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Adrian Murphy

Irish born and raised, now based in France, with over 16 years’ experience in hospitality and tourism in Ireland.

I organise trips across Ireland and the wider UK, with Ireland very much my specialist area. I like putting together trips that balance the well-known highlights with local character, good pacing and a few places you might never have found yourself.

And if there’s a castle involved, all the better. I do love a good castle!

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Ireland is my main area of expertise, particularly history, heritage, local culture and the places that give you a real sense of the country.

That can mean anything from castles and monastic ruins to small towns, coastal drives, traditional pubs and the odd detour that turns out to be the best part of the trip.

I also plan trips across England, Scotland and Wales, including multi-country itineraries."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I spent many years working as a hotel concierge in Ireland, helping guests plan their days, find great local experiences and occasionally rescue an itinerary from the Irish weather.

That taught me very quickly that no two travellers want exactly the same thing.

From there, moving into full trip planning felt like a natural step. I now get to take that same personal approach and apply it to the whole journey."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"A walking tour in Salem, Massachusetts had a bigger impact on me than I expected.

I’ve always loved history, but the guide brought the story of the Salem witch trials to life in a way that completely changed how I experienced the place.

I came back to Ireland inspired enough to train and qualify as a walking tour guide with Fáilte Ireland in Dublin.

It reinforced something I still believe today: the best trips are not just about seeing places. They’re about understanding the stories behind them."

Top itineraries and travel advice
Family itineraries

Recent trip reviews for Adrian

Ireland Trip
Ireland | Oct 25 - Nov 3, 2026

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Matt K.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 07, 2026
Adrian was very helpful with planning our trip to Ireland. Everything went very smoothly and having everything booked and arranged in advanced made the whole vacation very easy and relaxing. Overall would recommend both Kimkim and Ireland. Read more

Adrian was very helpful with planning our trip to Ireland. Everything went very smoothly and having everything booked and arranged in advanced made the whole vacation very easy and relaxing. Overall would recommend both Kimkim and Ireland.

Hotel Reviews
Randles Hotel Killarney
Co. Kerry

Great room and vibe, staff were great, breakfast was delicious. Only downside was the wifi.

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The Trinity City Hotel
Dublin 2

Great service, nice room, good breakfast, ok wifi.

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The Hyde Hotel
Galway

Once again great staff and room, finally had half decent wifi. Only downside was the limited breakfast menu.

Authenticity & Character
This place has a great vibe.
Location
Staff
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Stauntons on the Green
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Depends. For us it was a bit of a hike from our car drop off location.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Didn't care for the bed here, only place I didn't sleep well.
Activity Reviews
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Galway Food Tour
Galway Food Tour
Galway

Excellent food tour, more food than expected, skip breakfast.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ireland

On the off season for tourists the island was pretty dead. Very scenic but difficult to make a full day out of.

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Jameson Experience Tour Premium Whiskey Tasting
Jameson Experience Tour Premium Whiskey Tasting
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience
Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience
Dublin

Way more interesting than expected

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Halloween in Galway (Macnas + City Atmosphere)
Halloween in Galway (Macnas + City Atmosphere)
Galway
Quality of Experience
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walk with Wolfhounds
Walk with Wolfhounds
Ireland

Probably one of our favorite experiences of the whole trip. Guides were great. Dogs were great. More history and interesting than I expected.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit to Kyteler’s Inn: Medieval Pub with a Witchy Past!
Visit to Kyteler’s Inn: Medieval Pub with a Witchy Past!
Kilkenny

Sounds very interesting on paper, really just a good pub to stop at for some fish and chips, still good, just not as spooky as we'd hoped.

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Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Nov 09, 2026

Hi Matt!

Thanks a mil for the lovely words! I'm delighted to see you had a great time and enjoyed seeing my home country. We didn't get to see everything the island has to offer but sure, isn't that what the return trip is for next time!

