What a great way to see Dublin! Ok we were very lucky with the weather and wind which probably would have changed our experience slightly but this was a blast. We did an evening cruise up and down the river. We had two double Kayaks and we were followed in a motorboat by our guide. Our guide was one of the happiest and enthusiastic people I have ever met in Dublin. He was super eager to help and his enthusiasm definitely made us feel a lot more comfortable on the water. He explained the history of the bridges both old and new as well as the history of the river. We went as far north as the Millennium bridge and then back out to the port where we were lucky enough to see a Mexican tall ship. The equipment was modern and we were all offered jackets and water proof pants. I get a lot of visitors from the states and I cant't wait to go back and take them on the river. The best part was looking at Dublin from the quiet waters! Highly recommend city kayaking! read more

Great city adventure that let's you experience city center through a whole new perspective! The kayaking experience was fun, easy and we were able to get beautiful pictures (and awesome memories!). This experience is great for families, friends, couples, even solo! You get about 2 hours to explore a nice stretch of the Liffey (from Capel Street Bridge to the Samuel Beckett Bridge). Someone from the company is always at hand (they cruise around on a motor boat) if you need any help, but you're left up to your own devices, so you can enjoy the views, get a bit of a workout, float for a while, take some great pics and even interact with people on the bridges. Great fun! Highly recommended. The price is more than fair (€25 pp), the staff was responsive, friendly and knowledgeable, and the process (from booking to kayaking) was a breeze . read more

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Loved this little jaunt down the river with City Kayaking. It's so wonderful to see Dublin from an entirely new perspective, and that's what you get in spades when you kayak down the Liffey with these guys. You see snippets of views you've never seen before, framed in ways that make you rethink entirely particular areas around the river. You are also more likely to look up a lot which give you this most amazing view of the tops of the buildings that line the Liffey - they are old and grand and beautiful, unlike many of the shopfronts down on the ground floor, and this realisation alone was worth the trip for. On a practical level, the equipment is all top notch, the location is perfectly central, the price is decent, and the guide was just the most positive guy, bursting with enthusiasm, and a pleasure to be around. We did the evening kayak which is an hour and a half long - just about a perfect length. For me personally, I was over the rowing a little before this...!! But that's due to my short attention span and slightly overzealous tide! Highly recommended. read more

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This was such a fun way to see Dublin and learn some of the city's rich history. Our guide was so patient and kind. They provide water resistant jackets and pants to help prevent you from getting wet in the open-hull kayaks. There are lockers to leave your valuables so they don't accidentally end up in the river. The tides change and the level of the river changes greatly throughout the day. There is minimal boat traffic on the river and it is fabulous to have an entire river to your self. The tour lasts two hours. Kayaking experiencing is suggested. Enjoy...the locals will wave at you from the bridges and you can take in the city from a different perspective. Book time slot and date on-line. www.citykayaking.com and the billing is with www.adrenaline-hunter.com support@adrenaline-hunter.com read more

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Last week we rented kayaks from this company. We were kitted by Éan who took care to readjust our weatherproof gear for comfort. You can rent wetgear but we settled for rain jacket, waterproof trousers and helmet. Éan have a demo for those new to kayaking and sent us on our way in 2 person kayaks. I'd recommend this especially to visitors to get a different perspective on the buildings along the river. If you're comfortable bring along a waterproof camera and take some unique shots of the bridges including the impressive Beckett bridge. read more

City Kayaking - Fun times. Good craic with a ground of tourists kayaking between the Beckett bridge and the Dart bridge. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Dublin, D

We booked the Dublin by Kayak 2-Hour Sightseeing Tour on July 24, 2022 4:00 PM. At 2:07pm, we received an email (no call) that the reservation was cancelled however we were already there. According to the email it was because the guide was not available. You would think they would plan that ahead of time. Poorly run. read more

I took advantage of Yelp's Festival of Firsts to try out kayaking on the Liffey. Anyone who knows me could be thinking "Why the hell would you do that?", since I'm not exactly in my natural element in the water. Anyway, despite the cold and the large mass of water surrounding me, it was good fun to paddle along the Liffey, under some of the bridges, gives you a different perspective on that part of the city. Éanna was extremely friendly and helpful, and was able to put everyone at ease, even me, which is quite an accomplishment. He gave us some basic instructions out of the water, before sending us off, and was always around and available to help out in case anyone needed it. I recommend trying it out and relaxing, ignoring the chaos going on in the streets above you, and just enjoying the Liffey. read more

I walk past the river Liffey every single day, so to kayak under the bridges was a really fun experience. There was only two of us plus a staff member, and once shown how to kayak, we were pretty much left to our own devices. We kayaked from the Jeanie Johnston on North Wall Quay down past the 02 towards the docks and back - and then messed around for a bit longer up on the river. The session booked was for one hour, but we ended up out on the water for near 90 minutes - only coming back in when we got tired as opposed to being forced to return the kayaks by City Kayaking. We didn't have to bring anything other than a change of clothes and a towel to try off - although we didn't get that wet so probably could have gotten away with bringing nothing if we were willing to walk around damp for an hour. The changing facilities are a shed, so it's not very glamorous, but it does the job. The staff here are super friendly and really good fun - it's definitely worth trying! City Kayaking also do night tours up the river under the Ha'Penny Bridge etc. which I'd love to try. It's nice to see the city from a different viewpoint! read more

