I highly recommend the Wild Atlantic Way small group tour with Essential Ireland! We just had the grandest time with a small group of 13 and Stephen and Chris as our guides. As first time travellers to Ireland, we were apprehensive about driving ourselves and were glad that we opted for this tour so we could see many highlights without the stress of renting a car and driving. Not only that, but we became friends with our travel companions (a nice variety of folks across different age groups) and enjoyed the balance of sightseeing as a group and time to explore on our own. Stephen and Chris are extremely knowledgeable, fun, charismatic, and just wonderful guides! This was such a fantastic experience that I intend to return and take the True North tour with Essential Ireland in the coming years. By the end of the tour, you will be sad to depart but feel so grateful for the experiences that you've had. You will cover many highlights and be blown away by the beauty, charm, and rich history of Ireland. There are no stretches of more than 2 hours on the bus, and each stop along the way has at least 1 hour to explore, so it never felt rushed or too hectic of a pace. Additionally, this tour included special touches that elevated the experience to the next level (Irish music and dance performance from a renowned local family in an intimate space with just our small group, private whiskey tasting with Chris, a fantastic homemade group dinner, private sheep herding demonstration at a local farm, complimentary 'treat' stop for a coffee and the 'best brownie in the world', meeting the friendly Irish Wolfhound Oisin, the list goes on...). I can't think of anything that I would change. If you're considering this tour, just go for it! You will not regret it. Thanks again, Stephen and Chris!

If I could give this a 10 star review, I would. I traveled on the Wild Atlantic Way tour in Mid-April and had the week of a lifetime. Stephen and Chris were the most welcoming, knowledgeable, and fun tour guides. There was the perfect amount of site seeing to free time in my opinion. We had ample time at each of our stops and learned so much on the way between our destinations. I appreciated that we were free for our meals, as we got to cater our experience and evenings to our liking (with plenty of recommendations for food, pubs, and live music). Stephen and Chris are knowledgeable & enthusiastic about the history of the beautiful county. Our accommodations were great at every stop- particularly Milltown House in Dingle. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip and our guide Stephen was so knowledgeable on the history and culture. Stephen answered all our questions about history and Ireland. The sites and museums were interesting and we never felt rushed. Everything just flowed at an enjoyable pace. The accommodation was clean and lovely and food was available nearby giving us a hassle free trip. I recommend this company because they are honourable and deliver exactly what you hope for in a holiday. We hope to use Essential Ireland for future trips and recommend them without hesitation. Communication was clear and fantastic.