Private Driving Tours of Ireland.
Discover the most beautiful parts of IRELAND with Cork Luxury Travel Driving Tours
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Top of the mornin’ to you!
Céad míle fáilte (a hundred thousand welcomes) from John O’Connell private driving tours and the Cork Luxury travel team!
We’re a family-run chauffeur company specializing in small group private guided driving tours and airport transfers throughout Cork and Ireland.
Each tour is customized and tailored exclusively for you with your private driver.
Relax and unwind in our luxurious MPV, in the capable hands of a local, friendly experienced driver guide.
Why CHOOSE CORK LUXURY TRAVEL
“ I would never go to Ireland without having John O’Connell as my driver! ”
JULIE SUSSMAN
NYT Best-selling Author
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We had a wonderful experience with Cork Luxury Travel. John was waiting for us in Dublin airport. His smiling face was great to see after a long flight.
My sister and I spent 8 full days with John and had a trip of a lifetime. From the moment we emailed him and talked with him about visiting Ireland we just knew he was the guide for us.
We took a family trip to Ireland in May 2018 and cannot thank John O’Connell and Cork Luxury Travel enough. John is the perfect tour guide and went above and beyond throughout our trip and truly became part of our family.
John’s expertise and passion for his homeland were unparalleled. From the rich history to the breathtaking landscapes, he guided us through it all, revealing fascinating stories and captivating anecdotes along the way.
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Selected articles from our blog
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Self-drive vs private driver in Ireland: what’s the better option?
Hello, John O’Connell here from Cork Luxury Travel. This is a question I get asked a lot. Usually before people arrive, sometimes on the phone, and sometimes sitting beside me in the car after they’ve already tried driving themselves for a few days. “Be honest with me… should we have just hired a driver?” Now,…
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First time visiting Ireland? What Americans worry about before they go
I’ve driven hundreds of American visitors around the south west of Ireland. Kerry, Cork, Dingle, Beara, West Cork. When you spend full days together in a car, people talk properly. And once guests relax, they tell me what they were genuinely worried about before they came. Not dramatic fears. Just the real questions that sit…
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How to plan the perfect private driver tour of Cork and Kerry
There’s a moment that happens to a lot of visitors in Ireland. It’s usually on a narrow country road, with stone walls on either side. The view is spectacular, but instead of enjoying it, you’re gripping the steering wheel, checking mirrors, watching for oncoming traffic, and wondering how something that looked so simple on Google…
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Ring of Kerry Secrets: A Local’s Guide to Ireland’s Most Famous Drive
Ring of Kerry Magic: Three Ways to Experience Ireland’s Most Beautiful Drive Hello, I’m John O’Connell from Cork Luxury Travel, and I’m excited to share something special with you. After years of guiding couples and small groups through the stunning landscapes of County Kerry, we’ve crafted three distinct Ring of Kerry experiences that reveal this…
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From Hollywood to Hogwarts: The Ring of Kerry’s Secret Film Locations
Hello, John O’Connell here from Cork Luxury Travel. After decades of driving the Ring of Kerry, I’ve come to realise something many visitors find fascinating: some of the landscapes we pass every day have been used in major films and TV productions. Now, I’ll be straight with you. I’m not a film expert, and I…
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The art of slow travel in Ireland: How our chauffeur tours encourage mindful exploration
Hello, I’m John O’Connell, and welcome to Cork Luxury Travel, where we provide private chauffeur tours in County Cork and the South West of Ireland. Picture this: you’re gliding through the emerald hills of Ireland’s south west, where the landscape begs you to lower the window and breathe in the fresh, salty air. The road curves…
