We are delighted to be awarded the Best Rated Ireland Tours of 2026. At Emerald Irish Tours 2026 has already become a milestone year for our team. We are proud to be recognised as a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Winner, an award based entirely on genuine guest experiences and reviews from travellers who explored Ireland with us and For anyone planning a holiday to Ireland, choosing the right tour company can totally shape the experience.
Visitors are not only searching for beautiful scenery and famous attractions, they also want comfort, local knowledge, good food, flexibility, and a stress-free way to explore the country. That is exactly what Emerald Irish Tours has built its reputation on.
With more than 100 five-star traveller reviews, and recently been awarded Trip Advisor’s Travelers’ Choice Winner, our Ireland tours are designed with you in mind.
Why are we the Best Rated Ireland Tours of 2026? Travelers choose Emerald Irish Tours because they want more than a standard sightseeing trip. Our private tours are designed to create a relaxed, personal, and authentic experience where guests can truly enjoy Ireland at their own pace.
From the moment visitors arrive, we focus on making travel easy and enjoyable. Instead of following rushed schedules or crowded group tours, guests experience Ireland in a more comfortable and meaningful way.
Kylemore Abbey Galway
Whether it is a first-time trip to Ireland or a return visit, our goal is to help every traveller experience the country in a way that feels memorable and personal.
Best Rated Ireland Tours of 2026. For many visitors, travelling through Ireland is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. While Ireland’s landscapes are breathtaking, driving on unfamiliar roads can quickly become stressful, especially on narrow rural routes or busy city streets.
That is why so many visitors choose private driver-guided tours with Emerald Irish Tours.
Guests can simply relax and enjoy the journey while we handle the driving, navigation, and planning. This allows travellers to spend more time taking in the scenery, exploring local towns, and enjoying the experience rather than focusing on logistics.
When hiring an Irish driver, travellers especially appreciate:
From the Wild Atlantic Way and the Cliffs of Moher to charming villages, traditional pubs, and historic castles, our Best Rated Ireland Tours of 2026 help visitors experience the real Ireland in a far more personal way.
Skellig, County Kerry
Ireland’s famous landmarks are only part of what makes the country so special. Some of the most memorable moments happen away from the busy tourist routes.
At Emerald Irish Tours, we love introducing guests to the places many travellers would never discover on their own. Quiet coastal roads, hidden beaches, local cafés, scenic countryside viewpoints, and small Irish villages often become the highlights of the trip.
These experiences create the kind of memories travellers talk about long after they return home.
Rather than rushing from attraction to attraction, our tours give guests time to enjoy the atmosphere, meet local people, and experience Ireland in a more authentic way.
One of the biggest differences between travelling independently and the decision to hire an Ireland driver, is touring with a local guide is the insight you gain along the way.
Ireland is a country filled with stories, traditions, history, and culture that many visitors would otherwise miss. At Emerald Irish Tours, our driver-guides share the local side of Ireland — from folklore and hidden historical sites to recommendations for traditional music sessions and authentic Irish food.
Our guests often tell us that the stories, conversations, and local experiences became just as memorable as the destinations themselves.
That local connection transforms a vacation into something far more meaningful.
More travellers are looking for personalised IRISH experiences that combine comfort, flexibility, and authentic local insight, and who better to book with than us – providing the Best Rated Ireland Tours of 2026.
Winning the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award is a huge honour for Emerald Irish Tours because it reflects the experiences of real travellers who trusted us with their Irish TRAVEL adventure.
If you are planning a trip to Ireland and looking for an award-winning tour company with over 100 five-star traveller reviews, Emerald Irish Tours would love to welcome you.
Experience Ireland with local experts, discover hidden gems beyond the guidebooks, and enjoy a stress-free journey through one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
