Tour guide in Dublin Jim D.

Dublin, Ireland

English

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Since Feb 8, 2018

3.0

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

Guide #18544

5.0 (80)

👋 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? ☘ 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. đŸŽ™ïž 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. 🎓 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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5.0
  • Jerome (JERRY) R.United States
    2 days 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

  • Patricia O.United States
    2 days ago

    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!

  • Tom T.United States
    1 week ago

    Remarkable! I love history and Jim was an expert.

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    August 2026

    Thank you Tom. It was great to meet you both. I love history, it is who we are.

  • Nancy B.United States
    July 2026

    We hired Jim to introduce us to Dublin, and it was one of the best decisions we made. He was a wonderful, engaging guide who brought the history of Ireland to life through fascinating stories and insights. His knowledge was incredible, and he tailored the tour to our interests, making sure we experienced exactly what we were hoping for. Jim also took the time to help us...

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    July 2026

    Thank you Nancy ... so much, I appreciate that. I hope you had a great trip. ☘