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Your journey around Ireland is crafted around your preferred pace, your unique interests, and your people

Arrive as a visitor, leave as a friend

Discover all the highlights as well as Ireland’s best kept secrets, together with your local driver guide. 

✓ Authentic & Personal

See famous sights and hidden gems. Meet locals. Hear stories. Taste tradition.

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Build your dream tour of Ireland

At Desmond Tours, we create customized Ireland vacations as well as private day tours.

✓ Stress-Free Travel

No driving. No planning. No worries. Just show up and enjoy your guide’s company.

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You have your own Ireland bucket list? Please go ahead and share it with us!

 ✓ Private & Flexible

Go where you want, when you want – with a qualified Irish guide by your side.

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Freedom & Flexibility -
Customize your own individual tour

Tired of rigid travel itineraries or large bus tours? This time, enjoy the freedom to stop when you want, stay longer in places you love, and skip the ones you don’t.

It’s your Ireland vacation – done your way.

We create fully customized, authentic tours across the island of Ireland – designed just for you.

Our tailor-made experiences give you the freedom and flexibility to explore at your own pace, with your own private guide.

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You deserve a tour that feels effortless

Planning a trip to Ireland can feel overwhelming – so many places to see, so many decisions to make, and the pressure to get everything  just right for everyone.

At Desmond Tours, we do the heavy lifting for you:

  • No navigating unfamiliar roads,
  • No second-guessing your choices,
  • No worries about timing or logistics.

We handle the details, you enjoy the journey. Your Trip. Our Expertise. Zero Stress!

WHAT PREVIOUS GUESTS THINK

It’s easy to create your dream tour of Ireland -
Your tour, your way!

1

Let’s Have a Chat

Tell us what you love – or what you think you might love. Pints in pubs? Castles and coastlines? Ancestry trails? We’ll help you shape the vision of your dream tour of Ireland. 

2

We’ll Do the Magic

You sit back while we craft a private tour tailored to your group members interests and individual pace. Every detail is handled, every moment is thoughtfully planned.

3

Show Up & ENJOY

From the moment you arrive, our office team and your driver-guide are by your side – providing support, sharing stories, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences along the way.

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We Get It. That’s Why We Do Tours Differently.

Flexibility

You dictate the pace of your vacation, our guests are in charge! See for yourself on our testimonial page.

Comfort

Your private Mercedes-Benz vehicle is all yours – spacious and safe, so you can travel worry-free with the people you love.

Relaxation

Your driver guide will look after driving on the left-hand side, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the scenery!

Individuality

With your expert driver guide, everyone’s needs are met and every moment is memorable.

Experience

We have 25 years of experience in the Irish tourism industry, and our driver-guides have only ever received 5-star reviews. 

Adventure

We as locals will take you to Ireland’s
best kept secrets, which are often located off the beaten track.

Book your Private Ireland Tour with Peace of Mind

 We know it is not easy to predict the future, so we endeavour to provide you with as much flexibility as possible. Book your customized Ireland tour with peace of mind, low deposits and free date changes.

Secure your dates of choice with a small deposit

Happy Guests. Unforgettable Tours. Not a Single Review Under 5 Stars.

'This was a once in a lifetime trip for us to travel together before the kids have family of their own. We did everything we set out to do. With the help of Des and Luisa we were able to relax enjoy the scenery and most of all enjoy our family time together with no stress!!'
Mary DMay 2025
'My family just returned from a ten day trip to Ireland, and we highly recommend Desmond Tours. Desmond was a wonderful guide and he made our first trip to Ireland memorable in every way. He was knowledgeable, attentive to every detail, punctual, and an absolute delight to travel with.'
SusanJuly 2024
'This was our second trip with Desmond, and if we are fortunate to go again, we will schedule a third trip with him. He's knowledgeable, fun, easy to be with, and knows where to stop for delicious, local food and drink. He is very observant about his clients, so he knows what makes them happy - timing, places to see, what and when to eat.'
Sherry SApril 2025
'Desmond was fantastic!! He guided our group to the most beautiful places sharing such detailed information about everything along the way. He was our strength during a difficult time when the world was coming to a halt. So thankful for his guidance and support. We will never forget our trip with Desmond.'
KarenMarch 2020
'Not only is Desmond a top notch professional, he is dashing and witty! Within a day it was like having a friend show you around their country. And we felt quite confident and safe while in his care. If Des is not available on my next trip to Ireland, I’ll pass.'
JanisJuly 2019
'Des made our trip an efficient, exciting and fun adventure so we could see it all! Traveling in a spacious and comfy Mercedes coach was great! Des got us into places most tours can’t go and the fun nightspots he recommended were fantastic! Slainte!'
JohnOctober 2022
'Desmond Tours is THE way to see Ireland!! Desmond has the best recommendations for places to eat, places to see, and amazing stories along the way. He creates a really fun & welcoming environment. HIGHLY recommend!'
ShanaAugust 2021
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Travel in comfort and style

You and your entire group will enjoy travelling the length and breadth of Ireland in our Mercedes fleet – we have the right type of bus,  van or limousine available for your customized private tour.

Your private Mercedes-Benz vehicle is all yours – spacious and safe, so you can travel worry-free, together with the people you love.

Be sure to check out our Mercedes Fleet below and get in touch for your individual tour quote today.

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