MALAHIDE CASTLE AND DUBLIN CITY
DURATION OF TOUR: 8½ Hours
Suggested Timings :
» 0900-1000 Drive to Malahide Castle
» 1000-1115 Visit Malahide Castle
» 1115-1200 Drive to Malahide Village and along the Coast with lovely coastal views from Howth Head
Options for lunch
Free time in Malahide Village to visit a pub on your own from 1130-1230
Free time in Howth for lunch on your own from 1145-1300
Pre arranged lunch in Malahide or Howth can also be booked
Or drive to the city and have free time in the city for lunch on your own
» 1315-1415 Drive back in to Dublin City for a city Tour
» 1415-1600 City tour
» 1600-1700 Free time in Dublin
» 1700-1730 Drive back to the Ship
We can work with any combination of the above - just depends if you want to include lunch or have free time to buy your own lunch
Depart Dublin port and enjoy the leisurely and tranquil drive into North County Dublin to Malahide Castle. Visit Malahide Castle, one of Ireland’s oldest and most historic castles. Richard Talbot founded the estate in the 12th century. Malahide Castle is the oldest castle to be continually inhabited by the same family who lived there until 1976. During tours of the halls and rooms it is possible to see one of the best collections of Irish period furniture, and a unique collection of Irish historical portraits in oils from the collection of the late Lord Talbot de Malahide. .
After your visit depart Malahide Castle for the village of Malahide stopping off for an Irish coffee or a drink in a pub adjacent to the village of Malahide or in Howth or indeed just enjoy free time in the village of Malahide or enjoy lunch - booked or lunch at clients own expense.
Continue to the city of Dublin for a city tour and you may wish to include a visit to any of the popular sites or just have a panoramic tour of the city with some free time for shopping
As one of the oldest cities in Europe, Dublin provides the visitor with a multitude of cultural riches, from the ancient to the avant-garde. It is a warm intimate city with an atmosphere all of its own. Visit the superb collections at the galleries and museums, explore the ancient castles and churches, inspiring structures housing a city steeped in history and tradition. Experience Irish theatre, dine in style, or relax by a log fire in an old Dublin pub and join in the ‘craic’. Dance from midnight till dawn or get away from it all, Dublin has what you are looking for. On the Dublin City tour, you will view all the main sights of the capital including the Phoenix Park, O’ Connell Street; Georgian Dublin, Merrion Square, and you will visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral situated in the heart of old Dublin.
Return along river to Dublin Port
