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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.
Seamus O'Connor
I have been guiding tours in Dublin for over 15 years. My passion is Irish history and folklore. Join me for a walk through time in our capital city.
- Historical
- Walking
Brendan J. Hynes
Brendan has lived in Galway for nearly all his life and can trace the origins of his family name back to the 9th century in South Galway. He is a graduate of NUI Galway in 2014 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Archaeology and Geography and is a Failte Ireland and I.T.M.I. qualified tour professional. He has been involved in tourism since 2006 leading visitors on journeys of discovery through some of the most beautiful settings in Galway, Ireland, and the world. For leisure he enjoys travelling, reading and photography. As an experienced tour professional, Brendan can work on extended tours on an International, National and Local basis; and as a city walking tour guide. He can also work with Cruise Ships (River & Ocean) as an on board or land based tour director/manager, host or escort. For individual and group tours, he can customize an itinerary to your interests and needs to maximize your time. His gateway airports are Dublin, Shannon and Knock. So come and explore with Brendan.
- Cultural
- Historical
- Food Drink
Iain Miller
Unique Ascent offers exceptional outdoor adventure holidays, activities, and mountain training in County Donegal, Ireland. Specialising in tailor-made instructional and guided packages, we provide experiences such as hill walking, mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, and sea stack ascents. What we provide is a range of unique guiding and instructional packages tailored to take you safely to the summits of the most outstanding Sea Stacks in Ireland and the UK. What is involved in an average sea stack climbing day will take you way beyond any other currently available adventurous activity in Ireland. This activity is open to everyone and does not require any previous climbing experience, just a sense of adventure and humour.
- Adventure
- Nature
- Hiking
Conor Hegarty
Hi I’m Conor a fully qualified Irish tour guide. I specialise in private half day bespoke walking tours of Dublin City for families and small groups. My tours are lighthearted and fun. I enjoy telling my guests the funny names we have for our statues and also enjoy singing a song or two along the way. For lovers of the great outdoors I love to bring my guests to Howth, a lovely fishing village close to where I live to take them along the famous cliff walk to see Baily Lighthouse. Contact me for a great half day tour of Dublin City or Howth. I can tailor the tour to your group’s specific interests. Conor
- Cultural
- Hiking
- Coastal
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
Niamh Fitzgerald
Growing up in Dingle, I learned Irish as my first language and the sea as my second home. I specialize in coastal walks, dolphin watching, and introducing visitors to our unique Gaeltacht culture and traditions.
- Coastal
- Cultural
Mireille Finnegan
Mireille( French) Finnegan( obviously Irish) L'Irlande est mon pays d'adoption. Membre de Atgi depuis 2009.Généraliste mais très attirée par les Arts, sportive et curieuse, je vous ferai partager mon amour de l'Irlande. Vous verrez, c'est contagieux! You can't forget to visit Northern Ireland and Scotland, as our history is linked since neolithic time. Outside of Ireland, i will be happy to show you the rest of Europe as a Tour Leader. Specially Spain, France and Swizerland where I spent the last three years. https://photos.app.goo.gl/rr5hwAwJ9dsJuN6s6 https://www.facebook.com/share/1MxCE599aX/
- Cultural
- Hiking
- Music & Arts
Sinéad - Tasteful Tours
I'm Sinéad, I run Tasteful Tours, food focused tourism experiences. The Tasteful Tour is a daytime walking food tour of Waterford City. Book my food tour to discover the variety of delicious food and beverage offerings available in this ancient city. We’ll roam from the Quayside to the historic Viking Triangle, and the newly restored Cultural Quarter to the atmospheric Apple Market, stopping off to sample the gastronomic delights of independently owned cafés, family-run hotels and lively gastro-bars. There’s a surprise in every bite!
- Cultural
- Historical
- Food & Drink
Dermot O’Connor
Fully accredited national tour guide covering the 32 counties of Ireland. Discover Ireland at your pace. Discover Ireland at your leisure.
- Cultural
- Hiking
- Nature
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