Shamrockroutes Bewertungen 

We had a thoroughly enjoyable 8-day private Chauffeur Drive tour with Shamrock Routes, starting and ending in Dublin, with stays in Kilkenny, Kildare, Killarney and Galway along the way.

Ambrose was extremely helpful from the outset, working with us to plan our itinerary and suggesting suitable accommodation at each destination. His advice and responsiveness made the planning process very easy and ensured that we were able to see and experience many of the highlights of Ireland during our eight days.

Our driver and guide, Rose, was wonderful — always courteous, kind and cheerful, and very accommodating whenever we wanted to tweak the day's itinerary. Her flexibility allowed us to travel at our own pace and made the entire journey relaxed and enjoyable.

The tour itself was very well organised, taking in the important sights along the way while still giving us the opportunity to enjoy Ireland's beautiful countryside and scenery.

Our only minor observation was regarding the Mercedes V-Class provided for the trip. While it was immaculately clean and well maintained, it was an older vehicle, and a newer model would have been more in keeping with the otherwise excellent premium chauffeur experience.

Overall, we had a memorable and very enjoyable eight days in Ireland. Our thanks to Ambrose for putting everything together so well and especially to Rose for looking after us throughout our journey. We would happily recommend Shamrock Routes to anyone looking for a personalised, flexible and professionally organised chauffeur-driven tour of Ireland.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Suzanne Couldn't Stop Talking About It! ☘️🇮🇪
When I won a day tour with Shamrock Routes in one of their prize draws, I knew exactly who deserved it more than me—my wife, Suzanne, and four of her lifelong school friends, Jean, Maria, Beverly and Laura.
From the minute Suzanne walked through the door last night, I knew they'd had an incredible day. She genuinely couldn't stop talking about it.
The day started with an early morning pickup in Dublin, and according to Suzanne, Ambrose immediately made everyone feel relaxed and welcome. She said he wasn't just a driver—he was the perfect host, full of knowledge, stories and good humour that kept everyone entertained throughout the day.
The weather couldn't have been better, and every stop seemed more beautiful than the last. Suzanne said Galway City was buzzing, Connemara was absolutely breathtaking, Kylemore Abbey was simply stunning, and the views from the Sky Road were something they'll all remember forever. Looking through the hundreds of photos they took, it's easy to see why.
Lunch at Veldon's Seafarer was another highlight, and finishing the day with a visit to the legendary Sean's Bar in Athlone was the perfect way to end what Suzanne described as "one of the best days out we've had in years."
Of course, there was plenty of laughter along the way too. Suzanne admitted she even managed to nod off for a while in the front seat after a late night of celebrations, something Ambrose and the rest of the group won't let her forget anytime soon! 😂
What stood out most from listening to Suzanne was how personal the whole experience was. She never once felt like she was on a commercial tour. Instead, she said it felt like spending the day travelling around Ireland with an old friend who just happened to know all the best places to visit.
As her husband, I want to thank Ambrose and Shamrock Routes for giving Suzanne and her friends such a memorable experience. The smiles in the photographs tell the story far better than words ever could.
If you're considering a guided tour of Ireland, I genuinely wouldn't hesitate to recommend Shamrock Routes. Based on everything Suzanne told me—and the huge smile she came home with—they don't just provide tours, they create memories that last a lifetime.
Thank you again, Ambrose. I'm delighted the prize went to someone who appreciated every minute of it. ☘️🇮🇪⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Highly recommend Ambrose and Shamrock routes if you want to experience first class service !! From pick up to drop off Ambrose was extremely welcoming , friendly, polite , informative and accommodating . A true gentleman. . His organisational skills and attention to detail are impeccable . He centres the whole journey around you and caters for your every need .Even though he put a lot of planning into our fun packed day he made it seem effortless and flowing . Considering how much we packed in to one day Galway city,(basked in the ambience ) lunch in Veldons seafarer bar and restaurant ( food was amazing )Connemara , (breath-taking)Kylemore Abbey ( steeped in history ) , Clifden and Sean’s bar ( oldest pub in Ireland ) we never felt rushed as Ambrose reassured us time was unimportant and everything was at our leisure .The entire day was amazing. We basked in the ambience of Galway city , viewed the most breath-taking scenery whilst travelling in extreme comfort , savoured the delicious food , took a step back in time in the beautiful KylemoreAbbey and it’s stunning surroundings and soaked in the atmosphere and a drink in the old bar . , We also had the opportunity to create many memories by taking photos with the multiple stops at the most scenic , idyllic , breath-taking , places , which Ambrose is so familiar with. The bottles of water and fresh strawberries were a lovely personal touch which we thoroughly enjoyed whilst driving through the countryside. Not only is Ambrose a fantastic , experienced , safe driver , he also is very knowledgeable , informative , has a great sense of humour , very accommodating and extremely relatable. He is professional , efficient and extremely competent at his job , enjoys sharing his abundance of knowledge (which is very interesting ) while also adding luxury and class to your experience . Yes Ambrose we did feel like five queens for the day with your five star treatment . Thank you Ambrose for an absolutely magical day .

