22 activities in Dublin, Ireland

Go on this adventure and discover the history and culture of a Dublin buried beneath your feet, a Dublin of English invaders, run with an iron fist by the Catholic Church and built by the Vikings.

The quest will take you into the heartland of the city, will show you several Dublin wonders, and you’ll uncover quite a few secrets along the way. Are you ready for a 3,5km adventure?

Highlights
- Discover some remarkable landmarks as well as some genuine secrets of Dublin.
- Use the adventure to delve into the hidden details of the city all around you.
- Reveal the connection between the alien world and the human world as we know it.
- Storyline

You’re just standing at the back door of your house, enjoying a cup of coffee in your dressing gown, looking out over your beautiful garden, when of course an alien spaceship has to crash land in the middle of your roses and ruin your day.

The hatch door of the saucer ship opens, and a humanoid form steps out. As he gets closer, you can see his big orange bug eyes and his resemblance to a fly... in a spacesuit. He points his ray gun at you.

“I’m Borty,” he says. “Can you take me to the Teeling Whiskey factory? I haven’t much time. Please.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Not needed
Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!

Location
Start point:
Teeling Whiskey Distillery

End point: City center

Schedule
Duration: 73 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included

Stroll through Dublin's most iconic and beautiful pubs and discover the importance of beer in Irish culture.

Indulge in pub culture and tour Dublin's most iconic venues with the Temple Bar Tour, Irish Pubs history, a must-see for the most important Irish pubs in the area for their antiquity, style and history.

As we walk around the city, our Spanish-speaking guide will tell us anecdotes and curiosities to understand the important role that pubs play in the daily life of the Irish and their passion for bars. We will also learn a bit more about whiskey and beer, mainly from the famous Guinness black beer. We will start with the traditional Irish pub, knowing its many years of history; continuing through the Victorian-style pub and its numerous ornamental details. We will also see the famous wall of fame, with portraits of U2, Van Morrison and Sinead O'Connor, and the corner of Temple Bar, the flagship of the neighborhood. We will enjoy the best live music from a brewery-inspired pub, ending our explanation at the well-known and fun Celtic-style pub.

What will you discover?
What does "craic" mean to an Irishman?
Why do funerals in Ireland end up in a bar with a round of beers?
Where does the Irish's passion for bars and beer come from?
Why the name "porter" (black beer)?
How does the English pub differ from the Irish pub?
Why was beer thought to have healing powers in the middle ages?
What alcoholic drink was called "water of life"?
What does "pub" really mean? And who were his true creators?
Why did some pubs have such flashy names as "The Blue Leg" or "The Flying Horse"?
What is the most photographed corner of Dublin?
What does the clover symbol mean for some establishments?

Explore some of the most important sites of the Easter Uprising of 1916 in the beautiful city of Dublin, independent Ireland's capital city. See the scenes of fierce fighting, the statues of rebel leaders on O'Connell street and the rebels' HQ at the General Post Office – end at the moving Gardens of Remembrance. On your private tour, you will:

Enjoy the personal attention of your expert, local private guide.
Learn about Ireland’s long road to independence from Britain, and the many significant figures who played key roles in fighting for it, from Victorian politicians, doctors and priests, to the leaders of the Easter Uprising in 1916.
Learn about the Uprising that took place in the middle of the First World war, and how it was brutally and swiftly crushed by British soldiers.
See the General Post Office, where Patrick Pearse read aloud the Proclamation of Irish Independence in 1916 – effectively kickstarting the Easter Rising. It became the rebel headquarters, the scene of a bloody five-day siege, and the site of their final surrender.
Learn about the uprising’s failed attempt to capture Dublin Castle at the start of the conflict.
Relive the intense struggle that took place in the City Hall, hear about the horrific police brutality.
See the Shelbourne Hotel, where the Irish Constitution was drafted in 1922.
Walk up O'Connell Street, lined with statues of the men who outspokenly called and fought for Irish independence, starting with Daniel O’Connell (1775 – 1847) who organised many hundreds of non-violent protests and demanded civil rights for Irish Catholics in the British Parliament.
Notice how many of the pedestals of these Irish heroes of independence are pockmarked with bullet holes, from the violence of the 1916 rebellion.
Hear the life stories of the many figures of Irish Independence whose statues line the road, from James Larkin founder of the Irish Transport and General Workers Union, whose strike in 1913 is considered the ‘first shot’ in the 1916 uprising, to figures from the 19th century like Father Theobald Matthew and Charles Stewart Parnell, who nearly won ‘home rule’ in the 1880s.
Finish your tour at the Gardens of Remembrance, where the lives of all the Irishmen who died in the struggle for independence are commemorated.

