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Roar your way through Dublin City in a unique Land and Water experience provided by one of Ireland’s most unique sightseeing experiences.

Let Viking Splash Tours take you around Dublin on one of our WW2 amphibious DUKWs. Our guides provide a fun, informative and unforgettable experience for all ages and groups taking in our cathedrals, Georgian Dublin and much more before splashing into the Grand Canal basin for a short cruise by the iconic U2 studios.

Voted as one of Dublin’s best tours, this is an experience you won’t want to miss.

Please note; children under 3 years old are not permitted on the tour.

All bookings can be made online by clicking BOOK NOW!

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions for all Tour Information.

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St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2- D02 N960

There are 28 seats on each DUKW, and every Viking must have their own seat.

No, seats are not allocated. It is a first come first serve basis.

YES! It does go on the water.

You are free to disembark the DUKW for the water section, then reboard.

Only if it is raining!

Poncho’s can be purchased at St Stephen’s Green – Adults and Children’s sizes available. They are €2 per Poncho.

No.  Dress for the weather. Do not bring your own life jacket as we must insist that you wear one of ours.

Approximately every half an hour from Stephens Green during high season. (High Season is Jun-Sept)

Booking is advised as seats are limited and we are, after all, one of Dublin’s most famous and best loved tours.

One hour and fifteen minutes is what we aim for – this will vary depending on city traffic.

You will be charged the full price of your tickets with no refund.  We do ask customers to be at our departure point 15 minutes prior to departure. 

We spend approximately 15-20 minutes in the Grand Canal Docks.

Children under 3 years are not permitted on our tour for safety reasons. 

Come on board and find out!

The vehicles we use are called ‘Dukws’.  They were built during World War II as amphibious trucks to carry soldiers and equipment to aid the war effort.

No – unfortunately we cannot provide toilet facilities at our departure point nor on our vehicles.

No.  No.  No.

The DUKW is not Wheelchair accessible.  However, a wheelchair can be stored at the rear of the vehicle if the passenger has enough mobility to board the vehicle, via the back steps.

Yes – so long as the buggy or pram is collapsible it can be folded up and put behind the back seats on board. Limited to two buggies per tour.

Unfortunately not! 

Not at present.

Yes you can! Once you are mobile, and can wear a life vest on the water.

We will facilitate a change of date 48 hours prior to your tour, depending on our availability.

Head office: Unit 5, Knockmitten Lane, Dublin 12, D12 HD68

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Join Viking Splash Tours on a thrilling tour around the main sights of Dublin City - by land and water!

Let the Vikings show you the sites and scenes of the capital city from a World War II amphibious vehicle – all whilst our Viking guides deliver an informative, entertaining and engaging commentary, ensuring all are captivated on this thrilling tour!

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There’s no better way to explore the beautiful and historic city of Dublin than on board a Viking themed City Splash Tour! Take in the stunning vistas like never before on an epic voyage across land and water all in one thrilling and entertaining tour. Let the locals show you around, all Viking Splash tour guides are from the area and offer unique insight into the little known aspects of the mysterious city.

The road section of the tour takes you deep into the heart of the city, immersing passengers in both Celtic culture and comical craic! Some of the fascinating landmarks which you will take in include historic sites such as Viking Dublin and Saint Patricks Cathedral as well as stunning views of Dublin culture and natural environment. 

The climax of this epic adventure comes when the vehicle launches into the Grand Canal basin with a supreme splash! From the rare vantage point on the whispering waters of the blissful basin you will experience Dublin unlike on any other tour! From here you can take in the marvellous city landmarks including the harbour and the South Dublin docklands. It’s sure to be a wildly entertaining experience which you’ll never forget!

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W : http://www.vikingsplash.com

My friends back home told me this was a must do when you are in Dublin.They we're so right.It was pouring rain but we didn't care because we had our ponchos and most importantly!! Our viking helmets.The guide was hilarious,he knew how to entertain the kids and us adults felt like kids,especially when we would scream out the occasional Viking roar at the people on the street.All in all,great family fun,would highly recommend.

A fantastic trip full of laughter and so much fun. Our tour guide/ driver Kevin should be on the stage. His ad-libbing was second to none and was interspersed with interesting facts. His talents know no bounds and made the trip even more enjoyable. Our children were with us so the jokes were kept tongue in cheek but just as hilarious. Kevin's interaction with the people on the streets was genius and there were some fantastic sports there too. I would highly recommend it to natives and tourists alike.

I've been to Dublin a few times before but we decided to embrace our tourist side and take this tour. I want to go back and do it all over again! We laughed the entire time and still find ourselves randomly chuckling remembering parts. Not the most educational tour but we did actually learn more than we did on several other trips throughout the country and had a WAY better time. Ask for one of the rides with Kevin! We wish he led all of our tours! Definitely book your tickets in advance, they often sell out.

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Let Viking Splash Dublin, in Dublin City, show you the wonderful sites and scenes of the capital city from a DUKW. First built by General Motors during World War II, a DUKW is an amphibious six wheel drive vehicle shaped like a boat. They were once used for transporting goods and troops over land and water.

The Viking Splash Dublin tour ensures you not only hear about Viking Dublin, but also see historic sites including, St Patrick’s and Christchurch Cathedrals, Trinity College Dublin and Georgian Dublin. The climax of the tour sees the DUKWs splash into the water at the Grand Canal basin for a short cruise, passing by the recording studios of U2. The Viking Splash Dublin tour guides provide a fun, informative, engaging and unforgettable tour experience.

Group tour bookings are also welcome. Children under three are not permitted on a Viking Splash Dublin tour.

