Nature Tour Guides in Ireland

Explore Ireland's diverse ecosystems with expert nature guides. Discover unique flora and fauna, learn about conservation, and experience Ireland's natural beauty with guides passionate about the environment.

23 Nature Guides in Ireland

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Dairine Nuttall

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I am a qualified tour guide and have been guiding and driver guiding for the past twelve years. I am a member of ATGI (Approved Tourist Guides of Ireland) and I hold a Small Public Service Vehicle licence which means that I am licensed to carry people for hire or reward and am fully insured for this. In Ireland you cannot transport people for hire or reward without this licence so always look for the green disc on the front and rear windscreens. I drive an E class Mercedes limo which can take up to four passengers - two seats in the front and three in the back. My tours cover Dublin and the adjoining county of Wicklow, and can be walking tours or driving tours or a combination of both. Hiking, gardens, farming and stately homes are a speciality as are tours for those seeking to visit their ancestral homeland. I grew up on a farm in the Wicklow Uplands, and worked in the property business, and then in the political world, before becoming a tour guide. I am knowledgeable, energetic, intuitive, and easy going and I really enjoy meeting people. A tour with me can cover many topics, and I am a great believer in being flexible (within reason!) and in quality rather than quantity when it comes to an itinerary. Contact me to make a bespoke itinerary that suits YOU!

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Dermot O’Connor

Carlow, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Westmeath, Mayo, Tipperary, Roscommon, Monaghan, Longford, Leitrim, Kilkenny, Kerry, Dublin, Cork, Cavan

Fully accredited national tour guide covering the 32 counties of Ireland. Discover Ireland at your pace. Discover Ireland at your leisure.

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David Matthews

Clare, Galway, Kildare, Limerick, Waterford, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kilkenny, Mayo, Carlow, Donegal, Laois, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Wexford, Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wicklow

A qualified National Tour Guide and member of the Association of Tour Guides of Ireland, I can work with an existing itinerary or help design the perfect Irish experience.

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Iain Miller

Donegal

Unique Ascent offers exceptional outdoor adventure holidays, activities, and mountain training in County Donegal, Ireland. Specialising in tailor-made instructional and guided packages, we provide experiences such as hill walking, mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, coasteering, and sea stack ascents. What we provide is a range of unique guiding and instructional packages tailored to take you safely to the summits of the most outstanding Sea Stacks in Ireland and the UK. What is involved in an average sea stack climbing day will take you way beyond any other currently available adventurous activity in Ireland. This activity is open to everyone and does not require any previous climbing experience, just a sense of adventure and humour.

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Phil Archbold

Dublin, Wicklow, Kerry, Galway, Kilkenny

Experienced local guide ready to show you around.

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Fionn MacCarthy

Clare

The Burren is one of Europe's most unique landscapes, and the Cliffs of Moher are just the beginning. As a geologist and traditional musician, I offer a unique blend of natural history and Irish music culture that you won't find anywhere else.

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Judith ( Judy ) O'Shea

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I was born in Annascaul on the Dingle peninsula on a dairy farm , one of 8 children. I grew up on the Dingle Peninsula then moved between the cities of Limerick, Dublin and Cork for work after College. ( I have an honours degree in Economics and Sociology from UCC). I have worked in Community development , I.T. , Accounting over my career. I then moved home to Dingle and I now have 11 years of experience as a driver guide. I have crewed and guided on the Blasket island ferry and driven private Golf and Heritage tours nationally on multiday tours. My favorite parts of the job is showing our quirky neolithic monuments that are scattered everywhere in the country to visitors.....showing them how to see them in the landscape and understand what are they seeing as they drive along. Also bringing families to their last known address / townland before their families emigrated ( usually in the 19th C ) to North America. We often connect with living relatives due to speaking to locals and good fortune ☘️🍀 I also do day tours from Killarney and Dingle...

