Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the 4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
Met a good friend of mine in Ireland just last week, she is currently backpacking through Scotland and England and needed a break. I told her not to worry about a thing, I’d book everything. I found a site in the US called Viator and started to read their reviews of trips in Ireland and decided to pre-book Railtour’s Grand Atlantic Tour and in addition made a last minute decision to book their trip to Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway. I couldn’t be happier with my trip. Dave was our tour guide the first day and once we departed the train, John became our bus driver. Dave was extremely knowledgeable about all our stops and was more than willing to take photos for us. Michael ended the tour on the first night getting us on the proper train into Killarney. Catherine picked us up at the train station and brought us to our accommodations for the evening. The next morning we boarded a bus for the Ring of Kerry tour. Dennis was the bus driver, he too was very knowledgeable. The third day of our tour had us meeting up with Dave again to do the Cliffs of Moher. Tom was our bus driver on this tour. Our fourth day was suppose to be to Connemara, but the company needed to cancel it due to construction, etc. in that area. In turn we were offered the Aran Island tour at no extra cost. The fifth day of our tour we met up with Branden at Connolly station and boarded the train to Belfast. Allen met us at the pickup sight with his bus and off we went. If you’re going to Ireland you’d be foolish not to take a Railtour tour. The company and their employees, especially those mentioned, will make your trip a memorable one. Thanks to all who assist making our trip a fantastic and memorable experience.
Reviewed by: Jennifer W, September 2011
It was a well organized trip filled with great scenery. The guide was helpful. A conducted excursion is much easier than doing one on our own.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, July 2009
I enjoyed the tour very much. the tour guides were all excellent and very helpful. beautiful things to see everywhere. I skipped the last day but had good company on my way back to Dublin. the only complaint that I had was not much help carrying/pulling suitcase. it was large and heavy and for almost $800 I thought there would be more help. one is pretty much on one's own during the whole tour, with lots of getting on/off trains and buses. lovely people on the tour and I did enjoy it very much.
Reviewed by: MaryAlice F, October 2011
It was a great experience, but why do you put older men in charge of the tours and trains? They go through hell to get everything on time at the return train journey.
Reviewed by: Maxwell W, New Zealand, June 2008
We were exhausted after three days of the four day tour, so we returned to Dublin from Galway City. Since this packet was made up by cobbling four one day tours together, with sleepovers and connections (well done), it has the disadvantage of leaving little time free for shopping or private explorations. The sites covered were very worthwhile. For us there was a bit too much in the packet. Drivers and guides were excellent.
Reviewed by: Robert Q, USA, October 2006
