From a voyage of discovery to exhilarating rooftop walks and fun-filled activities, a school tour to Croke Park Dublin will be a highlight of the year.
A visit to the GAA Museum and Croke Park, offers primary school pupils a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association through guided tours and interactive exhibits.
A typical visit takes two hours and is packed with engaging, fun activities including the GAA Museum where pupils can check out the exhibits before testing their football, hurling and camogie skills in the interactive games area.
The behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park allows children to walk in the footsteps of their GAA heroes as they visit the dressing rooms, players’ lounge, VIP area and pitch-side in the stadium.
Enjoy amazing views of the city and beyond from Croke Park’s rooftop walkway, 44 metres above the famous pitch, on the Etihad Skyline Tour
NEW FOR 2016 – Find out how the top players prepare for big games with our exclusive Get in the Zone video footage and messages from some of the top players!
NEW FOR 2016 – Class photo taken pitchside included in admission for all primary school stadium tour groups (from March 2016)
What’s on offer?
- Walk in the footsteps of legends on a behind-the-scenes guided stadium tour
- Enjoy amazing views from 44 metres above the famous pitch on the Etihad Skyline Tour
- Check out the exhibits in the GAA Museum (included FREE with all tours)
- Test your hurling and football skills in our interactive games area
- Activity sheets are available for young museum explorers
- Fully wheelchair accessible
- Indoor and outdoor picnic areas available
- Free onsite coach parking
- Free WiFi
How much does it cost?
- Stadium Tour – €8 per child (Group rate of €7 per child applies to groups of 40 or more)
- Skyline Tour – €10 per child
- Stadium + Skyline Tour – €15 per child (please allow 4 hours for this option)
To book please call Gemma – 01 8192374 or email tours@crokepark.ie
To find out more, visit crokepark.ie
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The Ultimate School Tour – Stadium Tour & Viking Splash Tour
The GAA Museum and Viking Splash Tours have teamed up once again for the ‘Ultimate School Tour’ special offer. The package includes a guided tour of Croke Park, a visit to the GAA Museum and a Viking Splash Tour from just €17 per child.
The behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park allows children to walk in the footsteps of their GAA heroes as they visit the dressing rooms, players’ lounge, VIP area and pitch-side in the stadium. A visit to the GAA Museum includes access to the interactive games area where children can practice their football, hurling and camogie skills.
Primary school groups will also enjoy a Viking Splash sightseeing tour of Dublin in a special amphibious vehicle. The Viking Captains will guide the group around Dublin’s top sights including Viking and medieval Dublin, Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral and Georgian Dublin. The highlight of the tour is when the vehicle splashes into the water at Grand Canal.
To book the Ultimate School Tour, please contact Viking Splash Tours – Tel: 01 707 6000 or info@vikingsplash.ie
