There’s Ireland.
And then there’s the real Ireland.

Hi, I’m Vera — a local Irish guide from County Wexford. I love being Irish, and I love sharing the Ireland I know and love with visitors from around the world.

Not the coach stops. Not the souvenir shops. The real Ireland. Hidden villages, quiet back roads, unforgettable scenery, local characters and the little moments that make people fall in love with this country.

Vera Delaney – Founder & CEO | Irish Ancestry Travel Specialist

Hi, I’m Vera Delaney — founder of Delaney Tours Ireland and your personal guide to discovering Ireland through the lens of your ancestry.

Bringing Irish-American Families Home – One Story at a Time

Meet Your Irish Guide

About Vera Delaney

I’m Vera Delaney — an Irish woman from Wexford who has made it her business to show people the real Ireland.

Not the tourist trail. The back roads, the stories, the people, the moments that stay with you forever.

Every tour I run is private, personal and built around you.

This is Ireland. The real thing.

Vera

Delaney Tours

Private Tours of Ireland

Your Ireland. Your Way.

No two people are the same. No two trips I run are the same.

Tell me what you’re looking for — a day, a week, your family roots, the wild coastline, the craic, all of the above — and I’ll build something around you.

That’s it. That’s the whole thing.

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Custom Tours Bespoke Irish Tours

Bespoke Irish Tours

Built around you. Every single time.

You won’t find a set itinerary here. Before we go anywhere, I want to know who you are, what lights you up, and what brought you to Ireland. Then I build your trip around that.

Your interests. Your pace. Your Ireland.

Day Trips Irish Day Tours

Irish Day Tours

One day. One corner of Ireland. Done properly.

You’d be amazed what a single day with the right person can give you. No rushing, no coach parks, no queues. Just you, me, and a corner of this island that’ll stay with you.

One day is enough to fall in love with Ireland.

2–5 Days 2 to 5 Day Tours Ireland

2–5 Day Tours

A few days. A lifetime of stories.

Two to five days is when Ireland really gets under your skin. Long enough to slow down, go off the beaten track, sit in a pub when the music starts, and actually feel like you’re here rather than passing through.

This is where it starts to feel real.

5+ Days 5 plus day tours Ireland

5+ Day Tours

Give Ireland the time it deserves.

Five days or more and everything changes. The pace drops. The discoveries get deeper. You stop seeing Ireland and you start feeling it.

This is the version most visitors never get to experience.

Heritage Family Heritage Tours Ireland

Family Heritage Tours

Your family was here. Let’s go find them.

There is nothing quite like standing on the land your great-grandmother walked, in the village your grandfather left, hearing stories about people who share your name.

I’ll help you find your piece of Ireland. The real one. The one that belongs to you.

Private Groups Small Group Tours Ireland

Small Group Tours

Your group. Just yours.

Friends, family, a group of people who love each other — coming to Ireland together. I keep it small, I keep it personal, and I make sure every single person in your group has the time of their lives.

No strangers. No compromise. Just your people and Ireland.

Chauffeur Private Chauffeur Tours Ireland

Private Chauffeur Tours

Sit back. I’ll take you somewhere beautiful.

You don’t need to think about a thing. I’ll drive, I’ll guide, I’ll take care of every detail. All you have to do is look out the window and let Ireland do what Ireland does.

It’s always better when you know exactly where you’re going.

Food & Whiskey Food and Whiskey Trails Ireland

Food & Whiskey Trails

Ireland tastes even better when you know where to go.

The markets the locals actually shop at. The distillery that’s been in the same family for generations. The restaurant where the chef sources everything from the farm next door.

I know where to go. And I know the people behind every door.

St. Patrick’s Day St Patricks Day in Ireland

St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland

March 17th. In Ireland. With an Irish woman.

Not the tourist version. The real one — the way Irish families actually celebrate it. The parades that matter, the moments that give you chills, the pubs where everyone knows the words.

Come and feel what it’s like to be Irish for a day.

Seasonal Tours Seasonal Specials Ireland

Seasonal Specials

Ireland is beautiful every single month. Trust me, I live here.

Summer is golden. Autumn is dramatic. Winter is raw and wild and completely magical. Spring — there’s nothing like an Irish spring.

