Guest Reviews

We recently booked a private tour through Emerald Irish Tours and had a fantastic experience from the very beginning. Carmel contacted me the same day I made my initial inquiry, and we spent about 30 minutes on the phone discussing what we were looking for and the details of our trip. That personal attention was much appreciated. Carmel arranged for Larry to be our driver and guide, and he was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and great with the lads, keeping everyone entertained along the way. He also went above and beyond to help us track down and connect with our Irish relatives, making the trip especially personal and memorable. Even the classic Irish weather added to the magic—we saw multiple rainbows each day! Larry gave us excellent local recommendations and tailored each day to help us make the most of our time. Thank you to Carmel for arranging such a wonderful trip and to Larry for making it unforgettable. I highly recommend Emerald Irish Tours! ☘️ 10/10 💯

We used Emerald over three days and they were outstanding. Everything went smoothly, from on time pick ups, to tour site suggestions, to great lunch stops. I would highly recommend Carmel and her team.

We recently took a tour with Carmel from Emerald Irish Tours, and it was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. In true Irish fashion, we experienced all four seasons in a single day, but nothing dampened the experience. Carmel was incredibly knowledgeable, accommodating and an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. She shared so much about the history of the area while keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable. We were keen to fit in a few pub stops and some lunch along the way, and Carmel couldn’t have made it easier. She would drop us off, let us enjoy ourselves at our own pace, and then scoop us up again when we were ready. More than anything, we wanted to experience an authentic side of Ireland, and thanks to Carmel, we really felt that we did. She took such good care of us throughout the day and made the whole experience feel personal rather than like a standard organised tour. We honestly can’t recommend her highly enough. If you’re looking to discover authentic Ireland with someone who knows a huge amount about the local history, and who is also genuinely lovely, speak to Carmel :-) We can’t thank her enough for such a memorable day!

Carmel was an amazing guide. She was very thoughtful in suggesting places to see, especially since this was our first trip to Ireland. She was interested in the suggestions we had and places we wanted to see. We immensely enjoyed our day with her. I would highly recommend booking a tour with her.

Liam was fantastic. He was very qualified and knowledgeable. Very accommodating. Loved the trip.

Mary and James were excellent tour guides. A volume of local and national knowledge. On time, courteous, and safe. Would highly recommend Emerald Irish Tours for your next visit to the area. And Martina made the booking easy and communications were super simple on the App.

We selected Emerald Irish tours from 3 different operators. They accommodated our 3-day custom itinerary from Dublin to Dingle and points in between. The Mercedes van was spacious, clean, and comfortable. Our driver-guide, Kevin, was professional, kind, humorous, and knowledgeable about the areas and history of Ireland. He efficiently added so much to the content of our planned tour. Our party of 4, in our sixties and seventies, were thrilled with the experience.

The experience was excellent from start to finish. Martina put together a lovely itinerary based on our interests. Our driver, Roger was simply the best! We enjoyed so much while on travel - Dublin, Killarney, Galway, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, and so much more! We felt like we were saying goodbye to a new friend. :) Thank you Roger and Martina.

Highly recommend Martina and Emerald Irish Tours. Very easy to communicate with and everything was organized for us and great recommendations. Our driver Jame’s was great as well. Knowledgeable and friendly, very punctual and flexible to our needs. Thanks for a great trip.

Highly recommend Emerald Irish Tours! My husband, four kids, and I spent a perfect week touring Ireland! We hit all the highlights - Kilkenny, Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, Kilarney, Galway, Connemara, and the Sky Road- and much more! Martina was a great help planning everything and our driver, Larry, was exceptional—extremely knowledgeable, great with the kids, and gave us brilliant food and sightseeing recommendations throughout the trip. 10/10 experience!

Our family of four had an unforgettable experience with Emerald Irish Tours. From the very beginning, Martina was wonderful to work with and made the planning process easy. Our driver-guide, Rebecca, truly made the trip. She was warm, knowledgeable, flexible, and so much fun to spend time with. She took us to places we never would have discovered on our own and shared stories and insights that made us appreciate all the beauty Ireland has to offer even more. By the end of the week, she felt more like a friend than a guide. Hiring Emerald Irish Tours was one of the best decisions we made for our trip to Ireland. Thank you for giving our family memories we’ll cherish for years to come!