Tour guide in Westport Neal D.

Westport, Ireland

English, French

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 10, 2020

6.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Neal D., your private tour guide in Westport

Guide #40070

5.0 (63)

Let me look after you. I promise you a MEMORABLE TOUR from Galway, Mayo and Sigo. First of all thank you for checking my profile! I would love to share my passion for Ireland with you if you decide to take one of my tours. I have been guiding for more than ten years and due to my curiosity, I have an extensive, intense, and profound knowledge of Ireland. I use the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi: "Live like you are going to die tomorrow and learn like you are going to live forever". That's how I constantly keep my tours to a 'gold' standard. I do not regard tourist guiding as work, it's just travelling around my wonderful country with friends, telling stories, singing songs and having fun. I'm not just a tourist guide, I'm an entertainer, a historian and an author. Your day will 'fly by' as you hear stories of Stone Age farmers, St Patrick, The Children of Lir, Rebellion against the British, the Great Famine, the Wild Atlantic Way and why we drive on the 'correct' side of the road. Maybe you might also want to hear about Brexit! Whether it's history, legends or politics I can bring them all alive for you. Of course the most magical thing about Ireland is the magnificent scenery. The landscapes and seascapes are constantly changing on tour and there will be lots of photo-stops along the way. If you want great photos, I will show you where the best shots can be taken. While I have a number of tour options listed, they are not 'set in stone' If you have an item or area of special interest I can plan that for you to ensure that the tour SUITS YOUR NEEDS. Our national poet W. B. Yeats once said, 'Education is not the filling of a bucket, it's the lighting of a fire'. I hope that I can 'light a fire' for Ireland in your hearts that will make you want to return again and again. Thank you for reading all of this. Hopefully it was not too long-winded and I will get to meet you when you come on tour with me. Neal Dublin City Tourist Guide Course - Merit National Irish Tourist Guide Course - Distinction T-Guide - Qualified to guide for people with learning difficulties Published Author of 2 best selling Dublin City Guide Books two local County Mayo Guide Books Toastmasters Competent Communicator I have no restrictions

Delivers tours starting at

  • Westport

  • Ballina

  • Sligo

  • Galway

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5.0
  • Pamela B.United States
    2 days ago

    Neal was FABULOUS! Kind, incredibly knowledgable, funny, flexible, and accommodating. If you are considering a private tour guide, Neal is your man.

  • Susan E.United States
    2 weeks ago
  • Angie M.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Neal was a wonderful guide. This private tour was an exceptional way to see the Cliffs of Moher and learn a lot of Irish history! Highly recommend Neal!

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    August 2026

    Hi Angie, thank you for taking the time to write this complimentary review. It was my pleasure to share the delights of the Cliffs of Moher with you. I hope the rest of your visit to Ireland went well. Neal

  • Amy G.United States
    July 2026

    Wonderful tour with Neal. Highly recommend. Warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Next time I’m in Ireland, and I WILL return, I hope to meet Neal again!

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    July 2026

    Hi Amy, Many thanks for your kind review. What a wonderful day we had at the Cliffs of Moher. It was a pleasure to share some of the beautiful parts of my country with you. It was great that we had such a delightful day for the visit. I hope that the rest of your trip went well. I look forward to meeting you again when you come back to Ireland for your next...