I am an accredited National Tour Guide (White Badge) based in Dublin and Mayo. I am passionate about our incredible natural beauty, history, heritage and culture and will do my very best to give you a tour to remember.

ChaperoneVIP provides original and authentic private tours by limo licensed minivan in an educational and fun environment where everyone is engaged. Dublin City off the beaten path tour specialist. Day tour specialist and multi-day tours also available, carefully curated to be relaxed, informative and enjoyable, not exhausting.

Testimonial:

229 verified reviews on my TripAdvisor listing for ChaperoneVIP private tours

Additional Information:

• Dublin City and bay local private tours specialist.
• Pubs tours and family friendly tours specialist.
• Ancestry tour specialist as I have lots of experience.

As a National Tour Guide and Licensed Private Driver, I offer bespoke tours across Tipperary and Ireland in premium Mercedes vehicles. I specialize in uncovering hidden gems, local hospitality, and personalized ancestral research. My mission is to provide a seamless, high-end experience that connects you deeply to your Irish heritage.

Testimonial:

Our dearest Maeve – you truly made our Ireland vacation a magical moment to remember – forever! Thank you for your kindness, wisdom, and professionalism! We felt dearly comfortable with you as we shared our life’s stories with you. So grateful! Looking forward to working with you again.

Barbara & Bill Killeen
New Jersey, USA

I have lived in Limerick, Galway, Clare Dublin, Meath and Cavan, After retiring from corporate life I took up tour guiding to keep me mentally and physically active and to let me spend time helping visitors enjoy the Ireland I have come to know and love.

Originally from Quebec, I landed in Ireland more than a decade ago and discovered that home was here for me among the people and their folklore.

An Island of rich culture with its ever-changing scenery had charmed me. For me, operating as a tour guide in Ireland is a lifestyle.

Des Gallagher is my name I am a Freelance Bord Failte Trained National Freelance TourGuide with numerous years of experience providing guided tours.

A storyteller, mad about myths, legends and hidden gems. I love to link guests to deep culture, Irish language and a sense of Irish identity. No matter where they are from!

Testimonial:

Unforgettable, Hilarious, and Deeply Magical – Book This Tour!

If you’re planning a trip to Ireland and don’t book with Wild Irish Tours, you’re doing it wrong.

We just finished our tour with Tony — and I honestly can’t imagine a better way to experience Ireland. This wasn’t some cookie-cutter coach tour. This was immersive, intimate, and unforgettable.

Tony is a master storyteller — part historian, part comedian, part Celtic wizard. He doesn’t just tell you about Irish myths and history; he transports you into them. From ancient ruins to hidden holy wells, Tony brings it all to life with humor, passion, and just the right amount of mischief.

Warm, wildly knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing the real Ireland with you. We laughed, we learned, we wandered off the beaten path, and we left feeling like we’d touched something ancient and alive.

Do yourself a favor: skip the big tour buses. Go with Wild Irish Tours. You’ll walk away with amazing memories, new friends, and stories you’ll be telling for years.

— Kurt L, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
June 25, 2025

I am an enthusiastic tour guide and very much enjoy sharing this wonderful country with clients. I am very fortunate to live in the beautiful country of Ireland and want to show you all its wonderful scenery, its magnificent landscapes, ancient history and introduce the friendly, welcoming people

Additional Information:

My passion for what I do is evident. I very enjoy interacting with people and have always been engaged in this type of employment. I was the event manager for the Sesquicentenary of Blackrock College which celebrated this event in 2010. I was chosen due to my outgoing nature and my ability to plan and deliver all the events with precision. Engaging with a large number of stakeholders and providing well structured events, including welcoming the then President of Ireland, Mary McAleese, showcased my ability to deliver.
Similarly, in a tour guiding capacity my ability to engage with clients from all over the world and to have undertaken research into what they would to see is of huge importance.
I completed my studies with distinctions in all areas and look forward to many more tours.

With over a decade of experience in luxury hotels, I have specialised in delivering exceptional guest experiences at the highest level. Now, I bring that expertise into my own bespoke chauffeur and private tour business, curating refined, personalised journeys across Ireland for discerning travellers seeking comfort, authenticity, and exclusivity.

Really Great Tours provides bespoke tour guiding solutions for individuals, families and groups, including schools, showcasing the very best of County Mayo in engaging sights, places, and people!

Information:

• Hop-on bus tour guide.
• Walking tours of historic Blacksod Village, Belmullet, Ballina, Kilalla, Beleek and beyond!
• Cofounder of Ireland’s newest cemetery tour, Leigue Cemetery in Ballina
• Trained, experienced Irish tourism professional

Testimonial:

1. Mary McAndrew, project manager of Acres West, Ireland provided Testimony after a team building day out with Really Great Tours
2. Josephine Geraghty of Bru Chlann Lir BnB and Wild West Boat Tours is a consistent customer who has provided testimonials online
3. North Mayo Tourism are a client service who routinely connect visitors to my tours