Dublin, Ireland
Tours Delivered,
Since Jun 7, 2011
20.0
Hours, Avg. response time
Guide #2888
Cead míle fáilte romhat! "A hundred thousand welcomes to you!" The fair city of Dublin is an UNESCO City of Literature, the home of famous musicians and unknown storytellers, of Irish freedom-fighters, and it's also where all pubs are born! From the GPO and Ireland's long fight for independence to Merrion Sq and Dublin's Georgian glory, from the Book of Kells and Ireland's Golden Age to Christchurch Cathedral and Dublin's Gothic Age, Dublin has so much to offer. I am an experienced, energetic, passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide of Dublin City and have given over a hundred and fifty tours of Dublin to thousands of visitors. As well as being a certified tour guide, I have B. A. Int. in Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies, so I have the legends and the facts that guide books will never have. As we walk the streets, I'll recount the stories and the histories, sing the songs, recite the poems, deliver the jokes, and tell you the banter of this charming city. You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who can match my styles and be passionate & emotional, dramatic & theatrical, interactive and funny and epic(!) all on the same tour! So join me on a stroll through Dublin's alleys, trod the same cobbled streets as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker, smell the hops from the Guinness Brewery, view the riverscape from Ha'Penny Bridge, and just live the atmosphere of this historic, dramatic and fascinating city. And as the friendliest capital city in the world, you're sure to establish some friendships here in Dublin! Beatrice's Tour Guiding Certificate I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Guiding inside some attractions, e.g. Trinity Library, Dublinia, is restricted somewhat.
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Garvan is an enthusiastic and extremely knowledgeable guide who brings history to life. We had a great tour. He answered our questions, dove deep into topics that interested us, and expanded on Irish history we did not know. We saw many things around Dublin and wished the tour was a bit longer to see even more places. Come ready to walk and consider bringing...
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August 2026Hi Mark, Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! I’m delighted you enjoyed our walking tour of Dublin and that we had the chance to dive deeper into the parts of Irish history that interested you most. I really enjoyed our time together, and I only wish we’d had a little longer to explore even more! Thanks as well for the recommendation and the helpful tip for...
Garvan was an amazing guide. He was incredibly flexible and was willing to change the date and time of our tour when our flight was delayed by a full day. He was also so knowledgeable and so much fun at the same time. He tailored the tour to our interests and kept our family, including our teenaged and adult children, completely awed by the sights he showed us and the...
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July 2026Hi Tracy, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I was delighted to accommodate the change after your flight delay and to tailor the tour to your family’s interests. It was great fun exploring Dublin with you all and sharing the stories behind Christ Church Cathedral, the Book of Kells, the National Gallery, and the many sights in between. It was a real...
If you’re visiting Dublin. Garvan is the guide you want! He makes sure you see sites you want ti see, he’s flexible during the tour and communicated well with us before and during the tour. Thank you Garvan for showing us Dublin! We loved spending the day with you. Best wishes to you and your family. ❤️
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July 2026Hi Stacy, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! I’m delighted that you enjoyed your day exploring Dublin and that we were able to tailor the tour around the sights you wanted to see. I really enjoyed spending the day with you as well. Thank you for your kind wishes, and I hope to welcome you back to Dublin again in the future! All the best, Garvan
Garvan is amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. He customized the Full Day in Dublin tour with more of a bent towards “everyday life” in Ireland including a trip to Dunnes!
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July 2026Thank you so much for your lovely review! I'm delighted you enjoyed seeing a bit of everyday life in Dublin. I'm glad our stop at Dunnes was a highlight! Thanks again for choosing to tour with me, and I hope to welcome you back to Dublin someday. Best regards, Garvan