However, because we were there through lunchtime (to 2:30), it wasn’t enough time to also explore the wool shop and eat. I took 15 minutes to grab a sandwich but that left no time for the shop which I was greatly disappointed with. Had we stopped in Cork first, that would have easily taken care of getting lunch and I would have had full time for both the castle and the shop. Cork was a waste of time. The English Market had all fresh foods, mostly unprepared, so you couldn’t really purchase anything. I had to kill time in a department store. I was pretty mad about that actually. I am contemplating how I can get back to Blarney on my last day in Dublin so I can do the shop (according to my daughter is wonderful).

Sean was informative and fun. Great info on contemporary Irish history and politics. If you want to do the trails all around the lakes at Glendalough you need 3.5 hours. Seeing the waterfalls was awesome.

About Paddywagon Tours: well organized tour agents, comfy and clean bus and attentive and kind driver/guide. I recommend this agency. Glendalough is breathtakingly beautiful. You'll be captivated by the ancient stone houses and ruins, the historic cemetery, and the scenic walking paths. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera. You’ll find food trucks near the trail to the lake, perfect for a quick bite. Don’t miss this visit; it’s an experience you won’t want to lose out on!

It was amazing!!! Alex, our driver, gave us some history on the way there and we loved it since we could understand more of the place we were visiting. He also walked a bit with us to show us the way to the lakes and waterfalls. It was the perfect half day tour, since we saw a bit of the outside of the city but without loosing a whole day. Even though it rained, the walk was still absolutely beautiful and we enjoyed it so much!!!!!!! We’ll definitely recommend it to anyone we know if they come to Dublin for a few days. Thank you Alex!

Ok this is a must tour! It was a great experience and we totally enjoyed it. The couch was comfortable and the driver nice. Only reason I gave it only 4 stars is because the address where we were told to meet didn’t exist. We were told to meet at the Paddy’s Palace only to find out the place no longer exists. Fortunately most of the tour was on the right street wandering up and down trying to find the place. The bus showed up on the other side of the road from where we were told. It started the tour with most of us nervous we were in the wrong place, which we were, But aside from that certainly GO! Its was worth the trip.

We did two tours (Giant's Causeway and Glendalough), both with the same driver Sean and both were absolutely lovely. Everything logistical from booking to the pickup was perfect. The tours were great and our driver Sean was fantastic. He gave lots of great information without it being too much. He was also very accomodating.