Take a historic and leisurely relaxed stroll through the Main Street and the Rye River Walkway, Leixlip, Co Kildare. This tour brings to life the events that shaped the town we know today. From Viking raids to the Norman invasion to Modern day Leixlip, this tour will surprise you and open your mind and you will soon realise how historic Leixlip actually is. Learn about the founding of Leixlip when the Viking settelers once called this place home all those years ago. Discover how the Anglo-Normans then took over and built such huge structures like Leixlip Castle and St Marys Church, and find out the connections with Maynooth Castle and Confey Castle Grave robbing Visit the home town of Guinness and discover how it all began for Arthur Guinness here in this little village. The Rye River and how it powered a booming Rye River Whiskey Distillery And much more hidden secrets and gems. The walk typically takes 90 minutes and can be tailored to the interests of the group.

Services Included

All Fees and Taxes

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff

Logistics Instructions

Start location : Meeting point behind Courtyard Hotel beside the Historical Heritage Trail Information panels. Guide(s) will be at the meeting point 10/15 minutes before tour starts to help with any questions or enquiry's. The Guide(s) will make themselves known and welcoming to visitors.

End location : Meeting point behind Courtyard Hotel beside the Historical Heritage Trail Information panels. Guide(s) will be at the meeting point 10/15 minutes before tour starts to help with any questions or enquiry's. The Guide(s) will make themselves known and welcoming to visitors.

Special Instructions :
Your guide will be at the meeting Point 10 / 15 minutes before the tour time / begins and they will make themselves known to the person / group

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 3 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Child : from 4 to 14 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Adult : from 15 to 17 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Adult : from 18 to 59 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Adult : from 60 to 90 : from 0 to 6 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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