Paddywagon Tours Review

Need more time at cliffs of Moher. One of the other stops can be avoided.

I had the most amazing 2 day tour across Ireland. We had several small stops for photo opportunities and a few long stops each day. The little hotel we stayed at was recently updated and fantastic. I can't recommend them enough!

Awesome guide (Val). We learned so much about everything we saw during the trip and he was super funny without being offensive - not an easy skill! We were prepared to spend a lot of time sleeping on the bus on the long drive, but the guide made sure we were never bored. The only thing that you might like to know beforehand is that at least our bus did not have a toilet, but we stopped about every two hours or so to have a bathroom/coffee break. The breaks were never too long and everone came back to the bus on time. All in all it was the highlight of our trip and worth every cent. The day didn't feel long at all. Thank you Val!

So far it was fun... I wish I can drive the car by myself, and make more stops to enjoy the views. But when you are lack on time and possibilities this would be the best choise to travel and see the countryside and some really memorable plcaes around Ireland. I loved it! Thank you!

The Cliffs of Moher tour is very special, and is a high value tour with lots of great experiences and things to do and enjoy.

This was such a great tour and I would highly recommend. We had Brian as a guide and we couldn t have asked for anyone better. The only reason for 4 stars was because often times they don t have reservations for B&B s until the same day. Several times we heard our driver making last minute changes or bookings on the phone as he was driving - something I don t think should be his responsibility. Our final stay on the tour we were told there was no where left to stay aside from where we stayed, even though we had booked almost 4 and a half months in advance. It left a lot to be desired. We also didn t get our double bed booking in one place because another couple took it - something that could be avoided if names were attached to each booking rather than just the number and type of room at each place.

Colin the driver was a wealth of information and good fun - made for a pleasant trip. Only downside was that the cliffs were in cloud on arrival and cleared just as we were due to leave. Many on the bus would have liked an extra ten minutes to race back and take photos but we had to move on to keep to schedule. Disappointingly, we were just moving on to a pub at Doolin for lunch and could have easily sacrificed ten minutes there to see the cliffs, which is what we were all there for. It would be good to give the passengers the option to make that choice in those sorts of circumstances. Otherwise a good and not too onerous day trip.

Terrific day tour out of Belfast. So much better than the one offered by the cruise line. Wish there were paddy wagon tours throughout Scotland as well.

Had an amazing day touring the Cliffs of Moher! Val was a great tour guide! Full of knowledge and HILARIOUS!

The Ring of Kerry tour stopped at wonderful vistas and was absolutely stunning! Lady's View was a great stop, and we got to walk through the woods for about .2 miles to Torc Waterfall. The volume of the speakers in the bus was a bit too loud for my group, but the information we learned on the trip was good and interesting. Would recommend the tour!

Took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher with Paul. It was absolutely outstanding!

Great tours. Good organization. Comfortable buses with Wi-Fi. Thank you.

I think the driver should give us 1.5 hour at Glendalough

I do not recommend this company at all. As we travel along to our destination "Cork City & Blarney Castle" the bus driver had little respect on tourism. If you are in the tourism business, you must be aware that tourist do not know where they are at and how to get to places. He was so concern of keeping on schedule that he threat every passenger on board to leave them behind if they were not on time. As some time was allowed between each attraction, nobody really enjoyed the time allowed b/c of the fear of being left behind. And this comes from a person that is always early everywhere and at every time. It's sad how these places had so much beauty with missed out b/c of this issue. In addition, the was no preparation in advance from behalf of the driver of where he would make his "toilets" stop as he did arrive to one, and parked at a car wash b/c he did not find the Coach bus parking. Would I book them again based on this experience? Not at all. Please see Irish Day Tours, they are very professional.

You can t give 0 stars, but that s what they deserve. Terrible customer service experience in an otherwise lovely country with wonderful people.

