Our trip was wonderful. Well organized, well planned and most of all well managed. Our guide Joanne was excellent. She went above and beyond to make sure that we were having a good experience in Ireland and doing it with a smile and a ready laugh. We are already planning our next trip with Gate1.

We had a great trip. Patrick and Tony were both great. Patrick had tons of useful knowledge and was always courteous and friendly. I believe everyone on our tour enjoyed having him as our guide. Luckily we didn't have any problems and did not need him to do anything extra. He offered great advice on restaurants to try or places to check out. Patrick also kept everyone on schedule and was aware when a cruise ship was set to tour Blarney castle and get us in there before the ship so there wasn't a huge line. I can tell that he has been doing this for a long time and he seems to enjoy his job. The bus was in great working order. Fortunately the weather ended up being perfect, if too warm. If we do another tour we'll definitely use Gate1 again and recommend it to friends. The hotels were all nice, especially the Mespil since it had air conditioning. The Clayton had a better location to the tourist areas that made it more walkable. But both were near pubs and public transportation.

I am truly one very satisfied customer of 19 trips, with three more booked. You live up to your moto more of the world for less! I would like to make special mention of our tour director Linda. Linda's attention to detail, and her lovely commentary's as we drove through the Irish countryside made this tour one if the best I have been on. Thank you.

Just wanted to give a positive feedback for Sheila. She was the best tour guide so far from all our gate one trips. Very knowledgeable about history, politics and culture of Ireland. Her delivery was excellent. we used to look forward to her talks on the bus. She was kind and cheerful all the time yet firm to keep us all follow her instructions. I still use her phrase "On and gone".

Maureen our tour manager was excellent. She even managed to acknowledge my 75th birthday, which was the day I was flying home. She seemed to care about all of us and our comfort. Our driver, Patrick, was excellent, not to mention very funny. Maureen and Patrick added to the enjoyment of the trip.

The tour was wonderful. The Tour Guide and bus drivers were fabulous. The scenery was fantastic; the hotels were very nice. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Ireland; and was also able to manage every day from the various stops, the food. We were also on time every day to each tourist area.

This was a second Gate 1 tour, this one was a family trip to Ireland. Unusual to have two young people on a Gate 1 but our guide, as well as others on our trip, could not have been more welcoming. I just want to PRAISE your professionals working this trip. Ann Marie was absolutely a shining star. Having her as our guide left me with complete confidence and trust in traveling. No question was too small, no problem was too big. She was efficient, relatable, welcoming, funny, caring and concerned about EVERYONE. Also so knowledgeable regarding the history, culture, people geography of Ireland. We learned so much. Our driver John worked seamlessly with Ann Marie, they were an outstanding team. He was able to navigate the traffic, got us to places safely and on time or early and knew all the "ins and outs' of the traffic and routes.

This was our third tour with Gate 1 and we were once again very impressed all facets of our trip. Special kudos to Anne Marie, our tour manager. She was simply fabulous; knowledgeable, articulate, witty, and very much dedicated to insuring that each one of us had a comfortable, organized experience. Whenever we reflect on our visit to Ireland, we will of course think of its beauty and its history and culture, but we will also remember Anne Marie for making our visit so special. She is truly extraordinary.

Jackie was our tour manager, and we just want to let you know how fantastic she was! She made our first Gate 1 trip, a trip to remember! Jackie was so fun, knowledgeable, and helpful throughout our entire 16-day trip. Our driver through Hannon, Robbie, was just as fun, knowledgeable, and helpful. These two people are great representatives and treasures of Gate 1 Travel.

Lenny was amazing! He brought Ireland and its history to life. The week flew by and our group (11 people) could not be happier. We plan to take another tour of Scotland with Gate1 as long as Lenny is our guide!

Our tour manager, David was very passionate about what he was doing and so knowledgeable. I've learned so much from him on the history on so many things. He was the best tour manager so far!