While the fight for Irish independence or ‘Home rule’ had long been fought for, the Easter uprising of 1916 was a definitive moment in the history of Ireland and its long road to independence from the British. The rebellion took place in the middle of the First World War and was brutally suppressed by the British army. It paved the way for the election of Arthur Griffith as the president of a new nation six years later.

In this three-hour private walking tour, you will explore the most significant sites of the Easter Uprising in Dublin, while learning all about the history of the Emerald Isle and its turbulent, often violent relationship with Britain. Hear about the events that led to the Easter Uprising, its defeat and the fallout from it.

Visit the General Post Office—the headquarters where the rebels declared Ireland a republic and raised the flag—to the City Hall, where fierce fighting took place. You will learn about the failed rebel attempt to capture Dublin Castle at the start of the conflict.

After walking up O’Connell Street, lined with the statues of those who made significant contributions to the fight for Independence, you will end the tour at the Garden of Remembrance, where the lives of all the Irishmen who fought for freedom are commemorated. The memorial was placed on the site where rebel leaders of the Uprising were held before their execution. Above you’ll see the Irish flag, with the green colour representing Catholics, orange for protestants and white: a symbol of hope, that both can live together in peace. In 2011, Queen Elizabeth II visited the site, the first by a British monarch in 100 years. She laid a wreath of Remembrance and bowed her head. A deeply moving and healing moment for both countries.

Location
Start point:
Yeats Memorial
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin

Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 12 People

Recommendations
Please wear comfortable shoes.

Explore the literary history of Dublin, a city that has produced many famous writers and poets over the centuries – see where they took their inspiration on this private, off the beaten track walking tour. On your private tour, you will:

-Enjoy a private walking tour of Dublin's rich literary history.
-Begin in Merrion Square, with a statue of the legendary Oscar Wilde, who lived here.
-Learn about the lives of other famous Irish writers who have called Dublin home - including William Butler Yeats, James Joyce, Bram Stoker, and Samuel Beckett.
-Visit several historic bookshops throughout the city, where you will be able to shop for books by the Irish greats, such as Ulysses and Sweny’s Pharmacy.
-Admire the statue of Yeats in St Stephen's Green.
-Pop into several pubs throughout Dublin, where noted literary greats used to hang out for a pint, like Toners – favoured by Yeats, and the Dave Byrnes Pub, where Joyce spent time and which appears in his major work Ulysses.
-Stop in at the legendary Bewley's on Grafton Street, a very old grand café with mahogany furniture and stained glass windows, where James Joyce, Patrick Kavanagh, Samuel Beckett and Sean O’Casey all visited.
-Finish by crossing the river to the famous Winding Stair Restaurant & Bookstore.

Ireland, the Emerald Isle, is famed for its lush green rolling landscapes and it's capital city Dublin for its stunning architecture and turbulent political history, so it is no surprise that the country has produced so many famous literary figures! On your private walking tour of beautiful Dublin, with its stunning architecture, wonderful traditional pubs and cafes and antiquated bookshops, you’ll see where figures such as Wilde and Joyce, Yeats and Stoker lived, studied, socialized, and wrote.

You will begin your private tour in Merrion Square, where many houses have plaques detailing the names of the rich and famous who once lived in the area, including Dublin’s most famous son, the writer and dramatist Oscar Wilde. There is a statue of him in the middle of the square. Wandering on, you’ll spy a statue of Yeats in St Stephen’s Square, and stop in at St Patrick’s Cathedral, where you will hear about the illustrious writer and satirist Jonathan Swift, who had a lifelong connection to the cathedral's Dean and is buried there. Whilst pausing at his tombstone, you will hear about some of Swift's triumphs and greatest controversies.

Next, find yourself stepping back into the 18th century with a visit to Marsh’s Library. Unchanged for three centuries, this perfectly preserved library of the early Enlightenment—with its original oak bookcases— houses more than 25,000 rare and obscure books.

