Ronald B.United States
John was a very friendly, professional and knowledgeable guide. His insights into history, architecture and politics was impressive and made for a really enjoyable tour. I would definitely recommend John.
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Private tour in Dublin John D
Dublin Private Driving Tour (Not available from cruise ships, contact me đ)
5.0
(34) reviews
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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4 hours
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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John D.
5.0
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Dia Dhuit, hello and welcome to Ireland's Ancient East! I'm John D, also known as Johner D. I can't wait to guide you around a selection of the best to offer on Ireland's Ancient East Coast. I come from a typical large Irish family who migrated from Belfast in the 1970's to Dublin when I was the tender age of 6. My family owned, managed and lived above a famous early house pub on Dublin's quays for 10 years. I grew up as a Dubliner and know and love the city well. In early 2021 I decided to move out of the city and now live in the beautiful county of Wicklow. I moved here because I love this gentle, rugged wonderful space! If you want a piece of the west of Ireland without having to go there, then Wicklow is your place. Having spent most of my 30's and 40's travelling and living overseas both in mainland Europe and south-east Asia I understand the benefit and wealth of knowledge only a local guide can provide. I provide driving tours of Dublin and beyond visiting the best sites along Ireland's ancient east covering counties Dublin, Wicklow, Louth and Meath. I drive a brand new (2026) Ford Tourneo Connect wheelchair accessible vehicle with air con, its licensed as a taxi which means we can use bus lanes and city streets not open to regular car users! All my tours can be altered and tailored to meet your specific requests thus ensuring your time here on Ireland's Ancient East is fun, enriching and maximised to its full potential. Families and kids are most welcome. My vehicle actually has 2 additional seats (where a wheelchair can go) which are perfect for kids, so family tours up to six people are possible, however you need to contact me first to book as all my tours are advertised for 4 people. Why not drop me a line through the message button and let's get planning your visit to Dublin, Wicklow or anywhere along Ireland's Ancient East. Looking forward to meeting you ⊠John. An experienced traveller with a law degree and background in business. Fully licensed and insured small public service vehicle driver and taxi license with Irish Police security clearance.
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Explore the Capital of Ireland..
Overview of your Dublin tour
Welcome to Dublin, Ireland's vibrant capital city and capital of Ireland's Ancient East. I will collect you at your accommodation and drive you around Dublin's best historical and cultural sights while giving a brief historical context on the city and and the sights we will see. My suggested itinerary below covers most of Dublin's finest places to see but I can create a different itinerary for you based on your preferences. Message me with suggestions and we can explore options.
Recent Reviews
David C.United States
John D was great. Showed us the sites in Dublin, with a fantastic sense of the history of the City. Then out to a sea side suburb for a delightful lunch. Highly recommend. A most enjoyable experience.
Beth P.United States
John was more than willing to make changes on the fly, as we had an unexpected coach tour around Dublin with the tour group weâd been traveling with. He got reservations for the Guinness tour for us which hadnât been planned. Very personable and well versed on Dublin.
John C.United States
John knows his history and it was such a pleasure taking his tour.
Connie K.United States
There need to be more than five stars for John! He communicated well - before and during the tour with ticket and timing instructions. He was very knowledgeable about Dublin, its government, its history. A careful driver - and just fun to be with. Thanks for a great day!
Eric T.Canada
We spent a lovely day with John as he toured our family around the outskirts of Dublin. He was great to share local knowledge, was flexible to accommodate our group throughout the day and put together a custom itinerary that felt just right for our goal.
Your Dublin tour itinerary
-My suggested itinerary for this driving tour starts with a pick up at your accommodation in Dublin. -We will drive around the city taking in much of it's historical, cultural and contemporary attractions. Suggested sites on this tour are: *The HQ of the Easter Rising 1916 at the GPO, *Old houses of Parliament when Ireland was under British occupation, *Trinity College, *Dail Eireann (current houses of Parliament), *The fine neoclassical architecture of Government buildings completed in 1922, *St. Stephens Green, *Temple Bar with it's pubs and restaurants, *Dublin's Christ Church Cathedral and the home of viking dublin, *The Four Courts, designed and completed by the famous architect James Gandon in 1802, *The Guinness Brewery and the phoenix park (largest walled park in Europe). After you gain a feel for the city we will drive out the north coast of Dublin to the seaside village of Howth giving you a taste of Dublin suburbs. Alternatively we can tailor an itinerary! Message me to discuss. . .
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
Driving Tour in a brand new (2026) Ford Tourneo Connect wheelchair accessible vehicle. My Vehicle is licensed as a Taxi which allows us to use bus lanes and city streets that regular road users cant. Please note if a wheelchair user is the vehicle then the vehicle is limited to ONLY 4 additional passengers in this vehicle.
What's included
Other: My services as your driver and local tour guide and any advice I can give to make your visit to Dublin a memorable one!
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Refreshments
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hotel, AirBnB etc
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
380526
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Traveller reviews
5.0
FAQs
Who is this private tour in Dublin best suited for?
This private tour in Dublin is perfect for travellers who want a personalized experience exploring the city's historical and cultural sights. It's ideal for those who prefer a driving tour with minimal walking, making it suitable for families with kids, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns. The tour is also wheelchair accessible, ensuring comfort for all guests.
Can this private tour in Dublin be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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4 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-4 people
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1
Tour date
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