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DUBLIN PASS RELAUNCHED AS IRISH TOURISM BOOMS. Excellent news for visitors to Dublin.

10/02/2015 by .
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With Ireland’s visitor numbers up by nine per cent in 2014 and further increases expected this year, the Dublin Pass, a sightseeing card which helps visitors save time and money, has been relaunched to make the capital city more convenient and accessible for tourists. 

The Dublin Pass has been revamped with a new smartphone- and tablet-ready website, making it easier to purchase, and now offers entry to 33 of the city’s top attractions, as well as discounts and exclusive offers at 20 more venues, a one-way Aircoach transfer into the centre of Dublin from the city’s airport, a free guidebook and fast-track entry at some of the busiest attractions.

Priced from €39 per adult and €21 per child (aged 5-15) for a one-day pass, the Dublin Pass is a convenient single purchase showcasing the best of the city while minimising the time spent waiting for tickets at each attraction.

Featured attractions include:

Guinness Storehouse  –  learn how this Irish icon is made and sample some in the Gravity Bar, with 360-degree views across Dublin.

Dublin Zoo  –  view 400 animals in a variety of exotic habitats, right in the heart of the city.

Aviva Stadium Tour  –  go behind the scenes in the changing rooms and players’ tunnel at the home of the Irish rugby union and football teams.

National Wax Museum PLUS  –  come face-to-face with some of Ireland’s famous writers including Samuel Beckett and Oscar Wilde  –  but watch out for Dracula and Hannibal Lecter!

Glasnevin Museum  –  the story of modern Ireland told through interactive exhibitions and engaging cemetery tours.  One of the city’s most popular attractions.

Old Jameson Distillery  –  a tour through the history of Irish Whiskey making … with the chance to become a ‘Qualified Irish Whiskey Taster’ too!

Croke Park Stadium Tour  –  at the heart of Irish sporting life for more than 100 years, Croke Park gives visitors a chance to learn about the fastest field games in the world, hurling and Gaelic football.

Christ Church Cathedral  –  dating from 1030, the cathedral is Dublin’s oldest building and is of rich cultural significance.

Dublinia  –  discover the Viking and Medieval history of the city through three separate exhibitions.

Jeanie Johnston Tallship & Famine Museum  –  a 50-minute tour of this full-size replica tall ship tells the story of the poverty-stricken emigrants who escaped Ireland’s potato famine for North America.

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On a one-day Dublin Pass (€39) visitors can save after visiting just three attractions  –  head to the Guinness Storehouse (normally €18), Dublin Zoo (€16.80) and the Old Jameson Distillery Tour (€15) and save over €10.  Visitors on the two-day pass (€61) can save money after visiting just five attractions.

 Prices

One-day Dublin Pass  –  €39 per adult, €21 per child (aged 5-15 years).

Two-day Dublin Pass  –  €61 per adult, €35 per child.

Three-day Dublin Pass  –  €71 per adult, €42 per child.

Six-day Dublin Pass  –  €105 per adult, €54 per child.

Children aged under 5 gain free entry to Dublin attractions.

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