City, Coastal and Wicklow Tour Specialists
Keatings Park, Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Tel:+353-1-4580054 Fax:+353-1-4580808
Email: info@irishcitytours.com

Dublin Tour

Our 'hop on, hop off' tour of the city offers a unique and enjoyable way of learning about and savouring everything that Dublin has to offer. From its mediaeval structures to its extensive Georgian Architecture this very diverse and popular European city offers as much to see and talk about as it did when Swift or Joyce lived amongst its inhabitants. Added to this today is the vibrant Temple Bar area which is made up of some of the best pubs, nightclubs and restaurants in the world. Grafton and Henry Streets are any shopper's paradise, playing host to some of the best known shops and labels in Europe. Whether you enjoy the commentary of a complete tour by our professional guides or you just hop on and hop off to see Dublin's many famous landmarks at your leisure, the freedom of the city is yours for the day. You will be so enchanted by the stories, sights and people that you will leave the friendly city with only the fondest memories and the best of tales to tell.

Hop On, Hop Off Tour Tickets valid all day
Tour Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
With Live Commentary

Tour Departs daily ( year round)
from 12 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1
First Tour 09.30 - then every 15 minutes - Last Tour 17.00
(Winter timetable will vary)

Prices: Adult £ 8.50 € 10.79
Students/OAPS £ 7.50 €  9.52
Child (under 14 yrs) £ 3.00 € 3.80

Kilkenny Tour

Our hop on hop off tour of the city offers a unique and enjoyable way of learning about and savouring at your leisure, everything that Kilkenny has to offer. Known as the medieval Capital of the Emerald Isle, Kilkenny offers plenty for the enthusiastic visitor to see. From its medieval shops and its splendid cathedrals to the perfectly preserved Elizabethan houses and its breathtaking restored Norman castle, on the banks of the river Nore, it is little wonder that it enjoys such a grand title. While there is a definite old world feel here, Kilkenny is very much a busy modern city. Its lively bustle by day is met by a vibrant night life where the city's 68 pubs provide plenty of ways of enjoying some good old Irish "craic". Whether you enjoy the commentary of a complete tour by our professional guides or you choose to use the tour as a means of seeing all of Kilkenny's famous landmarks, the freedom of the city is yours for the day. For what ever reason you embark on the Kilkenny Tour we guarantee that you will be enchanted by the stories you will hear and that you leave this city with only the fondest of memories

Hop On, Hop Off Tour Tickets valid all day
Tour Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
With Live Commentary

Tour departs daily (May - September only)
from The Parade, outside Kilkenny Castle at :
10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00

Prices: Adult £ 6.00 € 7.61
Child £ 3.00 € 3.80

South Coast Tour

Enjoy the spectacular views offered by The South Coast Tour. This afternoon excursion takes you past the beautiful yachting town of Dun Laoghaire, which until recent times serviced our emigrants on the Mailboat. Moving south you will pass Sandycove's Martello Tower (made famous by James Joyce's "Ulysses") and the remains of a monastic settlement near the picturesque village of Dalkey. The views overlooking Dublin Bay are sure to take your breath away. Passing through the seaside town of Bray you will return to Dublin via Leopardstown Pavillion and ICON, the Home of Baileys. There you will see the spectacular audio visual show Eriu after which you will be treated to a complimentary glass of the world famous Bailey's Irish cream liquer . Shopping time at The Kilkenny and Baileys Shops is allowed.

Tour Duration: Approximately3 1/2 hours
With Live Commentary

Tour departs at 14.00 daily from
The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street
(City centre hotel pickup: ask your hotel porter for details)
(Winter timetable will vary)

Prices: Adult £14.00 € 17.77
Child £ 7.00 € 8.88
Includes admission to ICON

North Coast Tour

This tour, which started in 1998 to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the publication of 'Dracula', offers an excellent opportunity to understand some of the influences which set Bram Stoker to pen one of the most terrifying tales ever written. This trail takes you past St. Michans Church (where the Stokers had a family crypt) famed for it's collection of mummified corpses and shows the influence of Lady Speranza's (Oscar Wilde's Mother) chilling evening tales which would later echo in Stoker's gothic masterpiece. The tour also takes you into the 14th century Malahide Castle, set in its own magnificent gardens and containing famous portrait paintings from the National Art Gallery. On through the picturesque village of Howth and Howth Summit, you will be able to enjoy the inspiring view of Dublin Bay.