Listen, have a good one and thanks again!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian

What a wonderful trip!
Ireland | Oct 25 - Nov 3, 2026

Alexandra
Alexandra M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2026
What a wonderful trip! Adrian (our trip planner) was fantastic and tailored everything to be exactly the way we hoped it to be!
We particularly enjoyed our walk with the Irish Wolfhounds - a true highlight that stood this travel company above the rest.
Thank you for helping us have the best time in Ireland!
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What a wonderful trip! Adrian (our trip planner) was fantastic and tailored everything to be exactly the way we hoped it to be!
We particularly enjoyed our walk with the Irish Wolfhounds - a true highlight that stood this travel company above the rest.
Thank you for helping us have the best time in Ireland!

Hotel Reviews
The Trinity City Hotel
Dublin 2

Comfortable room and breakfast was fantastic!

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The River Lee Hotel
Cork
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Staff
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Randles Hotel Killarney
Co. Kerry
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Hyde Hotel
Galway
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stauntons on the Green
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Galway Food Tour
Galway Food Tour
Galway
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ireland
Transport
Jameson Experience Tour Premium Whiskey Tasting
Jameson Experience Tour Premium Whiskey Tasting
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience
Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Visit to Kyteler’s Inn: Medieval Pub with a Witchy Past!
Visit to Kyteler’s Inn: Medieval Pub with a Witchy Past!
Kilkenny
Quality of Experience
Halloween in Galway (Macnas + City Atmosphere)
Halloween in Galway (Macnas + City Atmosphere)
Galway
Quality of Experience
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Cliffs of Moher Visitor Center tickets
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Walk with Wolfhounds
Walk with Wolfhounds
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Nov 06, 2026
Ah Alexandra, thanks a million for such a lovely review! I'm absolutely delighted you both had such a great time over here! And it's brilliant to hear the Irish Wolfhounds were such a highlight. They're some characters, aren't they? 😂 And fair play to you for sharing the photos! Great to see yourself and Matt enjoying your adventures, and that photo of Matt in Trinity College is a cracker! It was a real pleasure putting the trip together for you both. Thanks again for trusting me with it,... Read more

Ah Alexandra, thanks a million for such a lovely review!

I'm absolutely delighted you both had such a great time over here! And it's brilliant to hear the Irish Wolfhounds were such a highlight. They're some characters, aren't they? 😂

And fair play to you for sharing the photos! Great to see yourself and Matt enjoying your adventures, and that photo of Matt in Trinity College is a cracker!

It was a real pleasure putting the trip together for you both. Thanks again for trusting me with it, and hopefully we'll see you back on Irish shores again someday!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian ☘️

A Trip To Remembrr
Ireland | Sep 29 - Oct 9, 2026

Mary Jo
Mary Jo W.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2026
We had a great trip. Our drivers from the airport to various areas around the country were timely and nice. Some quieter than others. Our best driver was Gerry who drove us to the Cliffs of Moher. He was so delightful. We loved interacting with him. A lot of laughs.
The hotels in Dublin and Belfast had wonderful bellman and staff. When we were in Galway we would have preferred a different hotel. It was nice but not quite up to the Grafton Hotel and the Grand Central Hotel . All the...
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We had a great trip. Our drivers from the airport to various areas around the country were timely and nice. Some quieter than others. Our best driver was Gerry who drove us to the Cliffs of Moher. He was so delightful. We loved interacting with him. A lot of laughs.
The hotels in Dublin and Belfast had wonderful bellman and staff. When we were in Galway we would have preferred a different hotel. It was nice but not quite up to the Grafton Hotel and the Grand Central Hotel . All the tours arranged were fun and entertaining. I’m hoping to return one day to see Southern Ireland.

Hotel Review
The Grafton Hotel
Dublin 2

We lived this place! Accommodations and staff were phenomenal.

Authenticity & Character
We loved it
Location
City Center
Staff
We loved them also
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was great
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Oct 26, 2026

Hi Mary Jo!

It was such a pleasure to work with you and I'm delighted to hear everything went well!

Should the day come you want to come back and visit the rest of Ireland, by all means, I'll be here ready and waiting to show you around!