Booked Giant s Causeway tickets day prior on their website. I was to wait in front of Discover Ireland tourist office adjacent to Savoy theater which I found without issue. Arrived around 0700. Waited, waited, and waited some more. Watched 3 buses load for Cliffs of Moher and finally left after another bus showed for Belfast around 0820 hrs.

Standing near the road under a tree eating or waiting against building the entire time and was among the first people to show up at said office. I saw a couple and a family of 4 that boarded Cliffs of Moher buses. Other tour company operators pulled up and mentioned that Paddy Wagon tours are often late.

Walked to Paddy s Palace with another customer who was told she missed the bus as well. Impossible. Pretty hard to miss this bus as it looks like they go north on O connell in front of GPO and spire, turn back somehow and make a left back on southbound O connell from Cathal Brugha before making a final stop at Paddy s palace to the east.

Asked for a refund and they said no, however would book me again or on another trip. Not going to work for me since I fly out in the morning.

If you re looking for something to do, go to any pub and see what s the craic or do a whiskey tasting so you can get something for your hard earned money. I d avoid Paddywagon tours altogether. Worst 65 ever spent!!!

In summary to Paddy: Pog mo thoin!

Disappointed on the trip yesterday as we didn't visit the monasteries as advertised in the brochure

This tour was ABSOLUTELY amazing!!! You get to see all of Ireland in 6 days. They have everything set up for you so it s easy and you don t have to worry about a thing. You meet tons of new people and have a blast traveling with them. Bryan was our tour guide and I would recommend him! He was fun, knew so much, and went above and beyond to make our experience so amazing. Some hostels weren t the best but your only there to shower and sleep. I would totally do this tour again! First time traveling abroad and it was the best 6 days!!

We did the Wicklow your and it was wonderful. We really enjoyed the scenery and info about everything that the tour guide gave us.

My daughter and I took the small group Cliffs of Moher tour. Our guide was Malcom and while he was very knowledgeable about Ireland and it s history, we found him to be a little too talkative (he spoke for the entire ride!). He also missed a couple of turns along the route, therefore adding time to the drive and affecting timing for the rest of the day. On the bright side, the Cliffs of Moher were breathtaking!

We had really good friendly driver Aiden, who gave us lots of info on the ride to Connamara & Galway. Would highly recommend

Had a great bus ride. Varied and exciting landscape. Highly recommended !!

Wonderful tour! They gave you plenty of time and we enjoyed our driver so much. We highly recommend the tour!

Tiernan (Jedi among Jedis) was incredible. He was was entertaining as well as informative. We thourthoroughly enjoy the ride up to and back from Belfast. Thanks for having us!

My husband and I are here on our honeymoon. I have wanted to see Giant's Causeway for years now and when I saw there was a Paddywagon Tour going up there from Belfast, I signed us right up. I had taken a Paddywagon tour a few years ago when I was in Ireland before to see the Cliffs of Moher. That trip was just okay. This trip to Giant's Causeway was perfect. The driver was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He went above and beyond for us, giving us directions and information after the tour was over. We got back to Belfast later than the itinerary said that we would and we had missed our train back to Dublin but our driver made sure we got back to Dublin okay. If you ever have the chance to take a tour with John, he's awesome. If we hadn't had other plans today, we would have joined his tour of the Cliffs of Moher (my husband has never seen it) in a heartbeat. Fantastic tour and really awesome company to travel with.

Great value Frank/Mary our driver guide was full of great information and history on Ireland the tour is very organized well planned stops you couldn't rent a car and see what they show you. We were on Cliffs of Moore trip.

Bailey was a lovely tour guide! I very much enjoyed my experienced with everyone

It's been a year since we took our tour to the cliffs with Paddy Wagon tours. Our tour guide, Val, was the first tour guide we've ever had on this kind of excursion. He was THE BEST! He was funny, knowledgeable, and entertaining the whole trip. Ever since, we've been on multiple tours (not with Paddy Wagon) where I've been sorely disappointed by the tour guides and overall quality of the trip. I compare them all to the fun day we had with Val and none have ever been nearly as great. Thank you for the great experience!

couldn't have been a better experience (except for the rain that is) Outstanding tour!! prompt, informative - friendly and very affordable.
Brian was our guide - kudos! Gave great suggestions and opportunities for things to do during the evenings and helped arrange for them. Highlight of the evening was Celtic Steps!