Our trip to Ireland was awesome! It was more wonderful than we could ever imagine, and that was all due to our tour director, Edwina, and our bus driver, Damien. Edwina's knowledge of Ireland and its history was fascinating and amazing. We cannot say enough about the terrific job she did. We were also amazed at Damien's driving skills. The way he maneuvered the bus around corners and on narrow roads was outstanding!

This was our first trip with Gate1; we'd heard many good things about the organization, and we've had several friends who have, collectively, taken many, many trips - all with good reviews. Overall, we had a great time, met some fun people, and saw a lot of Ireland in a short amount of time. Alacoque and Tony, our driver, were immensely qualified for this trip; his driving brought many rounds of applause in tight situations, and getting us to our destinations in good shape. He was very friendly and a nice person to go on a trip with. We can't say enough good things about Alacoque; she was friend, mother-figure, and a great source of information about Ireland. No matter what we asked her, she knew the answers, whether it was story or facts about an area or custom. Funny and fun, too! Yes, it was hard to be on a schedule when we're on vacation, but we understood her reasons for wanting to be on the road early. We were glad to have a mix of 1 and 2-night hotel stays, also, and dinners in and dinners on our own. We'll look forward to another trip with Gate1!

This was my first trip with Gate 1 & I couldn't ask for a better time, everything was so well planned. It was busy & active & we saw so much. I was a solo traveler, this was the perfect group to be with! Our tour guide Matthew sure knows his history of Ireland & you can tell he's very proud of his country. He had special stops planned & surprises every day. I'll never think of Ireland again without thinking of Matthew & his joke & good nature & Blarney! I think he's kissed the stone many times! The rich rolling country side, sheep & cows grazing on the greenest grass - no wonder the butter & cheese are so delicious. The castles & ruins tell the story of a tumultuous past but yet the people are so very warm & fun loving. I can't wait to go back!

I just completed the survey you sent me but I want to make sure I put in an extra word for Linda, our tour guide/director. She was above and beyond my expectations in terms of knowledge and organization. She is a fantastic storyteller, providing just the right amount of facts and information and just the right amount of general storytelling. She managed our group of 40 expertly, providing relevant information and tips for those who had mobility challenges and for those who did not. Everyday she made a new seating chart for the bus which eliminated people feeling pressure to line up to get "good seats" (not that there are bad seats). This simple solution eliminated potential drama. Linda was extremely helpful and went out of her way to make sure we were 100% happy and satisfied. She is a treasure. John, our driver, was very quiet but courteous, and most important of all, he is an extraordinary driver. I felt safe every mile of those treacherous narrow roads in rain, fog and all conditions. John is one skilled driver! I could not have been more impressed with this team. This was my first trip with Gate1 and it won't be my last!

Our 12-day Kaleidoscope tour of Ireland in June 2023 was everything my husband and I hoped for. The itinerary was well planned and hit all the key sites we wanted to see and more! There are so many positive things I could comment on: the warm friendly Irish people, the cooler weather, and the hotels with their Irish Breakfasts. We loved the drives through the beautiful countryside and our driver Damien always got us safely and timely to our destinations. Also, our Gate1 tour guide Lenny was full of historical and informative information about Ireland. He was also very entertaining, teaching us local songs and going along with whoever was up for additional walking tours and visiting local establishments in the evenings. The additional tour guides were top rate too. Overall, I have to say, I waited 27 years to make a trip to Ireland and I was not disappointed! I want to plan another Gate1 tour!

