Irish Tourism Reviews

I cannot express how happy I am with Irish Tourism. I highly recommend working with Linda Larkin. Because of her, we (13 of us) had an AMAZING time! All of our accommodations were wonderful! Our private chauffer that Linda arranged for us was very informative and brought us everywhere and anywhere we wanted! Not one thing went wrong! We will definitely work with Linda and Irish Tourism again! Thank you for such a memorable vacation!

Purchased rail journey that included hotels, tours and train tickets which I was able to customize for our needs. I only had to research restaurants and other activities (i.e. whiskey tasting). Company was very responsive and there was no issue with any of reservations that the company made for us. Company provided us with a detailed itinerary and informational packet in advance of our trip.

My wife and I just got back from 9 days in Ireland. We booked the Platinum Tour of Ireland called Castles & Manors with a private driver (best thing we ever did..no driving) Irish Tourism had recommended a private driver and boy, it was worth every penny. We used the company Irish Tourism and Tina O'Connor from Irish Tourism made this vacation a trip of a lifetime. From the beginning, Tina was there for any questions we had. The details that went into this trip from the hotels to the side trips and dinners were top notch. Our driver John Healy was a class act and his history knowledge was incredible...we saw so many extra places we would not have seen on our own. Tina kept us updated through the whole process and answered our e-mails very promptly. I would highly recommend Irish Tourism & Tina O'Connor if you want to see the true Ireland, as their professionalism came shining through...Thanks again Tina!!!! Perry & Diane

Absolutely wonderful trip! Our honeymoon was packed with the perfect amount of busy and slow time. Tina was very helpful and always available to answer questions and keep us updated. They give a typed itinerary which helped us plan each day and it was perfect!

The trip was well organized and the team was very responsive and communicated well. The accommodations they arranged were all very enjoyable and high quality. The guide book they provided was very helpful, although there was too much to see in our first day of travel so we had to prioritize the sites we really wanted to visit. We had three days in one location (Ashford Castle) which worked out great as we had time to explore the surrounding area as well as to participate in some of the activities offered at the castle. Highly recommended!

Tina worked with me over 18 months as plans kept changing. She was so helpful, answered all of my questions quickly. The trip she put together was a delight. Everything was planned and worked very well. I would highly recommend Tina to plan your trip!

Stephanie at Irish Tourism is amazing. In 2019, she planned our trip.Due to a number of personal issues (and Covid),we had to delay our vacation. Finally, in September 2022 we were able to go. All our original plans were honored. All the places Stephanie booked for us were wonderful. The car she reserved for us met all our needs. She even made reservations for us at a fantastic restaurant. Stephanie was always only a phone call away and promptly answered any questions we had. It was like having a local guide with us. We would highly recommend Using Irish Tourism . John and Cindy McCarthy Bill and Cherylee Murray

My husband and I just returned from a wonderful 14 day rail journey in Ireland. Linda Larkin at Irish Tourism put together this vacation for us. The accommodations were very nice and also located centrally so we could just walk from the train stations and to the tour ticket offices. The trip was at just the right pace... kept busy but not rushed. The day trips she selected for us covered the best of Irelands highlights. Linda was a pleasure to deal with. Always returned messages promptly and was available to answer any inquiries. If you are contemplating a trip to Ireland, do not hesitate to contact Linda. I am sure you will be as pleased as we were.

Linda Larkin was great to deal with. Answered all the questions that were asked in a very timely manner. Itinerary was great and very flexible on options offered

We had the most wonderful time on our recent trip to Ireland!!! Linda Larkin planned the best lodging for us and arranged a rental car which was ready as soon as we landed in Dublin. We will for sure be using Irish Tourism again to plan another trip!!! The people were so friendly and we had a lovely time. We had no problems with our accommodations and they were all ready and waiting for us to arrive!!! So much fun!!! Thank you again Linda!!! :)

We were both very pleased with our trip to Ireland and would like to thank you for the work you put into making all of the arrangements and pulling together the itinerary - everything went like clockwork. With regards to specific feedback, we would start by expressing our thanks to our drivers - the meet and greet, who had an unexpected 90 minute wait for us at the airport, but was waiting for us with a smile and a friendly welcome - we were both very impressed with the service he provided. We were also very impressed with our driver from Killarney to Galway, who was very friendly and informative. Please pass on our thanks to both drivers. With regard to the 3 hotels, all of the hotels were very nice, with very polite, friendly and helpful staff, and the breakfasts were wonderful at all of them. With regards to the trips (Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher/Burran Peninsula, Aran Isles), the highlight was the Cliffs of Moher/Burran Peninsula - very picturesque scenery and a very knowledgeable, informative and amusing driver. In regard to the train journeys - each of them went smoothly from collecting the tickets to the journey itself. We were very impressed at the organization and ease of collecting our tickets and the general operation and cleanliness of the trains. In closing we would like to say that our trip to Ireland was very enjoyable (even the weather was generally cooperative), the scenery was picturesque, the food wonderful (not to mention the Guiness😊) and everyone we met was very friendly and helpful. Thank you for helping to make our trip the success that it was