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Pat Lyons

Limerick, Dublin, Kilkenny, Galway, Clare, Cork, Kerry

We Specialise In Golf, Leisure & Activity Tours, Which Are Customised To Clients Requirements. I'm a Private Driver, Fully Licenced with a Luxury Mercedes Minibus, Ideal for Small Groups, with Loads of Luggage Space. Activities Arranged, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, etc. Day Sightseeing, Itinerary Planning, Airport Transfers. Inquire About Self Catering Accommodation Options.

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Saoirse Walsh

Mayo

Mayo is home to Croagh Patrick, Ireland's holy mountain, and the stunning Clew Bay with its 365 islands. I specialize in spiritual journeys, pilgrimage walks, and connecting visitors with the ancient soul of the West of Ireland.

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Jack Hayden

Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny, Roscommon, Mayo, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Waterford, Wexford

Hi I have the privilege of showing guests around around Ireland for 23 years and have stumbled on some hidden gems over the years. We go where large vehicles can’t I’m really passionate about the great Little Country

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Róisín Kelly

Sligo

Sligo is Yeats country, and I'm proud to share the landscapes that inspired Ireland's greatest poet. From Benbulben's dramatic cliffs to ancient megalithic tombs, I'll show you why this corner of Ireland captures the imagination.

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Terry Lambert

Dublin, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Meath, Kerry, Cork, Clare, Mayo, Sligo, Kildare, Galway

Terry Lambert & Hilltoptreks — What Makes Us Special For over two decades, Terry Lambert has been leading people into the heart of Ireland’s natural beauty, sharing the landscapes, stories, and secrets that make this island such an unforgettable place to explore. As the founder of Hilltoptreks, Terry brings a lifetime of experience in the outdoors, a deep love of Irish culture, and a genuine passion for showing guests the Ireland he knows best—authentic, welcoming, and full of quiet magic. With Terry, it’s never just a tour; it’s a personal journey shaped by warmth, humour, and a sense of adventure. Hilltoptreks’ day tours and walking holidays stand out because they go beyond the usual tourist path. Whether it’s exploring Wicklow’s forested trails, stepping back thousands of years at Newgrange, or wandering through the valleys and coastlines of Ireland’s west, every experience is crafted with care. Our routes are handpicked, our pace is relaxed, and our guides—each one hand-chosen by Terry—bring their own local knowledge, personality, and storytelling charm. Guests don’t just see Ireland; they feel it. What truly sets Hilltoptreks apart is our connection with people. Terry has always believed that the best experiences come from small groups, personal attention, and the freedom to slow down and enjoy the journey. This approach has shaped everything we do: the friendly atmosphere, the flexibility of our itineraries, the choice between guided and self-guided adventures, and the genuine relationships we build with our guests. Many return year after year—not just for the scenery, but for the sense of belonging they find with us. From easy day tours to multi-day walking holidays in Ireland and beyond, Hilltoptreks offers experiences that are thoughtful, uplifting, and rooted in a true love of the outdoors. Under Terry’s guidance, we’ve always kept one simple goal at the heart of our work: to help people discover places that inspire them, challenge them, and stay with them long after the journey ends.

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Liam Byrne

Cork

Nature lover and hiking guide. Let's explore the rugged coastlines and hidden trails of West Cork and Kerry.

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Cillian McCarthy

Kerry

As a native of Killarney, I've been hiking the Kerry mountains since I could walk. Whether it's Carrauntoohil or the Gap of Dunloe, I know every trail and hidden viewpoint. Let me share the magic of Ireland's most scenic county with you.

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Mary G O' Sullivan

Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway

Professional licensed national tour guide since 1992. I am a graduate of 'Genealogy' and 'Irish Heritage and Folklore' from UCC. I offer private bespoke day and multi-day tours specialising in the South West along the Wild Atlantic Way. I avoid the fixed 'bus tour' circuit as much as possible and focus on off-the-beaten-path places as well as the main attractions.