Tour Duration: Approximately3 hours
With Live Commentary

Tour departs at 10.00daily from
The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street
(City centre hotel pickup: ask your hotel porter for details)
(Winter timetable will vary)

Prices: Adult £ 14.00 € 17.77
Child £ 7.00 € 8.88

Full Day Wicklow Tours - Including TV's Ballykissangel!

Ballykissangel/Powerscourt Just an hour from the hustle and bustle of Dublin, on a journey that takes you along Dublin's southern coastline, escape to the breathtaking countryside of Arklow and the pretty village of Avoca, better known to TV viewers as Ballykissangel. After stopping at Avoca Handweavers for a spot of lunch (not included in the price) and shopping, the tour continues on its route to one of the most beautiful properties in Ireland, Powerscourt. The house, originally built in 1300, is now fabulously restored after a fire in 1974 which caused its extensive damage. This majestic house stands proudly on equally majestic gardens which boast individual Italian and Japanese gardens, not to mention its own pet cemetery. Powerscourt is one of the most precious jewels in the crown of Irish landmarks and not to be missed. What better way to see it than on this excellent full day tour of Wicklow!

Tour Departs Daily: 10.30 The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street
(City centre hotel pickup: ask your hotel porter for details)
Tour returns to Dublin City at approximately 5.30 pm

Glendalough and ICON, The Home of Baileys 

This spellbinding tour combines the old with the new in a journey that allows a rare opportunity to experience not only the period of a past that shaped the present, Glendalough, but also a very contemporary setting at ICON which draws very much on our beautiful and intriguing past. Reaching the 6th century Christian settlement of Glendalough through the stunning route of the Blessington Lakes, the early afternoon is spent at a site deriving its name from its idyllic setting in the Valley of Two Lakes. This monastic site, which earned its early fame as a place of great learning under the guidance of St. Kevin, today boasts a 10th century conical roofed round tower (built as a refuge from Viking and Clan raids) and St. Kevin's Kitchen set against a breathtaking scenic backdrop. Time is allowed for lunch (not included in the price) at Glendalough. On route back to Dublin the final visit is to ICON, The Home of Baileys, and Eriu, an audio visual show which will take you on a journey to the heart and mind of Irish myth and legend in a setting of Newgrange. After the twelve minute show you will be treated to a complimentary glass of the delicious Bailey's Irish cream liquer and allowed shopping time at The Baileys and Kilkenny Shops.

Tour Departs Daily: 11.00 The Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street
(City centre hotel pickup: ask your hotel porter for details)
Tour returns to Dublin City at approximately 5.30 pm

Wicklow Tour Prices: Adult £21.00 € 26.66
Child £11.00 €13.96
(Includes admissions)

Dualway Coaches, LTD

As a member of the Coach Tourism Council of Ireland with Bord Failte approved vehicles, Dualway Coaches Ltd can cater to your every transport need. With a very diverse fleet of 40 vehicles and a friendly and reliable staff of over 45, not to mention around the clock maintenance, it is easy to see why we have a professional service that is second to none when it comes to extended private tours nationwide, weddings and special events, corporate hospitality, airport transfers, city and day tours and any other transport services you might need. Our professional staff, amongst the finest in the coach tourism industry, understands the need for comfort and enjoyment and takes time to pay attention to every detail with drivers taking pride in their personal appearance, standard of driving and the up-keep of the coaches they drive. With more than 22 years experience in the business we have learned how to best cater to the needs of our international customers and provide national driver guides as well as multi-lingual tour guides upon request.