I did 3 Paddywagon tours while in Ireland. 1. Blarney Castle Day Trip with Paul. A lovely little trip and Paul was great. Funny, kind, helpful and nice. I truly enjoyed this trip even though I hadn't been too excited about Blarney Castle itself. The grounds were beautiful! Lots more to see than I realized! 2. Belfast/Giants Causeway Day Trip. This trip included Giants Causeway and that's enough to make it worth it. Unbelievable! The dark hedges seemed like a waste of time, maybe if you like Game of Thrones it's cool? Idk not for me. Our guide, I won't name him bc honestly I did not like him but that was probably just my preference. I know Northern Ireland is complicated but whew buddy I don't need to hear anyone talk for an hour with no breaks. He also rushed us through things which I found annoying, especially since this was the largest group I was with the whole time. 3. 2 Day Cliffs of Moher, Killarney, Ring of Kerry with Tom, then Alex. This was great too! I only had Tom in the morning the first day, but he was very nice. There was some confusion for me because I didn't know I had to join another tour after lunch, but once that was worked out, everything was great. Alex gets 50 million stars, hands down best tour guide I've ever had! The overnight on the Dingle Peninsula was a nice little place, the people at the Randy Leprechaun were wonderful. Overall I definitely recommend Paddywagon tours. A great way to see the country. Wish I could give 5 stars because Alex and Paul deserve it, but the other guy and the confusion about my tour makes it not perfect. a suggestion would be like a detailed explanation email of what's happening the day before? some of the itineraries were switched up a little on the day trips and I would like to have known that. read more

I'm an American first time in Ireland, I didn't know what to expect. All I can say is know I wish I could give a 6 star review. Dominique was our tour guides name. The man drove us all around Ireland for about 12-13 hours. Was the most polite guy I've ever met and drove so perfectly while talking the WHOLE time keeping everyone on bus entertained. I've never fealt like I've gotten my moneys worth like this anywhere else. All I can say is Dominique if you or anyone from your company sees this just know, you are the reason I will be coming to Ireland again and whatever they pay you is not enough. I would recommend this tour 110% again Dominique if you see this your the freakin man!!!! read more

We took two, full day tours with Paddywagon. One to Cliffs of Moher and one to Blarney. The buses are immaculate and the drivers are charming and incredibly nice. On all the tours, you explore the attractions on your own, they do not guide you, which is great in my opinion. You are given plenty of time to walk around and enjoy the sites. Cliffs of Moher has a lot more sites included. Blarney was a lot of driving with only three sites, but still a great tour! (I'm still in Ireland writing this review and I will say, the line to walk through the castle and kiss the stone took 1 hour at Blarney. It's busy season so just be prepared!) They offer a ton of different options but we didn't want to pack our trip full of tours outside of Dublin. If we ever get the chance to come back we will definitely use Paddywagon again to enjoy some of their other options. read more

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Just an FYI to anyone booking, I still have not gotten a refund on my 2020 tour despite emailing every few months since they've reopened. They claim not to have time/staff to do refunds, but can somehow run all their current tours and take new customers money. read more

I see all the negative reviews, but honestly - this was a GREAT DAY for our family!! We chose the Cliffs of Moher tour from Dublin. We were the last pick up (8:00 am at the Molly statue) and our bus was loaded and rolling by 8:10. All 5 of our family members got seats together, and the bus was spacious and air conditioned. We went with Paddywagon based on the price and the itinerary. We had a 10% discount code, so for a family of 5 the cost was only $209 for a full day. I have no idea how they train their drivers, but ours was amazing. The driver is also your tour guide - and ours was fantastic. John spoke to us the majority of the ride, gave us history of the areas we were seeing, sang songs and told jokes. When we were sleepy, he let us sleep. He was the best - if we had taken this tour in silence, it wouldn't have been anywhere near as good. My kids were loving the stories of fairy forts, famine houses and the potato famine. We made stops at little towns, mini cliffs, restroom breaks and saw the country side. Lucky us - when we got to the Cliffs of Moher, it was a clear (ish) day and we were blown away by the beauty. It is a long day - but well worth it! We'd do it again in a heartbeat, and go with Paddywagon. Plus - it's really easy to spot your giant green bus amongst all the tour busses. read more