Best wishes,
Adrian

Ireland for a solo traveler!! Adrian helped...
Ireland | Aug 31 - Sep 16, 2026

Savannah
Savannah W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 29, 2026
Ireland for a solo traveler!! Adrian helped me make the best itinerary for a solo traveler who happened to be my little sister. He helped make sure that all the locations were safe for her as well as all the tours were catered to exactly what she wanted. I was happy to provide him a long list of everything she wanted to see in her 17 days abroad, and he was able to help her see all the places she wanted to see. She came back to the states with over 3000 pictures to share with the family.... Read more

Ireland for a solo traveler!!

Adrian helped me make the best itinerary for a solo traveler who happened to be my little sister. He helped make sure that all the locations were safe for her as well as all the tours were catered to exactly what she wanted. I was happy to provide him a long list of everything she wanted to see in her 17 days abroad, and he was able to help her see all the places she wanted to see. She came back to the states with over 3000 pictures to share with the family. Adrian was great and I highly recommend him for your kimkim Ireland travels!!

Hotel Review
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Dublin
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Activity Review
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY AND TITANIC TOUR FROM DUBLIN
GIANT’S CAUSEWAY AND TITANIC TOUR FROM DUBLIN
Ireland
Quality of Experience
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Sep 29, 2026
Hi Savannah, Ah stop, thank you so much for that lovely review! 😊 I really appreciate you taking the time to write it. And 3,000+ photos!! 😂 Fair play to Amanda, she certainly didn't waste her 17 days anyway! I'm absolutely delighted she had such a good time and managed to see everything she'd hoped to. It was a real pleasure working with you on this one, especially knowing what a big deal it was for Amanda to head off on her first proper solo adventure. I'm delighted it all came together... Read more

Hi Savannah,

Ah stop, thank you so much for that lovely review! 😊 I really appreciate you taking the time to write it.

And 3,000+ photos!! 😂 Fair play to Amanda, she certainly didn't waste her 17 days anyway! I'm absolutely delighted she had such a good time and managed to see everything she'd hoped to.

It was a real pleasure working with you on this one, especially knowing what a big deal it was for Amanda to head off on her first proper solo adventure. I'm delighted it all came together for her and that she came home with plenty of stories for the family!

Thanks again for trusting me with it, Savannah. Hopefully we'll cross paths again for another trip someday, and maybe we'll get you over to Ireland next time too! 😊

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Great second trip to Ireland!
Ireland | Sep 6 - Sep 18, 2026

Jill
Jill G.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Sep 27, 2026
Had a great time in Ireland. Loved Kinsale the most! The hotel there was the best of the trip and the vibe of the town is exactly what we love. Read more

Had a great time in Ireland. Loved Kinsale the most! The hotel there was the best of the trip and the vibe of the town is exactly what we love.

Hotel Reviews
Stauntons on the Green
Dublin

This hotel was nice. The room was clean, the beds were comfortable.

Authenticity & Character
Older hotel, but well maintained.
Location
Right across the street from the park and walking distance to great shops and restaurants.
Staff
The staff were kind.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Perryville House
County Cork

This was our favorite hotel of the trip! The staff were very attentive and friendly. The beds were very comfortable, and our room had a beautiful garden view.. This hotel has the BEST breakfasts!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Right across from the water
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Killarney Riverside Hotel
Killarney

This hotel felt very odd. The first night we were there we had several spiders in our room and someone on staff came and cleaned them up. Other than the spiders, it was clean but did not feel like a 4 star hotel. It was very sterile and lacked basic amenities. The beds were terrible, they felt very cheap and made our backs hurt every night. Everyone we talked to (Drivers, Guides, etc) while we were in town gave us strange looks and wondered why we were staying there. Turns out, until recently this hotel was used to house displaced Ukrainians. There was one lady at the front desk that was very kind but the other front desk people weren't very engaging and the restaurant and breakfasts were terrible. It was also a bit of a far walk into town.

Authenticity & Character
This is not a 4 star hotel. Its very sterile and basic.
Location
Staff
Only giving three stars becauase the guy who came to clean the spiders was kind and one of the front desk ladies was kind. Everyone else we ran into wasn't particularly friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Was clean (other than the spiders) but it was not comfortable.
The Galmont Hotel & Spa
Galway

The lobby and main part of this hotel is very nice, including the restaurant but it is the newer wing of the hotel. Our room was in the older wing of the hotel, it was a hike and two elevator rides to get there, and that part of the hotel smelled old and moldy. Additionally, anytime a room door shuts in that part of the hotel, it slams, even if you try to close it gently. So you can hear everyone coming and going all night. The room itself was nice.

