Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Silvia Ballocchi

Tours in Italian in Northern Ireland. Passionate about the Maritime Heritage of Belfast and the Christian Heritage of County Down.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Bibi Barrett

I have been guiding groups to Northern Ireland for many years. I have an all-round good knowledge of life in N Ireland and conduct Coach and Walking Tours of Belfast City, Coach Tours to Giant’s Causeway, St Patrick’s Country, City of Derry/Londonderry, Ards Peninsula, Co Down and Armagh. I also conduct tours in German.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Colin Brown

I like engaging with all people to help them get the best from their visit to Ireland. I aim to provide informed, balanced and enjoyable tours; blended with Irish humour!

I believe Tour Guiding is a passion and it affords me the privilege to meet people from many different backgrounds and countries, to help make their visit special and memorable.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Emma Burns

Resident of Derry, extensive European experience, unrivalled knowledge of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Available for all types of visits. Loves working with families and large groups. Let us take the stress out of travel by having a local take care of everything. Sense of humour obligatory.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Gwen Chambers

I love to welcome visitors to Northern Ireland; where there is something for everyone.

I guide on coaches, lead walking tours and private tours, and I can plan itineraries for particular interests.

I live in South Down where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea; this area has much to offer:  mountains, coastline, museums, parks, outdoor activities, and shopping, showcasing local artisans.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Lynn Corken

I do all sorts of tours in several languages including my native English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. I do extended tours all over Ireland for Rick Steves Europe. I have a keen interest in history, politics and current affairs, and love to share my passion for Ireland. I also do Van Morrison themed tours in Belfast and County Down.

Fáilte Ireland National Badge

John B. Cunningham

Born in Donegal and lived mostly in Fermanagh. Over 20 years of experience guiding around the British Isles but especially Ireland and writing about Ireland’s history and heritage with about 50 published books so far and hundreds of articles printed in various journals including in the USA. I particularly like showing people around the beautiful lake-spangled County Fermanagh and Donegal and the rugged Wild Atlantic Way. I particularly like bringing people to meet with their ancestral homeland.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Lesley Doherty

Book a tour with me and discover Northern Ireland with a local, experienced & professional guide. Offering tours across Belfast & Northern Ireland in English, German or French. Described as entertaining, informative, and authentic my tours have received great feedback from clients & visitors.

In business as Converse Languages® & Converse Tours NI since 2013 guiding for private tour & cruise ship companies, corporate & MICE clients , educational groups, family & friendship groups, solo travellers,  campers & caravanners, pilgrims & peacemakers.

Tours available: Belfast – specialist general & themed, Giant’s Causeway & North Coast & Glens, L/Derry, Ards Peninsula & Greyabbey, Hillsborough & St Patrick’s Country, other routes & rates on request

I look forward to guiding for you

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Donna Fox

My tours portray the passion for my country and include our history, traditions, cuisine, myths & legends. Visitors reiterate that I have a friendly persona, am flexible, punctual with a proven track record of providing engaging and diverse tours since 1997. Book a tour with me, I can prepare a tailor made itinerary and rest assured you won’t be disappointed

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

David Graham

Foreign Languages, Coast, Mountains, Cities (Belfast, Derry, Armagh, Lisburn), Architecture, Place Names, Geology, History, Natural History, National Trust, Geology, Politics, Hiking, Mountains, Pubs, Folk Music, Education, Youth Interests, Retirement Groups

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Shirley Gray

Accredited Institute of Tourist Guiding (ITG) Trainer & Examiner

I have lived in Northern Ireland all my life. Even though I have experienced ‘The Troubles’ firsthand, I am passionate about my little corner of the world!

I provide guided private, coach & walking tours for locals and visitors, and can organise an itinerary to suit individual needs. 

I look forward to showing you this special place that I call home. 

