Ancient Ireland Mini-Group Tour 2025

We did the Ancient Ireland Mini-Group 2024 October 1-8. Cathal Clarke was our outstanding driver and guide. We had a total of 8 in our group, all experienced travelers and great company. The accommodations and arranged meals were top notch. Cathal went out of his way to assist and make sure we had the best experience possible. There were no complications and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Highly recommend My Irish Tours.

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our Ancient Ireland tour. Our tour guide, Colm provided an informative and convivial journey thru beautiful Irish sites and hotels that made for a unique experience. The small group approach is well worth the experience of being able to enjoy an intimate view and narrative of Irish history and how it’s formed the Ireland of today. Well done!

What a glorious trip - stunning scenery, beautiful weather, luxurious accommodations, and delicious food throughout! Our 8-day Ancient Ireland tour far exceeded my expectations. The pacing and the itinerary were perfect for our multigenerational group of eight. Our driver/guide Brian Treanor, was utterly delightful from start to finish. We were educated, entertained, and uplifted every step of the way thanks to Brian's vast knowledge of the cultural, historic, and environmental aspects of the Emerald Isle. The Ballynahinch Castle and Cahernane House Hotel were idyllic places to call home for two nights each. I wholeheartedly recommend My Ireland Tours based on the magical experience we had in July 2024.

My Ireland Tour staff were very responsive throughout planning and visit. We chose the Ancient Ireland 8 day mini-group tour. I would suggest spending a few days in Dublin before your tour begins. It's a great city for walking, with many sites to explore. The Ancient Ireland tour involves a fair amount of time on the road, but the views are spectacular. Sean O'Sullivan was a wonderful driver and personable guide. He did a fabulous job catering to the varied interests of our group, offering suggestions for different activities, and educating us about the areas we toured. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Ireland.

Thoroughly enjoyed our 8-day Ancient Ireland Mini-Group tour. It was our first organized tour but won't be our last. Driver/Guide David B. was exceptional, extremely knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! The coach, the accommodations, the food and the company were super!

'My Ireland Tour' exceeded our expectations! We just finished the 8-day Ancient Ireland Tour. Accommodations were outstanding, meal & sightseeing stops were well planned & food was excellent. Tour van was clean & comfortable, guide was chatty, but friendly, very informative, helpful, & skilled driver.

Great Tour of Ireland through My Ireland Tours - highly recommend this tour company, as the itinerary was well planned out. Our Tour Guide/Driver - Damien McKenna made all of the difference - he was wonderful and very accomodating to our group !

Absolutely amazing in every way! We took the Ancient Ireland Tour with Cathal Clarke, who was our guide; he truly made the trip perfect!

We recently returned from the Ancient Ireland mini-group tour with driver/guide David Breen, and it was wonderful!! David was a wealth of knowledge on any topic we asked him about, had a great sense of humor and kept everything incredibly organized. The accommodations were fantastic, especially Ballynahinch, and we saw so many amazing sites that it's hard to pick a favorite. The tour was max eight people, seven in our case, which was a perfect size, plus we had a great group of people on our tour.

Just returned from the Ancient Ireland Mini-Group tour with driver/guide David Breem. When asked by friends what the highlight of the trip was, my wife and I replied having David as our guide made the trip outstanding. He provides detailed insights into the areas we visit but also the social and economic environment in Ireland. Being on the minivan, we could easily converse with David as he drove us around the country, and he would answer any question we asked. The tour itself was a very good overview of the country of Ireland. Staying two nights at Ballynahinch was fantastic.

We recently took the 8 day Ancient Ireland Kerry tour. It was wonderful. This tour gives a great overview and takes you to many beautiful and interesting places. Our tour guide David was funny, accommodating, and informative without being overly chatty. The time provided at the attractions was appropriate. Tour vans were comfortable with everyone having their own window. The hotels are fabulous, particularly Ballynahinch and Faithlegg, and the meals were outstanding. My Ireland Tours communicated well with us over the months leading up to the tour. Be sure to arrive in Dublin a day early so you are ready to really enjoy your first day. I highly recommend this tour and tour company.

