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Private Tours of Dublin Ireland Your Private Tour Chauffeur in Dublin
Private Tours of Dublin Ireland put you with your own private tour chauffeur in Dublin, a private vehicle and a day planned around your group. See Dublin’s main sights, spend more time at the places that interest you, or build a route that combines Dublin with nearby parts of Ireland.
Gerry Murphy Chauffeur Services provides private tours across Ireland with Gerry Murphy as the owner and driver. Gerry has more than 10 years of experience, holds a current PSV licence and is a member of the National Chauffeur Drivers Association.
Full-day Dublin private tours are $500–$1,200 per vehicle per day, not per person. The standard Mercedes-Benz V-Class accommodates up to 6 guests.
- Response within 24 Hours
- NCDA Certified
- 10+ Years Experience
- Free Itinerary Design
Private Tours of Dublin: What They Cost and How to Book One
Gerry Murphy Chauffeur Services provides private tours across Ireland, with Gerry Murphy as the owner and driver. Gerry has more than 10 years of experience, holds a current PSV licence and is a member of the National Chauffeur Drivers Association.
Full-day Dublin private tours are $500–$1,200 per vehicle per day, not per person. The standard Mercedes-Benz V-Class accommodates up to 6 guests.
Why Book With Gerry Murphy Chauffeur Services?
- Your own driver and vehicle. Gerry is the owner and driver of the business. He drives the private tours himself in his Mercedes-Benz V-Class — you’re dealing directly with the person planning and driving your tour.
- Experience and credentials. More than 10 years of experience, a current PSV licence, and membership in the National Chauffeur Drivers Association.
- Your itinerary starts before the tour. Free itinerary design, so you can discuss the places you want to see before your day is planned — a response within 24 hours and a written itinerary within 48 hours.
- Clear vehicle-based pricing. Priced per vehicle, not per passenger — $500–$1,200 per day for up to 6 guests.
A private tour may not be for everyone. If your main priority is paying the lowest possible per-person price, a shared group tour may be more suitable. A private tour is for travellers who want their own vehicle, a driver-guide, and more control over how their day is planned.
Meet Your Driver-Guide
I’m Gerry Murphy, and I drive every private Dublin tour myself, in my own Mercedes-Benz V-Class. I’ve spent over a decade driving American families and other overseas visitors across Ireland. I hold a current PSV licence and I’m a member of the National Chauffeur Drivers Association. One thing most first-time visitors don’t know: the Guinness Storehouse ticket line clears fastest in the first hour after opening, and I build the morning around that whenever it’s on the day’s route. I build every itinerary around what you actually want to see — ancestry research, golf courses, a specific castle stay — rather than a recycled template.
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Our Popular Guided Tours of Dublin
Whether you have one day in Dublin or want to travel further into Ireland, the itinerary can be planned around your available time.
Dublin & Wicklow 2-Day Private Tour
Combine Dublin sightseeing with County Wicklow and places such as Glendalough.
- Request pricing
- 2 days
- up to 6 people
Cliffs of Moher Tour from Dublin
Travel from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher on a private day tour with your own driver-guide.
- $500–$1,200
- 10 to 11 hours
- up to 6 people
Galway City and Christmas Market Tour from Dublin
A private trip to Galway with time to explore the city and Christmas Market.
- $600
- 7–8 hours
- up to 5 people
Custom Private Tours
Have a specific route in mind? Gerry can create a custom itinerary around the places your group wants to visit.
- Request pricing
- Custom-tailored
- Up to 5 people
Kiss the Blarney Stone Tour from Dublin
A longer private day trip from Dublin to Blarney Castle, with up to 10 hours for the journey and visit.
- $995
- 10 hours
- up to 5 people
1–10 Day Private Tours of Ireland
If Dublin is only the beginning of your holiday, you can arrange a multi-day private Ireland itinerary from Dublin, from one to ten days, starting from $3,500.
- From $3,500
- 1–10 days
- up to 6 people
What’s Included in a Private Dublin Tour?
Your private tour includes the agreed private vehicle and driver-guide for the booked tour. Depending on the tour, the service can also include:
- Free itinerary design
- Hotel or airport pickup
- Custom route planning
- Private transportation
- Driver-guide service
- Written itinerary
- Direct communication with Gerry
Entrance tickets, accommodation, meals and other personal expenses are separate unless specifically included in your agreed itinerary.
What Is a Private Dublin Tour?
A private Dublin tour is a guided excursion booked exclusively for one traveling party. The vehicle, the guide, and the schedule belong only to that group, unlike a coach tour where forty or more strangers share the same stops and the same fixed timing.
A family of five landing at Dublin Airport at 7 a.m. after an overnight flight does not want to wait for a 9 a.m. coach departure. A private guide meets them at arrivals, loads the bags, and starts the day whenever the group is ready, even if that means a slow first morning and a fuller afternoon.
The process usually works in three parts. First, the traveler shares travel dates, group size, and interests. Second, the operator builds a day-by-day plan, Trinity College and the Book of Kells in the morning, Kilmainham Gaol after lunch, a stop in the Wicklow Mountains if time allows. Third, a licensed driver-guide executes the plan on the day, adjusting stops based on weather, energy levels, or a spontaneous request.
Why Group Tours Frustrate First-Time Visitors
Most visitors researching Dublin tours have already sat through one bad coach experience, or heard about one from a friend. The complaints are consistent: a rigid schedule, a rushed twenty minutes at each stop, and a guide speaking to fifty people through a microphone instead of to you. Jet-lagged families and couples on a short trip often find that the standard group format works against what they actually want, which is time to explore at their own speed.