Will be recommending to anyone who would like to do something like this.

Had two tours with Paddywagon, Ring of Kerry and Dingle Penisula, outstanding drivers with funny commentary and made for a relaxing trip. Stunning views, two tours not to be missed.

Great one-day trip to Cong, Galway to Connemara. Thank you Vincent, our driver guide for finding horses in Connemara.
Dantastic one-day tour to Cong, Galway and Connemara. You found horses for us in Connemara. Tuesday June 5th -19.

Today was a fabulous day!!! I really enjoyed with Ror our guide. He was so carrying, funny and respectful. I took (Small Group) Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin, and I really love it!!! I came from Saudi Arabia and really I will miss everything about Ireland

The trip to giants causeway was great! Tour guides know there stuff! You have the perfect amount of time at each place! I recommend wearing hiking shoes and bringing an umbrella and hat. Lots of walking on dirty trails. It's stunning!

AMAZING!! The entire day was full of fun stops, history, and the beauty of Ireland. Gavin the guide was so extremely personable, gave so much information on each place we passed, told some great jokes, and gave us a perfect intenerary! BOOK IT NOW!!

"It was a very good experience. I had the pleasure of working with four guides as we did the 2 Day South Tour and Giants Causeway Tour. The tours ensure you get to see all the best sites although a few need more time. Snacks are a must because there is rarely time to see as much as you want to and grab something to eat/drink.

We loved Desmond! He did a great job explaining Irish culture and history. He also said so many nice things about his wife and their travels. It was a wonderful day!!

The 6 day tour of Ireland was a whistle stop overnight in each place but we still got to see everything and get a great look at Ireland. The accommodation was adequate and the trip was certainly made all the more enjoyable by the driver, Brian. He gave a very balanced mix of information and leaving us to explore. He certainly added lots of craic to our tour. A very relational young man with a great sense of humour!

We did the day trip to giants causeway from Dublin. It was absolutely perfect. The driver guide, Val, was exceptional. Very informative, engaging, entertaining and respectful. Everything was laid out appropriately and clear and there was no confusion on our part. The sights were breathtaking. I would recommended this day trip to absolutely anyone. Definitely wear comfortable shoes and clothing. If you re up for it, I would recommend jogging to certain sites from the drop off point as the time allotted may only give you a few minutes to enjoy the scenery. I jogged up and down to the carrick a rede bridge and to the causeway and I was able to sit and enjoy the sites as much as I wanted.

This day was truly amazing, I highly recommend it and paddywagon did a fantasying job.

Highlight of the tour is definitely the driver! He is very dedicated to his job and makes the ride so much more fun.

We did the tour of Cliffs of Moher yesterday and our guide was excellent! He had great humor and amazing facts. He kept the journey fun and it felt like we got to our destination quickly even though it was 4 hours. The stops broke it up and he had great things to say about each. Tierney (not sure on spelling) who had a batspud as a mascot was our guide and we couldn t have had a better trip. Great value and amazing sites of Ireland for 45euro.

This is the worst company I ve ever dealt with, they over booked the trip to the cliffs, and while we re waiting to be seated in the coach they simply said there are no more seats left and they would refund us. And the cherry on top of that is that they didnt apologize and simply said There s nothing we can do . Highly Not recommended. Ruined our trip

Our tour guide was super knowledgable and friendly and the Cliffs were absolutely stunning! Highly recommend

Finn is awesome!! Went to Blarney Castle, Cork and Rick of Cashel. He's entertaining and informative!

Jackie was our guide and he was great! Very knowledgeable about The history of Ireland and had a great sense of humor. I highly recommend!!

Took the Belfast and (Game of Thrones/ Titanic) tour.

Our driver and guide Lee gave us an excellent briefing about the history of Ireland as well as preparing us for each stop.