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I recently attended the Paddy Wagon Giant's Causeway tour from Dublin at $65 a person. Seemed like a great deal for a 12 hour tour that included the Carrick A Rede bridge, Gaint's Causeway, The Dark Hedges and a few other things. The tour was set to leave by 7:30 and had 3 pick up locations you could choose from. Here is where I was the most disappointed- the tour did not get on the road until after 8:30 AM. We sat at the one pick up location for an hour, just sitting, even worse we were not kept in the loop as to why there was a delay. After finally getting on the road we had to make an additional pick up in Belfast, which was not listed on the website and took us out of the way. The worst part about the delays was that our stops were then cut short so we could still arrive back in Dublin in time. This really annoyed me and left little time to enjoy everything since we were rushed. The sites are beautiful, and nothing can beat the views. All the stops were great except the last one- Belfast. This stop could have been skipped, as it was just a city without alot to see. The tour guide was okay, provided a decent amount of information and tried to control the crowd. The bus was also just okay- could really use a good cleaning. Apparently it had wifi, but I was unable to use it. Personally, I would not book through Paddywagon again. Instead I would rent a car, so I could leave on time and spend the appropriate amount of time in each place. read more

An absolutely amazing way to see Ireland if you are 18-35, wanting to see as much of Ireland as possible in a short timeframe and are looking for 'happy days and happier nights'. There is great craic to be had on these comprehensive tours of Ireland. With all tour guides 100% Irish, you can rest assured these guys are very knowledgeable about the country, the history and the good bars to hit in each of your overnight destinations. There is a wide range of choice when it comes to tours - from 3, to 6, to 10-day tours, there's something for everyone's schedule and budget. The 6-day All Ireland Tour is their most popular, and this is the one I did. At around 300 euro (accommodation, transport, breakfast and some entrance fees included) it's not a bad deal at all. We rocked it up in our little green bus all the way around the Emerald Isle, meeting soon-to-be best friends and learning plenty about Ireland's political, cultural and drinking history along the way. The 6-day tour took us through Derry, Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Sligo, Galway, Dingle, Killarney and Cork's Blarney Castle, before finishing up on a note typical of the large part of our tour - drinking Guinness in the Gravity Bar at the Guinness Storehouse. I really enjoyed my Paddywagon tour, and our tour guide Joe was amazing (and you should have seen the girls fight over him - a man with and Irish accent who can sing and play guitar - you'd think there weren't any other men in Ireland!) It was a great experience, and I learnt a great deal about Ireland, saw some amazing sights, and had my fair share of the black stuff. For all you tourists out there, and even for Irish who want to get to know their country a little better, I definitely recommend Paddywagon Tours. read more

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I went on a tour of the cliffs of Moher, it's was really good and our guide Alex was funny and nice. The price is really cheap so really good plan and we visit a lot of different spots, and got so much road who put us on the Irish culture and ambience! Nevertheless, I was expected to be on a bus and to have wifi and the toilet on board, and I only got a small bus with at least something to charge my phone. + the guide bring some boys on board (who wasn't customers I think) who enjoy themselves making fun of everyone so it's given a bad atmosphere. But I suppose he didn't really know that! read more

If you are looking to get out of Dublin or whatever city you are visiting this it the company to do it with! Their drivers have a good sense of humor, are very knowledgeable, and most importantly drive safely. I did one of the Blarney Castle tours where you also get to see the port the Titanic left from. It was a good price and well worth the money. They offer many tours so as many days as you would like to spend traveling Ireland you can do it with them. My only regret is not spending more time there to do another tour. They also have a hostel that has nice rooms at a very good price! read more

My boyfriend and I did the 6 day All of Ireland Tour. We had a great experience with Paddywagon! Brian, our tour guide, was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Ireland, and was able to manage an entirely full bus with patience and kindness! The tour gave us just the right amount of free time and tour time. Meaning, we didn't need to stick with the tour group all day but instead had enough time to do things on our own. We got to see Belfast, Letterkenny, Galway, Dingle, Killarney and more. We had just enough time in each town. We believe you get the most value out of Paddywagon compared to the other, more expensive tours in Ireland. No, the bed & breakfasts were not 5 star hotels by any means but they were still good! We cannot speak of the hostel option. read more