On your literary tour of Dublin, you will visit Sweny’s Pharmacy and the literary pub Davy Byrne’s, both famous for their appearance in James Joyce's Ulysses, and are bursting with interesting tidbits about the famous novelist and poet.

UNESCO recognises Dublin as a City of Literature, reflecting the city’s rich and varied history of writers and writing. During your tour, you will meander through the streets, libraries, and book stores which are woven into the stories and lives of Ireland's most celebrated Irish thinkers. From Nobel Literature Prize winners WB Yeats, GB Shaw and Samuel Beckett to its beloved James Joyce, Dublin is brimming with stories of its favourite authors waiting to be heard.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Oscar Wilde Memorial Sculpture
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: The Winding Stair, 40 Ormond Quay Lower, North City, Dublin

Schedule
Duration: 2,5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 12 People

Requirements
You may want to bring a bottle of drinking water with you. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please make sure you answer all the mandatory questions during the booking process.

Enjoy our exclusive Dublin walking tour where our local guides will take you on a stroll through Dublin’s cobbled streets and show you what the city has to offer.Learn all about the vibrant history as you pass the historic sites that shaped the modern European city it has become today. From the ancient Vikings , English rule , Irish writers and famous singers.There is a lot to be discovered and our walking tour of Dublin is a convenient way to learn a lot and to find your bearings around the capital.

Languages
English


Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity

Location
Start point:
Daniel O’Connell Statue
At the Daniel O’Connell statue at the bottom of O’Connell Street.
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 90 Minutes

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
The itinerary could change without notice.

Recommendations
We recommend taking your own lunch.
Comfortable walking shoes and waterproof jacket recommended

Glide down River Liffey, right through the heart of the Irish capital, and admire some of the city’s most famous landmarks from the water. Starting at Bachelors Walk in Dublin's Docklands, you’ll float down the river and pass under the O’Connell Bridge where you will see the old Georgian Quaysides, including the 18th-century Custom House.

From there you will make your way to Docklands where you will be able to marvel at modern architecture before passing by the Jeanie Johnston, a remarkable replica of a famine ship. Plus, the fantastic tour commentary will entertain you as you get insight into the history of the landmarks that draw tourists to Dublin each year. Without a doubt, your river cruise will be an experience to remember.

Save yourself time and money by booking your City Sightseeing ticket: get ready to make the most of the capital of Ireland!

Highlights
- More than 30 perfectly placed stops
- Comes with a whole bunch of special offers in and around Dublin
- Make the most of your time in Dublin
- Audio guide available in 10 languages

Venture around the most visited places in Dublin and get the best view aboard an open top double-decker bus. City Sightseeing is by far the best way to see all that Dublin has to serve up! As well as that, we shall take you from place to place whilst telling you absolutely everything you need to know along the way!

With more than 30 perfectly placed stops around the city, you can hop on and off as much as you like during 24 or 48 hours - depending on your ticket type. You can jump off to see some of the main attractions like The National Gallery of Ireland or The National Museums - History and Archaeology.

Get off in the Old town to explore Trinity College or stand in awe as you gawp at the beauty of The Christ Church Cathedral. Experience a living history exhibition at Dublinia where modern and medieval Dublin have been fabulously fused together so that you can step back in time; at just a stone’s throw away from The Cathedral - you’re sure to find it easily. It would be practically be considered a crime to go to Dublin without visiting The Guinness Storehouse; however if Whisky is more up your street, you should head over to The Old Jameson Distillery.

With City Sightseeing you can make your plans and put your mind at rest as you are guaranteed to leave no stone unturned in Dublin.

On top of all of that, the City Sightseeing Dublin ticket includes the following special treats:
* 2 kids go for free with every adult ticket - only valid until the 30th June
* 2 for 1 meal deals and drink specials.
* A free glass of beer at Brannigan's Bar.
* A free glass of Guinness in Nancy Hands - a traditional Irish pub
* A free walking tour (summer only).
* Unlimited stops and top notch views in Dublin.
* Free entry to the Irish Whiskey Museum - only valid until the 31st May
* Free entry to the Little Museum of Dublin
* Pat Liddy Walking Tour

Walking Tour
Bring everything back to life and step back in time as you discover a Dublin that's been swept under the rug. Setting off from Dublin Visitor Centre. Your guide will talk you through everything as you roam around the area where the Easter Rising went on.

