Multi Day Tour Ireland - Small Group Tours

Wild About Ireland Tours
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Private Multi Day Tour Ireland

Bespoke Complimentary Itinerary

15+ Years Experience

Certified Driver-Guides

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Luxury Private Group Tours

Wild About Ireland Tours
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Private Group Tours

Bespoke Complimentary Itinerary

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15+ Years Experience

Certified Driver-Guides

Our Multi Day Ireland Tour Packages

Meet Your Local Irish Tour Guide

Welcome! I’d love to show you what makes Ireland—especially the west—so special, through the eyes of a knowledgeable local and a fully qualified professional guide.

I’m a Fáilte Ireland–approved National Tour Guide with a BA (Hons.) in History and Heritage Studies, and I’ve been guiding visitors around Ireland since 2012. My roots in Galway (Galwegian roots, to be exact) stretch back to 1776, with family connections to the Aran Islands, so the stories, landscapes, and traditions you’ll experience with me are deeply personal as well as historically grounded.

I specialise in private, bespoke tours of Ireland, offering luxury transport for up to 7 guests. My services include day tours, multi-day tours starting in Dublin, and shore excursions from Galway Port. Over the years, extensive travel around the world taught me just how powerful a great guide can be in bringing a place to life—and that’s exactly what I aim to do for every guest.
As a fully accredited Fáilte Ireland National Tour Guide, I hold full public liability insurance, an SPSV licence, and a D1 driver’s licence. I’m also proud of my reputation as a safe, professional, and conscientious driver, something consistently reflected in my reviews. I was honoured to serve as former Chairperson of the Galway Tour Guides Association and I’m a current member of ATGI – the Association of Tour Guides of Ireland.

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Personalised Tours & Local Stories

I live in Galway City by the sea, was born in a Gaelic-speaking area, and I’m always happy to share a cúpla focal along with my passion for Irish history, folklore, and local culture. If your plans are still taking shape, I’m more than happy to help you design an itinerary that fits your interests, pace, and travel style.

Every tour I offer is highly customisable. Whether you’re dreaming of the Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, or the Aran Islands, or you’d like to include something a little different—such as a visit to a seashore oyster farm, a cookery school on an enchanted island, artisan weavers, or a local independent whiskey distillery—it can all be arranged. I’m also happy to organise airport pick-ups or onward travel to your next accommodation.
Your time in Ireland is precious. With my local knowledge, professional expertise, and passion for storytelling, I’ll create a memorable, tailor-made Irish tour that helps you make the most of every moment.

Send me a message or share your dream itinerary—I’d be delighted to help make it a reality.

What People Says About Us

Our Galway walking tour with Derek was an absolute delight. Derek was incredibly knowledgeable and personable, making the history of the city come alive with interesting facts and engaging stories. The tour covered key historic sites and landmarks, providing a deep dive into Galway's rich cultural heritage. What made it even better was that the walk was easy and not at all stressful, making it suitable for all ages. Derek's warm personality and passion for Galway made the experience both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the city!
Friendly Irish Welcome! Derek was a fantastic guide. Made us feel at home. He is extremely knowledgeable in everything Irish. Would highly recommend!
We had an amazing time with Derek as our private tour guide while staying in Ireland. We were so lucky that he had last minute availability and though it was a long day for us (taking the train from Dublin to Galway then immediately starting the tour), it was so beyond worth it. Connemara is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. The real selling point is the gorgeous country and the incredible tour guide. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to make the most of time in Galway. Do this tour. We had an infinitely better time for choosing a private and authentic!
Derek's guided tours are an absolute gem for anyone exploring Ireland, especially Galway. I had the pleasure of joining multiple tours with Derek, and each one was a delightful experience. His wealth of knowledge about Ireland's history, culture, and attractions is truly remarkable. Whether it was uncovering hidden gems in Galway or exploring other parts of Ireland, Derek's tours were informative, entertaining, and tailored to our interests. If you're seeking a comprehensive and enjoyable exploration of Ireland and Galway, look no further than Derek's guided tours
Derek provided us with an exceptional tour of Inishmor and a little bit of Connemara. He perfectly gauged what kind of information we wanted to hear (historical and cultural) and how much of it (quite a lot). There seemed no end to his knowledge! When we wanted simply to enjoy the scenery, he left us in peace. His advance communication was clear and reliable. He recommended great places to hear traditional music in Galway and even offered to swing by the grocery store on the way back to our AirBnB.
MARK ROBERTSON
The Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park, Private Day Tour, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Good communication from driver and right on time. The tour was excellent! Derek was very knowledgeable and educated in local and Irish history, geography, and culture. Very safe driver and accommodating to all our wishes and needs. He went above and beyond expectations. TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Hello Mark, thank you very much for your booking and the great review, I really appreciate it. I hope you all had a wonderful time in Enniskillen. Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year
GINNY F.
Kylemore, Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way, Private Day Tour, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Derek was a wonderful guide for our day spent exploring Connemara! We learned so much about Ireland and Irish history! Kylemore was beautiful as well were the mountains and lakes. We loved the sheep dog demo and lunch with local mussels! TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you for the review Ginny, the lake drive is one of my favorites in Connemara, and I'm delighted you enjoyed the whole itinerary and our local delicacies.
SUSAN ALMAN
Galway Food Tour, Galway, Galway, Ireland
We had a great day exploring Connemara with Derek as our knowledgeable guide. He was accommodating for our requests and made sure we were able to see everything on our list. Two of the highlights for us were a visit to the Quiet Man Bridge and a sheep farm deep in the hills. The sheep dogs (and puppies) were amazing. Lunch in a local pub was delicious. We recommend Derek as an engaging and flexible guide. TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Thank you Susan, it was a pleasure to meet you and RJ. I love that particular route you chose and I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour, the food, the sheep and the puppies. Thank you for the review, safe travels
JAYE JOHNSON
The Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park, Private Day Tour, Galway, Galway, Ireland
Derek was a wonderful guide. He made us feel very comfortable and he was extremely knowledgeable - he could answer any questions we had - whether history, geology, language, traditions, Irish mythology and even folktales. We toured a number of towns in the Burren, spent a good amount of time at the Cliffs of Mohr and stopped at several scenic and out of the way spots. Highly recommend! TOUR GUIDE RESPONSE: Hello Jaye, thank you for the review. I'm delighted you all enjoyed the day in the Burren. I do like to tell a folktale or two from time to time. I find them fascinating as they are so old and give us a great insight into how people perceived the world long long ago. Wishing you all many more adventures together.