Tour guide in Westport Neal D.

Westport, Ireland

English, French

137

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 10, 2020

13.0

Hours, Avg. response time

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

Guide #40070

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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Traveller reviews

5.0
  • William (Bill) B.United States
    3 days ago

    Customized the trip for us. Very knowledgeable. Great guide! Highly recommended!!

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    October 2026

    Hi Bill, Thank you also for this review. Take care. Neal

  • William (Bill) B.United States
    3 days ago

    Neal was excellent! He gave us the history from 5500 years ago to present day while also making the tour fun and interesting! Highly knowledgeable and accommodating. Highly recommended!

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    October 2026

    Hi Bill, Thank you for your kind review. It was much appreciated. I hope that the rest of your visit went well. Neal

  • Max F.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Neal was awesome! Great company, very knowledgeable, and just all around awesome time. It was me and my sister on this tour and we couldn’t have had a better time on the tour and with Neal. Highly recommended!

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    September 2026

    Hi Max, Many thanks for your five star review. It is always appreciated. It was lovely to meet you both and share the beauty of the Cliffs of Moher along with some of the other delights in the area. I hope that the rest of your visit to Ireland want well. Neal

  • Pamela B.United States
    August 2026

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

    Replied from the guide, Neal D.

    August 2026

    Hi Pamela, I hope that you are well. Thank you for your very kind five star review. It was my pleasure to bring you to the Cliffs of Moher and the the other wonderful sites en-route. I hope that the rest of your visit to the west of Ireland went well. Take care, Neal