I had tried kayaking before and it had not been that nice. The morning was beautiful, the gear, instructions and service provided (I think his name was Eanna), were excellent. I felt really safe and it can be a pretty intense and tiring exercise if you do it by yourself ( i prefer doing double kayaking- that can be a romantic experience overlooking Samuel Beckett bridge). Why bother doing any hard work when you have the husband behind you to do it for you!!? read more

City Kayaking - overlooking samuel beckett - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Dublin, D

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The folks at City Kayaking found a way to show other people a whole different side of the river that we simply don't get to know from crossing the bridges or walking along its margins. We went exploring a section of the Liffey, between the Samuell Beckett Bridge and Talbot Memorial Bridge. The instructor, Éanna, was very cool during the whole time. He gave us a quick but good explanation before we got down to business and by the time we were on the water we were perfectly relaxed and confident. He let us choose between two-sitters or single kayaks, which worked out for everybody; if you like team work you can tag along with someone else but if you're more of a lone wolf you can enjoy your ride alone with your thoughts. Éanna and the City Kayaking are kind enough to provide waterproof jackets and trousers that you can dress over your clothes. Use them :) The also give you an helmet and life jacket, just for precaution. I'd say bringing an extra pair of shoes is wise, because the ones you'll be using will definitely get wet. They kept our stuff - like jackets, backpacks, purses - locked in their office while we were out in the water. Do you happen to like birds? Being in the river is a very nice way to get to see some of their behaviours more closely. Ducks and seagulls will cross your path and dive into the water to hide from you. We spotted some really cute young seagulls (seriously, how do they grow up to be so ugly?). The whole experience was very good, and it's so nice to be able to do something like kayaking without even having to leave the city centre! Before we left, Éanna told us a little secret about the Famine museum boat, the Jeanie Johnson Tall Ship, but if you want to know what it is you'll have to go kayaking in the Liffey too :) read more

Brilliant and healthy experience. Through the one our on the Kayak you can see that particular part of Dublin in a different perspective. Weather during our session was good so no struggles whatsoever and also it helps to enjoy it even more. Kayaks were comfortable and you will get a little training and all advice before hand. Eanna was very friendly and helpful which made that experience more enjoyable. So if anyone is thinking of doing it, just go for it. Thanks Yelp read more

I was planning on doing a tour with a group of 16 people and one of the people in our group found a coupon code online. We all booked using the coupon code (which worked perfectly fine at checkout) and then we received an email from the company refusing to honor the discounted price. They claim the code can only be used with their permission but it was openly listed online. It was the company's mistake not ours. They preferred to lose business (16 people) then to honor the price. The person handling the situation also blamed us and was kind of rude about the whole thing! read more

Long story short, my friends and I had discussed booking a trip with Darinka. We found an offer code online and used it when we booked. After everyone was all paid, Darinka made a huge deal because we found an offer code online that she did not personally give to us. She refused to let us use the coupon and instead refunded us all our money. The only good thing is at least we got our refunds back. 16 people - 31 euros each. That's what they lost out on. All because they wouldn't honor an offer code which saved everyone 7 euros. You do the math of what's the bigger loss here... horrible customer service and I do not recommend using them. read more

The customer service is down right rude! They are scamming people by posting discount codes and then asking for the amount you saved back. They pick and choose who they give a discount to. The employee Darinka who was in charge of my 16 person group emailed me numerous rude emails making me feel like I stole from the company for trying to save 7€. If you find a way to save in any way possible that makes the experience even better for everyone in the group. You don't go to a store and ask for a discount if u have a coupon in your hand. She also went on to email everyone in my group talking bad about us being from America. Disgusted by the entire situation. Thankfully we are all suppose to be getting a refund and please be aware guys they are a small business that is scamming whoever they can. read more

One of our favorite parts of our trip to Dublin! We love kayaking and enjoyed seeing the views of the city from the river. Our guide was also super friendly and provided us with lots of history about the city as we kayaked. Would definitely recommend! read more

Fantastic, safe and healthy way to see the best of Dublin's waterside sights! Wetsuits provided along with instruction, so experience not necessary. Our kayaking (up the Liffey, seven bridges) was supervised by a staff member, Suzy, in a powered boat. She provided an interesting commentary on the sights along the banks of the Liffey. Fantastic couple of hours, though if the tide if flowing be prepared to burn a few calories rowing either up or down. Recommended. read more

We battled the weather and were reluctant to go but the host made us so welcome that it honestly didn't matter. Friendly and full of character, this tour will make you laugh and learn at the same time. Top tour would recommend! read more