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Ashling Hotel Dublin
Dublin

This hotel is close to the train station and the zoo, but it's far from shops and restaurants. The room was well appointed and clean. Ours was overlooking the HVAC units for the hotel so it wasn't quiet. Our room wasn't ready when we arrived, which is no big deal, but their luggage storage is in the basement of the parking deck and doesn't feel safe or secure. The breakfast was nice.

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Activity Reviews
Kinsale Private Walking Food Tour
Kinsale Private Walking Food Tour
Ireland

We enjoyed this! Our guide, Adrian, was wonderful. We had 5 stops and our guide directed us to other places we should try during our time there.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Killarney

Our guide, Mike, was wonderful. But this activity felt underwhelming. It mostly felt like a stroll through the park with a friend.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Galway Private Walking tour
Galway Private Walking tour
Galway

Our guide was very kind and personable, however, she is the daughter of the company owner, she is in college and not really a knowledgable guide. We didn't really learn much. She also said she usually only does 1 hour group tours so she didn't know what to do with us for 3 hours on a private tour. We ended up letting her go early bc it felt like a waste of time.

Quality of Experience
Guide was not very knowledgeable
Guides, Drivers and Staff
She was very kind and personable
Self Explore on Inis Mór (Inishmore)
Self Explore on Inis Mór (Inishmore)
Galway

We ended up joining a small tour from the pier, it was 25 Euro per person. This was well worth it and I would recommend this to anyone going to Inis Mor, or to book a private guide before arriving. Otherwise, we probably wouldn't have been able to see much of the island because the notable sights are too far to walk to from the pier and the shops and restaurants near the pier are lacking. We had a fantastic lobster roll from a local food truck near Dun Aonghasa, and the little shops up there are much better than the ones near the pier.

Quality of Experience
Loved the location, beautiful views.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Lisdoonvarna

Unfortunately, the day that fit our schedule for this was a Monday and very little was happening when we arrived. Restuarants and bars weren't even open. I took a picture in front of the matchmaking bar and that was about it. Our driver this day, Pat, was probably the best of the trip, He shouldnt us some other cools stops along the way and was really fun.

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Killarney Jaunt & Afternoon Tea
Killarney Jaunt & Afternoon Tea
Killarney

I didn't understand what a "jaunt" was and horses can sometimes trigger my allergies. So we skipped the ride and just went for the afternoon tea. The tea was really fun and delicious, we had a great time.

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Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Sep 29, 2026

Hi Jill,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! I’m delighted you both had such a great trip and especially happy to hear Kinsale was such a hit! 😊

It was a pleasure planning your return to Ireland, and I hope there’ll be a third trip someday!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Just returned from spending a month in Irelan...
Ireland | Aug 20 - Sep 17, 2026

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Catherine K.
Vietnam | Reviewed on Sep 24, 2026
Just returned from spending a month in Ireland. It was a memorable and enlightening trip. Adrian, our local specialist, did a fantastic /thorough job planning so we really got to see and experience a variety of cultural, historical, and natural wonders. We came away with a deep respect and admiration for the land and people of Ireland. The trip was not without a few bumps, though we were well supported by Adrian, who was very responsive. The mix of planned activities and free time... Read more

Just returned from spending a month in Ireland. It was a memorable and enlightening trip. Adrian, our local specialist, did a fantastic /thorough job planning so we really got to see and experience a variety of cultural, historical, and natural wonders. We came away with a deep respect and admiration for the land and people of Ireland. The trip was not without a few bumps, though we were well supported by Adrian, who was very responsive. The mix of planned activities and free time allowed us to explore the best of Ireland. We were blessed with great weather and knowledgeable and gracious guides. It was great craic!!!
I am very appreciative of the "road book" and app as it made tracking and finding information easy. This is our second time using KimKim and we will likely use them again.

Hotel Reviews
Ashling Hotel Dublin
Dublin

Great location and service.