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Jessie Mc Donald

Carlow, Donegal, Kildare, Limerick, Wicklow, Tipperary, Kilkenny, Dublin, Galway, Clare, Laois, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Westmeath, Roscommon, Sligo, Wexford

Jessie McDonald is the founder and driver-guide behind Jessie's Tours of Ireland. A qualified tourist guide, with an honours degree in Archaeology, and with full NTA-SPSV licencing and a comfortable ŠKODA Superb, I combine professionalism and reliability with a deep love of Ireland’s landscapes, history and folklore. My background in guiding — enriched by a keen interest in geology, archaeology, native flora and fauna — means every tour is crafted with care, attention to detail and a genuine desire to reveal the real Ireland.

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Joe Ormonde

Carlow, Donegal, Kildare, Limerick, Meath, Sligo, Wexford, Cavan, Dublin, Kilkenny, Longford, Monaghan, Tipperary, Wicklow, Clare, Galway, Laois, Louth, Offaly, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, Westmeath

Experienced and insured chauffeur providing premium limousine tours across Ireland. Located in Tipperary, I handle airport pick-ups and drop-offs. Award-winning landscape photographer dedicated to showcasing Ireland's stunning scenery.

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Mark McHale

Dublin

Mark is a born-and-bred Howth local who has spent his life exploring every cliff path, hidden trail, and historic corner of the peninsula. He turned that passion into Hidden Howth Experiences — a collection of award-winning tours that mix breathtaking scenery, proper Irish storytelling, great food and drink, and plenty of laughs along the way. Joined by his iconic sidekick Missy the dog, Mark creates tours that feel less like a formal experience and more like a day out with friends. Guests get the real Howth: the stories locals grew up with, the secret viewpoints, the characters of the village, and the warm Irish welcome that keeps people coming back again and again. If you want a fun, relaxed adventure with a local who loves what he does — you’ve just found it.

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Maeve McKevitt

Carlow, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Sligo, Waterford, Wexford, Wicklow, Westmeath, Tipperary, Roscommon, Monaghan, Mayo, Leitrim, Kilkenny, Kerry, Dublin, Cork, Longford, Cavan

Drawing on extensive experience leading travelers from around the world, I craft tours that go beyond the typical highlights. I specialize in immersive, thoughtfully paced experiences that connect you to local culture, hidden gems, and authentic moments. Every tour is designed with care, curiosity, and attention to detail.

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Shamrock Routes Limited

Carlow, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Meath, Louth, Offaly, Sligo, Waterford, Wexford, Cavan, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kilkenny, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Monaghan, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath, Wicklow

Shamrock Routes provides 5 Star Luxury Chauffeur Service in V Class Mercedes We travel to all historic sites in Ireland, England, Scotland Wales, and Northern Ireland Shamrock Routes Also provides Airport Transfers Day Trips Golfing Holidays up to 6 people travelling

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Catherine Lavery O Brien

Clare, Donegal, Galway, Kildare, Laois, Limerick, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Waterford, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, Westmeath, Tipperary, Roscommon, Monaghan, Mayo, Longford, Leitrim, Kilkenny, Kerry, Dublin, Cork, Cavan

Hello Im Catherine, A seasoned Chauffeur tour of it's over 20 years experience navigating Irelands scenic routes and historical landmarks. Deeply passionate about sharing the beauty of Ireland's coastlines , the richness of its heritage, abd and tge vibrancy of its unique culture. Specializing in personalized tours that showcase hidden gems abd iconic sites, offering insights into local traditions, folklore and history. Dedicated to providing a comfortable, safe and unforgettable travel experience, tailored to your interests and preferences. Highlights: Costal drives along the Wild Atlantic Way, historical exploration s of ancient castles and monastic sites, and immersive cultural experiences in vibrant towns and Islands.

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Jason Neeson

Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Tipperary

Planet Dublin Tours provides private sightseeing tours for small groups, families & friends in Dublin and throughout Ireland.

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Maurice Kenneally

Cork, Kerry, Tipperary

Corkprivatetours.ie we aim to give you an unforgettable experience on a day trip around the backroads of County Cork.

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