Private Tours

Our private tours are designed with you in mind. Our tried and tested sample itineraries can inspire your customized tour of Ireland!

The Real Ireland.
Your Tour, Your Way!

Our private tours are crafted entirely around your ideas.
Travel with your own group only in the comfort of your private vehicle. Enjoy the full attention of your friendly, local driver-guide as you explore Ireland at your own pace.

Explore Sample Itineraries

Our Selection of Private Tours

Explore our sample itineraries for both multi-day and single-day tours. Use them for inspiration –

then personalise your private tour to suit your interests, schedule, and travel style.

Book as shown or customize every detail to make it truly your own!

Multi-Day Tours

Single-Day Tours

Customize Your Own Private Tour of Ireland

No two of our tour guests are the same — and that’s exactly how we like it. When booking a private customized tour with Desmond Tours, your Irish adventure is crafted around you:

Fully Bespoke Tours
Travel anywhere on the island of Ireland with a tour tailored to your interests, pace, and preferences.
Beyond the Standard Itineraries
Already browsed our sample tours but craving something different? Let’s make it your own!
Freedom & Flexibility
Unlike on rigid coach tours, you’ll enjoy the freedom to stop when something catches your eye, follow a scenic detour, or linger in a location that you know you’ll enjoy.
Bring Your Bucket List To Us
Whether it’s castles, coastlines, pubs, gardens, or genealogy – tell us what’s on your Ireland wish list, and we’ll make it happen!
Expert Guidance, Local Knowledge
We draw on years of experience, trusted local contacts, and deep regional insight to design a truly unforgettable journey.

Let’s start creating your dream tour – your way. The more you tell us, the better we can shape your perfect itinerary.

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.

What to look forward to during a Customized Tour

Your Own Private Tour

No big buses. No strangers. Just you and your group, travelling together, enjoying your time in Ireland. Your tour starts and ends when and where it suits you – with every day tailored to your group’s interests, pace, and preferences.

Your Own Driver-Guide by Your Side

We assign a professional, experienced driver-guide to every tour. Our guides are not only experts on Irish history, culture, and folklore – they are also fully trained and insured drivers. From insider tips to hidden spots you won’t find in any guidebook, they’re there to make every moment special and stress-free.

Handpicked Accommodation

Whether it’s a five-star castle hotel, a charming country manor, or a boutique guesthouse, we only book places we know and trust. We’re picky – and proud of it. Every property we recommend is chosen for its comfort, service, and that special Irish welcome that makes all the difference. You prefer to make your own bookings? That’s also not a problem!

A Fully Personalised Itinerary

Whether you’re dreaming of dramatic coastlines, ancestral homesteads, or pub sessions with live trad music – your itinerary is designed to include what you want to see and do. Want to slow down and soak it all in? We make space for spontaneity, flexibility, and even for a few delightful surprises along the way.

Time Away from the Crowds

Say goodbye to rigid schedules and tourist-packed stops. With Desmond Tours, you’ll discover a quieter, more authentic Ireland. We’ll include lesser-known gems you won’t find on standard itineraries – and if you spot a scenic road or intriguing signpost, we’ll follow it.

Private Vehicles, Maximum Comfort

Travel in style in our Mercedes Benz vehicles. Spacious, spotless, and very comfortable, each vehicle is maintained to the highest standards – so you can relax and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.