Private Tour vs. Group Tour
| Private Tour | Group Tour |
|---|---|
| Your own vehicle | Shared transport |
| Your own driver-guide | Shared guide and schedule |
| Itinerary planned around your group | Fixed itinerary |
| More control over the day’s pace | Set departure and stop times |
| Price based on the vehicle | Usually priced per person |
A private tour is not automatically the right choice. The better option depends on how you want to travel, your group size, budget and how much flexibility you need.
What the Numbers Say About Visiting Dublin
Dublin is Ireland’s single busiest tourism region. According to Fáilte Ireland’s tourism data, the city drew roughly 6.6 million overseas visitors in the last full pre-pandemic year, more than any other region in the country, and it remains the primary entry point for the large majority of overseas trips today. Central Statistics Office figures for 2025 also show that Great Britain, Continental Europe, and North America together make up the overwhelming share of foreign visitors to Ireland, with North American travelers alone accounting for close to a quarter of the total.
That volume matters for one practical reason: peak-season attractions and licensed private guides both get booked out. A private guide with ten years of experience knows the Guinness Storehouse ticket windows that clear faster and the Wicklow back road that avoids the worst of the Dublin exit traffic, knowledge that a first-time visitor, or a generic search result, will not have.
Booking a Private Dublin Tour the Right Way
Once the reasoning is clear, the booking itself is simple if you follow a short checklist.
- Confirm the licence. Every legitimate driver-guide in Ireland holds a current Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licence and carries commercial insurance. Ask before you pay a deposit.
- Ask for a written itinerary. A real operator sends a day-by-day plan before you travel, not a vague promise of “flexibility.”
- Check the vehicle fits your group. Couples fit a saloon car. Groups of four to six usually need a premium MPV. Larger families need a minibus with luggage room.
- Get pricing in your currency. US travelers should ask for USD-equivalent pricing up front so there are no mid-trip surprises from currency conversion.
I’m Gerry, and this is exactly where I fit in. I’ve spent ten years driving American families and other overseas visitors across Ireland, I hold full PSV licensing and National Chauffeur Drivers Association membership, and I build every itinerary around what you actually want to see rather than a recycled template. If ancestry research, golf courses, or a specific castle stay matters to your trip, that’s the kind of detail I plan around rather than skip over.
What Happens Next: Pricing, Timing, and Group Size
Once a traveler decides a private tour fits their trip, three questions come up almost immediately.
Pricing. Full-day private Dublin tours generally run $500 to $1,200 depending on vehicle size and distance covered, while a week-long private tour across the country typically lands between $3,500 and $8,500 for the vehicle and guide. Meals, hotels, and entrance tickets are usually quoted separately.
Timing. Peak season runs June through August, and private guide availability during those months can fill up six to twelve months ahead. May and September offer similar weather with smaller crowds and more guide availability on short notice.
Group size. A standard saloon or MPV covers one to six guests. Larger groups of up to nine can book a Mercedes Sprinter and still travel as a fully private party with no strangers added to the vehicle.
How Booking a Private Dublin Tour Works
- Send your enquiry with your dates, group size and places you would like to visit.
- Discuss your itinerary with Gerry and explain what matters most to your group.
- Receive your written itinerary within 48 hours.
- Confirm your tour once the route and arrangements are agreed.
Credentials
- PSV licensed — current Public Service Vehicle licence.
- National Chauffeur Drivers Association member.
- Fleet: Mercedes-Benz V-Class, up to 6 guests.
- Family-run, based in Ireland, serving all of Ireland.
Business Details
Gerry Murphy Chauffeur Services
Phone: +353 83 148 4498 (WhatsApp-enabled, works from the US)
Email: drivers@gerrymurphychauffeurservices.ie
Coverage: All of Ireland
PSV licensed · National Chauffeur Drivers Association member
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a private tour of Dublin cost?
Full-day private Dublin tours cost $500–$1,200 per vehicle per day. The standard Mercedes-Benz V-Class accommodates up to 6 guests.
Is a private tour worth it compared to a group bus tour?
For most families, couples, and small groups, yes, especially on a short trip where time matters more than saving per person. If your main priority is the lowest possible per-person price, a shared group tour may suit you better.
What is included in a typical private Dublin tour?
The agreed private vehicle and driver-guide are included. Gerry also provides free itinerary design and a written itinerary within 48 hours. Entrance tickets, hotels, meals and other personal expenses are separate unless agreed otherwise.
How far in advance should I book a private Dublin tour?
For summer travel (June through August), book six to twelve months ahead, since experienced driver-guides get reserved early. For May, September, or the off-season months, four to eight weeks of notice is usually enough, though popular specialty guides — ancestry researchers or golf specialists, for example — still fill up faster than general tours.
Can I customize the stops on a private tour?
Yes, that flexibility is the entire reason to book one. You can add a specific address tied to a family history search, skip a famous attraction that does not interest your group, or extend time at one stop and cut another short. A private guide adjusts on the day itself, not just during initial planning.
Do I need a car rental if I book a private Dublin tour?
No. The vehicle and driver are part of the booking, so there is no separate rental, no insurance excess to worry about, and no need to navigate roundabouts or narrow rural roads on unfamiliar sides of the road. This is one of the most common reasons American visitors choose a private guide over self-driving.
What size groups can book a private tour?
Standard vehicles comfortably fit one to six guests. Larger families or friend groups of up to nine people can book a Mercedes Sprinter and still keep the trip fully private, with no other travelers sharing the vehicle.
Ready to Plan Your Trip?
Tell Gerry your travel dates, group size and the places you would like to see. Whether you want a day exploring Dublin or a longer private tour of Ireland from Dublin, your itinerary can be planned around your group.