Magical Ireland Reviews

4.9 Rating 128 Reviews

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“What a fabulous tour! Paul Kealy, our guide was the best. He was so knowledgeable and fun to with. We saw and learned so much of Ireland.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“We have toured with other companies but this was our chance to tour Ireland with a group comprising family and friends. We learned so much about Irish culture, history, geography and current politics and we loved the experience. Our guide and driver, Paul Kealy, was a font of knowledge, providing answers and information with indomitable wit and humour while navigating the bus with aplomb. He is an exceptional guide with evident love for his country! Our accommodations were very good (aside from one hotel that was too far from Galway to walk), with some hotel meals surpassing our expectations. We appreciated the extra time to explore on our own. Our visit to Northern Ireland was an important inclusion in the tour, a component that is not part of many other tours. We highly recommend the Magical Ireland tour.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Going to Ireland has always been a lifelong dream. It did not disappoint. And this trip was made even more amazing because of Paul whose passion and love for his country came through when sharing about both the historical and current events of Ireland. I thought I was going on a sightseeing adventure and Ireland's beauty is indescribable. But in addition to that, I came away with a much deeper understanding of the history, culture, and people of Ireland.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“We booked a trip with Smartours to Ireland because their itinerary included locations that we wanted to visit at a reasonable price. We had previously traveled with them and were eagerly looking forward to another great experience. We never imagined that the itinerary was a limited overview and that many more daily stops and excursions would be added. Amazing! Our Tour Director/Driver, Paul Kealy, was "one in a million"; he was funny, knowledgeable, personable, informative – never boring, attentive to details, and shared with us Ireland's history, struggles, music, food, and incredible countryside. He challenged us lot learn a few Irish phrases and created a relaxed camaraderie among all participants. Paul stopped by the roadside so we could take pictures and rearranged stops to take advantage of the weather. He recommended places to eat and main courses that we should try; suggestions were great. Thank you Smartours for subcontracting the best! There are no words to express our gratitude to Paul for this amazing experience. Priceless!! Totally worth the money!!! Unforgettable!!!!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“A recipe for a perfect Holliday; Ireland plus Smartours, but make sure you get Paul Kiely as your guide/host. A perfect 12 days. We even had sunshine.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Excellent balance of cities, villages, countryside. Tour guide/bus driver, Paul Kealy, has exceptional knowledge of all aspects of Ireland as well as fine sense of Irish humor creating a great tour. Belfast additional guide provided up-to-date information regarding political situation, information not presented in the USA.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“AWESOME trip- Our tour guide Paul was fabulous- learned a lot about Ireland- history, etc. Saw many beautiful places. I would definitely recommend this tour. thank you!”

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Posted 7 years ago

“Our tour was great! Imagine two weeks in Ireland with no rain! Bus driver/Tour director, Gerry, was excellent. Extremely attentive to all and entertaining and informative. All accommodations were excellent. Only improvement would be fewer sweater/souvenir shops would yield greater time at a few locations where another 30-60 minutes would have been appreciated.”

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Posted 7 years ago