I feel the need to let you know how absolutely thrilled we were with this, our first ever, Gate 1 tour experience. We began with a small group tour and we are not sure we will ever be able to choose anything but that in the future. We lucked out with the 13 people on our particular tour (Irish Culture) and the group gelled unbelievably well. We have even communicated a bit since the end of our trip. We all agreed that none of us could imagine a better tour guide than Sheila and feel so fortunate to have had her with us. She is extremely knowledgeable and so much fun! Sheila took care of us like we were her children! She was quick to offer suggestions for places to visit, dine, and/or shop in our "free" time. If we had a question, curiosity, or need...Sheila was on it! She could tell our group really began to embrace our time together and attempted to foster that by sometimes not interrupting our lively conversations, BUT we loved ALL she had to share, so we quickly told her we wanted her to interrupt us! We also loved our driver, Arvydas, and enjoyed the dynamic between the two of them as a team. We felt quite safe with Arvydas and his "master steerology" (another Sheila-ism). We loved all of the accommodations and most every tour activity. We ate delicious food and experienced warm hospitality. My husband and I had not yet been to Europe and therefore had a tad bit of pre-travel angst. However, we saw there was no need for this, as Gate 1 had everything so well planned and handled. Thank you again for a most memorable experience. We look forward to traveling with you in the future.

I just wanted to write to let you know that my recent Discovery trip to Ireland was amazing! We had such a great time and our guide, Matthew was excellent! Not only was he knowledgeable, informative, thoughtful and funny but he had prepared lots of extra surprises for our group throughout the trip. He arranged an impromptu hurling demonstration, and stops at beautiful Inch Beach, all along the Wild Atlantic Way and at a random county sign for one of the folks whose family is from the area. He also provided local snacks, played music related to each region and told stories along the way. He went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable and memorable!

The Ireland trip was super! Ali, our tour manager was the best! Everyone in my group loved Gate 1.

Khristiene was an excellent guide and went above and beyond throughout our tour. She gave us such an excellent understanding of Ireland, its traditions and history. She loves Ireland and her pride and love for her country were apparent. She was also an excellent storyteller and had great humor and personality. She had wonderful connections and relationships wherever we went.

I wanted to make sure that you know what a great team Jon & Jim made. They were what made the trip so wonderful. As they had not worked together as a team before, they were wonderful together. Both were friendly, courteous, and engaging. They had a lot of energy to make sure we were always aware of times to meet, where to be, handling of our luggage, getting our room keys, etc. It was enjoyable to have them as our guide and driver, kuddos to your staff for putting them together as a team, as it made the trip even better than it was.

We recently returned from our 14 Day England, Scotland and Ireland tour completing our 14th trip with Gate 1 Travel! Like the other trips, this one was a good value and provided us a comprehensive visit to the UK. Our tour guide, David did a fine job of keeping our group on schedule and well-informed about what to expect at each step along the way. He was knowledgeable and shared a lot of historical anecdotes with a bit of humor keeping the group interested and engaged. Our coach driver Joe was proficient and flexible- altering planned routes when needed at the direction of local guides. Each of the local guides were knowledgeable and articulate in showing us around their respective cities. Our hotels were conveniently located- especially the Tower Hotel in London on the River Thames at the foot of the Tower Bridge and adjacent to The Tower of London. We found the Glen Keen Sheep Farm peat harvesting and sheep dog demonstrations quite interesting along with tea, scones and Irish music following. We'll long remember our final night at Taylor's Three Rock with a fine dinner and lots of Irish music and dancing. We look forward to our next adventure with Gate 1 Travel.