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A thrilling, educational, and amphibious ride through the south of Dublin

The 75-minute Viking Splash Tour delivers an overview of many major city sights, like Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and several government buildings. Guides also reveal what the city was like during Viking, Medieval, and Georgian periods with a nearly constant flow of historical information, local folklore, and wisecracks. Keep in mind you’ll be wearing a plastic Viking helmet and shouting to pedestrians during much of the drive. The tour’s true highlight, though, comes when your vehicle (a World War II DUKW) splashes into the water at the Grand Canal Docklands for the aquatic portion of the programme.

Time Out tip: The vehicle’s roof cover only reaches twenty of the twenty-eight seats, so choose your spot wisely in case of rain or sunburn. They do distribute rain ponchos on tours with inclement weather. Viking requests participants convene at the meeting point 15 minutes before their scheduled tour. That’s St. Stephen’s Green North, opposite the Dawson Street junction. You will be mocked if you’re the last one to show up.

Nearby: Peruke & Periwig: For creative cocktails and simple bar snacks in a gilded Victorian lounge Little Museum of Dublin: For an educational and entertaining look into Irish life in the twentieth century Sun Bear: For freshly made gelato with vegan flavour options

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We have just returned from this tour....it was honestly one of the best laughs that we have had in a long time....Conor our guide and Pierce (driver) were fantastic....Conor with his knowledge, wit and audience interaction....and Pierce for his driving expertise in busy city traffic. Would highly recommend!!

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Four of us enjoyed this experience very much - Vinnie was hilarious, but always respectful and very knowledgeable. We laughed a lot, saw a lot and got to startle a few pedestrians in the process!! Would definitely recommend as a good introduction to Dublin!

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Viking Splash Tours Dublin have been entertaining and educating adults and kids alike, native and foreign for the last ten years with their unique fun tour of Dublin. For family sight- seeing with a difference, book yourself and your family a seat on the Viking Splash Tour.  You will see Dublin as you have never seen it before and be guided by a tour guide unlike any you are likely to have met before either.

You will be taken around Dublin, not on a bus but on an amphibious vehicle called a Dukw. A what? Yes a Dukw – Pronounced ‘duck’ it is an authentic World War Two American land to sea vehicle which was built by the General Motor Corporation. These Dukws played a huge role in landing Allied Troops on the Beaches of Normandy during the D Day landings. Originally there were approximately 22,000 of these work-horse vehicles in service with the American forces, but only a few hundred have survived ’til today. And you and your family could take a trip on one. Living history before you ever see Dublin at all.

Nowadays in Dublin these Dukws have been pressed into service as unique tour vehicles and for some reason are ‘piloted’ by Vikings. Hence the Viking Splash Tour.

Although the Viking Splash Tour is all about having a bit of fun as you tour the city, it is important to note that the vehicles are all licensed by the Dept of Marine and Transport and all guides and drivers are fully qualified and experienced.

For tickets, groups, and private hire enquiries please email  [email protected]

•  You can also book over the phone on (01) 2243852. Bookings are advised at all times to avoid disappointment
• You must take note that tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable to other tour times or dates.

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• Tours begin from 10am daily and run approximately every half hour to 90 minutes. During weekends and high season, tours will run more frequently.

Viking Splash Tours operate seven days a week during high season.

Viking Splash Tours last 1 hour and  15 minutes.

Please call (01) 2243852 to confirm tour times as they operate more frequently during the high season and less frequently during the low season.

Family Fun Tip:- All departure times are subject to change and they always advise to book in advance.

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End of the line for Viking Splash Tours? Firm faces liquidation

Companies behind business hope buyer can be found for ever-present sight on city streets.

A Viking Splash tour amphibious vehicle sails around Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock. File photograph: Getty

Viking Splash Tours faces liquidation later this month but its owners hope buyers will offer the business a lifeline.

The amphibious-vehicle tour of Dublin, which culminates in a trip on the Grand Canal Basin in the docklands, has not operated since Covid-19 struck in March.

Companies behind the tour business, including Duk Tours Ltd, will hold creditors' meetings on November 26th, according to notifications published on Thursday.

They have nominated corporate rescue specialist, Jim Luby of McStay Luby, as liquidator.

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It is understood that potential buyers have expressed interest in the companies’ assets and business, prompting hopes that it can be saved.

News that the company is moving to appoint a liquidator means the pandemic has hit one of Dublin’s higher-profile tourist enterprises.

Employs 30 people

Viking Splash Tours employed about 30 people when it halted operations in March. Brothers Des and Fergal Rogers, whose family owns the business, are its directors.

The latest accounts show that Duk Tours made €284,000 profit in 2018, while net assets were close to €3 million.

The assets include its amphibious vehicles, whose journeys around Dublin landmarks to the canal basin ensure the business’s visibility on the capital’s streets.

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A video posted by Dublin Fire Brigade shows their operation with Viking Splash Tours on Wednesday.

The emergency services were training in case there ever was a case where the boat happened to sink.

Many onlookers however were unaware that it was a drill and believed the boat was in genuine trouble.

And looking at the video it's not hard to see why as it looked a very professional training exercise.

At the time one person tweeted: "The poor Viking Splash boat is sinking in the Grand Canal Dock."

Another said: "Soooo the Viking Splash Tour just SANK down at Grand Canal Dock?! It doesn't look like anyone was hurt. I imagine that must have been a particularly wild ride."

DFB quelled the panic however by ensuring everyone that it was nothing more than a training exercise.

The fire service tweeted: "We are conducting a joint exercise with Viking Splash at Grand Canal Dock.

"Nothing to worry about, however we fear they may have kidnapped one of our firefighter/paramedics."

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