Dublin, Ireland
Tours Delivered,
Since Jun 7, 2011
15.0
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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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. ❤️
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
Garvan is a scholar and a poet. He knows a good deal of the history of Ireland and makes it fun by telling it in stories, the Irish way! Thanks Garvan and we hope to see you next time. Georgi and Cheryl loved it too!
Replied from the guide, Garvan R.
July 2026Hi Janene & Mike, Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted you enjoyed the stories. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you, Georgi, and Cheryl. Thanks again for choosing to tour with me, and I hope our paths cross again the next time you're in Dublin! Best, Garvan
My wife and I contacted Garvin R. and arranged for a customized full-day (8 hour) walking tour of Dublin. We have previously booked about 15 to 20 wonderful private tours in cities all over the world with ToursByLocals. Garvin R. may be the best guide we have ever had. He is a remarkable talent. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Irish history and culture....
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July 2026Hi David, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you both and showing you around Dublin. Knowing that this private tour stands out among, i am delighted you enjoyed exploring Ireland's history and culture, and I'm glad we could tailor the day to suit your interests. Thank you again for choosing us, and I hope...