Schedules
Bus route: From 9am to 5pm.
Walking Tour: At 10am.

Duration
Bus route: 110 minutes
Walking tour: 2 hours

Frequency
Every 15 minutes (multilingual buses every 30 minutes)

Languages
Audioguide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Portuguese, Polish

Redeem information
Voucher type: E-Voucher
E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
118 Grafton Street Dublin Visitor Centre - - - Dublin - IE
Walking Tour
City Sightseeing Dublin Shop

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
16/09/2021 - 28/02/2022, Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Closing dates
21/12
26/12

Guide options
Guide type: Guide and audioguide
Audioguide fee: Included

Requirements
Please be advised that the route stops are for reference only, and may be subject to change.

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses.

Explore Dublin your own way with Big Bus Dublin's hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour. Let our live tour guides show you around the city and share their wealth of local knowledge and infamous Irish humour. There is no better way to take in the stunning sights and buzzing atmosphere of Dublin than from onboard our open-top, double-decker buses.

Hop on to discover Dublin's colourful history and rich culture, then hop off to explore the city at your own pace. With one route taking you to over 25 stops covering all of Dublin's most-loved attractions, it's never been easier to explore the city.

Our red route is designed to cover all the top Dublin City sights and attractions with 25 conveniently located stops to hop on and off from. Stay on board and enjoy live or recorded commentary in 8 languages or hop off at every stop you want to explore. Our knowledgeable local guides will make sure to point out all the must-see attractions and hidden gems the route has to offer. Hop off at Nassau street to explore historic Trinity College and the Book of Kells or venture out to Pheonix Park, one of the largest city-based public parks in the world! First stop, Adventure!

Classic Ticket - 24 hours
Enjoy a day of Dublin sightseeing onboard our hop-on, hop-off bus tour with our Classic Ticket. You'll see the best of our dynamic and historical city, with the tour taking you to all Dublin's must-see landmarks, from St Stephen's Green to the home of Guinness - and everything in between.

Premium Ticket - 48 hours
Enjoy Dublin at its finest with our 2-Day Premium Ticket. Hop on to discover Dublin's must-see landmarks and attractions, from Trinity College to Temple Bar. Your ticket also includes admission to our Dublin Night Tour.

Deluxe Ticket - 72 hours
Make the most of your time in Dublin with our 3-Day Deluxe Ticket. You'll be able to enjoy unlimited rides our our Dublin bus tours over 3 days, giving you a real taste of the city's unique history and culture. This ticket also includes our panoramic Dublin Night Tour and our half-day Coastal Tour.

Languages
English
Auduioguide available in English, German, French, Spanish, Cantonese, Japanese, Italian, and Russian.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.


Location
Start point:
City Sightseeing Dublin Shop
At any of the bus stops.

End point: At any of the bus stops.

Guide options
Guide type: Guide and audioguide
Group type: Shared

The Ghost Bus Tour starts at Trinity College where your guide will transport you back a few hundred years to when the old Augustinian Priory and the plague house existed. During this tour, listen to plague ridden victims trying to soothe their wounds in the city’s drinking water.

Learn about major schemes to try and keep the plague at bay. Discover horrible fates that many poor souls found themselves in. Your guide will take you through the weird and wonderful past events that have taken place in Dublin by unearthing legends and ghosts.

With every admission a free Ghoulish Drink and a free Haunted History Dublin Walking Tour is offered.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Henry Grattan Statue
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 2 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

08:30 AM: DEPART DUBLIN
The tour departs from the Molly Malone statue Suffolk street at 08.30 (Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time)

10:00 AM: BALTINGLASS ABBEY
Our first stop of the day is Baltinglass. You have half an hour to explore Baltinglass Abbey, which was founded in 1148 by Dermot MacMurrough, the King of Leinster. Its twelve arches are a particularly interesting architectural feature, but there is much more to explore and discover. Grab a coffee and back on the bus.

10:45 AM: WORKING SHEEP FARM
We drive up the road to a working farm in the heartland of the arable side of Wicklow. Meet the friendly local farmer Ed who will delight in introducing you to rural life on the farm. He will show you the different breeds of bulls, and introduce you to his herd of cows and their calves, before giving a sheepdog demonstration - corralling the sheep with little more than a few commands or whistles. This is a truly unique experience and gives you a great insight to life in rural Ireland.

