Tour guide in Dublin Jim D.

Dublin, Ireland

English

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Since Feb 8, 2018

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I'm Jim D., your private tour guide in Dublin

Guide #18544

5.0 (74)

👋 I’m Jim Dempsey, a nationally qualified guide with over 20 years’ experience leading private walking and driving tours across Dublin and Ireland. My approach is simple: combine solid knowledge 📚 with storytelling 🎙️ that makes the journey as enjoyable as the destination. 🌟 Guests often remark on the difference this brings to their tour. “Jim is extremely knowledgeable on everything we questioned him on… he knew all the little hidden gems on the route 🗺️.” Another noted, “He took the time to size up the group at the beginning and understand what our interest and knowledge level was 🤝.” Many say that by the end, you feel more like a friend than just a client ❤️ — which I take as the highest compliment. 🚶‍♂️ How I work: Whether you want a deep dive into Irish history 🏰, a relaxed wander through Dublin 🍀, or a tailored journey to less-visited places 🌄, I’ll shape the tour to fit your interests. With me, you won’t just see Ireland — you’ll experience it through stories, insights, and connections ✨ that stay with you long after the trip ends.

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  • Penny R.
    June 2026

    Excellent tour! Jim was very knowledgeable and relayed Irish history in an interesting and balanced way. His sense of humor made the 3 hours pass by very quickly!

  • Katie W.
    June 2026

    Jim was a great tour guide! He had excellent knowledge of both the things we were seeing and the area in general. He personalized the tour to the needs of our group and made it a very fun day. I would highly recommend him.

    Replied from Jim D.

    Hi Katie & Family - it was great fun. I left three days younger. Thank you so much. Look us up when you return. Jim

  • Michael G.
    May 2026

    Jim D. exceeded our expectations. He met us at our hotel; the adventure began before we stepped onto the sidewalk. Jim thoughtfully quizzed us, myself and my 21 year old son, about what we wanted from the tour. Then he delivered. Jim’s breadth and depth of knowledge regarding Dublin and Ireland fed a commentary that lasted four provocative hours. Being a Dublin...

    Replied from Jim D.

    Michael, thank you. It was a great tour. I did not notice the time go by. I will be delighted to see you when you return.

  • Dirk B.
    April 2026

    Jim is fun, funny, and a highly knowledgeable guide. But above all, Jim is a story teller. He did an amazing job in keeping our 13 and 16 year olds engaged through the entire tour. We couldn't have asked for more from the tour.

    Replied from Jim D.

    Thanks for choosing me. I had a great day too. It was such a fun packed day. I got lots of ideas from it. Stay safe. Jim