Our guide was fantastic! He maneuvered our coach through narrow streets like an expert. He even got us to the Blarney Castle before all the other tour buses, so we were the first to be in line to kiss the Blarney Stone! We had 3 hours to explore the Castle and souvenir shop. Great experience, highly recommend.

Alex provided a great mix of educational information and entertainment during the driving portions of the excursion. He was very prompt, engaging, and polite. This activity allowed us to experience more of Ireland than originally expected in a short time but didn't leave us feeling exhausted. There was ample time provided at each stop to experience local brews, sweets, and dining options while also providing enough drive time between stops for power naps (if needed). Having a USB plug at my seat was extremely helpful in keeping my phone/camera charged throughout the day. The bus seat recline also made the bus ride more comfy. There's ample space aboard the bus, overhead, for bags and trinkets, for any shopping done along the way. 10 out of 10, would recommend to a friend!

From start to finish the day was entertaining, filled with a couple of locations to take in and enjoy with the guide and then on your own. The tour was a smaller group which was a nice change. With motion sickness waiting to cut into my fun, Richard was accommodating. The guided hike started of with an incline then afterwards was an easy walk. It was a relaxing day.