So I just got back from my 6 Day All-Ireland Tour and I had a really good experience. My tour guide was Brian and he was a pretty cool, likable, down-to-earth guy. He was very knowledgeable, funny and always had a good attitude. He was a great driver too; the whole time I felt safe, even next to the cliffs. It is true about some of the accommodations being a little on the sketch side, but most were pretty nice. The first place I stayed at was a B&B and it was very run-down and outdated. The second night I stayed in a hotel and it was definitely several notches above the B&B. The third place was another B&B, but it was adorable! Newly renovated and very up to date. The fourth place was again a B&B and it was SUPER cute and SUPER nice; definitely my favorite! The last place I stayed at was a B&B, but it was not very nice. It was only a few notches above the first B&B. Our bus was nice and clean and seemed pretty new. My one complaint about the bus is that the wifi SUCKED! It did NOT work 98% of the time (if even that), so beware and be prepared. My bus was pretty full with 42 people, including 3 children, but my group was a good mix of people. We also picked up about 5 people midway through; I think they were on the 3 Day Tour. As for the weather, make sure you are fully prepared. Depending on the time of year you go it can get REALLY cold. And keep in mind that even if the weather may be around 45-55 degrees (fahrenheit) take the wind and wind chill into consideration. I went in April and it was VERY chilly. My body may not have been properly prepared as I am from California, but luckily I didn't chance it and brought my snow gear, which I did use. Oh and do not forget an umbrella or a rain coat because it does get wet. The tours themselves were good. Yes most of them are self guided, but I liked that because it lets you go at your own pace. I did not feel rushed in any way. I felt the time was just about right; not too long, not too short. Honestly, I had a pretty good time and I would recommend this tour to a friend. So I hope this review helps you decide whether or not to book! read more

Disregard towards passangers. Bus needed a good wipedown. Bad smell as you enter the bus. Windows dirty, so there was no point in trying to take photos from the inside of the bus. Commentary was passive and not very interesting. But what was most upseting, was the temperature inside the bus. Air conditioner was malfunctioning and they had no problem sticking 40 of us inside a bus without any open windows, all breathing in the same hot stagnant air for hours. There has got to be a better option than this. read more

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My sister and I took the 3 day south and west tour. The views were spectacular. We were very lucky to have had beautiful weather the day we went to the Cliffs of Moher. Our guide, Alex couldn't have been more pleasant and informative. He made sure everybody was taken care of and went out of his way to accommodate special requests. Great great experience! Loved the B and B's and small villages that we visited. I highly recommend this tour for the value and quality of service! read more

I booked a tour to Blarney Castle and overall it was a great experience. I booked a the trip for a Sunday. I didn't do a good job reading the fine print that the English Market in Cork is closed on Sunday. These day trips are all twelve hour days so plan accordingly. We met at the tour office and learned our driver was Paul. He was fantastic the whole tour with history and points of interest. He even sang a couple songs. We headed out and learned a little about Dublin. Once we were about a hour and half from Dublin, we made a stop to grab a snack at a service station. Then headed to Cobh for the Titanic Experience and St. Colman's Cathedral. After doing the Titanic Experience we didn't have enough time to explore the Cathedral which was a real bummer because it was beautiful. We only had a hour at this stop, definitely need a little more time. Then it was on to Blarney Castle. This is a great place. Besides the castle we had lunch and time for shopping at Blarney Mills. This was a two and a half hour stop. Then it was on to Cork for a hour stop which I would have happily passed on since the market was closed. After Cork we headed back to Dublin, stopping at the Service station for a fifteen minute break again. Overall this was an excellent tour and great experience. read more

Although a little pricey they honored a coupon and I believe we got our moneys worth the bus was a little late but it picked us up right where we were standing and it dropped us off within half a mile of our hotel the tour consisted of many people from many parts of the world and the driver was super educated for the duration of our tour he cracked a few jokes and gave us movie history throughout the area and a little knowledge of Ireland overall he was a really good driver kept us all safe make sure we all got off and back on so that we would see everything that we paid for the best was the cliffs of moher and it was spectacular great tour read more

So if you're coming to Ireland and tight on time , or just feeling like not planning a thing this trip is for you. Honestly it's for anyone. I paid around 70 US dollars to head up to Northern Ireland , and to me this trip was worth twice that. It's also a great way to meet fellow travelers. I can't speak for any night accommodations , but my guide was hilarious .. so even if you think hey I can rent a car .. it wouldn't be the same. He spoke about the conflict of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland , so fascinating !! read more

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I have called, sent multiple e-mails and asked for assistance from Paddywagon tours regarding this issue. They will not even have the decency to return my calls or emails. I signed up for a charming bnb accommodation in Belfast with my 14 year old son only to be dropped off at a dingy, cigarette-smelling student housing complex which was vacated for the summer. The representative from Paddy Wagon tours instructed us to go to a local chain cafe in the morning and say we were with Paddywagon to get a free breakfast. Furthermore, 4 other adults stood outside in the driving rain on this particular day (two from Korea, and an elderly couple from Boston). We all collectively refused to stay here and requested alternate accommodation. PAddywagon Tours refused any assistance, so we walked to the nearest hotel and paid over 200.00$ USD to spend the night, on our own dime. IN addition, the two-day Northern Ireland tour Paddywagon offers is not an organized two day tour but rather two one- day tours that repeat each other. We ended up hearing and doing repetitive activities like free time in Belfast, and did NOT do a visit to the UNESCO world heritage site of Monasterboice. No mention of change of itinerary. Just didn't happen. When I asked about it at the office they said it wasn't a big deal it was just a graveyard! So frustrated with their customer service and embarrassed to have ended the trip on such a sour note with my son. read more