1:00 PM: LARAGH VILLAGE
We travel along the Wicklow way to the scenic village of Laragh.

2:15 PM: GLENDALOUGH
Arriving at Glendalough in the afternoon has distinct advantages as most tours come here in the morning. You have an hour and a half to explore this interesting Abbey and the surrounding lakes. The Monastery itself was founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, but most of the buildings date from between the 11th and 12th century. Glendalough monastery has many buildings; the tower and St Kevin’s Kitchen are the most complete all the rest are in disrepair to differing extents. The setting amongst the mountains and the lakes is what sets this monastery apart from every other. Take a stroll and enjoy this magical place, you will be transported to a tranquil peaceful place.

5:30 PM: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN
All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Audioguide languages:
English
German
Spanish
French
Italian

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Molly Malone Statue
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 9 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide and audioguide

Recommendations
We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year.

With spectacular natural beauty at every turn, it is no wonder that County Wicklow draws visitors from around the world. Enjoy the scenic coastal drive out of Dublin to historic Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. On your private tour, you will:

-Enjoy the personalised attention of a private tour guide and chauffeured car.
-Relax and enjoy the scenic drive out of Dublin to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains.
-Discover some of Ireland's most striking panoramic views.
-Explore the many intact structures of Glendalough's 6th century monastic settlement.
-Enjoy time for a quick hike in the Wicklow Mountains.
-Admire the magnificent Powerscourt Gardens (tickets included).
-Enjoy a flexible itinerary in which you can visit Roundwood village or the Guinness lakes (tickets not included).
-End the day with drop-off back at your hotel in Dublin.
Note: This tour is only bookable online for up to 3 guests. For larger groups, please get in touch with us.

At the beginning of the day, you will be picked up by a comfortable, private vehicle and whisked south through the picturesque Irish countryside.

Enjoy your first stop exploring the majestic Powerscourt Gardens – 47 acres of splendour and overlooked by a grand stately home. Your guide will share the weird and wonderful stories associated with these places, before turning inland towards the imperious Wicklow Mountains.

Carved out by a glacier during the last ice age, the valley of Glendalough is one of the natural jewels in Ireland’s crown and is historically important too. After a scenic drive through the mountains, your guide will lead you around Glendalough’s 6th century monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin, complete with a round tower, a cathedral and many smaller churches.

After a hearty pub lunch in the nearby area, the scenic landscape of the countryside awaits you. Decide with your guide whether you would like to explore the Guinness lakes, walk through the Roundwood Village or simply wander wherever your feet may take you - the choice is up to you.

Enjoy a relaxing drive back to Dublin at the day’s end.

Itinerary:
Wicklow Mountains
Glendalough Settlement
Powerscourt House
Wicklow Mountain Trails
Powerscourt Garden Lake

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Molly Malone Statue
Pick-up at the hotel available upon request.
If not, please make your way to the above meeting point.

End point: Depending on client’s choice

Schedule
Duration: 8 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 3 People

Recommendations
Please wear comfortable shoes.

Explore the scenic highlights of Dublin, the beautiful capital city of the Emerald Isle, and learn all about the culture and history of Ireland and her people on this full-day driving tour.

On your private tour, you will:

-Enjoy the comfort of a private car on this full-day excursion.
-Learn about Dublin's extensive history with your private driver-guide.
-Visit 14 Henrietta Street, a perfectly preserved Georgian Building and Tenement Dwelling (tickets included).
-Stop by Dublin’s many famous landmark sights, including Trinity College, O'Connell Street, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, Phoenix Park and more!
-Visit the historic and iconic St Patrick’s Cathedral (tickets included) and learn all about the famous patron saint of Ireland – celebrated the world over.
-End the tour with tickets to the Guinness Storehouse you will be free to explore at your own leisure. Guinness in the panoramic Gravity Bar included.

Learn all about Dublin’s 1,000-year history, from the first Viking settlers to the Norman arrival and the building of the city into what you see today on this full-day driving tour of Ireland’s capital city. Highlights of this tour include the beautiful Georgian squares and parks of Dublin, the Grand Canal Dock, Trinity College area, Temple Bar, O’Connell Street, the Guinness and Jameson areas, the historic Phoenix Park, and Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral and much more.