This was our first trip with Gate 1. We are elated! I meant to write to Gate 1, anyway, to praise the experience and convey our appreciation of our guide and driver, Sheila and Martin, resp. Sheila is tireless, absolutely organized, keeping us on-schedule and motivated. Her extensive knowledge of history, life experiences, and humor made for educating, entertaining, perceptive commentary. We did not expect to fill our days, everyday, so well. As I wrote to a friend during the trip: "you know you're having a great time when you think it's already Friday, but it's only Wednesday." Sheila is a treasure. Martin, too, a stalwart purveyor of safety, impeccable driving skill and the occasional display of dry wit. He kept the coach spotless. The duo made the days spent together more special for us. We enjoyed the itinerary, the lack of blatantly 'touristy' stops (we were warned off the Blarney stone by friends) and the emphasis on history. Or experiences. Of note are the stops at the museum in Foynes, the raptor ranch and the sheep dog demonstration... outstanding! Unlike other vendors, we were never pushed into sites solely to offer shopping opportunities. We didn't go to Ireland to shop. The only place we would have liked to venture to that wasn't on the list was the Giant's Causeway; we enjoy natural wonders more than man-made. The selection of hotels was unexpected in the best of ways: all are very high grade with large, spotless, comfortable rooms and above average dining; well beyond our experiences in much of Europe on other tours. I could go on but it's better to simply acknowledge that we are very impressed with Gate 1 and are planning to avail ourselves of your services in the future. Again, our gratitude to our most excellent guide, Sheila: we left loving her and, because of her, Ireland.

Our trip was wonderful. We had a great tour guide who went WAY above and beyond. She facilitated some extra requests by my husband. Sheila, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. She helped find specific items by finding what shops to look for. She planned a couple of extra side trips, which made the trip even more memorable. John, our driver was a delight. He had us on a schedule that got our group to places a little early so we could explore a little more before the event we were going to. John is a organized and thoughtful person. 1 day while we were on a tour, he took our luggage to the hotel ahead of our arrival, so our luggage was already in our room when we arrived at the hotel. We could tell that John and Sheila have worked together before, they were a great team and seemed to gel well together. Thank you for a lifetime experience. I wish there was a way to request specific tour guides and drivers for the next trip.

The overall trip was excellent. As expected, Ireland delivered in terms of beauty, charm, and fun! The services provided through Gate 1 were also exceptional. From the time we first booked the trip, until we came home, we were well taken care of and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Our tour guide, Patrick was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the area and managed to field dozens of questions, without missing a beat. His anecdotes and jokes helped to instill confidence and added to the overall camaraderie of the group. I would love to take another tour with him as my tour guide. John was the driver for the duration of the tour. He negotiated and navigated challenging roads easily and safely. I always felt safe a confident with his driving skills. This was my first Gate 1 experience and I thoroughly enjoyed it! The value of the trip was well worth the reasonable cost. I will not hesitate to take another trip with you! Thank you for everything!

Our 10 Day Classic Ireland trip was absolutely fabulous! It was truly a trip of a lifetime. Gate1 transportation was waiting for us as soon as we stepped off the plane and delivered us promptly to our hotel where our luggage was taken and stored for us. Our lovely tour guide Khristiene greeted us and welcomed us with coffee, tea and pastries. Our group arrived early in the day so we wanted to get out and see Dublin before our evening welcome dinner. Khristiene placed a call and got our group of 10 tickets to tour the Guinness Storehouse so off we went. She made it so easy for us! From the moment we arrived Khristiene answered every question we had and went above and beyond to personally make recommendations and reservations for us. Her knowledge of Ireland and her storytelling talents were unbelievable!! George, our coach driver was the best! He always had a smile on this face and a kind word for his passengers. I felt confident and safe in his driving through the narrow, winding roads of Ireland, especially Ring of Kerry. Each day was filled to the brim with experiences on our planned itinerary and many additions that were surprises (tailored to what our group had expressed interest in) by Khristiene. We enjoyed all of the cities we visited, especially Galway, Waterford, and Killarney. All of our hotels were clean and offered a full breakfast buffet. My personal favorite parts included in the itinerary were hiking to the top of The Cliffs of Moher, touring the Waterford Crystal factory, visiting Blarney Castle and Gardens and kissing the Blarney Stone and shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills. I also enjoyed the optional experiences. We attended the Gaelic Roots Show and Jaunting Cart ride in Killarney. This is our second Gate1 trip and we are already looking forward to our third in October.

