Private tour in Dublin John D
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I am a licensed driver guide with my own limousine, a native of Dublin with a passion for my country and explaining both it and its history to visitors. I have had a life long interest in cultural and natural heritage of all kinds and really know the way to all the best and most interesting places. Dublin is a wonderful city to visit with an interesting history stretching back over a thousand years and is full of great architecture, historic places, fascinating museums and is renowned for it's highly educated, vibrant young population (50% are under 45 years old) and its great food. In addition it is famous as a UN World Heritage City for English Literature and for the many famous rock musicians that live here such as U2. Let me make sure you get to see and experience the best it has to offer. The city is located on wide a beautiful wide horse shoe shaped bay backed by the beautiful Wicklow Mountains to the South and the rich farmland of the central plain to the West and North. Around the city in whatever direction you travel there are numerous places full of interest; from one of the greatest gardens in the world at Powerscourt, to the World Heritage Tombs of the Boyne Valley, or the rugged beauty of the Wicklow Mountains. Whatever direction you choose to go I know all theses areas well, having grown up visiting them and studying them as part of my career. Let me bring you to them and I will make sure you get to see as much as time permits while telling you all about them. I retired as Properties and Conservation Manager of the National Trust for Ireland in 2012 to devote myself to a full-time career as a tour guide and I am an Irish Government Approved National Tour Guide. I also hold a National University of Ireland Professional Certificate in Genealogy and Family History. I am licensed to drive up to 16 people in both limousines and mini buses. In the past I was Chairman the Heritage Gardens and Designed Landscapes Committee for ten years, served as Vice Chairman of The National Trust for Ireland, President of the European Network of National Heritage Organisations, a member of the Executive Committee of the International National Trusts Organisation and the Council of Europa Nostra (the pan European Heritage Alliance). I am also a founder member of both The Irish Garden Plant Society and The Tree Council of Ireland. I look forward to meeting you, and sharing the best of Dublin. Hons. Bachelor of Business in Entrepreneurship with First Class Honours Graduate Certificate in Business Management for Sustainable Development Failte Ireland Tour Guiding and Tourist Management Certificate with Distinction Limousine and Minibus Driver Licenses The National University of Ireland Certificate in Genealogy with first class honours (ordinary degree level certificate awarded after three years study, level 7 QQI) Graduate of The National Botanic Gardens in Amenity Horticulture. Member: Approved Tour Guides of Ireland (ATGI) Member: Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) As a licensed guide, I have no restrictions.
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As a genealogist and historian, I love showing the best-preserved parts of Ireland's history. Let me take you to the heart of medieval Ireland in the historic counties of Wicklow and Kilkenny Travel south through the Wicklow Mountains among some of the most beautiful scenery in Ireland, visiting Glendalough along the way with its ancient Celtic monastic ruins. Then, travel through the rich farmlands settled by the Norman French to visit the ancient medieval Norman City of Kilkenny with its ancient palace, / fortress of the Butler Dukes of Ormond who ruled Ireland as Vice Roy of the Kings of England when Kilkenny nor Dublin was Ireland's Capital Visit Ireland's best-preserved medieval City of Kilkenny with its medieval streets and buildings.
Following pick up from your hotel, cruise ship or chosen venue in Dublin you will travel 1 hour or so south to the Wicklow Mountains. You will visit with an expert guide: - The ancient Celtic Monastic City of Glendalough in its beautiful valley - The Wicklow Gap (the highest mountain pass in Ireland) with spectacular views on a clear day. - And then journey 1. 5 hours to the ancient city of Kilkenny for lunch. - Tour inside the ancient fortress-palace of the Butler's, Dukes of Ormond We will then journey back to Dublin with a drop-off to your chosen location on your return. This tour can be customized to meet your needs. We can make changes to this tour and I can also create a brand new, tailor-made customized one, so if you don't see what you're looking for, all you need to do is click on 'Message' and ask me!
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Air Conditioned Mercedes Limousine. If you have more then 5 people, I can arrange a larger vehicle for bigger groups, provided enough notice is given. Please contact me for the details.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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