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Tours & ExcursionsThere are many tour possibilities in and around the city, which all offer a splendid visit of Dublin as well as the Greater Dublin Area. You may discover Ireland's capital via a walking, cultural or boat tour. However, there are plenty of other tours and excursions to suit all tastes. Below you will find some of them, including tour hours and ticket prices: 1916 Rebellion Walking Tours [ www.1916rising.com ]7 Fitzwilliam Street Upper The Rebellion Walking Tours deal with the Easter Rising that took place in 1916, when some armed insurrectionists declared Ireland a Republic. You will be taken to the relevant sites in Dublin to get an understanding of the event that resulted in many deaths. You may also have the possibility to discuss topics such as the famine, the IRA, the Irish independence, Ireland's current political situation and the tourism growth. Tour Hours:
Admission Charge is €10 Aran Tours Ltd / Wild Tours14 Lower Albert Rd Aran Tours Ltd offers trips such as the Wild Wicklow Tour. With Aran Tours you may explore the most enchanting places in Ireland. Be Irish For A DayFordstown Be Irish For a Day gives tourists the opportunity to experience life on an Irish farm. The farm is situated in county Meath and managed by the Murtagh family. During the day you may try turf-cutting, bread baking, hurling or playing the bodhran. Typical Irish food will be served for lunch and dinner. Admission Charges:
Ciaran Ganter Chauffeur Drive [ www.ganters.ie ]1a Farmhill Park Ciaran Ganter Chauffeur Drive caters for all your transport needs in Ireland with personal, professional and friendly service. Experienced drivers will ensure a memorable programme. Day Tours Unplugged [ www.daytoursunplugged.ie ]1 Fairway Green Day Tours Unplugged offers full and half day trips to different destinations in Ireland. Private group tours are available. Dublin Bay Sea ThrillCarlisle Terminal Building The Dublin Bay Sea Thrill is suitable from five years up and is one of the most exciting adventure activities in Dublin. It is not an ordinary boat ride, but a thrilling and unforgettable experience. Dublin Literary Pub Crawl [ www.dublinpubcrawl.com ]Tel: 00353 (0)1 670 5602 Dublin Literary Pub Crawl is a funny-guided tour through the pubs of Dublin. An Irish actor performs humorous extracts from Dublin's famous writers. The tour lasts 2 hours and 15mins. It shall remind the participants that Dublin's literature has always been made out of great jokes. Dublin Sightseeing Tours [ www.dublinbus.ie ]59 Upper O'Connell Street The Dublinbus Hop on-Hop off tours is a great opportunity to explore Ireland's capital. The sightseeing tour may be joined anywhere along the route. Within 24 hours you may hop on and off as often as you wish. The tickets can be purchased directly at the driver or the office in O'Connell Street. All drivers are Irish Tourist Board approved. Tickets:
Gray Line Tours [ www.irishcitytours.com ]33 Bachelor's Walk Gray Line Tours belong to Irish City Tours and offers you a 24h valid ticket and a 25-stop route. The tour lasts 90 min and departs every 10 to 15 min from 9.30-17.00. Tickets:
Historical Walking Tours of Dublin [ www.historicalinsights.ie ]64 Mary Street Irish History in two hours. The historical walking tours of Dublin deal with the Potato Famine, the Easter Rising as well as the War of Independence. Meeting point is the Trinity College front gate. Tour Hours:
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Irish City Tours [ www.irishcitytours.com ]33-34 Bachelor's Walk Irish City Tours offer different types of sightseeing in Dublin. Multilingual tours are e.g. a good opportunity to get to know the city in your mother language as they are held in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Italian and Russian. Other sightseeing tours are the Hop-on and Hop-off tour as well as the Grayline tour. Irish Cycling Safaris [ www.cyclingsafaris.com ]Belfield Bike Shop Irish Cycling Safaris offer a wide range of cycle tours throughout the country. Group cycling safaris, self led safaris, weekend safaris and family safaris are just some of them. Mary Gibbons City & Country ToursMary Gibbons Dublin 1 Tel: 00353 (0)1 283 9973 Email: marygibbons@tinet.ie With Mary Gibbons City Tours you have the opportunity to explore the heritage of Dublin. The tour lasts 2 hours and a half with stops at famous historical sites, such as Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity College. Pick up points:
