Adventures In Dublin

Coming to Dublin? You’ll find a city with a more adventurous side than you thought (And that’s not the Temple Bar adventures). Dublin is a city brimming with ancient legends of Ireland, bursting with history and packed with literary history. There’s so much to look at around every corner — from the green spaces of Georgian Squares, to the historic Book of Kells in Trinity College, and the stunning architecture of the city centre. Also check out our Freedom Card to explore and sightsee Dublin using the extensive transport systems.

But as every traveller knows, there’s a time for sightseeing and a time for doing, a moment for learning and observing, and a moment for raising the tempo and springing into action...

To truly get under the surface of the city, and to see the city like a local, you have to seize the opportunity and plan an adventure in Dublin to suit you. Whether it’s blazing a trail cycling down Ticknock Mountain, or experiencing the vast wilderness on a relaxing walk in the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, or even making a splash in the River Liffey in the heart of the city, Dublin has something for the adventurer in all of us!

So glance upwards as you kayak under the Ha’penny Bridge, grit your teeth as you cycle over cobblestones — DoDublin have highlighted just some of the amazing extreme adventure experiences to help you make the most of your holiday in Dublin.

Wakedock

Experience excitement on a different level in Ireland’s first cable wakeboard park, located in the heart of the Dublin Docklands area. Whether you are a beginner learning to wakeboard, or a little more experienced, Wakedock offers personalised sessions for you to really get the best of your experience in Grand Canal Dock’s waters. Sessions are on offer for adults and kids, individuals and groups, primary and secondary schools, corporate teams, hen and stag parties and more.

Getting There: DoDublin Hop on hop off Tour Stop on Cardiff Lane (5 Min Walk), or Dublin Bus Routes 1, 77a

Surfdock

Also based in Grand Canal Dock, a short stroll from the heart of Dublin City Centre. From flat water beginners classes in Grand Canal Dock, to open water sessions in Dublin Bay, and SUP surf experiences on Dollymount Strand to SUP trips around Dublin Bay or on the beautiful canals in and around Dublin city, SurfDock has it all. You can also get the chance to experience SUP Yoga with Ireland’s only qualified SUP Yoga instructor Alexa von Zett!

Getting There: DoDublin Hop on hop off Tour Stop on Cardiff Lane (5 Min Walk), or Dublin Bus Routes 1, 77a

Pure Magic

Welcome to the magic! That’s the magic world of water sports in Ireland at Pure Magic in Clontarf. From taking lessons in kite surfing to stand up paddle boarding, from total beginners to the most advanced, to organizing an afternoon’s activity with your mates, Pure Magic offers an unforgettable and unique experience on one of Dublin’s most famous beaches.

Getting There: Dublin Bus Route 130

Biking.ie

Meet a team at biking.ie who are passionate about their local area and mad about cycling! With cycling tours in the Dublin and Wicklow Hills, for individuals to groups of 100 people. If you are a novice cyclist who is looking for a fun and adventurous day out or an experienced road cyclist keen on riding for a couple of hours at a steady tempo, then this is the tour for you. Please note that we don't mix abilities. We have two options, a Leisure Tour (2 hours, 15km) or Experienced Tour (3 hours, 50km).

Getting There: No Dublin Bus routes serve Biking.ie directly. Closest Dublin Bus Routes are 16 and 44b.

Hilltop Treks

HilltopTreks have been organising fantastic Walking, Adventure holidays and Day Tours in Ireland for numerous years. Giving you a quality insight into Ireland’s beautiful landscape, Hilltop Treks have fun packed scenic day tours to Wicklow, the Boyne Valley, and even the Wild Atlandtic Way and the Cliffs of Moher.

Getting There: City Centre Pick-ups available.

Big Style

Big Style is all about being out in the world getting wet, sunburnt, exhausted, cold and generally just using the outdoors as it’s supposed to be. With a kitesurfing school in Dublin city and a SUP school 15 minutes south in sunny Seapoint, they guys at Big Style have even bigger plans to change the way people in Ireland approach their free time. With great options from kitesurfing to SUP, you can also experience Dublin by night along the River Liffey as you paddle 8km down river through the heart of Dublin city, taking in some of Dublin’s most famous sights along the way. A super way to see the capital come alive at night with moonlight reflections in the water and bridges lit up from underneath with eerie colours! Hot food and drinks waiting for the explorers at the end.

Getting There: To Seapoint - Dublin Bus Route 7 (to Monkstown) 46a (to Dun Laoghaire)

For more great Dublin attractions, tours, and activities, check out DoDublin Attractions page.