Failte Ireland - Ireland Buyers Guide 2018

DAY 2 MORNING After a hearty Irish breakfast at your accommodation, why not blow the cobwebs away and catch a breath of fresh air in the city with See Dublin by Bike. Try a Guided Cycling Tour of Dublin, taking you places well off the beaten track. Departing daily from Café Rothar, 16, Fade Street, Dublin 2.When you see Dublin by bike with Sean and Julian as your guides, you’ll discover the rich history, the folklore, the great buildings and the unique atmosphere of this city, all with a friendly guide. Try the Taste of Dublin bike tour which uncovers Dublin’s true and local charm. There are no hills and the pace is relaxed. Taking you through the main thoroughfares and exploring character-filled side streets – ‘from Guinness to Google’ – giving you an unforgettable introduction to Ireland’s capital city. Allow 2½ hours for this experience See the city from a different angle and explore Dublin’s most famous river, the River Liffey, with City Kayaking Dublin. Paddle right through the heart of Dublin’s city centre and take in some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Your guide will kit you out with all the relevant safety gear and you’ll be on your way before you know it. Using qualified guides and safety boats the crew at City Kayaking can ensure the highest standards of safety. Allow approx. 2 hours for this experience Or Alternative Experience Alternatively for those that prefer to keep their feet firmly on the ground, why not enjoy a DublinWalking Tour with Pat Liddy’s Walking Tours of Dublin. They say Dublin is a feeling, as much as it is a place. The beauty of Dublin lies inside and outside – in both the obvious as well as the hidden! You can find it on the streets, behind the facades, Northside of the river Liffey as well as Southside, under rainy clouds or bright sunlight, and especially in the Irish peoples’ hearts! With a choice of themed tours from Pat Liddy and his team, you can explore Dublin your way with tour choices including ‘In the Footsteps of St Patrick’ to ‘Dublin Film walk’ as well as the ever popular ‘Best of Dublin’ and of course ‘Dublin Highlights and Hidden Corners’ (you can also book a private tour for groups, at a time to suit you, where you can also opt for a special interest topic from Architecture to History, Dublin City and beyond with a specific language guide, if you choose). Allow 2½ hours for this experience LUNCH For lunch the options are endless. If the weather is fine, why not pick up the contents for a wonderful picnic lunch at Fallon & Byrne Food Hall on Exchequer Street; Avoca Café on Suffolk Street or TheWoollen Mills, featuring some wonderful local and artisan produce, and savour it in one of Dublin’s unique parks and gardens – St. Stephens’ Green (Victorian Square), Merrion Square (exemplary Georgian Square with fascinating literary history), St. Patrick’s Park (beside St. Patrick’s Cathedral), The Iveagh Gardens (popularly known as Dublin’s ‘Secret Garden’) or The Phoenix Park (the largest enclosed City public park in Europe). Alternatively enjoy some local Irish foods and international culinary delights in one of the many eateries around the city. AFTERNOON After lunch why not take in a visit to The Little Museum of Dublin, 15 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 for a guided tour of the Museum. Inside one of Stephen’s Green’s beautiful terraced houses, this hidden gem is a wonderful example of the locals coming together to create something unique. Dubliners donated every one of the amazing historical items in this museum so the authentic ‘Old Dublin’ feel is palpable. A museum created by the people for the people, who live in the city it celebrates. Allow 1½ hours for this experience 112 Merrion Square Grand Canal