Connect the Dots Tours of Ireland

"Mark, the owner of Connect the Dots Tours of Ireland, was beyond knowledgeable about everything and anything Ireland! This small group tour with my family and I was FAR above any sort of expectation I had! Mark had a brilliant itinerary planned to see the best of Ireland, while at the same time avoiding the big bulky tour bus groups. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a genuine, friendly, and breathtaking tour of Ireland!!"

"What an amazing tour. If you are looking to do a small group tour then Connect the Dots Ireland is the best one out there. The owner and tour guide is a man named Mark who will not only tell you the history of this great country on your tour , he will also have you laughing out of your seats with his stories and jokes. If you are lucky he might even sing a song or two for you. Everything he suggested from Hotels to Restaurants were wonderful and spot on. The places he take you are truly amazing and some are places that the big tours don’t go to , but hidden gems that only your small group will see thanks to Mark’s knowledge of Ireland. Last week our family experienced Ireland on one of Marks tours. When the tour was over we all talked about our favorite part of the tour and one name that was on everyone’s list was Mark himself. Mark loves what he does and it shows. Mark will make you feel at home in Ireland and he will forever be considered a part of our family and a favorite part of our trip."

"Absolutely AMAZING! If you are ever in Ireland, touring with Connect the Dots is a MUST! It’s so hard to put in words how perfect this tour was. Mark Doherty is the best tour guide- he not only gave us a detailed history of beautiful Ireland but made us laugh hysterically and sang us beautiful songs. He not only showed us the stunning sites, but took us off the beaten path so we encountered the fullest Irish experience. Thank you, Mark for the best trip! Our whole family will be reliving this vacation and all the priceless memories for years to come!"

"Touring with Connect the Dots exceeded every expectation! Our private tour group embarked on a ten day tour around Ireland. Meeting Mark for the first time I was quickly drawn to his LOVE of all things Ireland. Mark is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Ireland, the geology, stories, fun facts, poems, and songs (I miss those songs!). Each evening as we drove into a new city/town to stay for the night, Mark would take a short drive around the hotel to point out the best local establishments. These included pubs with Irish music, good eats, and shopping. My husband and I enjoyed waking up early each morning and taking a walk before breakfast. With Mark's recommendations we found ourselves discovering waterfalls, city parks, footpaths with colorful fairy houses built into the trees, and even walking along with sheep on the hillside. Mark's tour bus was well kept, and Mark made it a top priority to meet everyone's needs to help us all feel relaxed in our home away from home. I cannot say enough great things about Mark and Connect the Dots. Thanks to Connect the Dots, Ireland (and Mark) will always have a place in my heart!"

"We just finished an 11 day private tour of Ireland with Connect the Dots Tours and it was magical! We had toured with owner Mark Doherty previously when he guide for another company and thought he was what took the tour to another level. Mark worked tirelessly, and patiently with me during the pandemic to create the perfect itinerary. Mark's driving skills alone would be reason enough to use his company, but he adds so much more! His vast knowledge of all the things needed to make a tour of Ireland an unforgettable experience is beyond compare. While touring with Mark we got it all, songs, jokes, history, politics, culture, religion, geology, and on and on. We stayed in wonderful places, saw amazing scenery, ate great food, and got to know the Irish people. Our entire group thought that the service, and we got from Mark made the trip the best travel experience they've ever had! Mark knows and loves Ireland deeply and you will too after taking one of his tours! He simply is the best!"