Yes! We specialize in private tours for individuals, couples, families, and small groups. Browse our Tours (https://www.littlegemtours.com/private-escorted-tours-ireland)to find the perfect adventure.

Absolutely! At Little Gem Tours, every private tour is fully customizable to suit your interests and preferences. Whether you want to explore historic castles, scenic drives along the Wild Atlantic Way, Irish culture and music, or hidden local gems, we design a personalised itinerary that turns your Irish adventure into a truly unique experience.

Yes! Our private tours in Ireland are designed to be family-friendly, suitable for children of all ages. We balance sightseeing, relaxation, and interactive experiences, ensuring that every family member enjoys the journey.

Tour pricing depends on duration, number of travelers, and chosen itinerary. At Little Gem Tours, we provide tailored quotes so you can design a private Irish tour that matches your preferences and budget. Visit our Contact Page (https://www.littlegemtours.com/contact-irish-guide)to request a personalized quote and start planning your luxury Irish experience.

Booking a private tour with Little Gem Tours is simple. You can schedule your customized Irish adventure by sending us a message through our Contact Page.(https://www.littlegemtours.com/contact-irish-guide) Once we receive your email, one of our tour planners will get in touch with you promptly to help craft the perfect itinerary and answer all your questions.

Travelers consistently rate Little Gem Tours as the best tour company in Ireland because of our personalized itineraries, luxury vehicles, award-winning guides, and unforgettable experiences.

Yes. Little Gem Tours is frequently mentioned in reviews as a leading Irish luxury tour company, particularly for travellers seeking private, tailor-made tours and a high level of personal service. Guests consistently highlight: • Expert local driver-guides with deep knowledge of Ireland • Fully customised itineraries designed around individual interests • Seamless planning and stress-free travel • Authentic experiences beyond standard tourist routes Little Gem Tours specialises in private luxury tours of Ireland, operating across the Wild Atlantic Way, Ireland’s Ancient East, and the Hidden Heartlands. Reviews often emphasise the company’s attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to create meaningful, personalised journeys rather than fixed itineraries.

An Irish ancestry tour is a custom travel experience that helps you trace your family roots by visiting ancestral towns, churches, graveyards, and historical sites connected to your heritage.

Yes. We work with experienced genealogists and heritage centers to help you research your Irish ancestry before and during your tour.

We recommend consulting our ancestry experts 12 months in advance. This allows time to gather detailed information and craft a fully personalized private tour based on your family history. But if you have less time, no problem — just contact us and we’ll see how we can help!

Yes, in many cases. If we can identify the region or town your family came from, we build your tour to include those exact locations.

An ancestry tour is personalized around your family history, giving you a more meaningful connection to Ireland. Instead of just seeing famous landmarks, you visit places tied to your ancestors' lives.

Simply share any family details you know — names, places, stories — and we’ll guide you through the planning process. We can help fill in the gaps with local expertise.

Little Gem are exclusively private tours for groups of all sizes. We specialise in crafting customised itineraries for private groups such as families which include private luxury transport, a professional driver guide and a selection of boutique and luxury accommodations. ​ We ensure our tours are flexible, personal and professional and are designed around each private groups wishes. We endeavour to take you off the beaten path and away from the crowds whilst also taking in the main attractions along the journey. Learn more of our private tours here - Private Tours of Ireland (https://www.littlegemtours.com/private-escorted-tours-ireland)

The cost of our private tours varies based on several factors, including tour length, group size, accommodation style, and activities requested. Our tour prices typically include transport, driver/guide, accommodation, breakfast, and selected activities. To get an initial cost estimate, please fill out our contact form with your specific requirements. [Contact Us](mailto:tours@littlegemtours.com)

Step 1 - Browse our website for inspiration on your trip to Ireland. ​ We have suggested day trips and multi-day tours throughout our website. Take a look through the options and remember - your tours are private and fully customisable! ​ Step 2 - Contact us with as much details as possible. ​ Provide details around your length of trip, the number of people and your preferences on attractions / locations / accommodations / room styles, etc. The more information you provide about yourselves and your likes / dislikes the more likely we are to design your perfect tour. ​ Step 3 - We revert with initial suggested itinerary. We will now assign your private tour planner who will be your dedicated point of contact for your travels. You will receive an initial itinerary proposal. This will include our costs with full itinerary details including accommodation options and day to day sight seeing and activity options. ​ Step 4 - Feedback on the initial proposal. Now is your chance to provide feedback and any requested amends on the initial tour itinerary. ​ Step 5 - Deposit payment to secure your tour dates We finalise all initial itinerary details and request a deposit of 25% to secure your dates of touring. This allows us to proceed with your accommodation bookings if required. * Note: For day tours we request full payment up front. ​ Stage 6 - Accommodation Confirmations ! We will get back with your confirmed accommodations for your adventure as well as details of room styles and upgrades. ​ Stage 7 - Balance payment and condensed driver guide itinerary. Approximately 60 days before your tour date we will request the balance payment for your tour. At this stage we will then also go through the finer details of your day to day activities using a condensed driver guide itinerary. ​ Stage 8 - Pack your bags and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime with the Little Gem Tour Team !!!

