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Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

1. Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Climb aboard an all-weather 48-passenger river boat for a 45-minute cruise along the River Liffey in Dublin and see the city from the water. Get insight into the history of Dublin City and the River Liffey in particular, from the arrival of the Vikings more than 1,000 years ago, through the swift development of Dublin during the 18th and 19th centuries, to the subsequent decline and more recent redevelopment of Dublin Docklands. Hear about the iconic Ha'penny Bridge and Gandon's masterpiece Custom House. Follow the story of Dublin’s Royal and Grand Canals, and see where Oliver Cromwell landed in 1649. Discover how Captain William Bligh surveyed Dublin Bay in 1800, and how much of present day Dublin now sits on reclaimed land, including Trinity College and the Spire in O'Connell Street.

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4.4 / 5

based on 220 reviews

Great cruise on the River Liffey giving us a nice overview of the city specially of the new and historical buildings. The skiper is really gentle. At the end of the afternoon we can enjoy the lightly city.

Very enjoyable sightseeing experience. Learnt a lot about Dublins history in an entertaining manner in the company of a Guide and Captain. Definitely recommend this trip lasting 45minutes.

Excellent experience, the activity is carried out by two skilled sailors and guides at the same time ... very nice.

I learned lot about Dublin's buildings, bridges and history and we laughed a lot!

It's a really good short activity that will give you a lot of Dublins' history