Derek

Tour Guide

  • I live in Galway
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

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Derek

I'm a qualified Failte Ireland National Tour Guide with a BA (Hons. ) in History and Heritage Studies. I can trace my Galwegian roots back to 1776, to the Aran Islands in Galway Bay. Throughout my life, I have traveled extensively worldwide and realized the value of a good guide in bringing a place alive. I resolved to become a professional guide one day and show visitors the places I feel are unique and special in Ireland. I was born in a Gaelic-speaking area and would love to share a few words with you and share my passion for history and folklore. I look forward to showing you around the west of Ireland and the town I call home, Galway. With my knowledge and expertise, I can create a special bespoke tour for you that will help you get the most from your valuable time off. While I offer fascinating walking tours of Galway City, I'm also a licensed limousine driver and offer private day tours of the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren National Park, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey with a Sheep Farm Tour, and the Aran Islands. I'm a safe professional driver and I'm fully insured and accredited to guide throughout Ireland. I ask you to come with me and discover a truly unique insight into Ireland and its heritage and culture.

  • I live in Galway
  • I speak English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 11 hours

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Reviews

Alastair
10 December 2024
We had 3 days of touring with Wild About Ireland. First day, Dublin airport pickup and sightseeing enroute to Galway. Second day, County Clare area south of Galway. Third day, northwest of Galway. Our guide Derek drove us safely and confidently. Derek is impressively knowledgeable about many aspects of Ireland. Including history from neolithic times to present day, geography, geology, agriculture, economics, folklore and literature. He communicates in a clear and concise manner. And Derek adjusted the tour to take us to a specific requested aviation monument. Our time and money were well spent with Wild About Ireland. Highly recommended.Highly recommended tours
Diana
10 December 2024
Derek Spillane is so well spoken and knowledgeable about Irish history and the countryside he gives tours in. We loved his personal and sincere style of telling us about the Burren and surrounding sights. Easy to book and very dependable. Loved our experience.Tour of the Burren and the surrounding landscape in Co. Clare
Angelo
1 December 2024
Exceptional tour with a Top-Notch guide! Derek is a knowledgeable and enjoyable host with a multi-discipline approach to providing information about the area. We are well traveled but this was our first trip to Ireland and thought Derek's trip was a great introduction to the country. Would recommend without hesitation. Exceptional tour with a top notch guide
William
19 November 2024
Derek provided our family an exciting and informative walking tour of Galway City. His knowledge of the geography, culture and history brought the City to life for us. Highly recommend booking a tour with Derek who works through out the Country. We are sure to be back! Exciting and informative walking tour of Galway
Maura
4 November 2024
Above all else, Derek provided in depth insights, historical perspectives, and incredible depth of knowledge of the people, the environment, the political and ethnic differences through the thousands of years history of incredible Ireland. Tour execution was on time, comfortable, safe for we three travelers. Derek was polite, pleasant, and good company. Maura: no blarney, all great accurate information, non-stop. We got double our money's worth. A thorough going professional, the real deal!! A thorough going professional, the real deal!!
David
24 October 2024
Derek is absolutely wonderful! He took such great care of us. He is extremely knowledgeable about the local history and discussed history and culture throughout our time with him. We basically had an open schedule for the day and asked Derek to show us around at his discretion. So in addition to the cliffs of moher, we saw a tower castle (whose lineage is shared by his wife's family!), the Burrens with ancient burial sites, and had a lovely lunch in Doolin. Would absolutely tour with him again. Cheers!Derek is absolutely wonderful!
Mark
24 October 2024
Good communication from driver and right on time. The tour was excellent! Derek was very knowledgeable and educated in local and Irish history, geography, and culture. Very safe driver and accommodating to all our wishes and needs. He went above and beyond expectations. Excellent Tour
Denise
20 October 2024
We were extremely fortunate to have driver and guide Derek take us on a four day tour of Ireland. We visited Kilkenny, Cork, Limerick, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of moher and Galway. Derek was so knowledgeable and interesting. His car was comfortable and his driving skills were excellent. We never felt rushed or bored. I would highly recommend his tours!Fantastic limo guided tour
Mike
12 October 2024
Derek was a pleasure to be with today for our city tour. He is very knowledgeable regarding Irish history as well as the history of Galway. He hit all the important places during our time. We would highly recommend him. Thanks again Derek, it was a pleasure.Galway City Tour
Kevin
7 October 2024
We had a great experience with Derek. Pre tour communication was excellent. Derek cheerfully accommodated us when we had a last minute change of schedule. The tour was very informative and we learned a great deal about one of our parties family history that originated in Galway. Highly recommend Derek! We had a great experience with Derek

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