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Again and again! Always very satisfied with this tour operator! They are doing an absolutely amazing job! The stuff is very informative and they are giving lots of advices and tell the tourists the most important facts about this stunning island and it's history! Big shout out to our superfunnyhappyeasygoing guide Lee! Thanks for this great opportunity to experience Ireland! read more

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Our tour guide Paul inappropriately touched me and made my other classmates uncomfortable. We canceled the rest of our trip to feel safe. Paddy Wagon did not refund or apologize because it was "not his character" and he has "never had a bad review". They told the people who reported him that it was an "attack on his character", like we would want to have the hassle of canceling our trip halfway through just to attack their employee. I also emailed the company, and they have yet to respond. The company failed to even tell the driver that he wasn't working with us anymore, so my professors had to tell him the next morning. He admitted to it twice and claimed that he didn't know that it was that big of a deal. It is never okay to touch somebody no matter how "far" it was taken. Especially an older man and a 21-year-old girl. I expect some men to act this way, but the fact that the company has done nothing shocks me. This is my last resort, I am trying to keep people away if possible. read more

Are you questioning doing this tour? Just book it! If not this exact tour, use this company! 10 stars! We loved our tour guide Richard. He is in our posted picture. Richard was friendly, warm, knowledgeable, hilarious and an all around great person. I honestly can't say enough good things about him and he made our tour! 2 months later my good friend and I are still talking about him! So, many beautiful things to see in Ireland and we always talk about our paddy wagon tour with Richard. I found this company searching tours in Ireland. We new we wanted to see the giant causeways. I found the 2 day overnight tour and thought it was extremely reasonable for the price. It had stops that both of us wanted to do. I debated between a hostile andthe private bed and breakfast. We settled on the private bed and breakfast however the hostile did look safe clean and we almost wished we did it for the experience. I will start with our bed and breakfast experience- it was very clean, lots of stairs to get to your room, I don't believe they had an elevator, they had a wonderful breakfast and a super clean hot remodeled shower. The room had 3 twin beds. I loved the area in Belfast and felt very safe walking the streets at night. It was nice to relax and enjoy the city after a busy day. We had a wonderful Chinese dinner. BRING POUNDS!!! Ok here we go- day 1 took the train into dublin the office was a block from the train station fairly easy to find for 2 American girls with no sense of direction. We drove up to Belfast in a smaller paddy wagon with very nice relaxing seats WiFi and outlets to charge your phones. The scenery was gorgeous and Richard gave a lot of information on history and places we passed. Our first stop was an old cemetery momasterboice. They had bathrooms and more panoramic views. Once we arrived in Belfast we had read many reviews on the black cab tour. My girlfriend really wanted to do it. I resisted as I hate history class. I will tell you I 200 percent recommend spending the extra 20 Euros and doing the tour. I loved everything about the tour! It was fun, we Enjoyed the history and no part of me was bored. I learned so much about the protistans the Catholics and Irish history. It's a must do in Belfast! Wonderful little shops and cafes in Belfast waiting to get back on the bus. Next stop was titanic museum. We heard mixed reviews on the museum. We loved it! I also love titanic so that helps! So much information, some hands on, some reading and even a surprise ride! Richard our guide was my personal assistant that went out of his way to take items back to the bus for us scarfs etc. Richard was also our personal photographer and than took numerous pictures at different angels to get my skinny side! by the time we got dropped off at the bed and breakfast I was ready for dinner and a hot shower! Day 2- even better than day 1! I thought how could it be better..... well the breath taking views of the cliffs and water started it. I felt very safe on the big paddy wagon bus that Richard picked us up in Belfast with. We took pictures in front of the game of thrones castle. Absolutely gorgeous- breathtaking! On to the giantcause ways. Wow wow wow a must do! I loved the walk down to the causeways or you can take a shuttle. It's about a mile down hill. They give you an audio guide to wear. Richard had told us a lot of the back story and gave us even more information that the audio guide. We did choose to walk back up the hill and forgo the shuttle and I must say that was a hill. Stunning views, panoramic pictures and you could just feel gods creation. We went for lunch and the seafood chowder was not my favorite but than again I'm not sure I love seafood chowder, I would go with a burger or salad next time.... however the Irish whisky was amazing and it was a darling pub. Unfortunately the weather was bad and was not in our favor. The rope bridge was closed :( it was extremely windy, cold and hailing. Richard took us up to a look out point that we could see the rope bridge from. It wasn't exactly the same but after seeing the bridge I was thankful they closed it during bad weather. I look forward to doing the bridge on my next tour! We than went to the trees from game of thrones, again gorgeous. On the way back to Dublin Richard made a playlist of my trip to come and was absolutely hilarious! We just loved our experience! I have to say it was a very packed 2 days! So much bang for your buck. You are responsible for paying for the black cab tour, lunch at the pub, rope bridge dinner in Belfast and any snacks you may want. Included are tickets to titanic,giant causeways, and whichever sleeping arrangements you book. Again bring pounds to buy things as it was hard to find places that accept cards or euros. I hope this helps you decide on booking this tour and you and your family have an amazing trip! Thanks again Richard love Deena and Darlene read more

