Thoroughly enjoyed our time with Tanya. We found her to be very personable and knowledgeable. She was keen to know what interested us and tailored our time together and the information she shared to our interests. In fact, Tanya went above and beyond by getting last minute tickets for us for the Book of Kells and Trinity College tour and adjusted our tour timeline to fit availability as several in our group were particularly excited about it and we hadn’t thought to get tickets in advance. Day 2 on the sea coast of Dalkey was an unexpected surprise that we wouldn’t have explored without Tanya’s local experience. Beautiful views and great to get off the beaten track. We will absolutely be back to spend time with Tanya again in future years and recommend that you do the same.
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Private tour in Dublin Tanya J
Personalised Two-Day Dublin Tour including City Transport
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Hello everyone! I'm a Certified National Guide for over 15 years and still love every minute of it! My very first tour around Ireland was with a group of corporate clients. The tour ended with us all singing folk songs in the cellar bar of a castle hotel together with an Irish rockstar who happened to be there on the night. It is that mixture of meeting interesting people coupled with the unpredictability of where the highways and byways of Ireland will lead that still fuels my enthusiasm for every tour. I also did a Masters in Business Studies specializing in Tourism Management but for me the most important "study" before every tour is to "read the audience"! Over the years I have guided many special interest groups such as journalists, actors, football teams, business and political leaders. My aim is to always to find out what makes THEM tick and respond in an informative and entertaining way. Being a mum of three kids I also know how to show families and younger visitors the sights of Dublin in a fun way. My hidden talents are playing an old traditional Irish instrument (you might get a sample during our tour) and knowing how to make proper Irish butter from scratch! ;-) Actually, I love anything food and drink related and enjoy sharing local restaurant and pub gems. Please join me on a memorable insider tour of Dublin, tailored to YOU and great fun for all in your party! Looking forward to meeting you! - Irish Tourist Board Approved National Tour Guide with over 15 years Guiding experience, fully licensed and insured. - Extensive experience with varied clients: Families, Corporate Execs, High Profile Visitors, Special Interest Groups, Journalists, Sports Teams, Adventure Seekers, Foodies and Nature Lovers. - Masters in Business Studies - Fluent German Speaker I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car/ minibus or coach with driver. However, I am not licensed to drive myself.
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An Exciting Mix of Sights and Secrets of Dublin
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This tour gives you the option of an 8 hour tour spread over two days. We tailor-make an itinerary together according to your interests to make the most of your visit to Dublin by mixing sight-seeing highlights with real insider experiences. We can concentrate on the city must-sees on the first day and I can give you some great tips on what sights to explore for the remainder of the day on your own or where to dine and get the best local food experiences. On the second day we can explore some of the Dublin neighborhoods, take a hike by the coast, get to know some Dublin seaside villages or do an in-depth Museum tour. Anything is possible and tailored to you on the day! As a certified professional guide I can "pull back the curtains" on many local landmarks to let you see beyond the tourist facade. Included in the tour is a Dublin Transport Pass valid on all public buses, trains and trams and it can also be used to travel to/from the airport if required. This makes us very flexible to explore near & far!
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Great tour over two mornings. Tanya was brilliant. Very knowledgeable, pleasant, helpful and had a great delivery of the different attractions and their historical significance. Gave us a couple of great recommendations for after the tour hours. Highly recommend. Could not have asked for better We were a group of 12 and she got us all involved and kept everyone happy.
Tanya was amazing and exceeded our expectations. She met us at our hotel with bus tickets. She showed us sites only locals would know but also informed us of the usual tourist sites. She should us around for 4 hours each day for 2 days and made great recommendations for our free time. Thanks so much Tanya!
Your Dublin tour itinerary
We will plan your bespoke 2-day itinerary together when we meet. Splitting the total of 8 hours of guiding into 2 days leaves you the remainder of each day to explore on your own or check out some of the tips I have given you. You choose your itinerary, but of course I have many suggestions on how we can mix un-touristy experiences with some of the major sights such as: - Dublin's Georgian Squares with Colourful Doors of Dublin - Trinity College University Campus & visit to Long Room Library (Book of Kells) - Guinness Storehouse - Dublin Castle - National Museum of Ireland - St. Patrick's & Christchurch Cathedral - Temple Bar District - Creative Quarter & Best Shopping Areas - Literary Dublin - A short train trip to the coast - Seaside Hike with panoramic views of the City and Mountains - Markets, Restaurants, Cafes and real local Pubs. Or you can leave it all to me and I will tailor a tour once we have chatted a little about your interests. I can also help with restaurant suggestions for each day.
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Type: Public Transportation
On foot at your own pace plus a Public Transport Pass valid on all local buses, trains &trams is included for maximum flexibility and to let you explore the city as you wish outside of the tour times. It is also valid to/from Dublin Airport and I can meet you on arrival and start the tour from there if you wish.
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