I love green, overcast places (think Bronte sisters books): the Pacific Northwest, Ireland, and the British Isles. I have been leading trips as a freelance tour director and guide for various tour operators and educational travel programs since training at the International Tour Management Institute (ITMI) and TripSchool. I’m a Seattle tour guide as well as a step-on guide for groups visiting the exquisite Pacific Northwest. I have worked with guests from a myriad of backgrounds in destinations throughout the United States, Ireland, and Italy. Alongside my tour work, I have extensive independent travel experience in the United States, Europe, and Africa. If you are interested in having me lead a trip for your travel company or group, please e-mail me at betsy(at)betsybruce(dot)com.
Betsy
Bruce
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Tours Offered & Destination Knowledge
Seattle City Tour, Boeing Factory Tour, and Mount Rainier Tours Irish Heritage Adventures, Women and Whiskey: Ireland Hands-On Glass in Chihuly’s Seattle Signature City Seattle: Jewel of the Pacific Northwest Flameworking & Glassblowing in Seattle With Your Grandchild Naturally Magnificent: Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula Pacific Northwest Tour (Oregon, Washington, British Columbia) Washington, DC and New York City Student Tours Seattle Student Performance Tours The Hills of Tuscany and Umbria Student tours of NYC, DC, and Boston
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“Our tour leader Betsy was great— kind, friendly, and very knowledgeable about Seattle.” - Gail from SF
“Betsy, our tour guide, was amazing. So friendly, informative and prompt.” - Daniel M.
“This tour was excellent. Betsy was wonderful, knowledgeable and friendly. She communicated clearly, with extra special care to her passengers.” - DM
“You’ve done a great job of sharing Seattle with us. You are very enjoyable to hang out with also. Great Experience!” - Judy
“She was amazing with helping us figure what worked for us as well she was great at connecting with the students.” - April G.
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30+ year career in high tech (computer software) - STEM Degree in Irish Studies from National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) BS Degree in Zoology/Chemistry MA in Instructional Technology LGBTQIA+. I have a degree from the University of Galway in Irish Studies.
General Availability
I'm more interested in quality of tours rather than quantity. I'd like to guard my availability for quality tours in the PNW and in Ireland. Currently, I'm free except for April 2025.