Private tour in Dublin Jim D
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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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Step into Ireland’s ancient past on this journey through the Boyne Valley, a land of myth, archaeology & medieval power ⚔️. At its heart lies Brú na Bóinne, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 🌍, predating the Pyramids & Stonehenge and offering a glimpse into one of the world’s most advanced prehistoric cultures. 🔍 Explore Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, where your guide will share insights & legends 📜 before visiting the passage tombs of Knowth & Newgrange 🏺. Step inside these ancient wonders, guided by onsite experts. 🍽️ Lunch at Slane Castle – Dine in a historic setting before visiting Trim Castle 🏰, one of Ireland’s most imposing Norman fortresses. 👑 Hill of Tara – Conclude at the legendary seat of Ireland’s High Kings, where myth & history intertwine. 📍 Book now & uncover the secrets of Ireland’s ancient past! 🍀✨
📍 Dublin – Brú na Bóinne – Slane Castle – Trim Castle – Hill of Tara – Dublin ✔ Brú na Bóinne & Passage Tombs – Visit the Knowth and Newgrange tombs, with expert storytelling from your guide and an onsite guided tour inside the chambers. ✔ Slane Castle (Lunch Stop) – Stop for lunch (not included) at this grand estate, home to Lord Mountcharles and known for its music legacy and whiskey distillery. ✔ Trim Castle – Explore Ireland’s largest Norman castle, the stronghold of Hugh de Lacy, with a guided tour bringing its medieval history to life. ✔ Hill of Tara – Walk the sacred seat of Ireland’s High Kings, where legends of power, spirituality, and myth converge. ✔ Return to Dublin – A short rest stop before the journey back. Book now for an unforgettable exploration of Ireland’s ancient wonders!
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Fully licenced and insured limousine. (Be wary on unlicensed operators) Ford Tourneo Custom - 2025 - 7 seats + Driver
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hotel/accommodation or Dublin airport, any Dublin train station, etc..
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