Matthew is an excellent tour guide. His organizational and personal skills were outstanding. He made a personal connection with each traveler. The stop at the Molena Farm, Atlantic Sheepdog demonstration, and along the shores of NW Ireland will leave a lasting impression. Ireland is beautiful. The experiences I will cherish. The narrow Irish roads, full of cows!, weren't even a challenge for David our bus driver. He was excellent & always professional. He sings pretty well too.

I just wanted to say that Lenny was an amazing guide. He is very personable, professional and knowledgeable. He definitely made this trip an outstanding experience. Damion, our bus driver was amazing. He handled the bus on those very narrow roads expertly. He was also a joy to be around. Thank you for having such exemplary staff!

This was our first Gate1 tour and first group travel experience and Patrick, our Tour Director, and Gerard, our coach driver, made our 16 Day Scotland and Ireland trip a wonderful experience! Patrick was at the hotel to greet us when we arrived in Edinburgh the first morning and made sure our jet lagged selves got our luggage stowed and gave us all the info we needed to get off to a good start. He was always so well organized and clear in his communications to the group. He even was in the lobby at 5:30am on our last day in Dublin, ensuring we got on our airport transfer. What we loved best about Patrick was all the knowledge and history he shared with us, sprinkling in humor and music, to help make what we were seeing even more meaningful. We wish we would have recorded his 'rams in a Mini Cooper' story as it still makes us laugh to think of it. It was relaxing to not worry about confirming hotels, tickets to attractions, transportation, etc., because Patrick was on top of it all. The schedule of stops was planned so well to try avoid crowded times at popular sites. Patrick also had great suggestions -- and maps -- for free time, which we appreciated. We applauded our driver, Gerard, many times on the trip as he maneuvered narrow roads, tight turns, and impossible parking spots and want to give a shout out to him here. He was always smiling - with a twinkle in his eye, got to know everyone, always ready to assist with luggage or on the steps. The bus was always spotless and we always knew we would arrive safely at our next destination. Patrick and Gerard were a great team and a favorite memory is driving back from our farewell dinner in Dublin when Patrick started singing "Molly Malone" and Gerard stepped in to lead us in all the words and the whole group sang along. The entire trip -- Patrick and Gerard, the local city guides, the nice hotels, the sites visited -- was well done and we felt a good value. We will definitely consider Gate1 again!

It was fantastic. This was our first Gate1 Coach tour. We were using this tour to gauge if we would want to do more Gate1 tours and the answer is without a doubt yes. Martina was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and charming. She shared the history of Ireland during our tour which made some of the things we were looking at take on a whole new meaning. Tony was our driver and he kept us on schedule for each of our stops. Some of the roads he went down and turns he made were quite challenging and he did it with ease. Both Martina and Tony were both very personable and made the trip enjoyable. Thank you Gate1, Martina, and Tony for a great experience.

I need to express my satisfaction with this trip as follows: a) the manager of the trip did an outstanding job leading a forty-people group, not only with proven experience, but also an empathetic relationship with each one of the members. Respect, order, and punctuality were systematically prevalent all the time, including the moment of bidding farewell to each of the travelers. There was not a single incident of disorganization. Her solid experience was present at all times and contributed to make this trip to Ireland an unforgettable one. Good for her, and the whole group; b) the driver showed a high level of responsibility, experience handling sometimes difficult transit moments of narrow highways, and solid human relations with all passengers; c) the employees in all hotels were very well trained, easy to approach, and helpful, in particular in all hotel restaurants.

We wanted to send a special note letting you know how much we enjoyed our trip to Ireland because of the excellent guidance provided by Aoife. She was so helpful and kind. She responded to every concern, small or larger, with concern and helpful solutions. Aoife's good humor and knowledge made our trip wonderful. We've taken other Gate One tours and Aoife is definitely the best tour guide we've ever had!