Terms & Conditions & Cancellation Policy ​ Private Irish Tours T/A Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland Terms & Conditions Please read the following document carefully and sign and date to confirm that you have read and fully understood the terms and conditions. 1. Booking, Confirmation & Payment ​ 1. In order to complete a booking a deposit of 25% of the total tour value is required to secure the tour dates. - We cannot secure tour dates until a deposit is paid. This deposit allows us to reserve accommodations and secure tour dates. 2. Full payment is to be made if the booking is within 90 days of the tour date. 3. For Day Tours we request full payment up front. 4. We will then send you a written confirmation of booking so as to confirm a binding contract between us which will be governed by the laws of Ireland and subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts. 5. The balance of the holiday must be paid no later than 90 calendar days prior to departure and if not received on time we reserve the right to treat the booking as cancelled. 6. Payments may be made by credit card or bank transfer/wire. For payment by credit card, we accept all major cards. Little Gem Tours are not liable for any bank charges associated with bank transfer/wire. ​​​ Please find bank details on link below if you wish to pay by wire/transfer. ​ *** If you pay by wire/transfer please inform Little Gem Tours via email that you have made payment. ​​ LINK TO LITTLE GEM BANK DETAILS (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a5tYTnYeZLSpfcyiKHf4F6QNqbwlbWvvuHSzNPzCnIc/edit?usp=sharing) *** To ensure payment is processed as smoothly as possible, please inform your bank of the payment details prior to payment. This will ensure your bank does not block the transaction. *** ​______________________________________________________________ ​ 2. Client Alterations If, after we have confirmed a booking, the client requests a change in the dates or content of the agreed itinerary we will do our best but cannot promise to meet the revised requirements. Any alterations may mean an increased cost in tour prices and a change in tour itineraries and/or accommodations. ​ Client Requested Accommodation Changes - Changes can be made to confirmed accommodations without a fee up to 6 months prior to your tour date. For any client requested changes to confirmed accommodations within 6 months of the tour fees shall apply. ​ No alterations can be made to itinerary dates and overnight locations within 90 days of tour date. In the case of altered overnights and accommodations within 90 days of tour date this will be treated as a new booking and associated costs will apply. ​​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ 3. Client Cancellations If, after we have confirmed a booking, you request a cancellation the following cancellation policies apply: Deposit Payment – ​​ If you cancel your tour up to 91 calendar days from the tour start date the deposit or payment is 50% refundable. The deposit or payment is non-refundable within 90 or less days from the tour start date. ** Balance Payment – ​ Full payment is required 90 days or more before the tour start date. This balance payment is non-refundable unless the tour is cancelled by Little Gem Tours. In this case see section 4 below. ​ ​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ ​ ​ 4. Little Gem Tours - Alterations or Cancellation Once your booking has been confirmed we will make every effort to provide you with the booked holiday arrangements but reserve the right to alter or cancel the whole or part of the holiday if we cannot avoid doing so. In the event of cancellation of a tour by Little Gem Tours, Little Gem Tours will offer a full refund of the tour price only, less any nonrefundable elements, or alternative travel arrangements to all clients booked onto the tour. In these circumstances, no incidental or consequential expenses will be paid by Little Gem Tours. Little Gem Tours will endeavour to help in finding alternative transport arrangements in this circumstance. ​ ​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ ​ 5. Insurance The price of your ticket does not cover your travel insurance. Little Gem Tours strongly recommends that the client purchases comprehensive travel insurance cover for cancellation, medical expenses, personal accident, personal baggage, money and public liability before you travel. *** It is highly recommended that insurance is purchased which includes cover for Covid related cancellations **** The client should ensure that any activities undertaken by the client during the Tour are covered by their insurance, in this regard, please note that certain activities may require specific insurance and it is a matter for the client to ascertain the position with their insurer before partaking in any activity. Little Gem Tours reserves the right to refuse admission to a passenger unless the client has arranged appropriate insurance. ​ ​​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ ​​ 6. Weather Warnings Little Gem Tours will follow government advice with relation to weather warnings. Met Éireann, the Irish National Meteorological Service, is the leading provider of weather information and related services for Ireland. ​ In the case of a red weather warning being issued by Met Éireann touring will cease until the red weather warning has passed. Please see link to the Met Éireann Weather Warning System - HERE (https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5125f0_85b772b27aa347d289dcc7389f01caae~mv2.jpg)​​ ​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ 7. Photos & Marketing Your driver guide will request to take photos during the tour. These photos may be used online by Little Gem Tours solely for the purpose of marketing Little Gem Tours. If you do not wish your photos to appear online please inform your driver guide and we will ensure your wishes are respected. ​ ______________________________________________________________ ​ ​ Contacting Us If there are any questions regarding these terms & conditions, you may contact us using the information below. Private Irish Tours T/A Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland www.littlegemtours.com (http://www.littlegemtours.com/)tours@littlegemtours.com (mailto:tours@littlegemtours.com)00353 86 047 4836

