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Irish National Stud and Gardens Ticket with Guided Stud Tour

Dublin, IrelandAbout 40-minute guided tour, plus time in the gardensGuided in English

Meet the thoroughbreds of the Irish National Stud in County Kildare on a guided tour of the stables and paddocks. Then wander the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra's Garden at your own pace.

About 40-minute guided tour, plus time in the gardensExplore at your own pace
Shared groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A guided tour of a working thoroughbred stud
  • Stallions, mares and foals in the paddocks (seasonal)
  • The Japanese Gardens
  • St Fiachra's Garden
  • The Horse Museum

Full description

County Kildare is the heart of Irish horse racing, and the Irish National Stud is where some of the country’s finest racehorses are bred. A guide takes you around the stud on a tour of about 40 minutes, past the stallion boxes and paddocks, and explains how a champion is raised from foal to racecourse.

Afterwards your ticket lets you explore the grounds on your own, including the Japanese Gardens, laid out in the early 1900s to tell the story of a life, St Fiachra’s Garden and the Horse Museum. The stud is about an hour from Dublin.

Itinerary

  1. Arrival

    Check in at the visitor centre in Tully, Kildare.

  2. Stud tour

    A guided walk around the stables and paddocks.

  3. Gardens

    Free time in the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra's Garden.

Included

  • Entry to the Irish National Stud and Gardens
  • Guided stud tour (about 40 minutes)

Not included

  • Transport to Kildare
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Irish National Stud visitor centre, Tully, Co. Kildare (about 1 hour from Dublin).The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The stud usually opens from about February to December; dates and tour times change by season.
  • Which horses you see depends on the season; foals are usually born in spring.
  • Transport is not included.
  • Wear comfortable shoes for the grounds.

Frequently asked questions

Can I touch the horses?

Follow your guide's instructions; these are valuable working animals.

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