My family of 6 had the absolute pleasure of a guided tour of Galway and Killarney with Rose from Shamrock Routes. We spent 6 days learning about historical, agricultural, political, lifestyle facts and the Irish culture tidbits. Rose is a wealth of information, fabulous
driver who made the curvy roads and cliff drives feel easy and safe.
Her recommendations were always spot on whether for a restaurant, a shop, an off the beaten path location worth a stop. She kindly always had water bottles and snacks in the van for us and umbrellas that we were so grateful to take when she encouraged us to trust her about the misty Irish skies. Her thoughtfulness was unmatched, she heard our daughter mention she loves crunchie bars and we can't get them in the US and on our last day she gave her a of crunchie stash and
gave us all a framed photo to remember our Irish journey. I spoke with Ambrose initially regarding booking and he was such a jolly fellow with an obvious love and
incredible knowledge base of his country as well as a keen interest in our Irish family roots and history. I'm so fortunate they were available to guide us through Galway and Killarney and the quaint and lovely villages in between. We would unequivocally recommend booking with Shamrock Routes for your next adventure to Ireland or Scotland.
Can't wait to plan our next one!
Thank you Rose and Ambrose and we look forward to seeing you both soon in Miami!

My wife and I recently completed our second adventure in Scotland, and it became a trip we will always remember. As we planned the journey, we worked with our contact in Ireland, Mr. Ambrose McKay, who recently started ShamrockRoutes. From the very beginning, Ambrose was thoughtful, attentive, and instrumental in shaping every detail of the experience.

Ambrose served as both our guide and driver, and his efforts reflected the very best definition of exceptional service. He created a well-timed schedule, chose wonderful lunch stops, and shared meaningful insights throughout our tours and visits, making each day feel personal, effortless, and memorable.

I would warmly recommend Shamrock Routes to anyone looking to tour Ireland or Scotland. With Ambrose, you will not simply be taken from place to place; you will be welcomed, cared for, and treated like friends on holiday.

Heartfelt Thank you to Ambrose and the Shamrock Routes team for the effort and care you have given us. Job well.

We just returned from our second vacation of a life time with Ambrose McKay of Shamrock Routes. My husband and I and two of our best friends enjoyed our first trip to Ireland so much, we immediately started planning a Northern Ireland and Scotland trip with Ambrose. We hit it off immediately with him. He's friendly, polite, and professional, as well as well informed. We worked together over time planning what we wanted to see, but as with last trip, he adds additional jewels to the trip that match our likes. He goes more than the extra mile to customize your trip and be sure your visit is complete and memorable. We had many things on our list and he added some that we are very grateful he did. He's always thinking ahead and is flexible when needed. I don't know how we will ever be able to travel with anyone else again. And kudos to Rose in the office - very efficient and easy to work with . We truly appreciate all she did towards addressing our wishes and needs, answering all our questions about lodging and making all the arrangements. Excellent communication also. If you want to really treat yourself - use Ambrose McKay and Shamrock Routes to give you a vacation of memories to last a life time. You won't be sorry.

This is our second trip with Ambrose driving and he is excellent on making your dream vacation come true. He figured how to let my husband play golf while we toured. He added surprise stops that included new views, food, music or activities that are always excellent. He really knows the best spots to take pictures. He makes sure everyone is happy. Very customer focused. Thank you Shamrock Routes!

