"This tour had us going everywhere. If it wasn't for their expertise, I would have never been able to tour all those wonderful places. The tour was flawless. We had a great group...now new friends. I especially want to mention the tour director, Li John. He went over and above his duties. He was informative and always caring for his group...always making sure we were where we were supposed to be...even if we wandered off course!! He truly cared about his group. He was fun loving and very proud and knowledgeable about his country. He was excellent at his job. Although this was my first tour, I cannot imagine ever finding another one like him. As a group, we knew we hand nothing to worry about in his good hands. I thoroughly enjoyed my first tour with GoAhead...and am now trying to decide which one I want to go on next. I also felt it was a very good value, especially the hotels were top notch."
"Our tour guide Matthew was great and the places we visited were beyond expectations!"
“Hi Shanda! Thanks for the feedback, we hope to see you again soon! Happy Travels!”
"We totally enjoyed our tour partly because of the awesome places we went and sights we saw and partly because our tour director, Matthew Lyttle, was outstanding. He shared stories and insights into the various places we went as well as providing little or should I say Lyttle surprises along the way. Each of the places we went presented new and different experiences, from a large city like London to a small city like Edinburgh to a Beatle experience in Liverpool to the natural beauty of Ireland.
The meals provided with the tour and excursions were excellent allowing for a sampling of the local cuisine. Our only disappointment was some of the hotels. The Shepherds Bush Dorsett, while a nice hotel, was too far from London city center. Too much time was spent on the tube or a bus. Our room in The Maldron Hotel in Dublin was a glorified closet. I understand that hotel rooms in Europe are smaller than those in the US but this was ridiculously small for 2 people. We did, however, love The Arbutus Hotel in Killarney. All in all, we enjoyed our tour tremendously and are planning to book another Go Ahead tour in the near future."
“At Go Ahead, each one of us has an unwavering passion for travel and discovery, and we always aim to provide the service and products for our guests that we ourselves would enjoy when travelling, and it delights us to read that our enthusiasm for quality shines through. Thank you for your lovely review, and for continuing to trust us with your guided holiday needs, and we look forward to sharing more adventures with you in the future.”
"Amazing trip, amazing tour director! We saw many, many some even hard to see animals!"
“Hi there! We are thrilled to hear what a fabulous time you had with Go Ahead. Let us know when you are ready for your next adventure!”
"Scotland - the beautiful country, the friendly people, the history - the experience was made world world class due to the charismatic guide Austin and the professional driving of Liam. These lovely men took a good journey and made it fun and exciting.
It was my husband’s first international trip and I had hoped that it would be a good experience.
He enjoyed it so much and I am so grateful. "
“Hi Mary! We genuinely appreciate your recommendations and reading about your experience on this trip. It means a lot to us to know that your Tour Director and Driver provided an enjoyable time while travelling through each destination, giving you the opportunity to create many wonderful memories. We look forward to sharing another amazing experience with you ”
"The happy, fun loving, competent tour guide, Alexandra, better know as Alex, was the glue that bonded this lovely group of travels together!"
“Hi Judith, We like to believe that each of our Tour Directors adds a unique touch to our trips through their passion for putting a smile on our guests' faces. Needless to say, Alex is no different, and we couldn't be happier to have read that you found her performance to be great!”
"Too much getting on/off bus for stops. Included meals were mediocre; the wine served was low-quality and insipid "jug" wines and included only one glass, so I ended up buying wine off the menu at inflated prices. The local guides were decent, especially in Quebec. I can understand now why the tour price was relatively less expensive than other companies: you get what you pay for and I am willing to pay more for a much better experience."
“Hi there. At Go Ahead, we consider all of our guests' feedback essential to the continued success of our products, so please do not hesitate to reach out to our Quality Control Department with your impressions of your experience. ”
"Overall, I really like the tour. Tour guide Kathy was wonderful and the bus driver Stephen was so great and funny. Ireland is absolutely beautiful and I especially enjoyed Galway.
The only thing that surprised me was I was the only single person on the tour and that was a little uncomfortable. I think GoAhead should plan for that and make sure that doesn't happen."
“Hi there! First of all, we want to thank you for choosing Go Ahead. We are inspired by our travel community because of fantastic travelers like you. We’re so glad your tour went off without a hitch and that you enjoyed the itinerary, your group, your accommodations, and your Tour Director. ”
"From the onset of my signup with Linda Serio, the continued updates, the get togethers at her home, everything was perfect. The flights both going and returning were also outstanding. After landing in Beautiful Italy, we were met by our tour guide, Carmelo. He was awesome. He was professional, very personable,
And very entertaining. Go Ahead Tours, Linda and Carmelo are the greatest. Looking forward to traveling with y’all again... Thanks to all..."