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Paul cooney. Can't say enough about what a great tour we experienced with him as our guide. We loved the humor, history, and character he embedded in our already beautiful, Memorable experience. The reason why people go on vacation is to experience days like we had today, and Paul played a big role in that. Thank you SO much Ben and rachel read more

Recently booked 2 Paddywagon tours when we visited Ireland (May 2022), Cliffs of Moher and Giant's Causeaway. Cliffs of Moher: We prebooked the tours online through their website (about 65€/pp). There were a few buses that day that went to the Cliffs of Moher. I found that the tour buses were quite uncomfortable. If you are taller or have long legs, your knees will touch the chair in front of you. All the busses have a sign that says, WiFi onboard, but it didn't work on our bus. This tour made many stops for restroom breaks and just to stretch out your legs. Although restroom breaks are nice to have, they don't seem to give you enough time. Imagine 2-3 buses full of people stopping at the same stops, the bathrooms were overloaded and long lines. We arrived at the Cliffs after lunch, around 2:20pm. We were given about 1hr 15 min to explore, but I felt that the time was too short. Rather than making other random stops at castles for 15-20 mins, I would rather spend that extra time at the cliffs. We got back to the city center around 8:10pm. We had a second reservation with Paddywagon to go to Giant's Causeaway, but I had mistakenly read the incorrect meet up time and was late to our bus by 10 minutes. Their policy is rather straightforward, basically no refunds if we are late and didn't cancel 24 hours in advance. I had asked one for the employees if there was any way to catch up to the bus since I've seen one other group do it when we went to the Cliffs of Moher. The employee rudely just said, "no you missed it", and didn't even bother to help at all. To sum it up, the Cliffs of Moher were amazing and I recommend everybody to see them but maybe not with Paddywagon Tour. I felt that the whole experience was rushed and the buses were too uncomfortable for such a long drive. I also value companies/employees who would "try" to help their customers, but I didn't really get that from them. read more

Let's take a quick look at all aspects of our 3 day western ireland bus tour: Pickup - This was my biggest complaint. The pickup information given is INCORRECT and tells you to wait at the tourist office near the Molly Malone statue. This office is around the corner from the statue and when you wait there you can't see nor hear anything going on at the statue. Luckily someone in the tourist office saw us there with luggage and came out to tell us that they don't pickup at the office, they pickup at the statue! Had we waited at the office only a few minutes longer, we'd have completely missed the roll call at the statue and missed the entire tour we booked our Ireland trip around. The tourist office says they've been asking for over four years to have the tour company update this and they haven't. I can only imagine all the people who have missed tours by standing in the wrong spot!! Boarding/Bus - The bus was awesome. Very comfortable, air conditioned, USB chargers, WiFi, and a washroom for emergencies. We spent a lot of time on the road, and it was the perfect coach for doing this in. My only gripe here is seating. Unlike other tours I've done, they don't make an effort to seat single travelers together, so all the singles took window seats and there were several couples on the bus who had to be broken up in order to find individual seats on their own. This happened every single day of the three days and I felt really bad for all these couples who paid a lot of money for the tour and had to spend most of their days on the road sitting completely apart, unable to share in all the amazing sights together. The tour company needs to make an effort to ensure couples can sit together and that their solo travelers don't hog all the good seats and rows. Overall Tour - we had a good mix of ages from young to old, families, couples, and solo travelers on our tour. The sights we saw were amazing and breathtaking, arguably some of the best places I've ever been to on this earth! Ireland is beautiful and this tour will let you spend three days soaking in all that beauty from all the best spots and attractions on the route taken! Another minor complaint here is that a lot of us wished there would have been more narration from the driver - it felt like there was so much more to learn about everything we were seeing and everywhere we were going, but narration was usually rather light, and also sometimes a bit too repetitive. Maybe a dedicated narrator and tour guide would be better? Accommodations - Very good (we did the BNB style accommodations). All rooms had ensuites as promised, were clean, quiet, and included breakfasts were tasty. All were easily walkable to main attractions and food/drinks in the cities we stayed in. Only minor complaint here again was Paddywagon's own BNB that we stayed at on the last night, where an emergency light in the ceiling had a super huge, bright green LED that stayed on constantly and practically illuminated the entire room all night.. wish they'd just tape over those or something because it was hard to sleep with it right over the bed! Drop Off - They offer two pickup locations, but don't tell you that they only drop off at ONE of the two locations. We had booked our hotels and everything around the drop off location at the other side of the city, and ended up stuck walking with our luggage for a half hour to get there after being dropped off at the other location. Please drop off at the same two locations you pickup at! Overall - extremely happy with our tour and would strongly recommend to everyone. If the tour company addressed some of these small complaints then it would be a perfect five star. read more