My trip was beyond my wildest expectations. Where do I begin? The countryside is gorgeous. The people are kind and hilarious. The hotel accommodations were extremely nice. My sister and I had the time of our lives. It was a dream come true. I was even able to meet up with a distant cousin and review long lost family history. The tour group passengers were very nice and we made some new friends that we plan to keep in touch with. Thank you for your help in making the arrangements. All flights were on time with plenty of time to get from one gate to another. I've recommended Gate1 and this trip to many of my friends/ family. You guys really know your stuff and how to make travel affordable, fun and stress free.

Our tour guide, Patrick was the absolute best, most knowledgeable, professional and accommodating tour guide and person we have met. He is thoroughly knowledgeable as well as possessing a keen passion for the locale and its history. He made the trip a success, and the once in a life time experience we had is solely due to him. He has shown superior proactive initiative on behalf of all the guests, as a group and in individual instances. It is because of Patrick, that I recommend this tour to everyone I come into contact with. My only regret is that there is just one Patrick ! A shining gem. a man of infinite jest, of most excellent fancy.

My evaluation of our Thanksgiving trip to Ireland would not be complete unless a special compliment was sent about our tour guide, Lenny. He had an almost magical way about him, relating and engaging with every person on the trip, from the children to the seniors. Not only did he have a mastery of the locations we were touring, but he knew how to deliver the information in a professional, but also a creative and artful style. If he was challenged with an "over the top" question, which I am famous for, he would research it and tell you later that day, often supplementing with printed information. I don't know how he could be that efficient and all-inclusive, but he was. Lenny is Irish yet lived for some years in the U.S., so interweaves his delightful Irish accent and humor with the cultures of both countries, captivating us with his knowledge of Ireland that only a native could know. Having an Irish guide with his native background made this tour unparalleled to any other. As my accompanying teenage kids summed it up, "If we are asked how to rate Lenny from 1-5, we would give him a 5 a thousand times". To exemplify his warmth and ability to effectively communicate, they said "We have school teachers and after an entire school year, they don't know me, relate to me, or are able to teach me better than Lenny did, knowing us only for a week." It's because of Lenny that our family of 5...yes, including challenging teens, will venture out to a 2nd Gate 1 travel vacation. He went the extra mile to get to know everyone personally on the bus, quickly making us one harmonious family with our group of travelers. He even played various songs of a genre to relate to everyone. Throughout the trip and even when stuck in traffic, Lenny would always entertain us with tidbits of eclectic information only known by an Irishman tour guide, but would also read the crowd and know when to allow enjoyable quiet time so we can look out the window or talk amongst each other. All in all, this trip was wonderful but it was Lenny who brought it to life, making it an unforgettable experience which turned us into new Gate 1 travelers.

We just returned from an Ireland trip through your company, Once again you did not disappoint! The itinerary was wonderful, the hotels were comfortable and in great locations, and we thoroughly enjoyed all of the sights and extra options. Our tour guide, Martina, was so informative about the history of Ireland and did a fabulous job in taking care of all of our needs The bus drive Tony was so skilled at driving through challenging areas and taking care of all of our luggage. Yours services are superb and we have enjoyed traveling with your company and recommend you to friends and family! We plan on doing more vacations and will use Gate 1 again!

It was lovely absolutely lovely. We had a lot of craic! Doug and Tommy were great host and they each added a little something extra to make our first trip to Europe/Ireland that much more sensational. The tour itself was quite nice from the scenic stops to the hotel accommodations. Stacey and I really did enjoy it and hope to do it again another day.

All we can say is WOW. From booking our trip until departure and back home again, our very first overseas tour was flawless. It would be hard to put into words how GREAT our tour Guide (Dougie) and Coach Driver Tommy our "Steerologist" as Dougie called him, took care of us! Tommy took us on some roads that we would not have ventured on in other than a skateboard! Doug's knowledge of Ireland, his wit, anecdotes, limericks and Irish sayings kept our whole group entertained without fail. (this I'm sure is because he kissed the Blarney Stone many years ago)! Accommodations were top notch, the motorcoach was great and Ireland - all I can say is we'll be back. The Cities we visited were clean and vibrant and most accommodating even seeing a "flock" of 42 descend on them in one flock! We're planning our next overseas trip and it'll be a Gate 1 trip for sure. Thank you one all all at Gate 1 and a special thank you to Doug and Tommy.

