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Viking Splash – Experience Dublin
by Land &Water
Business Contact Details
Viking Splash Tours – Dublin. Office: RGI House, 18 Mill Street, Dublin 8.
Tour Departures St. Stephen’s North, Dublin 2
GPS 53.347834,6.246097
Tel +353 (0)1 7076000
Email
Web
Business Contact LynnWalsh
Experience Description
Viking Splash Tours offers a unique experience to see Dublin sights on both
land and water! Climb on board an amphibious WorldWar II open top vehicle
and don the Viking helmet. Enjoy an interactive guided tour with a humorous
driver-guide, while roaring at unsuspecting passers-by. All tours in English. Tour
duration 1 hour 15 mins + 15 mins advance attendance to board.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price 2015 Adult €22; Child €12 (2-12 years)
Group Bookings/Tour Operator Rates Offered
Yes (28 pax. max per vehicle)
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group Booking Contact
LynnWalsh
Email
Tel +353 (0)1 7076000
Opening Details
Open Feb to Mid-Dec. March-Oct – 7 days; Feb, March, Nov, Dec – Fri-Mon.
Contact office to check daily tour times (change by season) or to book private
group tour.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
No min age. Average mobility required – 6 steps required to board vehicle.
Appropriate clothing needed to suit weather. Multi-story public car park
at Nassau Street (5 mins walk). Variety of cafés, restaurants, bars nearby.
Shopping centre with restroom facilities – 2 mins walk.
Public Transport
Serviced by Luas (Roadtram) and Dublin Bus routes.
Taxi rank (2 mins)
Nearest Accommodation Hub
Located in Dublin City Centre – Stephen’s Green
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport (30 mins by Aircoach)
Other Experiences Nearby
St Stephen’s Green Public Park (1 min walk); St Stephen’s Green Shopping
Centre (2 mins walk); Little Museum of Dublin (2 mins walk)
TradFest Temple Bar
(25th-29th January 2017)
Business Contact Details
4th Floor, Dollard House, 2-5Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Tel +353 1 7030700
Email
Web
Business Contact Claudine Murray
Experience Description
Now in its 12th year TradFest Temple Bar has established itself as a major
event in Dublin’s cultural calendar and is the city’s Premier celebration of Irish
Trad & Folk Music featuring an eclectic programme of Irish and international
performers performing in some of Dublin’s most historic venues including
Dublin Castle, St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin City Hall plus many other iconic
buildings. Acts over the years have included renowed Irish artists such as
Clannad, Altan, The Dubliners, Stockton’s Wing, Paul Brady, Martin Hayes,
Gilbert O’Sullivan as well as international acts such as Donovan, Julie Fowlis,
Bellow Head and Carlos Nunez. The 5 day festival also includes workshops,
master-classes, pub sessions, outdoor entertainment, music trail, exhibitions,
film screenings as well as a family programme of music, arts and crafts for
younger audiences.
Pricing
Standard Retail Price While 2017 Festival ticket prices have not been
confirmed prices usually range from € 10.00 to €40.00 per concert/event.
Group and agent rates can be agreed depending on requirements.
Tour operator rates Yes
FIT Rate Yes
Ad Hoc Group Rate Rates Yes
Tour Series Rates Yes
Group bookings/rates contact
Ciara Brady
Email
Tel As above
Opening Details
TradFest Temple Bar takes place every January over 5 days. Times vary based
on each event.
Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements
As some venues are historical landmarks and date over 1000 years not all are
mobile accessible, staff need to be notified in advance and will assist where
possible. All events are city centre based and are within walking distance to
public carparks. Refreshments are not available in most venues but all venues
are located within city centre with access to full range of bars, restaurants,
cafes etc.
Public Transport
Nearest Airport
Dublin Airport 20mins
Accommodation Hub
All venues are located within city centre with access to full range of
accommodation types.
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