Did the Giant's Causeway tour and thoroughly enjoyed it! I love how knowledgeable the tour guide was, while also being the driver, bus mechanic, and chaperone for the group. He was funny, and definitely made the experience memorable. Loved all the stops, but felt the Giant's Causeway and Belfast were both underwhelming. The lunch we had at Fullerton Arms was also pretty good, and I felt the tour was very well paced. Did another tour in Ireland with another company two days later, and felt so rushed--so definitely appreciated PaddyWagon much more. Highly recommend! read more

Had a great time with James as our tour guide. He was pretty funny and very knowledgable. I really enjoyed our destination spots as well. I would definitely recommend going on one of their tours! read more

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Val was such a wonderful guide and driver on our trip to the Cliffs of Moher yesterday! He really knew so much about the history of Ireland and was extremely entertaining! The bus was very nice however there was no wifi as advertised which was a big disappointment. Other than the lack of wifi everything was great. read more

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Horrible! They refuse to refund a trip that I asked for a refund per their policy, three months prior to the trip departure date. This company is fraudulent and dishonest. DO NOT BOOK ANYTHING WITH THIS COMPANY read more

My three girlfriends and I did the day tour to the Cliffs of Moher with Alex as our guide. He was very knowledgeable with his Irish history and kept us entertained the whole ride! The 13 hour day didn't feel long at all. Paddywagon did a great job with breaking up the drive. The Cliffs of Moher were absolutely stunning. Would definitely recommend making this trip!!! Only leaving 4 stars because the website description said there would be wifi on the bus, but it was not working. Thank you, Alex for the great craic read more

Our driver, Neil Cash, was the greatest! He was so knowledgeable and funny, and he took us to all sorts of secret places we didn't expect to see. He is a treasure. We had a great experience, except our bus didn't have working wifi for the whole week we were out of Dublin. Otherwise, perfect! read more

A trip to the Giants Causeway. An excellent time. Brian our driver full of great knowledge and not a bad singing voice either. A great day all round read more

Awful. I emailed them 5 times about an accidental booking, never responded so I had to go through my bank. Heard back months later and they wanted very personal banking information when I paid with a card. Did the Giants of Causeway tour and the tour guide didn't even work for Paddywagon; everyone on the bus was so confused to if we were even on the right bus. He kept rambling on and on. Delayed 45 minutes leaving since they couldn't figure out the bus situation. Waited 20 minutes for people who couldn't abide by a time limit. Were rushed at Giants Causeway but then took a "tour" of nonsense around Belfast. Tour guide was Tom and he kept saying he was telling us lies. Wish I booked with a different company. Should've seen the red flags since they sucked from the beginning! read more

Definitely worth the price! Was picked up in Dublin and it's an all day trip. Lasted about 12 hours, we were gone from 8am til 8pm. The tour guide was very informative and made additional stops for sightseeing besides just the cliffs. Would recommend. read more