Moloney & Kelly Travel [ www.moloneykelly.com ]18 Fitzwilliam Place Moloney & Kelly Travel is a destination management company offering professional and innovative travel programmes. Musical Pub Crawl [ www.musicalpubcrawl.com ]20 Stephens St Lower Dublin 2 Tel: 00353 (0)1 478 0193 Email: info@musicalpubcrawl.com Led by two professional musicians, the traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl is a good opportunity to get to know the story of Irish music. The musicians will perform tunes and songs in the most famous pubs and bars in the Temple Bar area. All pubs are private booked and close to each other. The tour lasts 2 and a half hours. Tour Hours:
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Over The Top Tours [ www.overthetoptours.com ]2 Maywood Grove Over The Top Tours is specialised in scenic and guided day trips as well as 3- or 5-day coach tours. You may experience fun and adventure off the beaten track. Paddywaggon Ltd [ www.paddywagontours.com ]17 Westmoreland Street Paddywaggon Ltd organises tours throughout Ireland. All drivers are 100% Irish and their motto is: "Truth on our lips, strength in our limbs and purity in our hearts". You may see breathtaking scenery and gain lifelong memories. Paula Pohli-Independent Tour Guide36 Aberdeen Street Paula Pohli is an independent tour guide offering walking, coach and evening tours. Railtours Ireland [ www.railtoursireland.com ]Railtours House Railtours Ireland offer tours to different destinations - from Ballykissangel to Blarney Castle, the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry. Prices start from €29. For further information: www.railtoursireland.com Sea Safari [ www.seasafari.ie ]Malahide Marina The Sea Safari is an adventurous possibility to discover Dublin's coastline. You will see the Rockabill Lighthouse, Ireland's Eye, Howth Head, Lambay Island, Dublin Port, Dalkey Island and Killiney Bay. You also might see purpoises, seals and puffins. The Sea Safari RIB powerboats depart from the Dublin City Moorings on the River Liffey and Malahide Marina. All-weather clothing and lifejackets are provided. Tour Hours:
Shamrocker LtdThe Shamrocker Shamrocker Ltd guides you through north and south Ireland. The Chimney Viewing Tower [ www.chiefoneills.com ]Chief O'Neill's Hotel From the top of the O'Neill's Chimney Viewing Tower you may have a marvellous and spectacular view over Ireland's capital Dublin. Viking Splash Tours [ www.vikingsplashtours.com ]64-65 Patrick Street Viking Splash Tours are suitable to all family members. Seniors, adults and children may experience Dublin by land and water and discover the life of the Vikings. The tour lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and runs daily. Tour Hours:
March 8th to October 31: November:
Child under 13yrs: Family tickets: Walking Tour of Joyce's Dublin [ www.jamesjoyce.ie ]35 North Great Georges Street The Walking Tour of Joyce's Dublin departs from the James Joyce centre and offers an enjoyable insight into the Edwardian city. Joyce filled his books with characters appearing in shops, churches, pubs or simply the streets of Dublin. The guided walking tours will explain the significance of these establishments in the work of James Joyce. The tours take place on several days in the week and under different topics:
Tours are available by arrangement during the winter months. Tickets:
Zozismus Ghostly Experience [ www.zozismus.com ]28 Fitzwilliam Lane Showing you scenes of great escapes, murders and mythical happenings in the medieval city, Zozismus Ghostly Experience is the most unique tour of Dublin. The tours start from the Pedestrian Gates of Dublin Castle. Tour Hours:
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