We cannot recommend Gerard enough. What an incredible day we had. We ended up touring Dingle instead of Ring of Kerry, and we were in 100% agreement with his recommendation in doing so.
Private tour in Killarney Gerard S
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Born and raised in County Kerry in the Southwest of Ireland, now living in Killarney, I have lived and worked in the midst of the visitors to Ireland as both a musical entertainer and trusted local Garda Sergeant of the police force of Ireland (An Garda Siochana). My passion for the culture, deep history, folklore and raw beauty of Killarney, County Kerry and Ireland, led me to guide tour here solely so I could share this amazing land, that I am lucky enough to call home, with you. For an idea of the range of tours I provide, I invite you to click on "View All Tours" to explore the tours and see my calendar of availability. I enjoy providing fully personalized chauffeured tours bearing in mind your particular interests such as historical sites, desire to trace your Irish roots, spiritual points of interest, food and drink preferences, musical tastes, and general activity level. While I ensure your safety, security and comfort throughout your private tour traveling in a class of true luxury you won't find on a self-drive holiday or bus, you will set the pace. It will be "Your Tour - Your Trail"™. No rushing to the next stop if you would like to linger. Want to take a break from the hustle/bustle of your vacation to find a quiet spot for a cup of coffee or a genuine Irish Whiskey? Perhaps you'll see a spot you'd like to stop for that special keepsake or you want to search for that perfect place to take unique photographs to remember your Irish adventure. As an avid photographer of nature and wildlife, I am happy to help you capture the beauty of my homeland. All photos displayed by me here on ToursByLocals and my website, including each and every photo on my individual tour pages, I personally took in the wonderful locations I will be able to share with you. I never use stock photos, never "borrow" from other sources or photo shop and crop. My priority and passion is sharing with you a genuine Irish experience encompassing both the natural beauty and immense, fascinating history of Ireland. As you peruse my offered tours, keep in mind I can often reverse directions should you be arriving or departing from other locations. And while human nature often compels us to seek detailed, sometimes hourly listed itineraries when choosing both tours and guides, my professional experience and feedback from guests over the years has confirmed it is often best to simply choose one of my proven tours, using your desired dates and arrival locations, and leave what happens from start to finish to how you feel upon arrival. Not over-planning every moment of your vacation will make it memorable, relaxing and truly enjoyable. Each of my executive class touring vehicles provide the perfect harmony of luxury and touring functionality and are fully insured for commercial passenger use and transport (a requirement if carrying passengers in Ireland and something you should ensure before you tour with anyone). I simply don't cut corners as I feel your safety, security and comfort should not be left to chance on the winding, often narrow, roads of Ireland. The word "luxury" is oft overused, however, I provide truly premium, executive-class transportation in meticulously maintained vehicles with amenities that neither plain vans or minibus for hire class vehicles, nor someone's "daily driver" sedan, can provide. I will ensure the premium tour you book with me is the tour you want and get. After all, this is your hard-earned vacation and it should be "Your Tour - Your Trail"™ from start to finish. Join me for a privately guided and chauffeured day, one of my specialty tours, multi-day tours or an entire week! Leave the driving and worry to me. Simply sit back and relax on the Wild Atlantic Way, in the Ancient East or beyond. I look forward to showing you the green, rolling fields and jagged cliffs of this magnificent land, but I do highly suggest you make your bookings early to secure your preferred dates and tours with me. Whether you choose this season or the next, you won't be disappointed. * Failte Ireland Approved Tour Guide Official Irish Tourist Board * Failte Ireland Customer Service Excellence Award Holder * Member of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society * 30 years service as member Police Force of Ireland * Sli na Slainte Irish Walking Leader * FETAC Level 6 Diploma in Marine & Country Guiding Regional Local Guide * FETAC Level 5 Diploma in Occupational First Aid * Fully Vaccinated Covid 19 * Holder of required Driver's Licenses, including Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) from Irish Nat'l Transport Authority * Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) * My luxury vehicles are fully insured for commercial, passenger service, are meticulously maintained both inside and out, and of a caliber unmatched by rental class vans or cars. Properly licensed tour vehicles in Ireland can be identified by looking for the license, which must be displayed at all times, on the left corner of the windshield. Rest assured, each of my premium vehicles are fully licensed and insured Please feel free to mail me with any health and safety concerns you may have.
