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Guinness Storehouse Experience Business Details Guinness Storehouse, St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8 T  +353 (0) 1 408 4800 E  info@guinnessstorehouse.com W  www.guinness-storehouse.com GPS  53.341873, -6.286698 Business Contact  Fiona Herald Experience Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s top visitor attraction located in the heart of the Guinness Brewery at St James’s Gate. Housed in an old fermentation plant, now the seven-storey visitor experience tells the story of this world famous drink. It is a dramatic story that begins over 250 years ago and ends in Gravity Bar, where visitors will receive a complimentary pint of Guinness while relaxing and enjoying spectacular views over Dublin. The adventure begins the moment you walk through the door and into the building’s giant, pint-shaped heart of glass. As you wander through Guinness Storehouse, you’ll discover what goes into making the “Black Stuff” – the ingredients, the process, the passion. Visitor information map available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. Audio tours available for visitors in French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese at a supplementary charge of € 1. Guided tours are subject to availability in the above languages and a surcharge applies. Duration  2hrs Pricing From € 25pp. Group is considered 15 visitors or more and should be pre- booked in advance. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  No Group bookings/B2B rates Contact  As above Opening Details & Refreshment Jan-Jun & Sep-Dec Daily 0930hrs-1700hrs (last admission at 1700hrs). Jul and Aug: Daily 0900hrs-1800hrs (last admission at 1800hrs). Closed: 24th, 25th & 26th December, Good Friday. Refreshments available at Cooperage Café: located on first floor. Food on Five: located on 5th floor comprising; Brewers Dining Hall, Arthurs Bar and the 1837 Restaurant. Open daily with times varying for each. Please ask at time of booking. Tour lunch menu available on request. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Coach parking available. Fully wheelchair accessible throughout. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin City – www.visitdublin.com/ see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Christchurch Cathedral – 10mins walk – www.christchurchcathedral.ie Dublin Castle – 15 min walk – www.dublincastle.ie Trinity College Book of Kells and Science Gallery – 20mins walk – www.tcd.ie/visitors/ Explore the 1916 Rising & Modern Irish History at the GPO Witness History Visitor Centre Business Details GPOWitness History Visitor Centre, O’Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1 T  +353 (0) 1 872 1916 E  info@gpowitnesshistory.ie W  www.gpowitnesshistory.ie GPS  53.349376, -6.260763 Business Contact  Carla Kelly Experience GPOWitness History is located in the historical and iconic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street, Dublin. This highly interactive and spectacular exhibition focuses on the 1916 Easter Rising, the aftermath of this rebellion and the history of modern Ireland. This engaging and interactive experience brings history to life though electronic touch screens video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts – many previously unseen. The visit is normally self-guided but guided tours are available (at selected times during the day) for individuals and groups. Tour operator groups of 10 pax and over get a complimentary guided tour. Audio guides are available in French, German, Italian and Spanish. Pricing Standard Retail Price  Adults € 14 pp; Student € 9 pp. Tour Operator Rate  Yes FIT Rate  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate  Yes Tour Series Rates  Yes Advanced booking required for groups >10 pax. Group bookings/rates Contact  Carla Kelly E  info@gpowitnesshistory.ie T  + 353 (0)1 872 1916 Opening Details & Refreshment Mon–Sat; 1000-1730hrs; Sun. & Bank Hols: 1200-1730hrs. Last admission 1630hrs. Closed 1 Jan; St Patrick’s Day; Easter Sunday; 23-26 Dec. Café and bookshop on site which overlooks the courtyard. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Set down parking for coaches are located nearby and a choice of public car parks also available.Wheelchair accessible. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Other Experiences Nearby Guinness Storehouse (15mins walk) Old Jameson Distillery (10mins walk) National Wax Museum (5mins walk) 96