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A canal with boats, a blue fence, and buildings with signs like 'Lock 13' and 'KILDARE TRADING CO.' 1
A group of people on a boat near a lock gate. 2
A blue riverboat with passengers, docked alongside a canal with other boats. 3
A blue boat with passengers on a river surrounded by greenery. 4
A narrowboat on a calm river surrounded by lush greenery. 5
By BargeTrip

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 195 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Cruise through the countryside on a traditional canal barge
    • Learn about the history of the Grand Canal and its importance
    • Stop at the Leinster Aqueduct, which carries the Grand Canal over the Liffey
    • Pass through the Digby Lock, which operates as it did in the 18th century
    • Enjoy the comfort of the barge's spacious interior and outdoor seating areas

Activity location

    • Dublin
    • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Canal View, Osberstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare, Ireland | Check in at the Booking Office at the Grand Canal Stores, located beside the Canal Bridge in Sallins. Its a 5 minute walk from the Train Station.
    • Naas, County Kildare, Ireland

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2.5-hour cruise on the Grand Canal
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stop at the Leinster Aqueduct for a history talk
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Cruise and rise through Digby Lock
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal
  • What's includedWhat's included
    On-board bar service
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Join a 2.5-hour cruise on the Grand Canal in Kildare. Stop at the Leinster Aqueduct that carries the Grand Canal over the river Liffey, for a history talk. Then, the barge cruises onto and rises through Digby Lock, which operates today precisely as it did in the 18th century.

Get a unique insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal as it winds through the county Kildare countryside. Board a lovingly restored traditional canal barge, licensed to carry up to 12 passengers.

Our expert skippers, Ger and Chris, have been taking passengers on Grand Canal journeys for more than 10 years.

Relax in the spacious, comfortable interior with a wood-burning stove, on-board bar service, and outdoor seating areas. Feel free to bring some snacks.

Location

Activity location

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    • Dublin
    • Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Canal View, Osberstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare, Ireland | Check in at the Booking Office at the Grand Canal Stores, located beside the Canal Bridge in Sallins. Its a 5 minute walk from the Train Station.
    • Naas, County Kildare, Ireland