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Our local and knowledgeable tour guides make sure that you do not miss any of Ireland’s highlights. With our passion for story-telling, history and with lots of Irish wit, you travel the windy roads of Ireland in the capable hands of our expert guides.

Your driver guide will take regular additional stops that may not be listed on your itinerary – here at Desmond Tours we call those “hidden gems”. Let us take care of the planning, driving and guiding, all you need to do is relax and enjoy the beautiful Irish countryside.

At Desmond Tours, you, our guests is our sole focus, which is why we offer a great selection of tried and tested tours as well as the option to create a fully customized Ireland tour – just the way you imagine it!

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Meet Your Tour Guide & Our Founder

Our founder and your tour guide is Desmond Phelan from Castlecomer which is located in County Kilkenny in South East Ireland

  • Having lived in Galway for years, Desmond knows the Wild Atlantic Way like the back of his hand 
  • Years of experience in the chauffeuring and tour guiding
  • Failte Ireland Approved National Tour Guide
  • Show you Ireland’s best kept secrets
  • Friendly, professional, passionate about Irish history and culture

Check out Our Customer Reviews Below

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Customer Reviews

Desmond was awesome! He was attentive to all of our needs, very knowledgeable and just a joy to have around. Would not hesitate to use him again in the future or recommend for all of your Ireland tour needs
JaemeSeptember 2022
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 2022
Our group of 3 couples had a wonderful 3 days touring with Desmond in Dublin and the surrounding countryside. He created a fun atmosphere from the first hello when greeting us at the airport. Our 3 days were filled with beautiful scenery, lots of history, jovial conversation, great stories, and now great memories.
NoreenSeptember 2022
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
Our friend group spent 6 days with Desmond touring the magnificent country of Ireland. This was the first time we had used a touring company for any of our travels together, and there had been concern we might be too tied to a schedule or spend excessive hours in a bus. The worry was for nothing!
MelindaSeptember 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
The best in Ireland! Gave us the trip of a lifetime. Great humor, unmatched knowledge and stories of every town or landmark we went to/passed by. Crafted a trip to meet the needs of all involved.
KelanJune 2021
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