There’s never a wrong time to come. Just tell me when and we’ll make it something special.

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Captivating landscapes, rich traditions, and warm Irish hospitality

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A Week in Ireland

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10 Days in Ireland

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Two Weeks in Ireland

About Us

I’m Vera Delaney and I have one job — to show you the Ireland that most people never get to see.

Not the Ireland of coach parks and gift shops. The real one. The one that gets under your skin and stays there long after you’ve gone home.

I was born and raised here. I know the farmer who’ll wave you in off the road. I know the pub where the music starts when it starts and nobody’s watching the clock. I know the road that looks like nothing on a map but turns out to be the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen.

Every single trip I run is private. It’s just you and me — or you and your family, or you and your friends — doing Ireland at your pace, in your own time, the way it was meant to be experienced.

No strangers. No rush. No highlights reel.

Just Ireland. The real thing.

Vera 🍀

Private Ireland Tours Designed Around You

Travel Ireland with a local guide who knows the back roads, hidden villages, family stories and places most visitors never find. Whether you want a day tour, a few days on the road, or a full custom trip, I’ll help shape an itinerary that feels personal, relaxed and genuinely Irish.

Private Tours Across Ireland

Day Tours

One day with a local guide who knows the back roads, hidden gems and stories most visitors never find. You’ll be amazed what Ireland can give you in a single day.

2–5 Day Private Tours

Take your time exploring Ireland’s villages, coastline and countryside on a personalised journey designed around your interests.

Custom Ireland Trips

Bespoke itineraries for ancestry, hidden gems, family holidays and once-in-a-lifetime adventures, planned from start to finish around you.

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What our clients say

@delaneytoursireland The best part of my job? The people. These two started as clients and are now dear friends — just like so many of the amazing guests I get to travel with. 💚 #ireland #foryou #delaneytoursireland #tourism #ontour ♬ Love Story - TonsTone
Michael Burns - Customer from Boston, Taken in 2024
Taken in 2024

Touring with Michael Burns

A wonderful guest from Boston, USA

It is always a privilege to show visitors the real Ireland. Sharing the hidden roads, the local stories, and the true spirit of this beautiful country with amazing people like Michael makes every journey unforgettable. This is what Delaney Tours is all about—genuine connections and memories that last a lifetime.

Real Stories From Our Guests.

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Karen

★★★★★
“I have never experienced anything like this. Vera knew everyone, every road, every story. I came to find Ireland and I found so much more.”
Karen • Texas, USA
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Michelle

★★★★★
“We laughed the whole way. It didn’t feel like a tour at all — it felt like spending the day with a friend who happened to know everything about the most beautiful country in the world.”
Michelle • New York, USA
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Keith

★★★★★
“Vera took us places no guidebook would ever find. I will be back.”
Keith • California, USA
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Daniel

★★★★★
“I’ve travelled a lot—Europe, South America, all over—and this was different. Vera doesn’t follow a script. She reads the day, reads the people, and somehow it all just works.”
Daniel • California, USA
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Margaret

★★★★★
“I appreciate when something is done properly, and this was. Thoughtful, well-paced, and never once felt like we were being rushed along.”
Margaret • Massachusetts, USA
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Robert

★★★★★
“I’ve done my share of tours, and I can usually tell how the day’s going to go in the first hour. This one kept surprising me—in a good way.”
Robert • Illinois, USA
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Claire

★★★★★
“There’s an ease to how Vera runs things. Nothing forced, nothing overdone. Just a genuinely well put together experience.”
Claire • Washington,USA
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James

★★★★★
“I liked that it didn’t feel over-polished. It felt real. Conversations, places, even the timing of it all—just very natural.”
James • Colorado, USA
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Susan

★★★★★
“I don’t usually write reviews, but this one’s earned. It felt considered. Like someone actually thought about what would make the day memorable.”
Susan • Connecticut, USA
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Andrew

★★★★★
“We’ve travelled quite a bit, and what stood out was how personal it felt without trying too hard to be. That’s not easy to pull off.”
Andrew • New York, USA
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Helen

★★★★★
“It’s rare you get something that feels both relaxed and well organised. Vera strikes that balance better than most.”
Helen • Virginia, USA
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