Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

Youth / Adventure Experiences Malahide Castle & Cycle Tour Business Details Malahide Castle & Gardens and Irish Centre for Cycling, Malahide Co. Dublin (Cycles available at The North Lodge, Malahide Castle Grounds) T  +353 (0) 1 8169538 (Castle) +353 (0) 1 8168580 (Cycling Office) E  info@irishcentreforcycling.ie W  www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie www.irishcentreforcycling.ie Business Contact:  Reservations T  +353 (0) 1 8169538 (Castle) +353 (0) 1 8168580 Irish Centre for Cycling – Mick Breen Experience Set on 250 acres of beautiful parkland, Malahide Castle’s story dates back to the 12th Century. Located 10 mins from Dublin Airport and 20 mins from city centre, it offers an ideal escape from the bustling city centre. Enjoy a day of culture and activity by combining a 1 hr cycle tour located at the historic gate lodge at Malahide Castle followed by a guided tour of the Castle itself with one of our knowledgeable and passionate tour guides. Audio guides for Castle tours in 6 languages. Avoca Café & gift store is on site. Pricing Adult: € 16 Castle tour & cycle. Min. age 8 yrs for cycle. Castle Tour only € 12.50 Adult/ € 8 Student. Advance booking required for groups. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Group bookings/B2B Contacts: Castle Tour E  reservations@shannonheritage.com T  +353 (0) 1 8169538 Package (Castle & Cycling) T  +353 (0) 1 8168580 – Mick Breen E  info@irishcentreforcycling.ie Opening Details & Refreshment Open year round: 0930-1630hrs (1530hrs Nov-Mar). Closed 24, 25 & 26 December. Restrooms on site, Avoca Café and retail store on site. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking on site (1 min walk) Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Transport Dublin Sightseeing tour (Red Bus); DART Coastal Light Rail (20 mins from City centre); Dublin Bus (32 and 42 routes) See www.transportforireland.ie Experiences Nearby Fingal Sailing School (10 mins drive) Experience Gaelic Games (22 mins drive) www.experiencegaelicgames.com Newbridge House and Farm (16 mins drive) www.newbridgehouseandfarm.com Viking Splash Tour Business Details Office: RGI House, 18 Mill Street, Dublin 8 Tour Departures: St. Stephen’s Green North, Dublin 2 GPS  53.339153, -6.257748 T  +353 (0) 1 7076000 E  info@vikingsplash.ie W  www.Vikingsplash.com Business Contact:  LynnWalsh Experience Viking Splash Tours offers a unique experience to see Dublin sights on both land and water and learn a little more about this city’s Viking heritage! Climb on board our 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 delivered in English. Tour duration 1 hr 15 mins. Arrival 15 mins in advance to board. Pricing Adults € 25 (July/August € 27) Students € 24 Child € 13 (2-12 years) year round. Advance booking required for groups (>10 pax) Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Guided tours are available for pre-booked groups – Advance booking required. Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact:  LynnWalsh E  info@vikingsplash.ie T  + 353 (0) 1 7076000 Opening Details & Refreshment Feb-March & Nov-Dec: Fri-Mon. March-Oct: Mon-Sun. Closed Dec 9 to end Jan For regular tour departures, see www.vikingsplash.ie Private tour times available on request Variety of Cafes, restaurants nearby departure/return point. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking on Nassau Street (8 mins walk) and Q-Park car park, beside St. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre (5 mins walk). 6 Steps to access vehicle (assistance offered to those with limited mobility) Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby St Stephen’s Green Park (right beside Viking Splash Tours bus stop) Little Museum of Dublin (2 mins walk fromVST bus stop) Trinity College Science Gallery (12 mins walk fromVST bus stop) www.dublin.sciencegallery.com 30