Northern Ireland Blue Badge and Fáilte Ireland Local (Derry & the NW)

Petra Herrmann

Tour group guiding services since 2002

Guided tours in English and German in all major cities in Ireland. Derry – its medieval City Walls & recent history. Belfast – past present and future. Dublin, Cork, etc …

Tour Management all over Ireland & UK. Specialising in Geology, Nature, History, Legends, Christian Heritage, and Whiskey.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Ruth Hutchinson

I am a native of Northern Ireland and would love to show you around our beautiful country. A warm welcome guaranteed.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Justin Macartney

I know the Antrim Coast exceptionally well, many of the places I know are not accessible by full size touring coach! Familiar with Belfast I can usually relate a connection between the Province and other countries. If I know where a group originates from I will go out of my way to discover links with that country.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Maureen Maginnis

Born and living in Belfast. Honours degree in Geography and accredited guide trainer.
Blue Badge guide for over 10 years.
Coach and walking tours for tour operators, school, student, retirement groups, cruise ships.

Tours:

Belfast
Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Coast Road
St. Patrick’s Country
Ards Peninsula
National Trust properties
Bespoke tours to all places of visitor interest

Walking Tours:

Belfast City Tour
Linen Quarter Tour
Cathedral Quarter Tour

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Rosie Martin

One of my greatest life interests is meeting people from different cultures and countries and interacting with them. I am passionate also about our beautiful country, and it is a wonderful privilege, as a guide, to offer visitors the warm welcome of hospitality and to help bring alive the history, culture and natural beauty of Northern Ireland whilst creating happy memories.

Other interests include Ards Peninsula and French and Spanish groups.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Bronagh Masoliver

History, agriculture, flora & fauna & folklore. Specialities include tours of Derry Walls, murals and Giant’s Causeway Tours in French, Spanish & Catalan.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

(Marty) Martin McAuley

Owner of the site www.ulsterwhiskey.com which celebrates the history of whiskey as it relates to Ulster. Capable of doing tastings as well as the industrial heritage.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Lois McCullough

Walking tours of Belfast, particularly the city’s Victorian heritage

Tours of the Antrim coast and Giant’s Causeway

Tours of South Down, particularly Newcastle and the Mourne area

NI Blue Badge and Fáilte Ireland Local (Fermanagh)

Ian McCutcheon

Fermanagh & Enniskillen (Ireland’s only Island Tours)

Own transport – Fleet of Coaches, Minibus and Chauffeur Cars.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

John O. McIlvenna

This fantastic country offers entertaining history, amazing landscapes and friendly people with intriguing customs. I am a keen Christian and know about churches past and present. I studied Irish history at university. After taking you through scenery not known to tourists, we must explore our trendy coffee shops and discover local foods. And there is sooooo much more…

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Sue McKay

I love to talk, meet new people and explore my home country of Northern Ireland. Working as a Tourist Guide allows me to do all three at the same time. My tours, whether on foot or on a coach, include some history, some social history, some cultural history, some politics, some current affairs and what it is like to live in Northern Ireland in general, all delivered with some gentle humour.   

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Alice McKeown

I am a French and History teacher with a love of travel and meeting people from all over the world. In my spare time I enjoy reading and walking.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Robin Moffitt

Irish history, pubs of Belfast, Belfast Walking Tours, St Patricks Country and Early Christian Heritage, Glens of Antrim and Causeway Coast, Conservation

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Audrey Moore

I aim to enhance the tour experience for local and overseas visitors alike by providing professional, friendly, informed, interesting and enjoyable guided tours.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Máire Ní Threasaigh

I am passionate about the countryside and the living legacy from times past, particularly pre Christian and early Christian sites as well as language, music and culture. Folklore and traditions also interest me greatly. I look forward to welcoming visitors to this beautiful island and to sharing facts, stories and anecdotes with them to ensure that they have as enjoyable a visit as possible.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Paul O’Kane

I offer Bespoke Tours of Northern Ireland’s cities, attractions and hidden gems.

I have a passion for Ireland’s culture, history, heritage and its beauty and continue to study, visit and experience it every day. A native of Belfast, my speciality is in tailoring my popular tour options to your bespoke needs to give a unique entertaining experience. No two tours the same!

