Private Guided Tours Cork, Kerry and Ireland.
See The Wonders of Ireland in Luxury
Private, personal, and built entirely around you.
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There are plenty of ways to see Cork and Kerry. But Seans’ approach is different.
As a certified National Tour Guide, Sean walks in with you. He stands beside you at Blarney Castle and tells you the stories the signs don't mention. He finds the spots most visitors walk straight past. And he does it with a genuine passion for Irish history and heritage that you'll feel from the first stop to the last. This is what a private guided tour of Cork should feel like.
Certified Tour Guide Ireland
Sean holds the official National Tour Guide qualification and badge. That's the highest standard of guiding in Ireland.
Every tour is built around you
No fixed groups. No rigid schedule. Tell Sean what you want to see and he'll plan the day around you. Every tour is private and fully customisable.
Spacious, comfortable travel
Sean's modern 8-passenger minibus has plenty of room to stretch out, elevated seating for great views, and air conditioning for year-round comfort.
More than just a driver
Sean is a guide, not a driver. He shares the history, and makes sure you leave knowing the full story.
Convenient airport pickup
Tours can begin directly from Dublin or Shannon airports
Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors
For many, a trip to Cork and Kerry isn't just a holiday. It's something they've thought about for years.
Sean understands that. He's helped families find the townlands their great-grandparents came from, locate family graves, and stand at the places their ancestors once stood.
If you know a county, a surname, or even just a rough area, Sean can build a tour around it. It won't just be a day out. It'll be something you tell your family about for the rest of your life.
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What people say about touring with Sean
Sean Houlihan
Meet your guide
Sean Houlihan isn't your driver. He's your private tour guide, your local expert, and, if the reviews are anything to go by, usually your friend by the end of the day.
He's a certified National Tour Guide with a deep, genuine love for the history and heritage of Cork and Kerry. Every story he tells, every hidden gem he finds, every stop he suggests — it all comes from that passion. It's not a script. It's just Sean.
Don't see exactly what you're looking for?
Every tour Sean runs is fully customisable. Got a specific castle in mind? A village your grandmother talked about? A stretch of coastline you've seen in photos? Tell Sean. He'll build the day around it.
Get in touch and tell him what you have in mind. There's no obligation and no hard sell. Just an honest conversation about how to make your time in Ireland exactly what you want it to be.
Ready to see the real Ireland?
Book your private guided tour of Cork or Kerry today. Dates fill up fast, especially in summer. Get in touch early to secure your preferred date.