Daily costs will vary depending on individual cases however a rough guide would be as follows... ​ Note: We do not include activity entrance fees in our quotes. The reason for this is to allow for flexibility in terms of the tour content. ​ Meals - ​ Breakfast each morning is included in all of our multi-day tours. Lunch - Approx € 10 to € 15pp Dinner - Approx € 25 to € 100pp depending on style of restaurants Quality Pub Dinners - Approx € 20pp ​ Activities - (there would be usually one or two of the below per day) ​ Boat Trips - Approx € 20pp Museums - Approx € 5 to € 15 Heritage Farms - Approx € 10pp Large Exhibitions - Approx € 20pp Brewery's - Approx € 15pp Distilleries - Approx € 15pp National Heritage Sites - Approx € 10pp Live Music Shows - Approx € 50pp Private Hawk Walk - Approx € 60pp 1 Hour Private Demonstrations - Approx € 80 ​ Entertainment - ​ Pint of Guinness - € 5 to € 7pp Pint of Beer - € 5 to € 7pp Pub music - Usually Free Theatre - € 15 to € 50pp Live Music Show - € 20 to € 50pp Find out more about tipping in Irerland here - Tipping in Ireland (https://www.littlegemtours.com/post/tipping-in-ireland)

We partner with a large variety of accommodation options from luxury 5 Star Castles to boutique farm stays. Once again this is a completely flexible and customisable element of your tour. We find that guests like a variety of accommodation styles so we try to mix up our overnights with a combination of 5 Star / Luxury B&B / Farm Stays & Castle Stays. We will always ensure that the accommodation is of the highest quality standard regardless of the ratings. Find our more about our accommodation partners here - Little Gem Accommodations (https://www.littlegemtours.com/accommodations-ireland)

Yes, all our tours are individually customized based on our clients' requests, making each tour a unique adventure. While our website features some suggested itineraries, they are all flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.

The length of a touring day depends on the type of tour you choose: **Day Tours:** The duration varies based on the distance traveled. For example, a Dublin & Surrounds Day Tour could be 5 hours, while a Northern Ireland Day Tour could be up to 13 hours. **Multi-Day Tours:** Typically, these tours are around 8 hours per day, usually from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. However, this is flexible and can be adjusted based on the itinerary and group preferences. **Driving Times:** We design our tours to include stops of interest every 1.5 to 2 hours to ensure comfort. In some cases, longer drives of up to 3 hours may be required on longer day tours.

Tipping in Ireland is based on the quality of service you receive. Here are some general guidelines: **Meals:** 10-15% of the bill, depending on the quality of service and food. **Drinks:** Bar staff behind the bar are not usually tipped, but lounge staff who serve you at your table can be tipped around 10-15%. **Driver Guides:** Gratuity for driver guides is appreciated and should reflect your tour experience. An average tip is between €50 and €100 per day. **Hotel Staff:** Tips for porters and chambermaids are appreciated and should be based on the quality of service. For more details, check out our blog on Tipping in Ireland.

Well, each of the seasons and months have their own advantages and charms when it comes to travelling in Ireland. Take a look at our blog post on the topic on when to travel in Ireland for more details about Irish weather... ​ When To Travel in Ireland Blog Post(https://www.littlegemtours.com/post/the-charm-of-ireland-s-changing-weather)

Ireland's weather is constantly changing, so it's best to be prepared for all seasons during your visit. Here are some tips: **Layers:** Bring a fleece, a light raincoat, and under armor. Layers are ideal for dealing with Ireland's variable weather. **Footwear:** We recommend good waterproof walking shoes. They don't have to be hiking boots, just comfortable waterproof shoes suitable for various occasions. **Casual Wear:** Ireland is generally informal in terms of dress. Casual wear is appropriate for most situations. However, if you're staying in higher-end 5-star castles, formal dining wear may be required. For more details, check out our blog on [What to Wear in Ireland](#).

We are often asked if there is somewhere to wash clothes along the tour route. ​ The answer is yes! There are opportunities to wash clothes throughout your trip, in every location. Your driver guide will also help out with suggestions for this.

In Ireland the power plug sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. ​ Most appliances like smartphones don't need a converter. They just need an adaptor as they are built to manage the voltage. Appliances such as a hairdryer would need the voltage adaptor. Hairdryers will be readily available during the course of your travels in the various accommodations You can get a mored detailed description here - https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/ireland/(https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/ireland/)