I really enjoyed the trip. What a great band OSU has and Irish people were so impressed. I was concerned about not knowing anyone on the trip as I was a “Friend”. However, I made some friends. I met the assistant drum major’s parents on the elevator one day. And I got to meet their son on the day of the last concert. I grew up in his hometown. It made my trip! All sites were wonderful especially Belfast woolen Mill. I think I liked Kilkenny the best and also the sheep herding. Overall - wonderful.

We had a fantastic time on the trip and loved having the ability to interact as much as possible with the band. The one disappointment would be in the lack of communication regarding the Dublin airport on the day of drop off. It would've been nice to have been told that there were very limited food options once you passed through US Customs and that if you wanted to eat at one of the many options in the main food court, you needed to eat prior to passing through customs. Other than that, it was a great trip.

Absolutely amazing! Knowing they had everything planned and we didn’t have to worry about anything was perfect. This was our first trip out of the states. We were nervous but are now ready to start traveling! Looking forward to possible future trips with Prime Tours!

We recently had the pleasure of traveling with the Ohio State University Marching Band Family and Friends Tour to Ireland in March 2026. The entire experience exceeded our expectations from start to finish. From the moment we inquired about the trip, their team was responsive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. They took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure every detail was taken care of. The tour itself was exceptional. Our driver/guide was engaging, professional, and clearly passionate about the area, sharing stories and insights that truly brought each stop to life. The itinerary offered a perfect mix of planned activities and free time, giving us the chance to explore while still feeling organized and at ease. One of the highlights was connecting with other band parents—this experience brought us closer together and made the trip even more meaningful and fun. We would absolutely recommend Prime Tours to anyone looking for a memorable, well-organized, and enriching travel experience. Thank you again for everything! John and Marsha Moore

Being on the Prime Tours Band Family & Friends Ireland tour made traveling overseas and seeing the sights so easy and relaxing. The guides were great to get along with and the bus driver/guides made the trip fun, entertaining and informative. I really appreciated not having to drive on the left hand side of the road. Tickets to events were always at the ready. I loved have grand stand seating for the St. Patrick's Day parade. We had so much fun following the band around and seeing all their performances. The food and lodging worked out great. I loved having four nights in one hotel. The amount of free time worked just fine and I was glad to spend some of it with my band member. Thanks for a great trip!