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

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👋 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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  • Nancy B.United States
    2 days ago

    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. ☘️

  • Donald H.United States
    3 weeks ago

    Jim is terrific. We saw the major sites in Dublin. But his main focus was what is the Irish culture, and how is it different from other countries? How was Ireland protected from outside influences for centuries? And how did it take off since the 1990s ? Jim tells it beautifully. We were also surprised that the National Museum has some real treasures.

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    June 2026

    Thank you Donald - avid learners are always appreciated ... it was great fun explaining it in bite size chunks ... thank you again.

  • Bob D.United States
    June 2026
  • Penny R.United States
    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!

    Replied from the guide, Jim D.

    June 2026

    Thank you Penny .... I left the tour younger! Always a good sign, great fun ... stay safe.