Belfast is a great city and worth a full day trip of its own to really explore.

I chose the titanic option and had a great day in the museum and could have easily spent a few more hours in there.

Enjoyed it so much I booked the Giants Causeway tour with Paddywagon as well

We went on 6 day All of Ireland Tour with Rory as our driver and Tour Guide. We are from Canada and wanted to see a lot of Ireland and learn some of there history. We found that Rory treated us and everyone on the bus like family. The tour was informative, fun and we can not believe everything we saw. The little extra things he did for us where appreciated. His recommendations for restaurants and entertainment were spot on. His since of humor added a upbeat atmosphere to the whole tour. We loved the tour.

Irene and Gary

Our Guide Aaron had the BEST sense of humour ever! It was cheeky and most enjoyable. Aaron was really helpful with all of us and made the tour come to life. He was also really patient with all of us and went the extra mile to make sure that we were all well taken care of. He's a real credit to the company and represents Ireland very, very well. I'd gladly tour again with him! Please send him my thanks and a pint or 2! ;)

John was an amazing and hilarious driver/guide and he made the experience memorable. Would highly recommend this tour and company

I went towards the end of December and had a great time. The tour guide was informative and funny. There were multiple stops throughout the trip to break up the drive and experience more of Ireland than just Dublin. The Cliffs of Moher was an amazing site and I truly recommend it to anyone who is visiting.

This tour was so much fun and our driver Darren was absolutely hilarious! It was a much needed break to be able to be driven to a scenic sight and just ride and see the sights! Highly recommended

Definitely recommend! I nearly didn't do this tour just because I didn't really want to ride a bus clear across Ireland again, but I am very glad I did. Richard made the time go by very enjoyably, and I got a perspective on Irish history that I would never have gotten anywhere else. The cliffs, of course, are as spectacular as their reputation.

Only complaints: We only got an hour and a half at the cliffs, I could have used at least another half hour there. Also I had hoped to see one of the 3000 year old tomb structures in the Burren, but the tour didn't go to that part.

Due to the above, I would have dropped the review to 4 stars, but I so appreciated our driver's candid (but appropriate and relevant) political comments, I have to stay with 5

This tour was fabulous!! I have definitely made some life long friends from the tour, which was helped along by the fabulous activities arranged by Brian who was really welcoming and a heap of fun. His timing of all of the different activities on offer was excellent and his knowledge of the areas was great. Thanks for an awesome trip Brian and Paddywagon!

We love Paddywagon tours! This is our second trip to Dublin. Last trip we learned of Paddywagon through Trip Advisor. This time, we looked for Paddywagon tours, specifically. This trip we did the Cliffs of Moher tour. It was terrific. Every Paddywagon tour has been clean, safe, interesting, and the tour guide/driver has been entertaining and informative.

We took the 2-day tour to Ring of Kerry and Dingle. Jon was our driver and host and he was AWESOME!. He was funny, caring and made sure each and everyone one of us had an enjoyable time.

He went out of his way several times to make sure that he was meeting everyone's expectations.

I highly recommend Paddywagon Tours - and try to get Jon if you can!!

Darren is the absolute best. If you ever get the chance to choose your driver, find Darren. Not only is he funny, informative and just overall lovely.. he's got a heart as big as the moon.

Also, don't forget to tip your driver. I know Ireland in general does not have a huge tipping culture but these guys work hard, drive rough routes and really keep their spirits up even when they drive 12 or more hours.

My heart goes out to these lovely guys. Plenty of opportunities to see all that the area has to offer plus many occasions to eat. The causeway is forever a memory to cherish.