Your tour includes a visit inside the historic St Patrick’s Cathedral, which dates back to 1211 AD and was lovingly restored in the 1800s by the Guinness family. From St Patrick’s Cathedral, make your way across Dublin to the perfectly preserved Henrietta Street – dating from the Georgian era of the 1700s. You’ll visit number 14 – a remarkable historical townhouse that tells the story of Dublin in the 1800s.

This site is closed on Monday and Tuesdays so alternatively, your guide will take you on a tour of the atmospheric Glasnevin Cemetery which has a fascinating history with the burials very much a who's who of Irish history!

No trip to Dublin would be complete without a taste of Guinness! Your tour ends at the Guinness Storehouse – where you will be free to explore at your own pace and finish with a well-deserved pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar with its stunning panoramic views over the city.

Slainte!

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
General Post Office, O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1
Pick-up at the hotel available upon request.
If not, please make your way to the above meeting point.

End point: At the Guinness Storehouse

Schedule
Duration: 7 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 3 People

Requirements
You may want to bring a bottle of drinking water with you.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Depart Dublin for a packed day where we will take you on a journey that includes natural beauty, ancient monastic sites, and a Viking city.

Glendalough
The area is renowned for its magnificent scenery and rich and varied heritage. Here you will have time to explore the ruined monastic city that dates back to the 10th century. Marvel at the stunning lakes and natural beauty and see why this area is referred to as the Garden of Ireland. Used in the wedding scene of the classic ‘“Braveheart” movie Glendalough and the surrounding area will capture your heart and mind forever.

Sheepdog Trials
The farmer's dog uses a direct stare at sheep, known as "the eye", to intimidate while herding at a trial. A sheepdog trial is a competitive dog sport in which herding dogs move sheep around a field, fences, gates, or enclosures as directed by their handlers. Here our local shepherd and his trusty Collie dog will exhibit their technique to you. With any luck, there might be a few pups or lambs about for you to stroke.

Wicklow mountains
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Wicklow mountains and enjoy spectacular views of the Irish landscapes. We will stop along the way for you to stretch your legs and to take a few pictures.

Kilkenny City
Built on the banks of the River Nore, the town of Kilkenny’s narrow, winding streets lend it an atmosphere of old-world charm; its terraces of handsome Georgian houses give it elegance; and with all this, it remains a bustling modern town and market center for a fertile agricultural area. Take a walk along the Medieval Mile, a scenic discovery trail linking many of the top sights of the city.

Kilkenny Castle
Perched at a strategic height, Kilkenny Castle dominates the "High Town" of Kilkenny City. After many facelifts over the centuries, today Kilkenny Castle exhibits a blend of architectural styles. In the early thirteenth century, the original Anglo-Norman stone castle was constructed for the 4th Earl of Pembroke before becoming the main Irish residence of the powerful Butler family for almost 600 years.
Enjoy a free video presentation of the castle’s history and take in the splendour of the castle and rose gardens

Languages
English

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity

Location
Start point:
Dublin City Gallery
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
The itinerary could change without notice.

Recommendations
We recommend taking your own lunch.
Comfortable walking shoes and waterproof jacket recommended

Experience this special private day tour from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way, with scenic drives through the spectacular countryside of the Emerald Isle. On your private tour, you will:

-Enjoy the personalised attention of your private driver guide and vehicle.
-Travel across the Wild Atlantic Way, towards the Cliffs of Moher.
-Take a scenic drive across Ireland, along the banks of the River Shannon.
-Enjoy your time at the Cliffs of Moher.
-Stop off at Doolin village for some lunch (not included in price).
-Explore the Burren Region, famous for its flora and fauna.
-Enjoy a scenic drive back to your hotel via Galway.
Note: This tour is only bookable online for up to 3 guests. For larger groups, please get in touch with us.

The picturesque jewel of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way is a must-see for those venturing outside Dublin. Situated along the west coast of Ireland and standing over 600 feet above the Atlantic, visiting the Cliffs of Moher is an unforgettable experience.

