Guide profile:
EXPERIENCE THE EMERALD ISLE with me! Romantic Ireland is not dead and gone on my tours at least. Whilst I am a DUBLINER, I have sojourned in other places in Ireland, but Dublin has always acted as my base. This is why I'm so happy that it's now the fourth UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE! With its history of heartache, rebellion, pathos, wit, characters, writers, raconteurs, it is a real melting pot, which is best sampled with someone who's walked its streets, and nooks and crannies since the 80's! Additionally, with my knowledge and having travelled to many places in Ireland, I see myself as a man of Ireland!
A freelance tour guide, writer and bardic poet, I've written and published heritage articles and tourist blogs on the Web. I offer very insightful, informative & entertaining tours with a difference - I can do the 'touristy' bits and pieces but I stand out as I can also show you the hidden gems (SEE MY CLIENT COMMENTS!). I specialise in private Walking Tours and my secret is with my all round package, I can make it varied or TAILOR IT for the individual's interest (s). I've been studying medieval/contemporary/ancient history, literature, mythology/legends of Ireland, folklore and songs etc for many years. In addition, I have also travelled to some hidden places in my country so have an extensive background.
Recent reviews of this tour guide:
Dr J. M.
Thank you so very much Rob for an outstanding day, I sent this on to your tour company. You were just a delight to be with and made our day a truly memorable one! With my most sincere thanks, Jane
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Tour guide services/sample itinerary:
- General tours of the old and new parts, e.g. Temple Bar, Dublin Port and Docklands area, Smithfield and the Markets area with its hidden history, north inner city including historic Moore Street, Georgian Squares, and most of all 'The Liberties' district (the authentic and historical area of Ireland's capital)!
- Specialised Historical/Literary
, e.g. James Joyce related,
Dublin poets,
1798 rebellion related;
1916 rebellion and Independence struggle period;
- General Historical/Literary;
- Conference Guiding;
- Special evening tours evoking Dublin's charm via poetry, the poets, song and songsters;
- Authentic Literary Pub Crawls and Gothic Pubs.
OTHER PARTS OF IRELAND:
- Historical tours of Tara, County Meath;
- Other specialised private tours in certain parts of Ireland, e.g Kinsale in west Cork, Yeats' Country in County Sligo, south Mayo, Belfast city (which is also Ireland!). For details, just enquire.
I guarantee a wide ranging service - I believe diversity is the roadmap for anything -
which will additionally have song, poetry, stories, as well as infinite information, guiding and orientation. I am adaptable most of all and can cater for one to twenty.
My Price is per Group (which is quite unique for guides on the Web) but I'll offer a discount if it's just one person.
PLEASE NOTE: The evening tours will be higher in price.
PS I can travel to other parts of the country, with Backpackers, for instance; Dublin certainly isn't the limit of my abilities!
Transportation by tour guide:
No, as I focus on great walking tours.
Tour guide interests:
Arts and Literature, Legends and Mythology, Medieval/Contemporary & Ancient history, Archaeology, Irish and Celtic songs, Buildings and Architecture, Landscapes and Monastic sites, Languages, typical Irish pubs, Heritage protection.
Reviews of this tour – by clients who booked!
Dr J. M.
30 Dec 2011
Thank you so very much Rob for an outstanding day, I sent this on to your tour company. You were just a delight to be with and made our day a truly memorable one! With my most sincere thanks, Jane
Tour Guide Comment:
It was nothing, Jane! Siochain agus slainte - Peace and health to you.
James C.
02 Oct 2011
Rob is a fantastic guide! He matched his tour exactly to our requests. He was pleasant, informative and entertaining. His knowledge of Dublin and Ireland's history was astounding and he was fun to spend a day with. Very flexible and giving of his time. Ask him to sing or recite poetry for a real treat. Would recommend him to anyone visiting Dublin.
Tour Guide Comment:
Very happy to have helped and met such fit and spritely people. Ta suil agam a fheic tu aris! (I hope to see you again)
Paula J.
16 Jul 2010
Rob's tour of Dublin was really good. It was filled with detailed bits about well-known places and interesting bits about unknown places. As my trip through Ireland progressed, what I learned on my day with Rob really helped. I highly recommend a walking tour of Dublin with Rob!
Tour Guide Comment:
Go raibh maith agat, Paula! Most of all, glad that I opened a door for you as you took in other parts of the country.
Jeannette C.
31 Dec 2009
Rob was terrific! He spent as much time with us as we wanted, and tailored our tour of Dublin as we desired... even modifying it on the fly. He enhanced the experience with songs or poem recitations of the statues or historical places we were seeing. I've had guides in the Alhambra, Paris, and Florence and Rob is one of the best. Thanks and I'll never forget Dublin!
Tour Guide Comment:
Good Jeanette!! Glad you won't forget!! Very best to you in the future. Le gach bhui!
Lily D. G.
04 Oct 2009
Besides being a walking book of a wealth of Irish History knowledge, Robert is a very special, and kind person with a heart of Gold. We 5 women from Oregon recommend him without any reservations. He is extremely passionate about Irish history, and it shows in his excitment whe he is telling you about it. He is extremely fair and reasonably priced. Just a word of warning though, you had better have a very good pair of walking shoes, because Robert will give you the exercise of your life.
Tour Guide Comment:
Indeed, indeed, Lily! Slan agus Beannacht! (God Bless!)
Ellen W.
25 Sep 2009
Robert is a friendly man who knows a lot about history. He tells lots of interesting things about the city and his writers also. We enjoyed it very much. Next time we will certainly book Robert again!
Tour Guide Comment:
Go n-eiri an bothar romhat (MAY THE ROAD RISE BEFORE YOU!) See you all next time, Ellen!
Andrew C.
09 Sep 2009
Rob was a very flexible tour guide. Rob wove for us a beautiful tapestry of Irish culture through means of personal reflection, literature, poetry and music. Rob took us to many out of the way, overlooked treasures in Dublin. We highly recommend Rob to anyone wishing to experience true Irish culture in a refreshing fashion. We experienced far more in 6 hours than our fellow cruisers did in their bus tours. Thanks, Rob! Andrew, Blue Ridge, Virginia, USA
Tour Guide Comment:
Ta failte romhat Andrew! You guys were a bit of 'craic'. Regards from the Emerald Isle!
Barbara G.
24 Aug 2009
Dear Rob, You are a top class tour guide which we are so delighted we booked. We very much enjoyed spending time with you learning about Dublin and
Irish history. Thank you for your enthusiasm and depth of knowledge. I am telling all my friends!!!
Tour Guide Comment:
Thank you Barbara and you're very welcome!! Ta failte romhat!
John G.
15 Aug 2009
Rob did a super job. Both my wife and I were struck at his depth of understanding of Irish history/culture. We spent an entire day on an extensive walking tour of Dublin and visited several locations. Both of us like to make connections between topics and Rob proved to be a master at this. The time and money we spent booking Rob was worth every cent both in terms of value and enjoyment of Dublin - in many ways it was more than a tour, it was an 8-hour conversation and we made a new friend.
Tour Guide Comment:
It was a pleasure to meet both you - John - and your wife and to lead you on a tour!! Slan go foill!
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