Fáilte Ireland Local (Derry & the NW)

Eilish Quigley

Walking tours / Step on Guide for historic tours of Derry~Londonderry, Inishowen to Tour operators, groups, schools and individual travellers

Available for special literary heritage tour of the city of Derry~Londonderry ‘Tale of Two Cities’

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Billy Scott

Hello and welcome to touringaroundbelfast.com

I’m a Blue Badge guide experienced in all aspects of N.Ireland life available for coach, walking, and driver guided tours, PSV licensed and PSV insured.

I have a 7 seater Mercedes Viano and work regularly for many tour operators world wide as well as working regularly for Tourism N.Ireland.

You’ll see from my face book page or website that my guiding covers everything from Causeways, ropebridges and castles to peace walls, murals, fishing, surfing and swinging in trees.

Book me and we’ll have some craic.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

(Laura) Lolly Spence

I enjoy developing bespoke tours for groups and individuals of all ages. What I bring to the job is enthusiasm, knowledge, humour and common sense – as well as going the extra mile to ensure visitors are cared-for, educated and entertained. As a former BBC producer, I like to find new ways of sharing our wonderful local stories.

Fáilte Ireland National Badge

Jennifer Sturgeon

Enjoy extended tours around Ireland, show casing our beautiful country.

Keen interest in walking tours, geography, geology, crafts  such as sewing and knitting.

Also knowledgeable about Seamus Heaney, W.B.Yeats, Oscar Wilde, Earl-bishop Hervey.

Co-founder of Hervey Heritage Group and Mountsandel Discovery & Heritage group.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Mairead Sweeney

Guided tours in Towns and cities, Historic buildings, Gardens, Religious sites, Museums represent some of my many areas of interest. I enjoy tailoring visits to suit group or individual preferences. I am happy to accompany groups on site tours, driving or themed walking tours and special interest tours. As a language graduate, I also guide in French and Spanish.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Aidan Walker

As a lifelong resident of Belfast he has extensive knowledge and experience of the city and can tell its story from many perspectives – Historical, Political, Cultural and Social.

He is passionate about Northern Ireland and loves sharing all the great locations and experiences available for visitors.  His passions include the Belfast and the Titanic stories, The Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast and Derry’s Walls.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Glenn Cross

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Christine Doherty

Preference for Pilgrimage Groups and visits to sites associated with Clan O’Neill Heritage.

Fáilte Ireland Local (Derry & the NW)

Finola Faller

I’m fortunate to work in an industry that I love, guiding visitors throughout the Island of Ireland. It’s a privilege & honour to share my knowledge of this very beautiful land from early Christian life to the present day.

I was born & bred in Derry~Londonderry, a city with a turbulent historic past but a wonderful city to live in.

Walking tours of Walled City of Derry.

All Ireland Tours.

Groups/Private/Coach tours only.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Jackie Gillespie

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Thelma Jackson

I provide tours of Northern Ireland, specialising in Belfast City and Ards Peninsula. The relaxed tours are informative covering subjects which include history, religion, politics and current affairs however on request tours can be adapted to the needs of the individual or group.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Ken McElroy

Specialising in Belfast’s and Northern Ireland’s Industrial and Political History.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Paul McIvor

Tourism professional with over 10 years’ experience working in this field. As a Blue Badge Guide, I love nothing more than showing off our hidden gems and uncovering our stories for visitors. Specialist interest areas include – Belfast City Highlights Tour. Titanic. Stormont and NI Government. The 3 P’s: “Partition, Peace Lines and Peace Process”

I also love The Causeway Coast and the wonderful ‘maiden city’ of Derry-Londonderry.

Join me and let’s explore even more together!