Went on the Giants causeway tour, it was amazing, with a great driver/guide Fintin/Fentin (I'm positive I miss spelled it, so I apologise for it...). He was very knowledgeable and kept us entertained with both facts and funny local stories. I highly recommend paddywagon tours and will use them again in future visits

Our driver John made it all incredibly convenient, carefree and fun, even on NYE! Great value, but I think they should be givin' John a raise, I'm just sayin' to ya sir! ;)

Kerry Day Tour from Dublin - Overall great experience to see a lot in a short amount of time. Would have loved more guidance, history and just overall information about the sites we stopped at from our tour guides. Bus ride was BUMPY, but overall clean, had WiFi, and generally comfortable. Definitely worth it if you're a solo traveler/small group or on a short stay in Dublin or if you're uncomfortable driving in Ireland

Super tour, superb scenery and views with fantastic driver/tour guide/ administrator/diplomat to look after us.

The scenery was beautiful. Michael was an awesome tour guide and kept us all entertained along the way.

Highly recommend Paddy Wagon Tours to anyone. We booked our tour to the Cliffs of Moher online availing of a 5 discount. Our tour took place on Saturday the 27th of August 2016 from Dublin. I think the best part of the tour was our driver James. It was very much value for money. We got time in Kinvara, mini cliffs in the Burren, Doolin, Cliffs of Moher and Bunratty. All the stops had something and it broke up the journey. Myself and my boyfriend are in our 20s and we really enjoyed the whole day.

Amazing experience at Cliffs of Moher with PaddyWagon Tours! Thanks to our super guide Paul, we had a lovely journey from Dublin to the Cliffs. Paul was a great driver, guide & singer too, very careful to passengers well-being, and also a perfect narrator for liven up the trip. Crossing the Burren and driving along the Irish West Coast was truly an experience to make... This part of Ireland remains wild, authentic and beautiful.

Driver Frankie is not just a simple bus driver, he is also one of the best tour guides I've ever met!

Val was a great tour guide, he worked really hard to give us a good experience

Aiden was a fantastic driver & guide, Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Will always book with Paddywagons next time I go over.

Excellent excursion, fully worth the money! Brilliantly knowledgeable and professional staff. Well organized. And you get to do so much for your money!

Awful experience, sent us home cause they stupidly overbooked the trip to the cliffs. I d rather go walking than with them. Bad company, that doesn t care

This was a great tour. I've been on so many in Ireland, and I love Paddywagon. This was the second time my husband and I had Paul as a tour guide, and we love his sense of humour. His happy mood was contagious and I believe everyone on the bus had a great time. Thanks Paul for another great experience"

Very entertaining and informative guide! An unforgettable experience.

Outstanding - Gary was one of the best tourguides ever - just the right balance of talking and history and funny anecdotes - made for an interesting trip and while a long day worth every cent! Thank you - would highly recommend!

We called to get a refund for over $3,000 in March. We were told it would be posted to the account within 10 business day. 7 MONTHS LATER, still no refund! Now they are not responding to emails, and we have been unable to get a hold of anyone by phone. This company is dishonest, we would never consider rebooking with them after they scammed us and lied. I hope anyone who is thinking of booking with them will reconsider and find another more honest company to go through.

Great tour! The driver was very funny and captivating. He explained every thing about places that we visited and the bus was very cleaned and comfortable. I tried other tours in Ireland but this is undoubtedly the best!

This is my third Paddywagon trip and it was definitely worth the money and a great trip! Paul was an excellent tour guide with great jokes to keep the tour light. I wish the stop at the Cliffs could be longer, but it was nice to see so many other things in a day too.

Adam and Aiden were joys; interesting, and entertaining. The cost of the Blarney day as well as the Cliffs of Moher trips are terrific. This is the second tour we did this trip and both bring History to life! They stress being punctual for reasons of making the tour great. The drives are long but make you happy that you are not driving and they give you a few rest stops to stretch.
If you want to visit a place outside of Dublin give this place an actual glance; I'll be doing a lot of talking about this place.What it gives you for the amount you pay exceeds it.

Wonderful tour! Really enjoyed our driver and his anecdotes, visiting Blarney Castle, Kinsale and Cobh. I didn't enjoy the short stop at the market in Cork and wished that time had been allocated to a little longer stay at Blarney.

