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By BargeTrip

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £35 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

    • Kildare
    • Kildare, County Kildare, 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

  • Inclusions
    2.5-hour cruise on the Grand Canal
  • Inclusions
    Stop at the Leinster Aqueduct for a history talk
  • Inclusions
    Cruise and rise through Digby Lock
  • Inclusions
    Insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal
  • Inclusions
    On-board bar service
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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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    • Kildare
    • Kildare, County Kildare, 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