Your route takes you past Limerick and the famous River Shannon and straight over to the beautiful Cliffs of Moher. This drive takes 4 hours, and you will have plenty of time to stroll along the towering cliffs. After your visit to the Cliffs, you will continue along the coast to the famous traditional music village of Doolin for some lunch.

After lunch, your tour will take you through parts of the Burren region, which is considered unique for its limestone. This region is famous for its flora and fauna and boasts many artisanal food producers and interesting sights along the way. Return via Galway before crossing back over the Irish midlands to Dublin and end the day back at your hotel.

Itinerary*:

- Cliffs of Moher
- Doolin Village
- The Burren Region
- Cliff Edge Visitor Experience
- Galway city

*IMPORTANT: Your guide will be happy to customise the itinerary on the day for you if you wish to spend more or less time at attractions/areas stated on your tour itinerary

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
Molly Malone Statue
Pick-up at the hotel available upon request.
If not, please make your way to the above meeting point.

End point: At your choice

Schedule
Duration: 10 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Group size: 3 People

Requirements
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
You may want to bring a bottle of drinking water with you.

Enjoy our renowned Afternoon Tea delicacies, good conversation and tap along to some fabulous 1950s jazz. This is Afternoon Tea with a difference. This is afternoon tea the Irish way.

Afternoon tea is a much-cherished tea-related ritual from the early 1840’s. It was a mini meal to fill the gap between lunch and dinner and was composed of scones with clotted cream and jam, delicately cut sandwiches, sweets and delicious cakes. Book with us and choose from a Traditional, Gluten Free, Vegetarian or Vegan Afternoon Tea!

Board your vintage Routemaster bus from the historic Temple Bar. Soak up the nostalgia as your host gets the conversation started, the 1950s jazz starts up, and a classic afternoon tea is served.

Savour all your afternoon tea favourites—finger sandwiches, desserts, cakes, and pastries—as your bus travels through downtown Dublin. Pass sights such as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church, Trinity College, St. Stephen’s Green, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Phoenix Park, and the grand buildings of Georgian Dublin. Our younger guests (aged 11 to 16) will enjoy the same delicious menu as our adult guests. For younger ones, aged 4 to 10, we have a special children's menu. Our youngest guests, aged 0 to 3, will receive a tasty scone and a drink. 

There’s no formal commentary or guide, but expect to hear some favourite Dublin stories from your host in English before you return to where you started.

The Merry Ploughboy is the only pub in Ireland owned and managed by musicians. Playing together since 1989, the Merry Ploughboys are one of the longest performing live bands in Ireland. The two hour Irish music & Irish dance show, which takes place every night at the pub, has been awarded "Best Dinner/Entertainment Event in Ireland", winner of the “Best Traditional Show in Ireland” - 2010 to 2019 inclusive and the pub is the current "Music Pub of the Year" in Ireland.


Dinner Menu:
*Starters
・Goat's Cheese
・Bluebell Falls honey, thyme & garlic goats cheese, pickled baby beets, dressed organic mesculan, sourdough croute ( All our dressings are home-made)
・Homemade Seafood Chowder
・A delicate blend of shellfish and seafood bound in a rich creamy velouté finished with fresh herbs and served with traditional Irish brown bread
・Root Vegetable Soup
・Locally grown root vegetables lightly roasted and blended with a homemade vegetable stock, served with traditional Irish brown bread

*Mains
・Tender Irish Angus Beef
・Braised in Guinness and served with a root vegetable & rosemary jus
・Fillet of Irish Sea Trout (served off the bone)
・Topped with a dill and lemon crust, with poached asparagus and a white wine & lemon butter sauce
・Supreme of free range Limerick chicken
・Served with an Irish herb potato cake, sauce Florentine, cherry tomato
・Shank of Lamb
・Tender shank of Wicklow lamb, slow cooked in a rich lamb stock, with a red wine and rosemary jus

*Vegetarian/Vegan Main
・Roast sweet potato and chickpea curry in a light coconut and red chilli sauce topped with toasted almonds, served with basmati rice

*Dessert
・Bramley apple pie served with a crème anglaise.
Followed by: Bewleys Tea or Coffee

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
The Merry Ploughboy
Pick-up available from multiple meeting points.
If you prefer to use the pick-up service, please proceed to one of the meeting points in the city centre as detailed on the voucher.

End point: Same as the starting point

Schedule
Duration: 3,5 Hours