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Nollaig Neill

Belfast Green Badge

Anna Phillips

I’m thrilled to offer you the opportunity to explore the hidden gems of Northern Ireland! With my over 10 years of local expertise, I’ll ensure you have an unforgettable experience. Join me on a day tour of Belfast, including the fascinating Titanic museum or marvel at the natural wonder of the Giants Causeway on the North Coast. If you’re looking for a longer adventure, I’ve got an exciting 8-day program which can include hiking through stunning trails, discovering local stories and legends, introducing to the rich history of the area and indulging in the delicious flavours of Northern Ireland (whisky tasting, cider, cheese and etc.)! Our adventure awaits 😊

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Andrew Beggs

Born, raised and educated within Belfast’s famous Industrial Triangle of Linen, Shipbuilding and Tobacco. Widely travelled and experienced in tour management throughout UK and RoI with professional qualifications in Passenger Transport Operations UK and Tourist Guiding NI.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Annie Yi Han

Fáilte Ireland National Badge

Jennifer Wheeler

An experienced, professional guide, conducting day tours in English, German and French throughout Ireland is my ‘happy place’.

I look forward to sharing my enthusiasm for all things Irish with you.

Fáilte Ireland National Badge

Malachy Norton

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Carolyn Forster

Born and bred in Northern Ireland, I have lived, been educated and worked all of my life in Belfast. Since successfully achieving my qualification in 1995, I have guided many visitors from all around the world sharing knowledge, enthusiasm and fascination of my home country. I am sensitive, articulate and professional in tailoring the tour to suit the visitors requests.

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Janice Witherspoon

As a resident of Glenarm, I am especially passionate about the Glens of Antrim and Causeway Coast. As well as tour guiding, I work professionally as a storyteller with a particular interest In history, mythology, stories of the landscape and local folklore. Being born and brought up in Belfast, I love to share with others the city’s history and recent transformation.

Student Guide

Uwe Klein

HE Level 4 Tour Guiding AND Belfast Green Badge

Angela Hunt

My personal interests focus on history, culture, arts, architecture, travelling, walking, reading, adventure and nature.

I am a highly skilled multilingual professional Green Badge and Level 4 tour guide.

My historical, nature, architecture and cultural tours are catered to exceed the clients’ expectations and let them discover the hidden gems of Ireland by visiting pleasant and memorable places, expand tourists’ cultural horizons and immerse them in exciting authentic cultural experiences.   

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Alexandra Bellinghausen

I would like to show you around Northern Ireland. Next to the well known places like Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway – there is so much more to see. Travel in the footsteps a of At Patrick, see the highest mountain in Northern Ireland and the Mountains of Mourne that sweep to the sea and its beautiful beaches. Relax and dig deep into prehistoric history of the lakes of Fermanagh or visit the Grand Houses of times past or Northern Ireland’s Maiden City

HE Level 4 Tour Guiding

Pamela Montgomery

I like to combine my love of the great outdoors with my knowledge of local history to provide authentic and unique experiences. I aim to ensure that the tours I offer are sustainable and environmentally friendly by using the train to explore the coast of North Down, hopping on and off at various stations to discover hidden gems along the way.

HE Level 4 Tour Guiding

Ruth Johnston

My main interests are the history of the city of Belfast, specifically the Cathedral Quarter. I have a keen interest in the impact of WW2 on the city, in particular The Blitz, as I currently work part-time in the Northern Ireland War Memorial Museum as Visitor Assistant.

I also have a love for visiting islands, in particular Rathlin Island.

QQI LEVEL 6 National Tour Guide Ireland (Failte Ireland)

Jacqueline Connolly

Over 30 years in the Tourism & Hospitality Industries has afforded me Extensive Experience both in Tour Guiding & Tour Management. I am a fluent Spanish Speaker and Interpreter.  Whether it is Cultural, Historical, Corporate, Conference, Incentive, Gastronomic, Educational, Sporting Events, Irish Camino Tours, Student Exchange, Pilgrimage Tours, Cruise Ships, Airport Transfers, Coach Tours, Walking and City Tours. Bespoke Itineraries for every event.  Rates available on request.

HE Level 4 Tour Guiding

Fiona Barton

My interests are the history of Ireland, nature and wildlife. My speciality would be the Christian heritage of Ireland focusing on County Down which has many historically important monastic sites and churches.