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Featured by Lonely Planet, the Ring of Kerry, exploring one of Ireland's most famous drives, reaches magnificent places bus tours can't reach and most self-guided tours will miss. From the Skellig Ring looking out to the Star Wars filming location on the coast of the Iveragh Peninsula, to countless other locations along the way, I'll show you breathtaking vistas, endless photo stops and all the Irish history and folklore you could wish for. Let me help you fill your camera memory card with my all-time favorite photo stops. Experiencing the rugged Irish coastline on the Wild Atlantic Way at its very finest, you'll also stand where Queen Victoria's own ladies in waiting visited in 1861 and many other unique spots! Born and raised in County Kerry, I have lived and worked in the midst of the visitors to Ireland as both a musical entertainer and trusted local Garda Sergeant of the police force of Ireland. My passion for the culture, deep history, folklore and raw beauty of my land urges me to share it with you.
We cannot recommend Gerard enough. What an incredible day we had. We ended up touring Dingle instead of Ring of Kerry, and we were in 100% agreement with his recommendation in doing so.
Absolutely fantastic day. Upon meeting Gerard he let is know we could continue with our original plan of doing the Ring of Kerry or do the Dingle Peninsula. After discussing with him what we were looking for we opted for Dingle peninsula. So glad we did. Gerard had so much information to share and knew of locations we never would have found on our own. If I am fortunate enough to return to this area again I would 100% book with Gerard again. Was the highlight of our trip.
We loved Gerard, he was a fabulous tour guide. We have two kids, ages 9 and 7 and they said Gerard's tour was their favorite. We saw so many cool things and the time in the car was split up, so the kids were always engaged. I would recommend his tour.
Girard was the quintessential professional with a very personal touch. We did three day tours with him (Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula and Cliffs of Mohr and they were outstanding for sure. Girard took the time to find out what we were most interested in by asking questions all the time and listening to our conversations with him and our group. He then tailored each tour and his commentary to disproportionately emphasize those areas. We've had 5 private tour guides in the past and Girard was the best
I cannot say enough good things about Gerard. We booked him for two days for Cliffs of Moher and Ring of Kerry. Charming, very knowledgeable, responsive communicator, and great driver.
What an experience. Our group of three was able to hire Gerard Scott at the last minute to save us driving the Ring of Kerry. What a Godsend. Gerard's knowledge and experience made this a truly memorable day. We saw Ireland beauty that we probably would not have seen had we not had Gerard to guide us. Thank you so much for a fantastic day...and for the fantastic weather. We would highly recommend.
- Depart from your chosen local accommodation at 9:30 a. m. , you'll journey on the famous Ring of Kerry in executive style. - I'll share the hidden Ring of Kerry with you where the buses just can't go. The entire day will be at your pace, with plenty of photo opportunities and stops along the way. - Traveling the Skellig Ring, you'll not only have spectacular views out to the filming location of the epic Star Wars movies, but enjoy the charming village of Sneem, have time for a beach walk and a leisurely lunch in Waterville, the summer home of Charlie Chaplin. - Perhaps satisfy a sweet tooth visiting a premium chocolate factory or simply take in peaceful vistas like Molls Gap. Should you have more than one day, may I suggest you take a look at my multi-day tours such as the 2 day Ring of Kerry/Dingle Peninsula Tour or Luck of the Irish 4 day/3 night Tour for a once in a lifetime experience on your hard earned vacation! This day, as are all my tours, will be "Your Tour - Your Trail" from start to finish.
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Luxury, air-conditioned executive touring van with individual captain's chairs and all the elegance a first-class sedan can offer. In order to provide you the very best, exclusive touring experience available, this premium touring van is of a standard unmatched by rental class minivans often offered by tour providers. Cleaned and sanitized daily for your peace of mind, you'll be able to sit back and relax in style from start to finish.
Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
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