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The Dublin Bay and Castle Tour

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Duration: 3½ hours
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$33.09
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  • Enjoy a guided tour of Malahide Castle
  • Take a scenic drive along the Dublin Coastline

The Dublin Bay and Castle Tour will finish at the end of October due to renovation work that needs to be done on the Castle. The Castle will remain closed until March.

Enjoy spectacular views of the coastline surrounding Dublin on this great day tour.

You will take a scenic drive along the coast to see some of the most breathtaking parts of the Irish coast. Drive to the tip of the Howth Peninsula for breathtaking views across the Dublin Bay.

This tour also includes a guided tour of the magnificent Malahide Castle. Set on 250 acres of Parkland, Malahide Castle dates back to the 12th century and has a rich and fascinating history.

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Normally I am organizing everything on my own, this was the first time, I did not. It was great! Don't miss it!...

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This tour first includes a drive along the coast of Dublin bay, here sometimes(as in our case) you can see the effects of the tide which empties most of the bay of water when the...

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Itinerary

For this tour, you could you could board the coach at any of the mentioned locations.

You will take a guided tour of the Malahide Castle. It was both a fortress and a private home for nearly eight hundred years, and is surrounded by many magnificent oaks, chestnuts and sycamores dating to the days of the Tudors. The house is furnished with beautiful period furniture together with an extensive collection of Irish portrait paintings. As well as your guided tour you will also have some time at leisure to wander the expansive gardens and enjoy the fresh sea air.

Continue with a scenic coastal drive along Dublin’s spectacular northern shores to the fishing village of Howth. Take time to feed the seals or wander through the picturesque village with charming restaurants & marina.

The tour concludes at the original point of departure.

Please note
Please call the tour operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details.
The Dublin Bay and Castle Tour will finish at the end of October due to renovation work that needs to be done on the Castle. The Castle will remain closed until March.
Inclusions
  • Experienced local guide
  • Entrance fee for Malahide Castle
  • Guided tour of Malahide Castle
  • Transport in a coach approved by the CTTC (Coach Tourism & Transportation Council of Ireland)
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
What happens after I book?
  • A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
  • Print all pages of the voucher
  • Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance
Activity schedule
When does it run?
01 Apr - 31 Oct: Daily
01 Nov - 31 Mar: Saturday & Sunday
Duration
3½ hours
Start time
Morning Tour:
Trinity College (Stop 2): 0930h (09:30am)
Dublin Tourism Suffolk St. (Stop 8): 0940h (09:40am)
Dublin Tourism, 14 Upr O’Connell St. (Stop 1): 0950h (09:50am)
North Star Hotel: 1005h (10:05am)

Afternoon Tour:
Dublin Tourism, 14 Upr O’Connell St. (Stop 1): 1400h (02:00pm)
Trinity College (Stop 2): 1410h (02:10pm)
North Star Hotel: 1415h (02:15pm)

Meeting point
You can board the coach at any of the following locations: Trinity College, 14 O'Connell Street (outside Dublin tourism office).
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.
Ending point
The tour concludes at the original point of departure
Sale price
$123.23
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Additional information
A shuttle bus service is available which connects selected Dublin hotels with the tour departure points. Please ask your hotel reception/concierge to see if this service is available from your hotel.

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