My husband and I just returned from the 8 day Ancient Ireland tour and it did not disappoint. Our driver/guide was Colm. He was witty, fun and SO knowledgeable about the history of Ireland all the sights along the way. I strongly recommend myIrelandtours for anyone considering Ireland as their next destination. Thank you Colm

My husband and I just returned from the My ireland tour, Ancient Dingle, and we had an absolutely grand time! Our guide, Mick Keane, was terrific, the accommodations and meals were wonderful, and the weather,...well, it was irish! We highly recommend this tour group! It was easy to book and they kept us well informed, answering all our questions.

The tour and accommodations were wonderful. We did the 8-day Dingle Peninsula tour in early July. at that time of year, the sun doesn't set until close to 10pm. Our tour guide, Peter Kelly, was very knowledgeable and a true pleasure. If you mention a particular part of the country you're interested in, let him know. He loves research. Emails were answered promptly by the staff. We were happy we arrived a couple of days early to give us a chance to adjust to the time zone.

We just returned from the Ancient Ireland Tour (Dingle) with our guide, Harry Fischer. Harry is a gem. He is knowledgeable, personable, and hilarious. He educated us about the history and folklore of Ireland in a wonderfully entertaining way, answering our questions and allowing us the freedom to explore as much of the countryside as we needed. We never felt rushed or warehoused; it was a perfect balance of guided tour vs. independent exploration. Every tour, meal and accommodation was excellent. My Ireland Tour and Harry took care of us and, need I say spoiled us, for any other vacation. (In fact, my husband jokingly asked Harry if he would lead us on every vacation here on out, whether it is in Ireland or not). Thank you for a wonderfully magical experience. It was our first visit to Ireland, but we will return.

From the very beginning, Keith O'Driscoll, was extraordinarily responsive, helpful and effective and ensured all questions were answered in great detail and all preparations for the tour were ready. We were really amazed by the level of response and help he provided. Thank You Keith! Then there is Harry Fisher; tour guide, historian, professional driver and master of optimization of the whole tour experience. We could write so many accolades about all the little things he did. Suffice it to say – We Love You Harry 😊. We give MyIrelandTour 5 Stars, only because a constellation isn't an option. As to the destinations, 8 days is nowhere near the amount of time you will want to spend seeing this beautiful country and Its kind people. Accommodations - Brooks Hotel is within a short walking distance of so many things that we recommend arriving 2 days early to see Dublin…(Temple Bar, St. Patricks, Trinity College, Christ Church, Dublin Castle, Jennie Johnston and more). Brooks also had air conditioning that was nice for those of us who like a cold room to sleep. The accommodations were truly 4 star plus with 5 star dining experiences. These historical places with beautiful gardens, river, golf course or landscape views were magical. Whether gazing up the stream at Ballynahinch Castle, watching Red Tail deer grazing at The Cahernane House Hotel or sunrise over the golf course at Faithlegg, the views were peaceful and beautiful. Dining, well lets just say we tried a lot of new foods and beverages of which all were exquisite. Destinations were as wonderful and picturesque as google shows them. The only drawback is you will see that you need weeks to really take in all the little hidden jewels that you bypass hitting the more famous stops. If we ever get to go back, we would exclusively want to book with MyIrelandTour and would pray fervently to have Harry as guide again. Harry really set a high bar for others to follow.

My wife and I took the Ancient Ireland Mini-Group Tour (Ring of Kerry version) in mid June 2023 (a maximum group of 8 people). Mick, our guide, was outstanding. He knew people at every stop; he was hilarious; obviously loves his country; had great stories; knew back road shortcuts to avoid traffic a couple of times; and even made sure we had air conditioning in one hotel due to the heat that day (only some of the hotel rooms had A/C at that hotel). Mick kept us on pace so that we had time at each planned stop. We left our hotel about 30 minutes sooner than planned one day because Mick found out a couple of large tours planned to be at the Jameson Whiskey distillery at our original planned time so we beat them to the distillery!!! And I highly recommend the Jameson, Ginger Ale, and lime drink on the tour. We could not have asked for more from the tour or Mick. The 8 person van was roomy with panoramic windows so every seat had a good view. The hotels at which we stayed were top notch. Our room at the Faithlegg Hotel near Waterford was the nicest room we have ever had on our travels (overlooking the golf course and gardens). We highly recommend My Ireland Tours.