I take walking tours of Bangor telling the development of the town from ancient monastic site to popular Victorian seaside resort through to present day.

Belfast Green Badge

Ian Baillie

My Interests/Specialities:

• Maritime History of Belfast
• Industrial Heritage of Belfast
• Local Food & Drink

Please note: Currently the majority of my availability is on Saturdays, Sundays and evenings.

Belfast Green Badge

Dolores Vischer

I love to share my passion for Belfast with visitors and locals: revealing hidden gems and some of our city’s fascinating stories. I have a wealth of knowledge about music and the arts – with Belfast now a UNESCO City of Music. My specialist tours include: ‘Belfast Music’ , ‘Punk Music’, ‘Cathedral Quarter Arts’, and ‘Artists and Activists’.

Belfast Green Badge

Tom Thorpe

I am an active local historian (Ph.D. in history), podcaster and Belfast resident. I offer city centre walking tours on people and places in Belfast’s history and a tour of its architecture. I also offer guided walks on lesser known aspects of Belfast’s history including the story of diseases and doctors and the city’s role in conflict.

Belfast Green Badge and Clifton House White Badge

Mark Doherty

I love devising interesting & quirky tour, very visual and interactive, with live music! I thrive on sharing my infectious enthusiasm for the special place that is Belfast! I have a lot of experience in tour guiding and enjoy caring for & delighting my guests! Shipbuilding Heritage (Belfast Titanic Society member), Belfast Enlightenment era, local Parks (esp. Ormeau & Botanic), wild & ancient Belfast, the Gaelic history of Belfast, University Quarter, Belfast Castle and Cave Hill, Castlereagh Hills, the musical world of Van Morrison, East Belfast heritage.

Belfast Green Badge

Louise Greer

I am a local guide with over 10 years’ experience. I can assure you of a very warm welcome on my informative and relaxed tours.

Accredited as a Green Badge Guide in 2021 I specialize in walking tours of Belfast.

I am a native English speaker and am fluent in French and German, offering tours in all three languages.

Belfast Green Badge

Sabine Kirsch

I have been guiding in Belfast and Northern Ireland since 2009. I am specialised in Walking tours in Belfast and tours to the North Antrim coast and the Ards peninsula. I am guiding in German and/or English. I am flexible and do general tours as well as special interest tours depending on the wishes of the tourists involved.

Belfast Green Badge

Trevor Russell

I am a qualified Belfast Green Badge Tour Guide who has spent all my life in Northern Ireland. I grew up during the ‘Troubles’ and have witnessed many dark days in our province’s history.

However, I am delighted that those days are past. Northern Ireland and especially Belfast is a vibrant, exciting and thriving place to visit. I would really appreciate the opportunity to take you on a walking tour to reveal the history, people and traditions that have made this city.

I am an experienced Tour Manager.

Belfast Green Badge

Susan Hollywood

I am passionate about my city of Belfast and love nothing more than to meet other people and share my knowledge of Belfast through the stories of her buildings, rivers, artwork, culture but ultimately the people who made and make her. I have a particular interest in history and politics but can organise an itinerary to suit individual needs.

Belfast Green Badge

Lynne Brown

Tour covers Belfast during the 18^th + 19^th Centuries, through to the present time, with an emphasis on the social, economic and political changes which occurred and how Belfast and its citizens and industries had an important and lasting impact on the development and history of the rest of Ireland and further afield.

During the tour we unearth many hidden and unusual parts of the City and those people who made it such an interesting and vibrant place.

Belfast Green Badge and Clifton House White Badge

Emma Corry

I offer walking tours around Belfast city centre, Cathedral Quarter, Queen’s University/Botanic Gardens area and the Ulster Museum. 

Belfast Green Badge

Barry Flynn

Belfast’s heritage and history.

Victorian walking tours and Troubles-related tours (1920s and 1970s).

Cemeteries walking tours.

Belfast’s sporting heritage.

Belfast and Ulster Hall boxing.

Belfast’s historic bars. 