I must say that I had high hopes for my two-day tour to the Cliffs of Moher & Blarney Castle. I was visiting Dublin for 4 days and wanted to see more than just Dublin. Both of these places were must sees for me so the fact that I was also getting an overnight stay in Cork only made me that much more excited. I was already paying for a hotel in Dublin but, I was ok with paying for accommodations else ware so that I would not have to drag my suitcase along. Day 1 of the tour, to the Cliffs, started out with just a slight hiccup of us being told to arrive at 7, when in actuality, we didn't need to be there until 8...No problem though, didn't want that to spoil the trip so, just grabbed a coffee and waited. Our tour guide was great. The bus had wifi, as promised, which was awesome so, on the long trips between stops, I got to check in with family and update them on where we had been. All the stops were great and the Cliffs were a must see. We then transferred from the group we were with to meet up with the 2nd day tour. No worries there either, the transition was seamless. A few more stops and it was onto Cork. There were only a few people that were there for the overnight portion and when we registered you had the option for "Standard" which was in a hostel or "Deluxe" which was described as 3-Star Accommodations, or even a Charming Bed and Breakfast. This is where the trip took a sharp nose dive. I had asked in an email communication, about 2 weeks out, for the location of where I would be staying. I got no response but, still I was not worried until the tour guide took us to the hostel. I pulled him aside and said that we paid for deluxe accommodations and were not staying in a hostel. He laughed and then said, well it is separate. We were basically in a "hostel" with a private bath. The rooms appeared to only be surfaced clean, with no sheets, tore up towels, uneven floors, and no heat. Honestly, the dorm I stayed in, in College was nicer. There were 6 other rooms, and while there was a lock on the door, it was only an interior door that kept us apart. After the shock wore off, my sister and I decided to make the best of this bad situation and headed into Cork. We had dinner and a few drinks (needed them to help us sleep) and headed back to our place. When we came back in, it was completely dark and we felt very unsafe. When we finally got to our room, we barricaded ourselves into the room by pushing one of the beds up against the wall. When morning came we headed to use our breakfast coupons at the hotel next door where there were flies and gross food that had been under a heat lamp way too long. Day 2 we were told that we would be picked up at 9, it wasn't until almost noon that we left (we were later told that these were the winter hours, and the day before, summer hours began). Tour on Day 2 was ok at best, the castle was worth seeing but that was about it. The rest of the stops were nothing special. There was no wifi on the bus which just made this trip even more painful. When we got to the last stop, we were told we were departing at 4:30 but, were not to arrive back to Dublin until 9...Another lie! We had been told we would be back at 6:30ish to allow for an evening in Dublin. My sister finally pulled the driver aside and told him about all the issues we had. He told us to go to their main location in Dublin and speak to a manager. When we returned that is exactly what we did. I even told the lady at the desk, Wendy I believe, that I felt that we were purposely mislead by not ever getting a response to my request for location of our overnight. My sister also told them that we paid $190 euro more for an overnight and that the accommodations were not worth that! She assured us that a manager would follow up with us in the afternoon...No surprise that never happened. I even called and was told he had our information and was going to contact us shortly. Upon returning back to the states, three separate emails were sent along with a certified letter. No response and completely ignored. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AT ALL. ONCE THEY HAVE YOUR MONEY YOU ARE DONE! I HAVE HEARD SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS COMPANY FROM OTHER TRAVELERS. I MAY NEVER HEAR FROM PADDYWAGON ABOUT MY COMPLAINTS BUT IF I CAN HELP MY FELLOW TRAVELERS BUT AVOIDING THE MISTAKES I MADE, I WILL AT LEAST GET SOME SATISFACTION! read more

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My friend and I booked two trips with Paddywagon, Cliffs of Moher and the Giant's Causeway. We were lucky to get Darren as our tour guide and driver both times! He made the trip a blast and it was the highlight of our stay in Ireland! Darren is witty and has great insight/information to share. You can tell he is proud of his country and happy to share it's history. He also had us laughing and enjoying ourselves the whole time! We have great stories to share back home! Darren is also an excellent driver and we felt very secure on the bus. There were some other crazy drivers on the road, but Darren handled the bus with skill and kept us safe! He also had helpful tips at each stop. The Cliffs of Moher and the Giant's Causeway are breathtaking! Darren told us to enjoy the journey there and take pictures on the way back. This was great advice because the best pictures were at the end of the hike!o I recommend Paddywagon tours and Darren very highly! Thank you Darren for making our stay in Ireland a blast!!! Tara Tynan, from Texas :) read more

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We really enjoyed our Cliffs of Moher tour! It lasted from about 8am-8pm, and for only 40 euros, what a deal!! We had no idea it would be such an In-depth complex tour of so many locations near and on the way to the cliffs. For an additional fee you also have the option of going on a boat to the bottom of the cliffs, but it isn't 100% necessary for the experience. Our driver had an eccentric and somewhat creepy personality, but seemed nice, and most importantly he drove well and gave interesting & detailed commentary as we went. read more

