Discover Ireland with Your Own Private Driver-Guide
Travel through Ireland at your own pace with a private local driver-guide. Whether it's your first visit or a long-awaited family adventure, Martina and Carmel will create a customised itinerary that combines Ireland's iconic sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences.
Welcome to Emerald Irish Tours. We are Martina and Carmel Haugh, sisters born and raised in County Clare along Ireland's spectacular Wild Atlantic Way. From our home on the Loop Head Peninsula, we proudly run our family-owned tour company, creating personalised private tours of Ireland for visitors from around the world.
We specialise in private driver-guided tours tailored to your interests, travel style, and pace. Whether you're dreaming of the Cliffs of Moher, the Wild Atlantic Way, tracing your Irish ancestry, discovering hidden gems, or exploring Ireland's charming towns and villages, we'll design an itinerary that's entirely your own. With local knowledge, genuine Irish hospitality, and years of experience, we're here to help you experience Ireland beyond the guidebooks.
Whether you're planning a family vacation, celebrating a special occasion, returning to your ancestral homeland, or visiting Ireland for the very first time, we'll help you discover Ireland in a way that feels personal, relaxed, and unforgettable.
Let's create your perfect Ireland tour.
Handpicked experiences that showcase the very best of Ireland. Explore stunning routes, historic places and hidden gems.
See Ireland's iconic attractions while also discovering authentic local experiences.
Visit ancestral towns, explore local history, and connect with your Irish roots.
Combine luxury accommodation with some of Ireland's finest golf courses.
Dramatic coastlines, charming villages and unforgettable scenery along Ireland's iconic western route.
Enjoy castle hotels, fine dining, premium experiences, and personalised service.
Explore places many visitors never discover, recommended by locals who know Ireland best.
A custom tour gives you the freedom to experience Ireland your way.
Instead of choosing from a pre-planned package, your itinerary is built specifically for you.
Together, we'll create a tour based on:
The result is an Ireland itinerary designed around you rather than the other way around.
From your first enquiry to your final day in Ireland, we're here to make planning easy and stress-free.
Every itinerary is personalised to your interests, pace and travel style.
Ireland's scenery is best enjoyed when you're not concentrating on the road. A private driver-guide allows you to relax while benefiting from local knowledge and flexibility throughout your journey.
Your driver-guide can:
We're proud to have earned the trust of travellers around the world. See why our guests recommend travelling Ireland with us.
We're grateful for every review and recommendation from our guests. They mean the world to us.
Our private tours include your own experienced local driver-guide, a personalised itinerary, comfortable private transportation, and expert local knowledge throughout your trip. Recommendations for accommodation, attractions, and meals can be given that suit your preferences and budget.
Yes. Every tour is tailored to your interests, travel style, and pace. Whether you want to visit Ireland's famous landmarks, discover hidden gems, trace your Irish ancestry, play championship golf, or enjoy a relaxed family holiday, we'll create an itinerary designed specifically for you.
We welcome couples, families, and small groups. We have a range of comfortable vehicles to suit different group sizes, ensuring everyone can travel together while enjoying a relaxed and personalised experience.
Absolutely. Many of our tours are designed for families and multi-generational groups.
Simply complete our enquiry form with your travel dates, group size, and any places or experiences you'd like to include. We'll contact you to discuss your plans and create a personalised itinerary and quotation with no obligation.
From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, we'll create a personalised journey that's crafted just for you.
Your dream trip to Ireland starts here.