We had a great 10 day tour of Scotland with shamrockroutes and Ambrose…September 2025 such a great experience… We visited beautiful destinations.. Edinburgh, Inverness and isle of Skye…Beautiful weather the lakes looked great..
Our driver guide was more a friend than a guide/ driver.. His history knowledge and understanding of Scotlands culture was amazing… His driving through testing roads Cityand Highlands was done with ease…
Our overall experience was incredible and increased by Ambrose…The experience far exceeded our expectations, thank you, have no hesitation in recommending Shamrockroutes and Ambrose for Scotland tours , we are booking Ireland for this year 2026 with Ambrose… Thanks, David Moore, Missouri US

We just returned from an excellent family trip to Ireland, with Shamrock Routes tending to all of our ground transportation needs. From Mark’s support with airport transfers to Tony Pierce’s outstanding and personable touring and driving during the week, to Rose’s planning, coordination, and communication, we could not have selected a better team to make our vacation safe, comfortable, and highly memorable. In particular, Tony was amazing at helping us arrange key experiences that were highlights of the trip: Killary Sheep Farm, Doolin Ferry Cliffs of Moher cruise, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey, and even a visit to our family’s ancestral cemetery. I’ll be recommending this team to anyone planning a trip to Ireland - truly a reliable, cheerful, fun, knowledgeable, and professional group!

Shamrockroutes, specifically Ambrose Mccay made our Ireland and Scotland trip a memory we will always treasure. He has the knowledge of the history and imparts this during every part of our trip. His experienced driving took us safely through both countries as we comfortably relaxed and enjoyed the scenery around each turn or the event of an excursion. He has a kind spirit including a sense of humor that made for easy rapport, always made sure we were comfortable, was very flexible with our very detailed itinerary, showed us lots of extras, made great suggestions, took amazing photos and really added so much to our trip. It indeed was a trip of a lifetime and we made memories together for the 2 weeks. What an experience! Thank you from us both!

My husband and I just returned home from a wonderful trip to Ireland and Scotland using Shamrockroutes. We planned our itinerary with Ambrose’s assistance for over 6 months. He was always available to answer questions and/or make suggestions. His kind and fun spirit, knowledge, and his attention to keeping us safe and comfortable were top notch. We made memories that will be with us forever! Highly recommend his services.

What a grand gift to have been in the care of Shamrockroutes and Mr. Ambrose McCay on our recent travel in the beautiful and serene southeast Ireland countryside! From the moment of his warm and hospitable greeting/pickup at our Dublin hotel to our drop-off point 2.5 days later at Shannon Airport, we felt that we had drawn the lucky straw to be under the patient and expert guidance of Mr. McCay. His knowledge of so much Irish history, geography, political climate, economic development, agricultural practices, tourism, trade relations, nature, urban planning, construction, travel, and navigation led us to special places and stimulating conversations that were unexpectedly over the top, and exceeded our expectations in every conceivable way. We had a loose framework of places we wished to visit, and Mr. McCay made a 'silk purse' out of our skeletal itinerary. He made excellent and thoughtful suggestions for veering off the path, taking more time for certain excursions, taking less time when the value was less (like meals!), and he showed us views and natural beauty and historic sites that we had not even contemplated, and would have never encountered had we rented and driven a car. He ensured that we maximized every single hour of our time together -- and amazingly, we never felt rushed, tired, or anything less than invigorated and curious about what was around the next corner.

As a driver and chauffeur, Ambrose McCay navigated us through a handfull of challenging scenarios, demonstrating calmly amazing driving and parking skills. He frequently shared inforamation, and paid close attention to our interests and desire to hear more about certain topics -- all while skillfully operating his pristinely clean and well appointed luxury SUV. He made the narrow and curvy roads seem like a piece of cake. He parked in spaces that I didn't even think existed until I realized he had successfully parked us within a few steps of our destination. He displayed considerable charm and charisma with parking lot attendants and valets, always securing the very best outcome for us. He helped us with our 'elasticity of time', making gentle and well-informed suggestions about taking longer, or spending only a few minutes. He was ALWAYS exactly right on point. And, since he took on the responsibility of driving, navigating, and parking, we were able to relax in a way I would not have thought possible. What a gift.

