General Testimonials

We have just returned from a wonderful week on board the Emerald Pullman. The hotels and travel arrangements were all first class. The scenery was spectacular, why had I never visited the west coast before? That just leaves the team, David Mervyn Jim and the catering staff, who all looked after us exceptionally well.  And I am sure they will be pleased to know that we made our flight home to Glasgow on time.  

Thanks again for a great trip, we may meet again!

Ireland is such a beautiful country and very clean! Our tour guide's name was Peter (i don't know his last name). He was fantastic, funny and so polite. You can tell he really loved his country and really wanted everyone to see it's beauty. Everyone was so polite and kind. There was 10 of us in our group, and we all just really, really enjoyed ourselves. This was a trip of a life time, and we were not disappointed. I think the Irish could teach us Americans a thing or two on manners! LOL, thank you for all your help in putting this together. we loved everything! Great hotels, great tours, great agents, you went above and beyond. We will be back!!! Favorite trip ever!!!!

The Emerald Pullman 7 night/8 day private rail tour from Dublin was the best tour that I have ever done by far! Cannot say enough about the tour staff - knowledgeable, fun, helpful. The variety of tours provided a good overview of the island. Each hotel was different, from the grand old railroad hotel to the castle on the coast to the modern hotel in Belfast, each were unique and special. Overall a wonderful experience.

Your team did a superb job taking care of 4 senior ladies. Every schedule location your team was there to meet us and take us on our way. We felt safe and reassured.   I can't say enough great things about Brian. He was so knowledgeable, great sense of Irish humor, and thanks to him, we had the best night of our trip in Killarney. Keiron's tour on Inishmore led us up to a stunning chapel ruin. Barry's day drive around the shores of Connemara and his special places touched all of us. The other men on our tours were excellent as well. All were knowledgeable, entertaining, and kindly cared for us.

Our hotels in Killarney and Belfast were absolutely stunning. The other hotels were very fine and met our needs. The trains and buses were excellent. One bus broke down, but a new one was promptly delivered. There was a train schedule change at the end of our trip to Belfast. Our printed itinerary did not have the change. However, a representative came to the hotel and made sure the cab driver got us to Connelly Station in time. We were well assured that all would be taken care of if we didn't make the train. One couldn't ask for better service.

We loved the diversity of the travel and stay. We enjoyed the views and service on the train and the agility and commentary of the luxury coach. Each hotel was unique and we enjoyed all three. The sheep herding, Giant's Causeway, and hospitality of Abbeyglen Castle were favorites. But, by far, the wonderful hospitality, commentary and stories from our hosts: Jim, David, and Mervyn made our trip so memorable! We will share our experiences when we return home.

We have been so excited to take this trip and you've exceed our expectations! Thank you for all the craic! It was lovely to use Mervyn and David as 'google' for all our questions. Your knowledge made everything more interesting, You took such great care of us, always with a smile. THANK YOU!

My daughter and I recently returned from our 3 day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Tour.

I'd like to tell you what a truly wonderful and memorable time we both had! We loved how efficient and punctual it all was and every aspect of the tour. Our tour guide, Peter, was fabulous and so fun. He made the tour just so enjoyable. We hated to leave the tour at the end!

We both agreed we would love to do another tour in the future! We left for the USA feeling like we had just experienced something very special. Ireland was simply beautiful, both the people and the country.

We did the 6 day "Best of the West Tour" and it was insanely beautiful! The stops along the way were just the right amount of time to explore, eat and relax in the Irish scenery.

Being from the States, my husband and I have NEVER experienced the level of hospitality that we experienced here, in Ireland. This was my very first time, traveling Internationally. At age 60,:this begins my husband and mine “decade of travel”. I would like to particularly point out the exceptional service that was provided on day 6 of our 6 day rail tour. Our host was extremely pleasant and shared so much knowledge with the group, It was impressive. He was constantly looking out for the well being of each of us on the tour. At every stop, where we left the train/bus, Jon would count our group… making sure that we were all there and accounted for. I am on the “ slower” side and John NEVER made me feel rushed. He was communicative about when our “toilet” stops were approaching. The same when it came to our chances to pick up something to eat or get a beverage.
He was equally as generous with his time. Overlooking how our meals were enjoyed, going from each car on the train to look in on the entire train ride back to Dublin. There really are not enough accolades to express what joy John contributed to our railway experience!!! It was beyond lovely, and lent itself to be one of our favorite experiences in Ireland.

Paul and Dineen Mello

We have done multiplr tours with Rail Tours Ireland and everyone of them have been excellent. Their tour guides
are extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They travel with you and answer any questions you might have, as
well as covering the history of each location.