Private tour in Dublin Garvan R
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Cead míle fáilte romhat! "A hundred thousand welcomes to you!" The fair city of Dublin is an UNESCO City of Literature, the home of famous musicians and unknown storytellers, of Irish freedom-fighters, and it's also where all pubs are born! From the GPO and Ireland's long fight for independence to Merrion Sq and Dublin's Georgian glory, from the Book of Kells and Ireland's Golden Age to Christchurch Cathedral and Dublin's Gothic Age, Dublin has so much to offer. I am an experienced, energetic, passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide of Dublin City and have given over a hundred and fifty tours of Dublin to thousands of visitors. As well as being a certified tour guide, I have B. A. Int. in Medieval Irish and Celtic Studies, so I have the legends and the facts that guide books will never have. As we walk the streets, I'll recount the stories and the histories, sing the songs, recite the poems, deliver the jokes, and tell you the banter of this charming city. You'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who can match my styles and be passionate & emotional, dramatic & theatrical, interactive and funny and epic(!) all on the same tour! So join me on a stroll through Dublin's alleys, trod the same cobbled streets as Oscar Wilde, Jonathan Swift and Bram Stoker, smell the hops from the Guinness Brewery, view the riverscape from Ha'Penny Bridge, and just live the atmosphere of this historic, dramatic and fascinating city. And as the friendliest capital city in the world, you're sure to establish some friendships here in Dublin! Beatrice's Tour Guiding Certificate I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Guiding inside some attractions, e.g. Trinity Library, Dublinia, is restricted somewhat.
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The fair city of Dublin is an UNESCO City of Literature, the home of famous musicians and unknown storytellers, of Irish freedom-fighters, and it's also where all pubs are born! An inspiring, in-depth exploration of Dublin's history from Irish bridge, to Viking town, and from colonisation to Independence. For those who seek a deeper understanding of and connection with Ireland. We'll walk a nice loop of the city centre, taking in every main site (as well as many minor ones) in Dublin, as well as allowing two breaks for coffee and lunch. As well as (nearly) all the sites, I'll inform you of the legacy of Dublin and Ireland, aiming to complete your understanding of Irish history and Irish culture, and, of course, we'll have great 'craic' (fun, laughs) along the way.
Garvan is incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Ireland. He communicates clearly and passionately about his homeland. He also is very personable and easy to be on tour with. We highly recommend him to anyone interested in delving into the complex and interesting history and cultureof this island.
Garven was absolutely awesome. He is extremely knowledgeable about all things Dublin. He was very conscientious given that I am mildly handicapped and as often as possible stopped and explained where there was seating available. He even arranged for a taxi for me while he and the rest of the group walked. This was a private tour, and there were 3 places we wanted to see. He arranged the tour so that we had plenty of time to see and understand each of the three places. I would highly recommend him highly!
Garvan was fun and an amazing guide. He took time to customize the your in advance to met our needs and interests. Highly recommend.
We had such a wonderful experience exploring Dublin with Garvan! He has an incredible depth of knowledge, but what really made the tour special was the way he brought everything to life. He made the history and stories so fun, engaging, and memorable, and we genuinely felt captivated the entire day. Garvan was also incredibly flexible and spontaneous. He was more than happy to add little stops and extra experiences along the way, which made the day feel so personal and tailored to us rather than like a typical tour. His passion for Dublin truly shines through, and you can tell how much he loves sharing the city with others. We had an absolutely fantastic time and would 100% recommend Garvan to anyone visiting Dublin. We would happily tour with him again the next time we're in Ireland!
We just finished a two-week trip of the UK, and this was one of the best tour experiences we experienced over the entire trip. I booked the tour for our extended family of seven which included three kids (ages 12 - 15). Our tour guide was Garvan, and he was excellent. He communicated with me several times before the tour date to verify sites and topics of interest, meeting date, time, etc. He was able to meet us and take us through the city on foot without any issues, even arranging for a taxi to get us to a different tour we had following this one. He answered all the questions from the kids thoroughly (and yes, there were a lot). He had extensive insights into the history and culture which were my favorite topics. My brother is a banker and had numerous questions about the economy and financial matters, and Garvan was able to answer most of those as well. Overall, we learned a ton, saw several key sites, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole process. I would gladly recommend this tour to anyone.
Garvan was the PERFECT Dublin guide. Personable, knowledgeable, fun and light hearted. If you are looking for a guide, Garvan is your man.
Suggested start time: 10:00 AM NOTICE: The Old Library of Trinity College, which hosts the Book of Kells, is planning to close to the public. They have not decided on a closing date. As soon as I find out when, I will update my availability, but until then, please CONTACT ME before booking so that I can check for you. Suggested itinerary: -Trinity, Book of Kells -Georgian Dublin -Leinster House -Old Parliament Building -City Hall -Dublin Castle -Christchurch (or St. Patrick's) Cathedral -Temple Bar -O'Connell St (The Spire, GPO, Daniel O'Connell) -Ha'penny Bridge -The Quays -St. Stephen's Green NOTE: On Mondays, the National Museum of History and Archaeology is closed. This tour can be customized to meet your needs. We can make changes to this tour and I can also create 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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Kildare Street, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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