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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.
Dairine Nuttall
I am a qualified tour guide and have been guiding and driver guiding for the past twelve years. I am a member of ATGI (Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland) and I hold a Small Public Service Vehicle licence which means that I am licensed to carry people for hire or reward and am fully insured for this. In Ireland you cannot transport people for hire or reward without this licence so always look for the green disc on the front and rear windscreens. I drive an E class Mercedes limo which can take up to four passengers - two seats in the front and three in the back. My tours cover Dublin and the adjoining county of Wicklow, and can be walking tours or driving tours or a combination of both. Hiking, gardens, farming and stately homes are a speciality as are tours for those seeking to visit their ancestral homeland. I grew up on a farm in the Wicklow Uplands, and worked in the property business, and then in the political world, before becoming a tour guide. I am knowledgeable, energetic, intuitive, and easy going and I really enjoy meeting people. A tour with me can cover many topics, and I am a great believer in being flexible (within reason!) and in quality rather than quantity when it comes to an itinerary. Contact me to make a bespoke itinerary that suits YOU!
- Cultural
- Historical
- Literary
Christy Woods
We are a family that have been doing tours all over Ireland for the last 70 years we guide an drive you threw our beautiful country from the Giants Causeway in the North to the beautiful town of Kinsale in the south . We do from one day tours around the Cliffs of Moher to a 20 day tour all over Ireland all tours to suit your budget .
- Food Drink
- Cultural
- Walking
James Given
I am a very personal professional tour guide. I am very easy to spend time with. I am very flexable and have a good range of excursions in and around sligo that will inform and amaze you.
- Cultural
- Nature
- Hiking
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
William
My name is William, i am a tour guide of the Town of Thurles, famous for the Founding of the GAA, the national body for the Irish games of Hurling and Gaelic football. In my walking tours, you don't just know the local history of the town, but its connection to national history.
- Historical
- Walking
- Cultural
Ciaran Hayden
Ciarán Hayden is a fully qualified national tour guide based in Dublin and Wicklow, with a passion for bringing Ireland’s rich past and vibrant culture to life. A graduate of the Bord Fáilte National Tour Guide programme at the Portobello Institute in Dublin, Ciarán has spent the past three years guiding visitors through the stories, streets, and flavours that define the region. Specialising in modern Irish history and the elegance of Georgian Dublin, Ciarán blends deep historical knowledge with a natural gift for storytelling. His tours explore everything from cultural landmarks and hidden corners to the best of local food and traditional pubs, offering guests an authentic and immersive experience. He also brings a particular depth of insight into Huguenot Ireland, tracing the influence of refugee communities such as the La Touche family, whose Delgany branch played a significant role in the social and economic development of Wicklow. By weaving these narratives into the broader story of Ireland, Ciarán highlights the lasting legacy of migration, enterprise, and identity. His storytelling further extends to Ireland’s long and complex struggle for independence, from the uprising of 1798 through the revolutionary period of the early 20th century and into the present day. With a balanced and engaging approach, he helps visitors understand the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation. Before becoming a guide, Ciarán served for 28 years as a firefighter — a career that shaped his calm presence, sharp insight, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life. Today, he brings that same dedication and energy to every tour, ensuring each group leaves with a deeper understanding of Ireland and a few great stories to tell.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Coastal
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
Parampal Singh Ahluwalia
I am a fully licensed professional driver and have been providing my services to clients since 2018. I cover all areas in The Republic of Ireland as well as Northern Ireland based out of Dublin.
- Private Driver Guide
Annemarie Duggan
I am a BAmus who likes all the arts cooking gardening fashion music history geography politics and languages French gaelic and eglish
- Cultural
- Nature
- Music Arts
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