Paddywagon Tours

I would recommend Paddywagon tours for people who want to do a typical tour, either alone or in conjunction with the rest of your travels. The tour is fast-paced and informative. Our tour guide, Yvonne, was amazing, intelligent, and helpful. I am not sure what the other tour guides are like, but Yvonne went above and beyond in many capacities... While we were on the trip, one of our busmate's grandparents died. Yvonne did everything she could to help this person to make arrangements to get home. She also located and returned my glasses which I had lost earlier in the trip.

I would not recommend this trip for people who are super picky. While I thought accommodations were above my expectations, I could see people who are not flexible being unhappy. I would also not recommend this trip for those into independent travel unless you're staying in Ireland beyond the tour dates; while the tour does allow time for you to explore, it is minimal. I did this trip as a kickoff to my stay in Ireland, and I thought it was completely worthwhile. I learned so much, and it made my independent stay in Ireland that much more meaningful. Yvonne taught me many things about Ireland which I'll never forget.

On a recent trip to Ireland, my friend and I decided to get out of Dublin and take a three day trip around the Ring of Kerry. We chose Paddy Wagon Tours (mostly because of the name and availability) and hoped for the best. We were not disappointed! The trip was well planned but very laid back and the drivers/tour guides were full of hilarious stories about their own personal lives and their country. We got to see Dingle Bay, the Blarney Stone, Killarney, and lots of other attractions that we probably wouldn't have been able to get to without the tour. The price includes accomadations, entrance fees and breakfast. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to have lots of laughs and see Ireland!
Jenna
Explorica Educational Travel
www.explorica.com

A really worthwhile tour group to latch on to if you're in Ireland and
short on time. The guides are informative and fun and the tours attract
mainly young adults looking to discover the world. The group makes sure
to put you up in nice hostel accommodations and ensures you have a
great time. (They'll stop the bus for you if you think you drank too
much the night before and it's coming back to haunt you!!) Many stops
are typical tourist destinations but they also make sure to take you
around to towns and villages that you otherwise would never have
stumbled acrossed.

Worth the money you pay!!

Looking for a way to get around Ireland? Want to learn all about the history, the myth, and the culture today? Want to go places you wouldn't think to go on your own, and see things you may not see on your own? Want to not have to worry about accomodation for a few days? If so, take a Paddywagon Tour. This company, created and run by Irish, will take care of you for as little as one day or as many as eight days. There are many tour options to pick from, this reviewer took a six day all Ireland tour. While it's impossible to see all of Ireland in six days, the Paddywagon folks know how to make the most out of your time. Their bus will take you to all the main sites and many sites even guide books don't talk about. They share with you the issues in Northern Ireland today and how it affects the country on both sides. You'll get to sing songs and hear the Irish myth of leprechans, giants, flying horses, and more. These tours are designed for backpackers, although anyone of any age can go!