Our trip to Ireland was amazing. We enjoyed every moment of that tour. It was very well organized. All the hotels were very comfortable and accommodating. The meals were all very good. And most of all our tour guide Liam did an amazing job making sure everyone was well taken care of and had a good time. All other tour guides were very knowledgeable and informative. Our bus driver Lee made sure we were always safe and our needs were taken care of. We will definitely consider using Gate 1 in the future and will give a good word to all our friends. Thank you for this great experience.

Took my first Gate 1 Tour on the 9 Day Classic Ireland Tour in October. It was outstanding and met all of our expectations. What a beautiful country. Our Tour Manager Alacoque made the trip an exceptional experience. She was such a pleasure to travel with. She was so knowledgeable about Ireland and even shared stories about growing up in Ireland. Her professionalism, humor, and attention to every detail was top notch. What an asset to Gate 1!! Thomas our bus driver was also awesome. We always felt safe with him behind the wheel. We could have not asked for a better team. Alacoque and Thomas . . . absolutely the best !!! The accommodations were great. Will definitely book another Gate 1 Tour.

I wanted to give more feedback about our outstanding guide manager Lenny and our driver Kevin! Lenny went above and beyond to give us an amazing vacation and experience in Scotland and Ireland! His knowledge of history and personal stories about the lands and history added so much to our trip. I would recommend anyone I know to book with trip with Lenny as their guide! Also, Kevin was an incredible driver! He was funny, kind and kept us all so safe in the motor coach. Those roads are so narrow and Kevin navigated it all so well. Having Kevin as our driver definitely added to our trip. Without these two guiding us I doubt our trip would've been as memorable. Thank you Lenny and Kevin!

We want to add comments to our survey about our wonderful Guide, Patrick. He was an outstanding tour guide--friendly, knowledgeable, and insightful. He was able to provide wonderful commentary, while knowing when the group just needed some quiet time. This was a long trip with many moving parts and connections. He made all of these details work flawlessly with absolutely no drama. Patrick's stories, history lessons, sheep facts and music really made this trip for us. Mark celebrated his birthday on this trip and Patrick made sure it was special, along with a bagpipe rendition of Happy Birthday! We also want to compliment our driver Robbie--he was an amazing driver on those winding Scottish and Irish roads! He was a fantastic addition to the tour! Thanks for making this trip for us!

This was our first time using Gate 1. It was highly recommended by a close friend and we couldn't have been happier with the entire process of booking and traveling. Everything was absolutely amazing, especially the tour guide and bus driver! Sheila was friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable, funny and thoughtful! She exceeded any expectations we had. Also, Mick (Michael), our touring driver, was friendly, funny and an expert, careful driver. We were so impressed! The rest of our group agreed with us! We will definitely travel again with Gate 1! Thank you for giving us an exceptional vacation!

The tour of Ireland exceeded our expectations. Jill our tour guide was very informative on the sights visited. The local guides were knowledgeable and entertaining. We will be using Gate1 in the future. Good value.

We would like to compliment Joanna for being such a gracious and informative leader. She made sure our group was always punctual with no real issues to deal with. She always pointed out the beautiful and interesting aspects of every location, while also making it a bit fun. Very charming. We enjoyed our first Gate 1 tour and have already begun making plans for next year. Seamus was more than wonderful. He was extremely courteous and a lot of fun while maintaining our safety. Never, did I feel like we were ever in danger. We always came back to find him cleaning and caring for the bus. We were very comfortable. My only suggestion would be possible city maps, pointing out restaurants, stores and various streets while we are on our own. We look forward to seeing you again!