We completed the Ancient Ireland 6 day tour (Dingle version) and loved it! David, our guide and bus driver, was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and was very efficient in getting us to where we needed to be. Our accommodations were wonderful and conveniently located for free time exploration of the area. Being a small group, we never felt like an entourage descending on a site. While we know that there is so much more to see in Ireland, we feel as if we had a great introduction to this beautiful country. We would definitely recommend My Ireland Tour!

We took the Ancient Island Tour (Ring of Kerry) tour with a small group of 6 people with Dave Darby as our tour guide and had a great experience. The group was small enough so that we could all have a conversation together making the longer travel times much more enjoyable. The accommodations were far nicer than what I had envisioned and the meals were fantastic. The pace of the tour was perfect as it allowed plenty of time at each stop to explore without feely rushed. Dave was very good about pointing out little things that would probably been missed and was fun and conversational without dominating the time by speaking all of the time. I would highly recommend this tour to friends.

We just got back from a 7 day tour of Irish Castles, and we had such a wonderful time. Our guide Phillip was truly the highlight of the trip, just a truly fun wonderful person to be around, dedicated to making sure everybody had a good time. We all loved sitting with him at breakfast peppering him with questions about life in Ireland. This tour took us through picturesque landscapes to see cool castles, ride on a boat, tour beautiful walled gardens, taste a bunch of beverages, watch an awesome show, and poke around in all the shops. And I love how Phillip really knew each of these attractions backwards and forwards, and was able to give us the best tips about how to have the best experience. ('OK, so we need to be back at the bus at 2:30. You want to tour the abbey and the chapel, but you might not need to do the hike to the masoleum, you can eat lunch either at the tea house or the main restaurant but the main restaurant has better options...') The food was amazing. Not a meal where I wasn't confused about what fork to use. And my favorite part was waking up early to walk the trails around the hotel, and just soak in the countryside. Absolutely would recommend all my friends and relatives take this tour.

Absolutely perfect trip! Our driver, David Breen, was so great and knowledgeable! Loved his quick wit! The hotels exceeded our expectations! My favorite was the Cahernane House hotel in Killarney! We did the 8 Day ancient Ireland/ Ring of Kerry small group tour and it was the perfect mix of fun and we received an awesome Ireland education! Trip highlights: Kylemore Abbey (stunning), Waterford Crystal ( so interesting) and Ballynahinch Castle ( beautiful room and dining experience). Would highly recommend My Ireland Tours to everyone!🍀

I highly recommend touring with My Ireland Tours. We did the 8 person van, 8 days and 7 nights Ancient Ireland Ring of Kerry tour. Accommodations were above expectations (5 star ) Tour covered 2/3rds of meals and were exceptional (5 Star) Tour guide/drive (David Breen) was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great sense of humor and excellent resource. (I cannot say enough about David) Unlike some tours, this one did not feel like a marathon. We saw a lot, but we also had plenty of down time to explore the little towns/pubs on our own. Everything was well planned and smooth.

I have never traveled with a tour before, but I wanted to see a lot of Ireland, knew I'd be traveling alone, and didn't want to have to think too much. So, a tour made sense. In searching for a small group opportunity with excellent lodging, I discovered My Ireland Tour's website and loved the options. I chose the 8-day Ring of Kerry tour and found myself with 7 other women and a remarkable guide, David O'Neill. It was a magnificent, educational, beautiful, fun week. David is a font of knowledge and has a tremendous wit. He is totally organized but never stiff. We packed a ton into our days but also had down time. I almost never felt rushed. I always had fun, was always inspired, and was thrilled to learn so much.