This was a very enjoyable tour. I was a solo female traveler and enjoyed the group vibe. I met some amazing people while touring a beautiful part of the Irish countryside. Brian is a fantastic guide, funny and very knowledgeable.

a fantastic and highly recemended tour experience. professional and great drivers(a credit to the operator)

Great tour to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher. "T" is a great guide, very funny guy, making the journey very entertaining. Although, at a rest stop, he was starting to drive away and we had to run after the bus. We were a few minutes late, so of course, it's our fault. We did get a bit scared, though-- so it's best to always be back on time!

Tour guide John was awesome! Cliffs were amazing and his singing is fantastic as well haha

We took the day tour to Glendalough and Kilkenny. Stunning views, funny and informative guide, comfortable well-equipped bus. The itinerary allowed us to see a lot, without feeling rushed. Highly recommend Paddywagon.

We are enjoyed this tour, there was time for everything. The tour guide is very friendly. Thank you for everything!

I was very disappointed with my trip to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny. First of all our bus arrived more than 30 min late. Then in Glendalough our guide tour did not show us the lakes (that was on the itinerary), she didn't even say that we could have free time. We had to follow her during all the time in Glendalough and then she blamed us saying that we could have gone to the lakes on our own (no one told us this fact). During the time in the bus she did not show us the bridge PS I love you.
In Kilkenny we were given free time to visit. In the itinerary it said that we had 2 hours, but we did have 1h 50 min. Moreover, when we arrived to the bus on time, the bus was already moving, so we had to stop it! If not we would have been left in the village. They are the ones that don't know what is the meaning of punctuality, not us.
Will never repeat again with this company.

Cheap compared to others but when we travelled there the backpcker lodge is being renovated, the kitchen was all greasy, microwave unliveable great welcome from staff tho. Backpacker lodge is a mixed dormitory but absolutely nowhere to be read that it is. Dinner is included which is a good- bar with homely atmosphere and Karaoke night.You would really feel the difference of the bed and breakfast and the backpacker lodge- so go for the 50 additional charge its effin worth it!!!! Do not go if you are a motion sick person like me as the pacing is quite quick. Check the weather so you d get the best when going and go on the side of the driver as there are better views. Good breaks however only 20, 30, 40 mins to stay for breaks etc. In general, you only get a scratch of whats to see. But still good cover for 150 . :)

It was a really good tour. The tour guide was very informative, friendly and accomodating. Everything was very organized and went according to time! Amazing experience!

A great day, knowledgeable and friendly guide...and the weather was fabulous!

My wife and I had a great experience! Our driver was friendly and extremely funny. The pub we went to had AMAZING food. The views were stunning! What are you waiting for? Take a trip!

Super great tour company! Fair prices for breathtaking tours with fun and informative guides. Buses are also very comfortable.

Nice experience through Ireland. Darren made the trip to Cliffs of Moher very funny and pleasant.

This is my 4th Paddywagon Tour and the best yet! We had an amazing time!! Our driver Richard really made the trip! He was so friendly and had some great stories to share! 100% would recommend!

The tour was amazing and our bus driver was outstanding!

Cork and blarney Castle day with (Dareen) driver and tour guide was amazing

The price is high for the services offered. We left for 2 days to visit Connemara and the Cliffs of Moher.

I justify a star by the following four points:

- The driver, Malcolm, drives very quickly and dangerously (burns lights, telephone, exceeds authorized speeds, brakes at the last moment).

- Stops in "sites of interest" only last 20 min.
And we made 3-4 stops when at least 8 were planned.

- The accommodation offered in youth hostels is pitiful: dirty, poorly insulated and a terrible breakfast.

- Finally, he aggressively asks for silence and uses a tone that is not suited to a business relationship.

I therefore do not recommend this company. To avoid absolutely.

done two tours with them and i loved both! did the 3 day cliffs and galway tour and one day blarney tour

I had a tour scheduled for today over a month in advance and was told there was not a seat. Guide was very apologetic yet it was unprofessional service. Disappointed.