Solid tour company. I chose these guys for the Giant's Causeway tour this past weekend. Met at their hostel office on Lower Gardiner St at 7:15am and boarded a nice tour coach from there. Stopped twice more on the way out of town to pick up more passengers, then by 7:30am we were on our way to Northern Ireland. The tour wasn't full (I think we had 33 total) which was nice bc the bus wasn't packed. The bus itself offered free wifi, but only in Southern Ireland, as soon as we crossed the boarder it was gone because they only had one connection (if you're gonna advertise it you should provide it on both sides of the boarder). That qualm aside, everything else about the tour was great. First stop (after Belfast to pick up a few more people) was the rope bridge. It was a picturesque walk down to the bridge along the Irish coast (Game of Thrones filmed here) and despite the drizzle the views were great. Crossing the bridge wasn't quite as grand as it was built up to be, but an adventure nonetheless. Next up was the highlight - the Giant's Causeway. We got there around 12:45 and my friend and I went directly for the cafe since we had 2 hours there and were starving. The cafe was good and reasonably priced, then we continued in down to the stones. Awesome natural wonder. Loved the real vs myth stories of its creation. Rained on our walk down but stopped after a few minutes down thankfully. After the stones we drove by an old castle for a photo opp but due to the time of day (around 3pm) the sun doesn't allow for a good pic. Finally, on to Belfast. We only had an hour here so not much time to explore but we did a quick lap around the compact downtown area by the capital building - pretty city. Then it was back to Dublin (just under 2 hours from Belfast). Best part of the tour, hands down, was the history and stories our guide told us. This guy was knowledgeable about all the history and conflicts and I learned a ton I didn't know before. Overall great tour. Arrived back into Temple Bar area of Dublin around 7:30pm which was earlier than the website mentioned but perfect for us. Recommend! read more

TL;DR: Terrible management at Paddywagon Tours. The Cliffs of Moher and other Ireland destinations are too beautiful to miss due to an unreliable company -- book elsewhere. Arrived at our departure point on time for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, waited around, and called the company to see if the bus would be arriving shortly. She told us she would call the driver and let us know the status of the bus - no call back. 15 minutes later we followed up and she told us that the bus had left, the bus could not come back, we could not make it to another departure point, and we could not have a refund. I fully understand tours are on a schedule (this is why we arrived on time), however, a tour can't leave prior to a DEPARTURE time. Our names were on the list for the stop. If you are expecting customers at 7:50, and they're not there at 7:48, you wait...no? We visited the office to speak to someone and were told the manager was not in until 12 and couldn't be contacted. Okay? Interestingly, we were also instructed to email someone who we later learned had no authority in the refund process. Came back at 12 (at this point they had already wasted 5 hours of our day) and was treated extremely disrespectfully by the manager of this office. I would advise anyone to find a different company to tour Ireland with. Or be prepared to kiss your money goodbye once you've booked with Paddywagon, no matter what happens on the day of the tour. read more

I would not recommend. Driver was rude and had no knowledge of Ireland's history. Not a great representative of a beautiful country and people. Bus was old and run down - when it rained the bus leaked in 5 different places. Back door flew open during drive and driver just yelled pull it closed. On multiple occasions we had people flying across the bus due to erratic driving and he completely ignored them. Amazed no one was hurt. Hotels were run down and old - hosts were rude. DO NOT BOOK A TRIP THROUGH THEM. Ireland is an incredible place to visit but not with Paddy Wagons. read more

This tour company was the only black mark and major hiccup on our Ireland trip. I booked our Limerick to Cliffs of Moher tour in anticipation of our Ireland trip. My Visa card was immediately ran which I thought was quick but not anything unusual. We arrived in Limerick the day prior to our tour and spent the afternoon sightseeing in area without Wi-Fi. It wasn't until much later at night that I saw the cancelation email sent by Paddy Wagon alerting us that the tour was canceled because they didn't have enough people booked for it. Had I not seen this email (sent less than 24 hours to the start of the tour) we would've shown up the next morning at the meeting spot at a time that would've made it too late to get on another tour. Thankfully we found another tour company bright and early and had a splendid visit to the Cliffs but Paddy Wagon has yet to respond to my calls and emails for a refund of our original trip. read more

Paddywagon Tours made our trip so lovely. It was nice to relax and be guided around. The Cliffs were breathtaking. I would recommend this to anyone traveling to Ireland read more

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