My husband and I took the 8 person 8-day Dingle tour. Our driver and guide was the lovely David O'Neil. He was wonderful, patient and answered all of our questions. A great driver and a great guide; teaching us all about Irish history, culture and landscapes. The accommodations were wonderful. The food was great. The tours were informative and fun. If you are interested in taking this tour we recommend that you arrive a day or 2 earlier if you need to adjust to the time change. Would book again in a heartbeat. Thanks! Lisa & Joshua, Toronto ON CA

My husband and I absolutely adored the country of Ireland and are anxious to return. Our tour guide, Colm, was both informative and funny throughout the duration of the trip. We never felt rushed at any particular location and enjoyed the freedom to explore local towns and pubs on our own while still receiving advise from Colm. If you want to get a glimpse of the different landscapes of Ireland, I highly recommend the Dingle tour. We look forward to returning to Ireland soon!

We did the Ancient Ireland Dingle Tour and could not have been happier with the quality of this tour. The sites and accommodations were amazing! Our driver-guide, Colm, was very knowledgeable and personable. I would definitely recommend this tour and hope to return to take another tour with My Ireland Tour. I wouldn't visit Ireland any other way!

We did the Ancient Ireland Mini-Group Tour ,Ring of Kerry Version, with lots of add-ons!! Eric O'Gorman designed an amazing 10 night private tour for 8 of us, and it was outstanding! Our guide Oisin was just the nicest and most accommodating person who made everything run perfectly. There were plenty of stops, and the private tour made it easy to design an itinerary that appealed to everyone. All hotels and staff were lovely, Ballynahinch Castle was just unbelievable, and Glasha Farmhouse was beautiful and as comfortable as home. Olive was an amazing hostess and we were sad to leave after just one night. In Dublin, it was also great to have Dervilla show us around, she was so entertaining and knowledgeable! Also, we were glad we added the Aran Island tour. Its such a quiet, pristine, beautiful place. The sun was shining all day and the seals were loving it too! Thank you so much for creating such a magical trip for us to Ireland.

We went on the mini group tour Ring of Kerry version. The tour guide/driver David was wonderful. He knows many things about Ireland that you can't read in any books. David was witty, helpful and the best tour guide we have ever had. David suggested many off the beaten path things to see and we all got to see things not on the itinerary. It was wonderful. The food and accommodations were both very good. The mini group of eight worked out well and we made new friends we hope to keep for a lifetime. I would highly recommend My Ireland Tour. Request David if you go!

Our trip was AMAZING from start to finish! Our tour guide, David Breen, was second to none. He was an excellent driver & a walking/talking encyclopedia of facts about Ireland. There isn't one thing I would change about this trip - the Ancient Ireland Mini Group Tour was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Thank you!

My husband and I took the small group tour of Ancient Ireland. There were 6 people total in our group. It was the best decision we made regarding our trip. Our guide, David Breen, was FABULOUS! He shared a wealth of knowledge about each of the areas we visited. He answered all of our questions and was very patient with my husband and me. My husband broke his foot 2 weeks before our trip, so we moved much slower than the other 4 passengers because he had to use crutches and sometimes a cane when walking. The sites that we visited were wonderful. The Brooks Hotel was extremely friendly. Connor, the Concierge, at the Hotel provided a lot of recommendations for dinner, shopping, and other attractions in Dublin. The Ballynahinch Castle was gorgeous. We definitely felt special while staying there. The grounds were beautiful and our room was very comfortable. The food was simply amazing. The Lake Hotel was also beautiful. David arranged for us to go see Celtic Steps while in Killarney. It was fabulous. One of my favorite things to do on the whole trip. There were LOTS of opportunities to shop and find that special 'trinket' to take back home. The coach we traveled in was also very comfortable. It even had WiFi so we could check emails, send texts, or anything else online. There were also charging stations for our devices at each seat. The small group tour was definitely the way to see Ireland instead of the big tour buses. We brought home many ,430, photographs of the beautiful and unique areas we visited. We also brought home a wealth of information that David shared with us through out our trip. If we visit Ireland again, the small group tour with My Ireland Tours is definitely how we will go.

Love, love, love! I am so happy that my husband Justin and I found this tour company. We just got back from the Ancient Ireland tour and all I can say is that it was the very best decision we could have made... We were a bit nervous doing a tour but this 8-person tour was perfect and we are already thinking about returning with family and taking up all 8 seats next time :). We also lucked out with an AMAZING driver, Tom Lavin, and he really made this trip special. He loves Ireland and is so knowledgeable... kind, informative and just a great person.