Authenticity & Character
They injected a bit of fun into the experience. For example, in the morning a staff member in the breakfast room woulld sing an irish ditti.
Location
Staff
Helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Killarney Riverside Hotel
Killarney

Walking distance from town. Large room though a bit crowded.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Service in the dining areas was great. They were a bit under staffed at the front desk; coukdnt alway find someone.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Lane Boutique Residence
Galway

We loved this quirky hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Hard to put into words. It's tucked away yet in the center.
Location
Stones throw from town center. Walked everywhere..
Staff
So helpful!!!!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Woodside Lodge B&B
Westport, County Mayo

The room was very clean but the environment was a bit sterile. Given that you must drive to everywhere, we were dismayed that they didn't allow food in the room and where they allowed food, thcommon room ,appeared to be closed. And since it was marketed as a B&B, I found this a bit deceptive because they don't provide breakfast. Hosts did not check in with us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
The room was well cared for but it felt like there was no one there.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Riverside Hotel
Sligo

Central location with decent dining options.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Mount Errigal Hotel
Letterkenny

Comfortable with good dining and atmosphere.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Serendipity House Guesthouse
Derry

The check in process was great, the location wonderful,and the property very clean. Thought parking would be a issue but we had no problems. The room was a bit cramped...hard to move around. So small we had to leave our suitcases in the car. Too, the corner sink in the bathroon was barely accessible as it was blocked by the shower. Breakfast was great.

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Benedicts of Belfast
BELFAST

Great location, comfortatble room, great dining and entertainment options.

Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Rock of Cashel
Rock of Cashel
Ireland

Underwhelming.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour
Dublin

Very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Tour helped us decide where to eat etc.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free time in Dublin
Free time in Dublin
Dublin

Great shopping and museums. Got to see things not on our planned itinerary.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Entry into the Emigration Museum EPIC
Dublin

A must do. This interactive museum really educates and entertains.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Galway Food Tour
Galway Food Tour
Galway

So much fun. Saw and learned things we wouldn't have with out the guide. The variety of food and drink was wonderful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Give It A Go Evening Kayak Tour in Galway
Give It A Go Evening Kayak Tour in Galway
Galway

This was a highlight!!! Beautiful scenery, exceptional guide...well woth it.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ferry to Inis Mór (Ferry Only - Return Trip)
Ireland

Though we were unable to complete the bike ride...we were able to see the island and all it had to offer. Glad we went.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore Sligo Town
Explore Sligo Town
Sligo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Free time in Derry
Free time in Derry
Londonderry (Derry)
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Londonderry (Derry)

Educational and inspiring.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast Political Taxi Tour
Belfast

Really enjoyed this. Great hearing from a "local". He was very accommodating and funny.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tickets for St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin
Tickets for St Patrick Cathedral, Dublin
Dublin

Founbd the self guided tour a bit confusing. Lovd the catherderal---beautiful.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast

Loved it. Very thorough and informative.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
McConnell's Irish Whisky Distillery Tour
McConnell's Irish Whisky Distillery Tour
Belfast

Delicious!!!!! Always nice to learn about the inner working.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Ireland

Excellent facility and tour. Remarkable history and experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Sep 25, 2026
Hi Catherine, Thanks a million for such a lovely and thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure putting the trip together for you both, and I’m delighted to hear you came home with such fond memories of Ireland. A month travelling around the country is a fair adventure, and there are always going to be one or two bumps along the way (I hope everything went ok with the car in the end!), so I’m especially glad you felt well looked after when they cropped up. It sounds like you got a great... Read more

Hi Catherine,

Thanks a million for such a lovely and thoughtful review. It was an absolute pleasure putting the trip together for you both, and I’m delighted to hear you came home with such fond memories of Ireland.

A month travelling around the country is a fair adventure, and there are always going to be one or two bumps along the way (I hope everything went ok with the car in the end!), so I’m especially glad you felt well looked after when they cropped up. It sounds like you got a great mix of history, scenery, good food, local characters and plenty of craic along the way!

I really appreciate the detailed feedback on the hotels and experiences as well. It’s incredibly useful for me when planning trips for future travellers.

