Discover the Real Ireland with Local Guides
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A curated network of local guides across Ireland — each one chosen for their expertise, their stories, and the kind of experiences you won't find in a guidebook.
Anne-Celine Lebas Donohoe
I am originally from Bordeaux, South-West of France, but I moved to Galway in 2000. I have been working as a Business Development and Marketing/Customer Service professional in Tourism and Sports, Start-up and IT Multinational companies in France and Ireland. I graduated with a Bachelor of Business in International Tourism Management and also qualified as a local (Yellow Badge Galway) and national tourist guide (White Badge) with Fáilte Ireland (National Tourism Development Authority). I am a current member with ATGI https://www.tourguides.ie/ I offer tours in French, English and German. I offer guided tours and extended tours in Ireland for tourists, students, private companies. My interests include Irish Art & Culture, Food Tourism, Sports and Outdoors activities, History and Literature… Slán!
- Walking
- Cultural
- Historical
Paula Moore
Hi There My Name is Paula. I’m a qualified Tour guide and am very passionate about telling you about my knowledge of history and culture here in Ireland. I have good knowledge of Ireland in Celtic times, Christian, Viking, Anglo Norman, Tudor times to Ireland’s independence in 1922. I would like to take you to the landmarks where such big events happened. I am your Ambassador here in Ireland and I am to show you around. I know you will enjoy this journey with me. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Walking
Eóghan
Hi, I'm Eóghan (pronounced Owen) a proud Irishman based in County Dublin with a passion for Ireland's history, culture, railways, photography, and hidden gems. I love sharing the stories behind the places that many visitors pass by without ever discovering. Whether it's exploring Dublin's historic streets, taking in the beauty of the Ireland,finding the best scenic viewpoints, my goal is to give every guest an authentic Irish experience. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always happy to tailor the day to your interests, I look forward to helping you discover Ireland beyond the guidebooks.
- Adventure
- Coastal
- Cultural
Joe McKinney
Hi there. My name is Joe McKinney and I'll be your Tour Guide for a nice leisurely stroll through Dublin City. I'm an Actor and Artist, and I work with Energy Medicines, including Reiki and Shamanic Practices. There's a lot of Energy in my City, with Poetry, Prose, Art and Rock'n'Roll. Join me in a ramble through Dublin City.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Walking
Michael Duggan
Glenbeg Tours offers private, luxury, extended, guided tours of Ireland
- Cultural
- Food Drink
- Historical
David Matthews
A qualified National Tour Guide and member of the Association of Tour Guides of Ireland, I can work with an existing itinerary or help design the perfect Irish experience.
- Cultural
- Private Driver Guide
- Food Drink
Eóin Patrick Cashman
I am the Tour Operations & Transport Manager at Cronin’s Coaches, a core division of the Cronin Travel Group. The group brings together Specialized Travel Services (STS), Select Hotels & Experiences, Cronin’s Coaches, and Cork City Tours to deliver fully integrated travel solutions across Ireland and the United Kingdom. I work closely with a wide portfolio of international partners including CIE Tours, Gate 1 Travel, Collette, Brendan Vacations, Insight Vacations, Trafalgar, Kleemann Tours, and Specialized Travel Services, along with a broad network of bespoke tour operators and travel agencies worldwide. My role centres on the planning, coordination, and delivery of transport and touring programmes at scale, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a high standard of service across every itinerary. My background is rooted in bespoke touring and hands-on delivery, and I take a practical, detail-driven approach to operations. My experience spans private driver-guided journeys, multi-vehicle coach programmes, and complex touring logistics across Ireland and the UK, allowing me to bridge the gap between planning and execution with confidence. I can support clients directly with tailored transport solutions, including driver-guide services, luxury vehicles, and full coach touring programmes. Working alongside my team within Cronin Travel Group, we also deliver complete itinerary packages, combining transport, accommodation, and curated experiences into a seamless end-to-end product. Despite my operational focus, I remain closely connected to on-the-ground delivery, working alongside drivers and guides to ensure each programme runs smoothly and reflects the standards expected by both partners and guests. My knowledge of regional touring across Ireland and the UK, combined with strong industry relationships and a structured operational approach, ensures that every journey is delivered with clarity, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Private Driver Guide
- Historical
- Hiking
Archie / Teddy Ireland Tours
Hi Folks, My name is Phil Archbold, but my friends call me "Archie" , Let me start by giving you the biggest Irish welcome possible. Céad míle fáilte! (Kade mee-lah foil-teh! / Meaning One hundred thousand welcomes!) , My part of the world is Ireland., I'm a proud “Dub”, born bread and buttered in Dublin City, I am a qualified National Tour Guide with over 20 years of experience in the Irish tourist industry, I have a great love for History, Politics, myth and legend, Sports, the great outdoors, good conversation, music, getting off the beaten track and not forgetting the odd pint of Guinness Most of all, as we Irish say, I love to have the " Craic" pronounced crack meaning Fun in the Irish language I work with small private tours to large coach tours, everything from walking city tours, day tours, extended group coach tours and small driver-guide private tours. What are you waiting for? Let's start our adventure
- Cultural
- Historical
- Private Driver Guide
Darren
Hi I’m experienced driver been driving in Dublin and surrounding area’s for over 25 years I know all best places to eat and drink and best places to visit
- Food Drink
- Private Driver Guide
- Coastal
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