Our trip was wonderful! We found the accommodations very comfortable and the information/suggestions given were a perfect guide throughout our self-drive trip. It was nice to have all the suggestions for restaurants/pubs. We loved the included breakfasts in our accommodations, especially at the Atlantic View House. Eileen was the most gracious host! We loved Doolin and could have spent a week there just taking in the breathtaking view of the ocean and cliffs right from our room! Stephanie was great to work with. We rebooked our entire trip to 2022 because of COVID travel restrictions and it was easy to pick up right where we left off. I wouldn't hesitate to book with Stephanie again or recommend her services to family/friends!

Irish Tourism is the BEST! From the first email to the last, our agent Maria answered all our questions, made suggestions, found a suitable tour for us, made all hotel reservations, contracted with a driver. There was no problem making changes to the suggested itinerary and the price was affordable. Maria made everything easy and her replies were prompt. We had a magical stress free time in Ireland. If I could have given more than 5 stars I would have.

We had an excellent experience with our 14 day rail tour with Irish Tourism! Tina was extremely responsive and helpful. The hotels were great and well-located and everything went super smoothly. Highly recommended!

Our experience with Irish Tourism was very good. We were given a few options for the tours and chose The Best of Ireland with self-drive and accommodations in B&Bs and hotels. Our agent, Linda, sent us a very detailed itinerary with all kinds of suggested sights to see on the way and alternative route options. Pricing was very reasonable and we even got some discount for paying early. She booked everything - the car and the hotels/B&B's and provided info how to get there. Note: make sure you have enough room on your credit card for a hold for the car (for incidentals), which drops off in a few days, but you might need that room on your card for other things too. We had a nice trip and most of the accommodations were really nice, people were friendly, food delicious. We had some misunderstanding about our booking and had to contact Linda. She responded right away and contacted hotels to help to resolve it. Note to American tourists - double bed in Ireland just means queen/king size bed, if you want two beds, ask for twin beds. Overall, we were happy with accommodations - all of them had breakfast included and B&Bs were on spot with hearty Irish breakfast. If you are staying at a hotel, I'd suggest going for breakfast early to get good service, as they tend to get busy and still short staffed. Linda even gave us recommendations for our future tours, per request, as we are interested in discovering more of Ireland. If you are from US, I'd recommend using this company over the US companies, as they are not as responsive and overpriced.

We had a fabulous time in Ireland thanks to the planning efforts of Linda at Irish Tourism. The vehicle we rented was perfect (be sure not to get a large vehicle when you travel to Ireland…. Roads are very narrow). All of the accommodations where outstanding. Very clean and all came with full Irish breakfasts…. Delicious 😁. We also planned an excursion through Linda to the Aran Islands, a must see! The overall itinerary was very well planned to allow us to see as much Ireland in the time we had. I highly recommend utilizing Irish Tourism for your Ireland vacation. Linda was very knowledgeable and responsive. A fantastic experience overall!

I am a Travel Agent. Irish Tourism and Tina O'Connor were very easy to work with. They were the only company I could find to would meet the requests of my clients. Not only did they meet them, I feel they exceeded them. When the clients made changes, Tina was right on it and made them happen. Everything went very smoothly on their 17 day self drive vacation. All room requests were met as well as car rental changes. I definitely recommend Irish Tourism and Tina O'Connor to work with. They responded in a timely manner and all changes, corrections were handled pleasantly. This vacation had originally been planned for 2019. Because of Covid-19, the date was changed 2 times and but Tina never missed a beat keeping all their reservations in place. She repriced the itinerary as needed and was very pleasant to work with. I highly recommend Irish Tourism and Tina O'Connor. Diane in Illinois My clients are home and are very happy with their experience.

Took the 14 day train tour. Great arrangements and the Irish train system is wonderful. Tina was a delight to work with and have recommended to many friends.

We have had Tina O’Conner plan our self drive holiday before and were very pleased with her very personal attitude and flawless planning of our two weeks. We would highly recommend Irish Tourism!

Irish Tourism is the absolute best way to plan your Ireland vacation. We gave Stephanie the names of the cities we wanted to visit, and she did the rest. She arranged for lodging (4 star!) including breakfast, a car, and helpful suggestions of how long we might want to stay in each location. When I asked if a certain spot might be worth visiting, her answers were based on our interests and the time we had available. Any email to her resulted in a prompt and helpful reply. I can't give this organization (and Stephanie) the number of stars deserved because it would be far more than 5!