Belfast Green Badge

Anne Johnston

I am born and bred in Belfast and love sharing stories of the people who walked our streets and founded Belfast and what it is like to live and work here. My tours will have some history, culture, politics and some typical Belfast humour.

I provide walking tours of Belfast, the Ulster Museum, Stormont Estate and the Titanic Quarter.

Belfast Green Badge

Judith Skelton

My tours give an entertaining introduction to Belfast, covering architecture, history, politics and the stories of the people who have lived here. You will see the Belfast behind the tourist brochures and news headlines and I can adapt the tour according to your interests and time available. I can also help you with recommendations for the rest of your stay.   

Belfast Green Badge and Clifton House White Badge

Desmond Campbell

I offer tours in Belfast city and County Antrim. Both coach and walking tours. I love to engage with groups explaining architecture and history of the city but also the Irish language and politics and government too. Folklore and traditions and Titanic maritime history are other themes which I deliver to groups. I am always keen to extol the virtues of Belfast writers and some of the great literature which has been produced here.

Belfast Green Badge

John Bradbury

As a history author, my specialities revolve around Belfast and its important citizens. Industry, the arts, history of linen are all interests of mine.

I am also knowledgeable about early Belfast life around the Entries and first streets.

Belfast Green Badge

Barbara Boyle

Offering historical walking tours of Belfast City Centre / walking tours of iconic places of the recent Rock & Punk area/ Ulster Museum Tour specialising in Early Christian history in German and English (MA in English Studies /Translation)

Walking tours of Bangor Town Centre including Bell Walk and Walled Garden / Bangor Coastal Path and Strickland’s Glen

Northern Ireland Blue Badge

Cathie McKimm

I’ve a keen interest in political, cultural and arts heritage, and how the political structures and conflicts have impacted the cultural and social landscapes of Northern Ireland.

More than anything, I’m interested in seeing and reinterpreting my own country through the eyes of our diverse visitors, enriching my own experience and understanding as a citizen of the local and the global.

HSE Level 3 - Belfast

Michelle Proctor

I am an experienced guide offering tours of Belfast and Northern Ireland in English and German. My tours are delivered with enthusiasm, knowledge and Belfast humour.

Student Guide

Peter McCabe

Student Guide

Gangolf Braband

Guided tours offered in German (native speaker) and English.

Main area of expertise is Northern Ireland more generally with a particular focus on Belfast (politics, culture, modern history, and social life (pubs)), Ards Peninsula (including Mount Stewart and Grey Abbey), Antrim Coast and Glens, and Causeway Coast.

Student Guide

Jamie Rocliffe

Offer Belfast city walking tours and full day tours to locations across Northern Ireland.

Interested in Northern Irish culture, heritage, and history.

Level 3

William George Connolly

I am currently focused on extended tours for special groups, religious groups mostly from USA, Large performance tours, choirs and orchestra, for Discover Ireland Tours. I also do brochure tours for My Ireland Tours.

I also do the occasional Belfast City tour for independent operators.

Student Guide

Mark Wylie

I established DC Tours in 2013 and have 11 years guiding experience as a walking tour guide.
Graded 5 stars by Tourism NI Experience Grading Scheme.

No.1 Belfast walking tour since 2014 on TripAdvisor:

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_R eview-g186470-d3830673-Reviews- DC_Tours-Belfast_Northern_Ireland.html

Peace & Conflict Tours (Belfast City Centre & West Belfast).
General interest Belfast city tours.

Fáilte Ireland – National Tourist Guide QQI

Michael Dalton

MICE Industry

Specialist in Incentives, Corporate Meetings, Board of Directors Groups and High End Exclusive Experiences. Like to design and deliver tailor-made destination experiences that provide visitors with a local, authentic taste of the destination and memories that last a lifetime.

City Tours, Walking Tours, Full Day Tours, Half Day Tours, Multi Day Tours, Incentive Programs, Shore Excursions, Hospitality Desk, Tour Management, Freelance Incentive Program Management, Meeting Management