Mr. McCay is a complete expert in his role as chauffeur, travel guide, interpreter of history, and natural teacher about flora, fauna, and the natural world. And did I mention his photography skills?!!! He brought intention and great discernment to capturing all the exactly-right photos, created for us a gallery of memories that we were able to immediately share with our family back in the US, and also post in social media. What a bonus!!!!

He is a gentleman and a scholar, and a heckuva terrific driver and tour guide. He even procured for me a car charger when I realized my own setup was not correctly situated for the car.

Ambrose McCay's intellect, knowledge, professionalism, and deep competence shaped this phase of our Ireland travel into the most extraordinary collection of memories and highlights. We recommend him without reservation. If you have the chance to be on the receiving end of his particular set of skills, do not hesitate! Book with Shamrockroutes!

Shamrockroutes/Ambrose are simply the best. Knowledge, passion, personality, accommodations. This trip could not have been any better. They took care of every need from pubs and music to castles and scenery. A strong recommendation from me and my group. We will be back and it we will definitely use Shamrockroutes.

We traveled with Rose throughout Ireland in April 2026. Rose helped curate our last minute itinerary thru Ireland. From the start, Rose was tirelessly accommodating, kind, helpful and doing whatever she could do to make our trip the best trip possible. We cannot wait to visit Scotland and travel with Rose and her crew in the near future. We are very grateful for her knowledge, kindness and generosity.

Ambrose went above and beyond to make us have an unforgettable trip! We did lots of amazing things including a private horse and carriage tour through Killarney National Park, a sheepdog demonstration, lots of castle tours, and so much more.

Rose was amazing. She was very attentive, accommodating, organised and helped us keep track of time in order to meet and plan our excursions. She gave us suggestions that heightened our experience ie. pointed out not to miss landmarks, gave us outstanding restaurant/pubs/break suggestions & even made reservations for us that worked out perfectly and that allowed us to make the most of our time & experience more enjoyable. Loved hearing stories and bouncing questions off of her. We enjoyed her sense of humour and would do it all over again.

Ambrose made planning our trip a breeze. He had helpful suggestions and also listened to what we wanted from the trip. Our driver Martin was amazing. His friendly spirit, humor and wealth of knowledge made the trip comfortable, enjoyable and an experience we will never forget! Thank you both!

Myself my wife and 2 adult children recently came to Ireland for a 10 day tour of Northern Ireland and The Wild Atlantic Way with Shamrockroutes and Ambrose…
We travelled to Belfast City and had an amazing experience with Ambrose our chauffeur…. He is more than just a driver… Delievered above and beyond, Professional and we felt he was more a friend than a driver…
Derry City was also amazing and the history.. We travelled the West Coast from Donegal to Dingle… Breathtaking views including Cliffs of Moher…
Our evening restaurants were booked in advance by Ambrose, food was amazing and the Irish traditional music pubs were out of this world….
Shamrockroutes provided an amazing experience, we would have no hesitation recommending Ambrose and his company for your next Ireland adventure 👍👍👍

What an absolutely unforgettable experience with Shamrock Routes ☘️.

We were privileged to be part of a very special adventure involving the wonderful Keelan Tiernan fresh from his debut on The Late Late Toy Show along with his family and friends. From start to finish, Shamrock Routes delivered excellence, care, and professionalism.

From the early morning pick-up at Keelan’s home, to the seamless journey to The Westgrove Hotel, onward to the National Stud for Passport to Christmas, and back again, everything was handled with precision and warmth. The team ensured guests were relaxed, happy, and fully enjoying every moment of the journey.

The young guests were a credit to themselves, and Shamrock Routes created an atmosphere that was fun, safe, and truly memorable — Santa was, of course, a huge hit! 🎅

Shamrock Routes do exactly what they promise: create magical experiences and lifelong memories. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a first-class, well-organised, and heartfelt travel experience.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Highly recommended.

— The Westgrove Hotel, Clane

Did a private tour of Southwest Ireland with Ambrose and it was everything and more we could have hoped for. His knowledge, thoughtfulness, and lovely personality added so much to our experience. We would highly recommend him and his company and, should we come back to see more of that part of the world, we will definitely be asking for Ambrose's help in making the most of the trip.