Marjorie Woody

Review of Paddywagon Tours

As amazing as Dublin is already, this tour was gra...

As amazing as Dublin is already, this tour was grand. The pick-up was very smooth and efficient. They have you meet off the beaten path (so that you are not lost in the crowd and impacting normal life). Once everyone is checked in, they march you to the waiting van or bus. Once on the bus, you are off. Because of the distance to the first stop, we pulled into a petrol station for coffee, tea, snacks, and/or a potty break. It is a convenience store and so are the prices. Then off we went again. The next couple stops were absolutely stunning. Going into and around the mountain range was breath-taking and beyond description. You have to go to see! The 2-hour stop in Galway was a nice change from the mountain. There is tons to do and see in Galway. Our tour did not get to Galway until after 2 PM, so either grab snacks at one of the other stops (or pack them before the trip). We were able to bring food and drinks on the van, so that is not an issue (just don t get the carpet dirty). Galway is a large city just like Dublin, so getting out of town took about 30 minutes, but once we broke loose, the trip home is about 2 hours. Typically, the tour returns between 7:30 and 8:00 PM. So it is a long day and sitting most of the time. However, if you have the time (make the time) and able to sit that long (bring a cushion to sit on) THIS IS WORTH EVERY EURO!