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City Kayaking Business Details City Kayaking, Dublin City Moorings, Custom House Quay, IFSC, Dublin 1 T  +353 (0) 86 034 6038 E  michael@adventuretrainingireland.com | info@citykayaking.com W  www.citykayaking.com GPS  53.347834,6.246097 Business Contact  Michael Byrne Experience City Kayaking is a truly unique experience of Dublin, taking a completely unique perspective on the city, and really getting ‘under its skin’. Experience Dublin by Kayak, through the heart of the city (old and new) viewed from the River Liffey. Guided tours and print materials in English only. Tour duration 2hrs Or check out our “Music Under The Bridges” events:  http://citykayaking.rezgo. com/details/128349/music-under-the-bridges Imagine a concert, under a bridge, on water in the heart of Dublin city – with a Kayak as your seat… Now that’s a unique experience! Pricing Standard Retail Price  € 29pp. For “Music Under the Bridges” check website. Advance booking required. No minimum size for booking. Open to accommodate groups of >6 or more outside of normal operating hours. Max. group <50. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Michael Byrne E  michael@adventuretrainingireland.com T  +353 86 034 6038 Opening Details & Refreshment Open Mar–Oct: 7 days. Oct–Mar: Fri-Sun only. Private group bookings available year-round. Not subject to weather conditions, unless extreme weather deems trip unsafe. Basic refreshments available. Variety of cafés, restaurants, bars nearby. CHQ food court with restrooms, 2mins walk. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach and car parking available at IFSC and Connolly Train Station (5-8mins walk). Bus stop outside CHQ building. Min. age 8 years. Suitable for those with moderate to full mobility. No experience necessary as full tuition will be given. Change of clothes and footwear and towel advised. Full splash proof outer layer and buoyancy aids provided for safety. Nearest Accommodation Hub https://www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Other Experiences Nearby Jeanie Johnston Tallship (2mins walk) EPIC Ireland (3mins walk) IrishWhiskey Museum (10mins walk) Christ Church Cathedral & Belfry Business Details Christ Church Cathedral, Christchurch Place, Dublin 8 T  + 353 (0) 1 677 8099 E  welcome@christchurch.ie W  www.christchurchcathedral.ie GPS  53.343628, -6.271013 Business Contact  Susanne Reid Experience Step into Dublin’s oldest working structure dating back to the early 12th century – your guide will share the many uses of the largest crypt in Ireland with you and lead you up the 86 narrow stone steps to the Belfry which houses 19 bells rung in full circle, you can have a try at bell-ringing yourself.As you explore the stunning nave perhaps you’ll hear some choral music – the cathedral choir is world famous and was founded in 1493! Allow 45mins for the guided tour. Pricing Standard Retail Price  Standard Retail Rates (Guided): Adult € 11.00; Student/Senior € 9.00; Family € 29.00; Groups > 15 € 8.50. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Group bookings/rates Contact  Jessica Plunkett E  jessica@christchurch.ie T  +353 1 677 8099 Groups must book in advance. Max 24 pax in the Belfry at any one time. Min 15 pax for private group tour. FITs may join one of the scheduled tours. Printed leaflets in 18 languages. Guided tours available in English only. Not recommended for children under 10. In high winds or very wet weather belfry tours may be cancelled. Opening Details & Refreshment Year round except 26th Dec. Apr-Sep: Mon-Sat 0930-1900hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs, 1630-1900hrs; Mar & Oct: Mon-Sat 0930-1800hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs, 1630-1800hrs; Nov-Feb 0930-1700hrs, Sun 1230-1430hrs. Last admission 45mins before closing. Cathedral is located on the edge of Temple Bar which offers many and varied cafés, restaurants and bars. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach drop off onWinetavern Street, at Jury’s Inn (2mins walk). Parking on Castle Street. Climb into belfry is not for claustrophic, those who are unsteady on their feet or without a reasonable standard of fitness. Flat shoes, not for those wearing high heels. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin City – www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Other Experiences Nearby Guinness Storehouse (10mins walk) Dublin Castle (5mins walk) The Old Library and Book of Kells and Science GallleryTrinity College (10mins walk) Teelings Distillery (10mins walk) 92