Thanks again for trusting me with your Irish adventure. It was a pleasure having you both over, and hopefully we’ll see you back on the Emerald Isle again someday!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

JK was a great guide
Ireland | Sep 14 - Sep 19, 2026

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RUSSELL Y.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 21, 2026

JK, our guide, made the entire itinerary wonderful.

Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Sep 22, 2026

Hi Russell!

Thanks a mil for the lovely feedback! I'm delighted to see you had such a great time!

Take care and have a wonderful day!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Had an amazing trip and really enjoyed that o...
Ireland | Aug 7 - Aug 14, 2026

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Mike S.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026
Had an amazing trip and really enjoyed that our scheduled wasn’t too packed, and we could explore on our own pace. Adrian nailed the activities we wanted and what we wanted our trip to be. Read more

Had an amazing trip and really enjoyed that our scheduled wasn’t too packed, and we could explore on our own pace. Adrian nailed the activities we wanted and what we wanted our trip to be.

Hotel Review
Ballea Castle
Cork

Great little place tucked away and teeming with friendly animals. Our daughter loved spending time with the horses, dogs, and cats. It was a phenomenal no-fuss stop to relax for the nights we were in the area.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Walk with Wolfhounds
Walk with Wolfhounds
Ireland
Horse Riding Killarney National Park
Horse Riding Killarney National Park
Killarney
Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Ireland
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Aug 21, 2026

Hi Mike,

Thanks a mil for the review, it's greatly appreciated! I'm so delighted to have played a part in your family's trip to Ireland, I hope you guys have a ton of memories and photos to take home!

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

Just completed an amazing and memorable trip ...
Ireland | Aug 7 - Aug 14, 2026

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Anneliese K.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 19, 2026
Just completed an amazing and memorable trip to Ireland, planned by Adrian. He took all of our requests and feedback, and prepared an interesting and well-paced trip that fit all of our needs. 100% would use him and this site again. Read more

Just completed an amazing and memorable trip to Ireland, planned by Adrian. He took all of our requests and feedback, and prepared an interesting and well-paced trip that fit all of our needs. 100% would use him and this site again.

Hotel Reviews
Ballea Castle
Cork
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lahinch Coast Hotel
Dough, Lahinch, Co. Clare
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Killarney Heights Hotel
Killarney
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Springhill Hotel
Kilkenny
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Horse Riding Killarney National Park
Horse Riding Killarney National Park
Killarney
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Walk with Wolfhounds
Walk with Wolfhounds
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Caherconnell Fort & Sheepdog Demonstrations
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rock of Cashel
Rock of Cashel
Cashel
Quality of Experience
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Aug 21, 2026

Hi Anneliese,

It was an absolute pleasure to play a part in your family's trip to my home country! I'm delighted to hear that everything went smoothly! And hey, if you happen to find this neck of the woods calling your name again, don't hesitate to reach out ;)

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays

First Time Trip to Northern Ireland
Ireland | Jul 15 - Jul 23, 2026

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Gina C.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026
We have an awesome time in Ireland. It was our first tune and Adrian did a fabulous job putting the trip together. All of our drivers were great - they were timely and knowledgeable. We had Agnes, David , Lukas and Peter (I think.. the one who took us to Derry) - if I missed a driver it’s not intentional - they were all very good. We loved rhe Carrick - Rede - Rope bridge. It was scary but doable😂, the Giant Causeway was a fun hike with great views. Derry was our favorite city. The... Read more

We have an awesome time in Ireland. It was our first tune and Adrian did a fabulous job putting the trip together. All of our drivers were great - they were timely and knowledgeable. We had Agnes, David , Lukas and Peter (I think.. the one who took us to Derry) - if I missed a driver it’s not intentional - they were all very good. We loved rhe Carrick - Rede - Rope bridge. It was scary but doable😂, the Giant Causeway was a fun hike with great views.

Derry was our favorite city. The people were friendly, the city felt very safe to walk around at night. My husband made friends with the locals in a couple of pubs and my daughter and I loved the mall next to the Starbucks in the center of town. We did the walking tour and learned a lot about Bloody Sunday and got a feel for the politics and tension in Northern Ireland. It was very educational for everyone and especially for my daughter who is 17 and knew nothing of that part of Ireland’s history.

