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School Tours to Historic sites in Dublin


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Malahide Castle and Gardens
Enjoy a guided School tour of Dublin’s most loved medieval castle just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 13km from Dublin City centre. A castle tour can take in various elements of the Junior and Senior history curriculum for secondary schools and includes unlimited access to the beautiful Botanical Gardens and the exotic Butterfly House.
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<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>GPO</span> Museum
The GPO (General Post Office), is one of Ireland’s most famous buildings and it is the perfect school tour destination within Dublin. This award-winning museum offers engaging and educational tours to students of all ages. Tours can be adapted to meet your classes’ specific needs. Find out more.
<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>EPIC</span> The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is the new Irish diaspora museum. Through 20 state-of-the-art galleries, visitors immerse themselves in the stories of some of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure, and discovery the world has ever known. Find out more here.
National Botanic Gardens
These colourful gardens cover a total area of 19.5 hectares, part of which is the natural flood plain of the river Tolka. The gardens contain a large plant collection which includes approximately 20,000 species and cultivars. Find out more here.
<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>GAA</span>  Museum and Croke Park Tours
Croke Park, the home of Gaelic games, is the ultimate school tour destination bringing together our national sport, heritage and culture in one inspiring location. Learn more about our Primary & Secondary Tours.
Skerries Mills
Visit the Great White Windmill of Skerries on a guided tour that allows your students to understand the power of this monument to human engineering. A unique experience showcasing the only site in Europe with two Sail Mills, a Water Mill, and a bakery. Visits are available by guided tour only. FIND OUT MORE.
St Audoen's Church
Sited in the heart of the walled medieval city, St. Audoen's Church is the only remaining medieval parish church in Dublin. Visitors will be able to see the part of the church still in use and they can also view the recently restored 17th century memorials to the Sparke and Duff families. Find out more here.
Newbridge House and Farm
The perfect spot to host your primary school Tour. Experience reminders of the past and the lives of those who lived it. Discover a charming view of Ireland in a by-gone era. Students and teachers alike can experience the sights, sounds and smells of this enchanting Georgian House and traditional heritage farm.
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Experience Glasnevin
Experience Glasnevin offers exciting and engaging education programmes for students of all ages. Students can learn about the events and personalities which shaped the course of Irish history one hundred years ago through guided tours of the cemetery, interactive exhibits and preparatory work packs- Find out more
Dublinia
Education at Dublinia, one of the top school attractions, involves the learning, research and sharing of information on Dublin City’s Viking, Medieval, and archaeological history. We have a wide range of learning facilities at Dublinia for all primary schools. Further information on our Education Programme
St Patrick's Cathedral
St Patrick’s Cathedral offers a free education programme to schools. Visiting schools (both Primary and Secondary) get free entry and can also choose to avail of a themed guided tour. St Patrick’s offers a wealth of learning possibilities from gothic architecture and stained glass windows to Celtic grave slabs. Find out more




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