About ITGA

The Independent Tour Guides Association (ITGA) is a non-profit body representing professional, insured, independent tour guides across the island of Ireland.

Founded in 2013, ITGA grew out of professional guide-training in Ireland’s heritage regions and today brings together more than 230 working guides — from city walking specialists to driver-guides covering the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East.

We exist to promote the common interests of independent guides, to uphold professional standards, and to make it easy for visitors to find and connect with a great local guide — directly, with no booking fees and no middle-man.

What we stand for

• Professional & insured. Every member carries public-liability insurance and an official ITGA ID.
• Independent. Our guides run their own businesses. You deal with them directly.
• Local knowledge. Real people who know their patch — its history, stories and hidden corners.