Tour guide in Dublin Jim D.

Dublin, Ireland

English

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Since Feb 8, 2018

4.0

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

Guide #18544

šŸ‘‹ Hi! I’m Jim Dempsey. You’ve found a tour that interests you. Now comes the important question: who do you want to spend that day with? ā˜˜ļø There will be history and stories—and, if we are doing it properly, plenty of fun and craic along the way. That is how I want a private tour to feel: relaxed, personal and shaped around you, not like a lecture or rehearsed script. šŸŽ™ļø I’m a full-time professional guide with more than 20 years’ experience across Dublin and Ireland. Before we begin, I take time to understand your interests, knowledge and preferred pace. Bring your questions and curiosity, and I’ll make Ireland’s people, places and stories interesting, understandable and relevant to you. ⭐ Guests describe me as joyful, funny, deeply knowledgeable and a natural storyteller. Parents often mention how successfully I engage their teenagers. Many guests say that by the end, they feel more like friends than clients. šŸŽ“ I hold both the original Dublin City & Environs and Ireland’s National Tour Guide qualifications. I have taught the National Tour Guide programme six times and have trained and mentored many guides who built successful careers of their own. 🚘 For driving tours, I hold a full SPSV limousine licence and use a new seven-passenger Ford Tourneo Custom. When you book with me, I am the person who communicates with you, meets you, guides you and drives you throughout—there is no handover between guide and driver. ✨ If one of my tours is what you are looking for, you can book it with confidence. If it is almost right but you would like to change the pace, emphasis or itinerary—or combine several days—send me a message. I’ll help you shape the experience that is right for you.

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  • Brian H.United States
    6 days ago

    Jim was outstanding. He’s charismatic, engaging and knowledgeable. He is a storyteller which is why we picked him for our tour. And he did not disappoint. We definitely will seek Jim out for another experience should we have the fortune of returning to Dublin!

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    September 2026

    Thank you Brian! Ellen and yourself were great guests, lots of fun. When I leave a tour feeling younger it is a co-creation. You guys were fabulous.

  • Clinton C.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Jim Dempsey was an excellent guide. Very safe driver and knew all the local places. We highly recommend him for you nest tour

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    September 2026

    Thank you Gene - it was great fun to spend the two days with you - I greatly enjoyed spending time with you both - best wishes Jim

  • Jerome (JERRY) R.United States
    4 weeks ago

    Jim knew the highways & back roads, described all aspects of the Ancients supplementing the onsight guides, and took us to a local Irish Pub for a locals' lunch

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    September 2026

    Jerry I really enjoyed our tour - I came home younger and that is the tell tale of a day well spent. Thank you again Jim

  • Patricia O.United States
    September 2026

    Jim D loves Dublin and it showed in our 3 hour city walking tour. His knowledge of Dublin history was enlightening - we learned so much. He’s very charismatic which made the tour entertaining. We appreciated that he worked with our itinerary in Dublin and provided recommendations for food and activities for other cities on our trip. Thanks Jim!

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    September 2026

    Thank you Patricia - I really enjoyed it too - super busy and apologies for the delayed response. Blessings to you all.

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