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Highlights of Ireland Tour - 7-day tour

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Don S.

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Hi, my name is Donncha and I would be delighted to be your private driver/guide on your trip to Ireland. Based in County Laois in the midlands of Ireland, I am well located to cover many parts of Ireland. My tours will take you through my own county of Laois, my neighbouring County Kilkenny, County Carlow, County Tipperary and all along the west coast of Ireland - Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway & Mayo. I offer day trips from Dublin to the likes of Wicklow, Kilkenny and Kildare. Tours of the midlands cover Laois, Offaly and Westmeath while in 'the sunny south-east' I can take you to Wexford and Waterford. I have been operating as a driver/guide for over 10 years. I am a qualified guide, approved by Failte Ireland, our national tourism agency. Your transport will be a Mercedes V-Class with leather seats and air-conditioning. I am passionate about my country, its history and its people and am proud to have been able to demonstrate its beauty and culture to so many people in the past. Always flexible, I am able to take you 'off the beaten track' to show some of the hidden gems of Ireland or any areas and places that might be of special interest to you. I have particular interest in all things outdoors including hiking and walking trails and love to be able to show some of the obscure and quirky features of Ireland's varied and complex history. - Qualified tour guide as approved by Failte Ireland (Ireland's tourism authority) - Vehicle licensed and insured for commercial passenger transport (up to 6 passengers)

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Overview of your Dublin tour

This tour will take you to some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland - from the historic and vibrant capital city of Dublin, through scenic County Wicklow and along the rugged and dramatic west coast - The Wild Atlantic Way. Overnight in Kilkenny (1 night), Killarney (3 nights), Galway (2 nights) and return to Dublin. I will show you some of my favorite parts of Ireland, places steeped in history from the ancient times of our first settlers to more recent events of our independence and the foundation of our state. My passion for Ireland and my experience of guiding travelers will allow me to take you 'off the beaten track' and experience much of the heritage and culture of our beautiful country. This tour can be amended to suit your travel plans - contact me if you want to do something similar and I can customize a tour especially for you.

Recent Reviews

Nancy J.United States
September 2025

We had such a wonderful time touring the best parts of Ireland with Don. He’s a great driver, van is very comfortable and he is thoughtful about restroom stops! Don will tailor you tour to the things you like to see and do - Ireland is a beautiful country - explore and enjoy!

Darcie N.
June 2025

We spent five days with Don doing a loop of the southern half of Ireland. We started in Dublin to Kilkenny, Cobh, Kinsale, Killarney, Dingle, Doolin, Galway, and finally back to Dublin. These were the five best days of our vacation. If we could, we would give Don 10 stars, he was that amazing! He showed us beautiful scenery, villages, cathedrals, and historic sites. His attention to detail was second to none. Once he found out one of our members was a bridge builder, he went out of his way to show us several unique historic bridges. I had wanted to see Drombeg Stone Circle which he did, then he added Kenmare as an extra surprise! Don was very knowledgeable and informative. We had many great conversations and a lot of laughs during our five days, especially at the expense of one of our members! I highly recommend Don to anyone planning a vacation to Ireland. Thank you Don! Darcie

Rebecca Y.United States
April 2025

Absolutely amazing trip with Don! This was the first time I attempted a multi day trip with a guide and it exceeded my expectations by far ! Don was incredibly knowledgeable about Irelands history , people, scenery , and current affairs. He was extremely accommodating and tailored the tour to exactly what I wanted . He gave me free time to shop when asked , recommended wonderful accommodations , food, and local goods, and was all around a pleasure to spend a few days with! Absolutely recommend!

Kenneth R.United States
April 2025

Our three-days in Ireland with our wonderful driver, Don, was filled with beautiful scenery, history and fun. Don took us from Dublin touring County Wicklow, Powerscourt House & Gardens and a scenic mountain drive on day 1. Day two was on to Kilkenny and the Rock of Cashel and the most scenic drive on a portion of the Ring of Kerry to end up in Killarney for a night. On day 3, we continued on to Adare Village, the midlands and a quick visit to the Irish National Stud & Japanese Gardens. We packed a lot into 3-days and Don made it the best trip. Don is a good, safe driver; knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. We highly recommend Don and Tours by Locals.

Martha M.United States
June 2023

He was amazing, courteous, professional and punctual. His knowledge, his passion, his kindness and his listening skills were so appreciated by all of us. He was also in tune to our needs and went out of his way to please us everyday. I think we traveled about a thousand miles across the country of Ireland to every site that we requested to see AND to many that we had not known about. He went out of his way to keep us together ( not an easy task) a very good driver and always tried to keep us safe.

Dylan W.United States
January 2023

Don made our trip stress free. He has a great personality for a guide, funny, calm, punctual, knowledgeable. We learned a lot more and saw a lot more than we would have had we tried to rent a car ourselves or patched together day trips. Having him with us made our experience more immersive into Irish culture. Our kids said "Don was never late and he was really interesting." The only bad part of our trip was having to say goodbye to Don on the last day.

Your Dublin tour itinerary

Day 1: Dublin to Kilkenny through County Wicklow. Visit Powerscourt House & Gardens and Glendalough Monastic Site, followed by a scenic drive to Kilkenny. Overnight Kilkenny. Day 2: Kilkenny to Killarney. Via The Rock of Cashel. Arrive early afternoon to enjoy some of the sights around Killarney incl. Muckross House and Ross Castle. Overnight Killarney. Day 3: Tour The Ring of Kerry. Travel along the beautiful Kerry coastline known all over the world. Overnight Killarney. Day 4: Tour Dingle and The Slea Head Drive. Overnight Killarney. Day 5: Killarney to Galway. Via County Clare including The Cliffs of Moher & The Burren. Overnight Galway City. Day 6: Tour Connamara and the coastal region of County Galway, the villages of Roundstone, Clifden and Cong. Overnight Galway City. Day 7: Galway to Dublin. Visit Clonmacnoise Monastic Site and Kilbeggan Whiskey Distillery. Overnight Dublin. The above is just a suggested tour and can be customized to suit your travel plans. Contact me for other options.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Mercedes V-Class (mini-van). Luxury vehicle with air-con and offering great views of the countryside.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Accommodation cost is not included. Admission prices not included.
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Meeting location

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Tour categories
History
Art And Culture
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
Tour reference number
794445
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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