Tour guide in Dublin Garvan R.

Dublin, Ireland

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Since Jun 7, 2011

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I'm Garvan R., your private tour guide in Dublin

Guide #2888

5.0 (265)

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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  • Alan C.United States
    5 days ago

    We just finished a two-week trip of the UK, and this was one of the best tour experiences we experienced over the entire trip. I booked the tour for our extended family of seven which included three kids (ages 12 - 15). Our tour guide was Garvan, and he was excellent. He communicated with me several times before the tour date to verify sites and topics of interest,...

  • Pamela B.United States
    1 week ago

    Garvan was the PERFECT Dublin guide. Personable, knowledgeable, fun and light hearted. If you are looking for a guide, Garvan is your man.

  • Sallie C.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Garvan was personal, knowledgeable and had an amazing personality, sharing both history and sights along the way of our tour which included the library at Trinity College and the Book of Kells, giving us skip the line tickets and great narration during our visit. Although it was five hours, it went quickly and plenty of opportunities to sit , rest, and admire art, culture...

    Replied from the guide, Garvan R.

    August 2026

    Hi Sallie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It was a real pleasure spending the day with you and sharing some of Dublin’s history, culture, and stories along the way. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Trinity College and Book of Kells visit, and that the five hours flew by! It was lovely having the opportunity to explore Dublin with you, and I...

  • Mark R.United States
    August 2026

    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...

    Replied from the guide, Garvan R.

    August 2026

    Hi 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...