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Steven McPhilemy
Steve McPhilemy is a regular guest on TV, radio, and the National press as an expert on Touring and travel in his beloved Motherland. In 2015, the National newspaper, the Irish Times, invited Stephen to judge the 'Best Place to Holiday in Ireland' competition.
For 25 happy years, Steve was the right-hand man and Irish protege of American travel TV star Rick Steves. He appeared many times on Rick Steves's PBS TV Show and NPR Radio programme. Stephen retired from guiding for his mentor in the summer of 2024.
Stephen was born in Historic Derry and spent his formative years growing up in beautiful Donegal. In 2013, he and Patrick bought Milltown House, a famous guesthouse on Dingle Harbour (this is now our Essential Ireland Travel HQ), so Stephen divides his time between his beloved Ulster and his cherished second home in the Kingdom of Kerry in Ireland's magical South-West coast.
Awards Steven McPhilemy Travels Has Won
Bespoke Tours
The perfect trip to Ireland is a collection of perfect moments. Using deep-rooted local expertise, Stephen will transform your interests into a seamless, tailor-made itinerary. Choose a concentrated three-day discovery or a comprehensive seven-day exploration; every detail will be curated to ensure you experience the best of Ireland.
Package Tours
Experience the magic of Ireland without the stress of planning. These are not typical bus tours; they culminate a lifetime of discovery, thoughtfully designed to share the island's most cherished secrets. Our Ireland Tour Packages balance iconic sights with the authentic experiences beyond the guidebook.
Tour Prices
The perfect trip to Ireland is a collection of perfect moments. Using deep-rooted local expertise, Stephen will transform your interests into a seamless, tailor-made itinerary. Choose a concentrated three-day discovery or a comprehensive seven-day exploration; every detail will be curated to ensure you experience the best of Ireland.
Media
Experience the magic of Ireland without the stress of planning. These are not typical bus tours; they culminate a lifetime of discovery, thoughtfully designed to share the island's most cherished secrets. Our Ireland Tour Packages balance iconic sights with the authentic experiences beyond the guidebook.
Testimonials
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