“We are very delighted that your guided vacation was filled with treats, surprises, and celebrations. A lot of hard work is put into planning and anticipating your needs, and of course, creating a well-balanced itinerary for you to enjoy.”
"To me, a tour is composed of three elements, namely:
1) The tour itinerary and its execution by the tour operator.
2) The tour guide and his/her knowledge, warmth and interest.
3) My fellow travelers and their interests, independence and interactions.
I can only say that for the my trip to Spain I had the best of each category mentioned above.
From start to finish, my entire experience was superb and I am delighted to have shared the time with so many wonderful people in such an interesting place.
James Meyer, Plano, Texas"
“Hi James, Go Ahead always strives to create unforgettable experiences. We would love to welcome you on another guided holiday. Thanks so much for sparing a few minutes to send us your comments. We really appreciate it and hope to see you on another trip soon.”
"It was a once in a lifetime trip!"
“We hope that these everlasting memories will always bring a smile to your face! Thank you for choosing Go Ahead!”
"I just spent 10 days in Ireland touring Northern Ireland and the Wild Atlantic Way. I still can’t believe I won this trip through Ancestry.com. What a dream come true! It was so much better than I could have imagined. People keep asking what my favorite part of the trip was. How can I pick just one thing?
Favorite natural phenomenon- Giant’s Causeway
Favorite emotional experience- Seeing my relative on the passenger list of the Titanic and seeing that she was a survivor
Favorite hotel- Sandhouse Hotel in Donegal
Favorite ruins- The Deserted Village on Achill Island
Favorite Castle- Kylemore Abbey
Favorite Cliffs- Cliffs of Moher
Favorite Drink- Hair of the Dog at Pug Uglys in Belfast
Our tour guide from Go Ahead Tours, Ciaran (Sean), was absolutely charming and personable. He really made the trip even better. It was so nice to also spend some personal one on one time with the Pro Genealogists, Kyle Betit, Quentin Burrows, and Eimer Shae, working on our family history. I am looking forward to talking my next trip with Go Ahead Tours and Ancestry.com.
What an experience. Thank you so much Ancestry.com. You have changed my life more than you know!
Rennly Williams
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“Thank you so much for letting us know what a fantastic guided holiday you had with us. Each itinerary is put together by passionate staff, and with much travel expertise and local connections - this is how we ensure that your trip has no dull moments! You can count on us for any holiday abroad, and we look forward to welcoming you back.”
"Our 14 day western national parks was spectacular! Beautiful weather, amazing sites, bison, eagles, river floats, and a great tour director. This was our 3rd trip with Go Ahead and we've already booked 2 more with them in 2019!"
“We are very delighted that your guided vacation was filled with treats, surprises, and celebrations. A lot of hard work is put into planning and anticipating your needs, and of course, creating a well-balanced itinerary for you to enjoy.”
"as a single woman traveling abroad for the first time, this tour provided exactly what I was looking for: autonomy with the security of a "go to person". Kay, our director was splendid! I had my own plans of what exactly I wanted to do, and she guided me on how to best go about it. We stayed at Dorcett City Hotel. The service was excellent! I loved the location. Its in the financially district, so it was quite during non-business hours and away from busy, noisy tourist attractions. Mostly business travelers and some tourist stayed there, which meant no children,,,,which is a plus for me...I like my peace and quiet :). The city is beautiful and very easy to navigate. I truly feel in love with London!"
“Thank you for taking the time to write an online review. It’s great to hear that you had such a positive experience on Go Ahead’s tour of London! The group tour experience is such a great way to see the world in a safe, supportive and social environment, especially as a solo traveler. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us as you start planning – we’re thrilled to welcome you on another adventure!”
"The only problem that I had was the time I had to sit in the airport for hours waiting to go to and from Italy. As much money that plane ride cost me I should not have had to wait for hours. That really upset me and made me angry. It was too long a time for a senior to have to experience. Other than that everything else was okay. We had a fantastic tour guide whose passion for all the people on the tour was amazing. It is really a hard job to keep track of every one and where they had to go and when to leave etc. She was the best! "
“Go Ahead always strives to create unforgettable experiences. We would love to welcome you on another guided holiday. Thanks so much for sparing a few minutes to send us your comments. We really appreciate it and hope to see you on another trip soon.”
A rep from Go Ahead Tours, EFGoAheadTours, has responded:
“We take great pride in our caring and professional Tour Directors, and are truly pleased to read of how Li went above and beyond in ensuring your comfort and enjoyment while on the road with us. Your feedback is very much appreciated and we hope you returned home with many wonderful memories of the different destinations visited. ”