Private tour in Dublin Jim D

☘️✈️🚘 Welcome to Dublin – Arrive, Relax & Discover

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Jim D.

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👋 Hi! I’m Jim Dempsey. You’ve found a tour that interests you. Now comes the important question: who do you want to spend that day with? ☘️ There will be history and stories—and, if we are doing it properly, plenty of fun and craic along the way. That is how I want a private tour to feel: relaxed, personal and shaped around you, not like a lecture or rehearsed script. 🎙️ I’m a full-time professional guide with more than 20 years’ experience across Dublin and Ireland. Before we begin, I take time to understand your interests, knowledge and preferred pace. Bring your questions and curiosity, and I’ll make Ireland’s people, places and stories interesting, understandable and relevant to you. ⭐ Guests describe me as joyful, funny, deeply knowledgeable and a natural storyteller. Parents often mention how successfully I engage their teenagers. Many guests say that by the end, they feel more like friends than clients. 🎓 I hold both the original Dublin City & Environs and Ireland’s National Tour Guide qualifications. I have taught the National Tour Guide programme six times and have trained and mentored many guides who built successful careers of their own. 🚘 For driving tours, I hold a full SPSV limousine licence and use a new seven-passenger Ford Tourneo Custom. When you book with me, I am the person who communicates with you, meets you, guides you and drives you throughout—there is no handover between guide and driver. ✨ If one of my tours is what you are looking for, you can book it with confidence. If it is almost right but you would like to change the pace, emphasis or itinerary—or combine several days—send me a message. I’ll help you shape the experience that is right for you.

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Overview of your Dublin tour

Arriving early in Dublin? Start your trip the right way—with a relaxed, welcoming introduction to the city. I’ll meet you at the airport, ensuring a smooth transfer to your hotel while making the most of your first morning in Ireland. 🚘 Drop your bags at your hotel and enjoy a gentle, no-rush tour—the perfect way to settle in without feeling overwhelmed. 🏛 Get a sense of Dublin’s layout, including key landmarks, restaurants, pubs & local amenities. 📜 Receive insider tips, a tourist map, and business cards for top eateries & must-visit spots. 💡 Need a longer tour? Early arrivals can extend the experience for a deeper dive into the city. As the Irish say, "Go n-éirí an bóthar leat"—May the road rise to meet you! 🍀🚶‍♂️ 📍 Book now & start your Dublin adventure the right way! ✨

Recent Reviews

Jessica T.
April 2025

Jim was amazing! It was the perfect way to start our trip. Jim is extremely knowledgeable and just plain fun! He was very understanding of the fact that our kids were tired when we arrived after an overnight flight and made sure we got all of our allotted time. I would highly recommend a tour with Jim. He is a professional tour guide and tour guide trainer after all!

Edward B.United States
June 2022

Right there to greet us in arrivals hall - gave us quick tour of town which really helped us feel settled and ready to venture out and explore - very helpful - very informative -

Sharon O.United States
April 2018

What a wonderful way to start our trip to Ireland! Jim did an excellent job of communicating with us before we arrived, to let us know when/where he would meet us. Being picked up at the airport and then driven to our place of stay made the beginning of our journey so nice. Then, Jim took us on a 2 hour tour (not including the time from the airport) around Dublin. He is very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent overview of the people, customs, history and life of the Irish. We would highly recommend!

Your Dublin tour itinerary

Your Hotel - Dublin Airport - Dublin Cruise Ship Terminal City Centre panoramic tour - Georgian Squares, O'Connell St, Temple Bar and Grafton St. Drop off Trinity College. Transfer by car and tour on foot if required. Please contact me for a customized tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Fully licenced and insured limousine. (Be wary on unlicensed operators) Ford Tourneo Custom - 2025 - 7 seats + Driver

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
Meeting location

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Layover
City Highlights
History
Tour reference number
404801
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Dublin best suited for?

This private tour in Dublin is perfect for travellers arriving early in the city who want a warm and relaxed introduction to Dublin. It's ideal for those who appreciate a smooth transition from the airport to their hotel, with the added benefit of a gentle, no-rush tour to get acquainted with the city's layout, key landmarks, and local amenities. It's also suitable for families, seniors, and anyone looking to connect with a local expert for deeper insights into Dublin.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-7 people
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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-7 people
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Tour date
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Book with a depositSecure your tour today and pay your balance later
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