Tired of the typical bus or walking tour? Or perhaps you’re just looking for something unique.
In this guide, we’ve listed five of the best unique tours based in Dublin and we’re sure that at least one will strike your fancy.
1. Gin and Tonic Bus Tour of Dublin
Are you really experiencing Ireland if alcohol isn’t involved in some way? This 90 minute tour takes you throughout the city of Dublin on a double decker bus to see tonnes of iconic Dublin sights, all while enjoying a glass of gin. Each ticket is €35 and includes two complimentary drinks. There are also non-alcoholic options available, but all riders must be 18. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
2. Game of Thrones Tour from Dublin
Immerse yourself in the scenic Northern Ireland Game of Thrones set locations. This tour is double the craic because you’re trekking about wearing cloaks and carrying swords, which are included in the €75 cost. The full day tour picks up and drops off at the Hilton Garden Inn in Dublin. Along the way you will explore sets and get the inside scoop on how scenes are brought to life with your guide through demonstrations and video clips.
3. The Dublin Viking SplashTour
Keeping with the medieval theme, learning about the city of Dublin has never been more entertaining! Perfect for families or travelers with children over 3 years old, the Viking Splash Tour shows you around Dublin while keeping your kids (and you) entertained. Don your Viking helmets and roar at the unsuspecting passersby, then enjoy the water part of the tour and go from the Dublin streets to the Grand Canal. For the best Viking experience, set pride aside and embrace your inner Viking! This tour picks up at St. Stephen’s Green and is well worth the €25.
4. Bingo Party Bus Dublin
One of Hidden Dublin’s many unique tours, laugh your way through Dublin on a Friday night with comedians and bingo. Spot typical Dublin sights such as a ginger walking by, a guard on a bike or a white pigeon, complete a row and win a prize! What’s even better? Bring your own beverages! This €25 tour takes just over an hour and picks up near the Temple Bar area, so it’s a great way to start off your night out.
5. Dublin City Kayaking Tour
Our final tour suggestion explores Dublin from a different angle–by kayak. This tour is €35 for adults and €25 for youth (8-15yrs) and takes you past famous Dublin attractions and under the famous O’Connell and Ha’penny bridges. Routes depend on the time of day and tide patterns of the River Liffey. As a kayaker, you will spend about 1.5 hours on the water. Plan for at least 15 minutes before and after to get off the water and change. It’s recommended to wear clothing you don’t mind getting wet, such as shorts, leggings and water-friendly shoes.
Not a skilled paddler? No worries, the kayaks are very stable and for some reason your wee arms can’t handle it, safety boats can come give you a tow!
That concludes this roundup, but we’re always looking for new quirky and fun things to do around the capitol.
