Kilkenny & Environs: Castles, Cloisters & Craft

Itinerary

The tour start time is flexible, based on your wishes and will be agreed in advance prior to the tour

Tour Highlights

• Georgian Dublin & Merrion Square

  Admire the elegance of Dublin’s Georgian heart—terraces of colourful doors, wrought-iron balconies, and leafy parks.
Optional stop: photo op at Oscar Wilde statue or short walk in Merrion Square Park.
• Trinity College & College Green

  Pass by Ireland’s oldest university and the political crossroads of old Dublin.
Optional stop: brief visit to Trinity campus or Book of Kells (advance booking recommended)
• The River Liffey & Historic Quays

  See the city’s bridges, Custom House, and docklands as we trace the river through Dublin’s development—past, present, and fast-changing future.
• Medieval Quarter
View Christchurch Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and the grounds of Dublin Castle.

  Optional stop: exterior photo stop or short interior visit (cathedral access available with ramped entry).
• Phoenix Park Drive-Through

  One of Europe’s largest city parks. See the President’s residence, Victorian tea rooms, and maybe even spot the resident deer.
• Kilmainham Gaol or Guinness Storehouse (Optional Visits)

  For guests who wish, we can stop for an in-depth visit to one of Dublin’s most compelling historic sites—booked in advance or on the day depending on your interest and stamina.
• Coastal Drive (Optional Extension)

  If time allows, we can add a scenic detour along the Dublin Bay coastline—past Sandymount, Dun Laoghaire, and up to Killiney Hill for a postcard-perfect view of the bay.