The Titanic Museum was amazing. Note: my husband’s great uncle was the violin player (Hartley) on the Titanic. His violin was also featured in the museum.

We enjoyed all the cities and got so many souvenirs that we had to buy another piece of luggage. Derry being our favorite city does not minimize the other beautiful locations to note - The Castle at Waterford, Kilkinney Castle, the Tombs, the waves on the coast at the Giant Causeway.

The accommodations were very good.
We were happy to have the apartment type spaces. We were happy to have the higher end accommodations for comfort. The Celtic Show in the last night was fun and a good farewell to Ireland… we were all sad to be leaving. This itinerary covered a lot of ground for a 1st time visitor.

We would definitely book with Adrian again. Next time we want to go back to Derry and then to Scotland.

Hotel Reviews
Waterford Castle
Waterford

Beautiful property. The rooms were high end and very comfortable for a long stay.

Authenticity & Character
Feels like a throw back in time
Location
Just be aware that you will need to consider that you need a ferry to go back and forth.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Diamond House Apartments
Londonderry

Location was excellent. The apartment was well decorated and comfortable furniture. For some reason the bedroom doors had an automatic spring which forced them closed. So, the bedroom doors would slam shut. Usually this is only see n in industrial buildings. Nonetheless.. we would stay there again!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Kilkenny
Kilkenny

Very nice hotel.. unfortunately Ireland was having a heat wave and the room was very hot. But, the hotel had 1 portable fan.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
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Staycity Aparthotels - Christchurch, Dublin
Dublin
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Cordia Serviced Apartments
Belfast
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Mark Street
Dublin

Interestingly this hotel was very nice, new and modern! The staff was ok.. not terribly friendly like the other locations. They weren’t rude but just not helpful. No explanation about how the doors worked with the keys so when we got stuck in the hallway not knowing to push the green button to open the doo.. the staff was annoyed that had to call them. Another example, the sheets provided for the pull out bed were not clean. I took them downstairs and politely asked for new sheets. The woman took the sheets, didn’t say a word and said that someone would bring me clean sheets. I said thank you and she mumbled a response like “no problem”. Like I said, not rude but distinctly different than the other experiences that we had. It didn’t take away from our trip but probably not a place that we would stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Titanic experience
Titanic experience
Belfast
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Celtic Night Show & Dinner
Dublin
Quality of Experience
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Visit Brú na Bóinne and the Newgrange Tombs
Ireland
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The guides were incredibly knowledgeable
An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle
An Epic Walking Tour of the Viking Triangle
Waterford
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Guided Bogside History Walking Tour
Londonderry (Derry)

Highly recommend! Gives a great history of the city.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Authenticate.. the tour was given by a resident of Derry who clearly had a passion for the city.
Local specialist: Adrian Murphy
Adrian
Adrian Murphy
Local specialist in France | Replied on Jul 24, 2026
Hi Gina, Ahh this was such a lovely read, thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I’m absolutely delighted you all had such a great trip. It sounds like you really got the full experience too, from the pubs and local chats to the history in Derry and the coast up at the Causeway (fair play for doing the rope bridge as well!). And what an incredible Titanic connection, I don't remember you mentioning that connection! That’s genuinely amazing. I’m so glad the drivers, accommodation,... Read more

Hi Gina,

Ahh this was such a lovely read, thank you so much for taking the time to share it! I’m absolutely delighted you all had such a great trip. It sounds like you really got the full experience too, from the pubs and local chats to the history in Derry and the coast up at the Causeway (fair play for doing the rope bridge as well!). And what an incredible Titanic connection, I don't remember you mentioning that connection! That’s genuinely amazing. I’m so glad the drivers, accommodation, and overall flow all came together the way we’d hoped, and even better that it left you wanting more, that’s always the goal! I’d be absolutely delighted to help you plan round two when you’re ready, especially if Derry and Scotland are on the cards next time.

Slán go fóill! (Bye for now!)
Adrian
High Point Holidays