What you get on this adventure:

• • An experienced cycling guide with extensive local knowledge of the area
  • Visit to the Malt to Vault Exhibit (subject to opening times)
  • Visit to Castletown House during the full-day option (subject to opening times)

What’s not included:

• • Bikes and safety equipment (can be rented for an added fee)
  • Transportation
  • Accommodations
  • Food and snacks
  • Guide gratuities — optional

The bikes are top-quality, well-maintained city bikes that are easy to ride. Your guide has a partnership agreement with The Bike Stop on Capel St, near the Dublin city centre. Bikes and safety equipment (safety helmet, high visibility vest and basic mechanical repair equipment) are provided and included in the booking fee.

You are welcome to bring you own bike for a reduced fee. In such cases, you are responsible for the good working order of their bike.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• • Comfortable riding or athletic clothing, preferably moisture wicking or synthetic material 
  • Sneakers or sport shoes
  • Breathable outside layer or jacket
  • Sunglasses
  • Plenty of water, water bottle or hydration bladder
  • Daypack with snacks
  • Biking gloves are optional but recommended
  • Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, etc.)

Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

If you’re taking the half-day cycling tour along the Guinness Way, you need to have a good level of fitness and be able to hike and cycle at a moderate pace for up to 4 hours with regular rest stops. If you’re going on a full-day tour of the Guinness Way, you need to have a strong level of fitness and be able to hike and cycle at a moderate pace for up to 8 hours. Keep in mind, opting for the full day option means more biking, which can be strenuous even if you’re going at a moderate pace.

Clients’ safety will always take priority. As the tours generally cover a certain amount of urban areas, they are not hazard free. Still, all routes are carefully designed to minimise if not eliminate hazards. The guide holds a ride leader certificate issued by Cycling Ireland, for additional safety and assurance of the participants.

Group sizes and prices:

• • The maximum number of participants for this private cycling tour is 8 with one guide.
  • It takes a minimum of 2 people for this tour to operate. 
  • The cost per person decreases as the group grows, so it’s the perfect opportunity to hike with friends and family!

Cycling the Guinness Way near Dublin can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.

Min. age requirements:

• • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  • Minors older than 16 can join the tour, but must be in the presence of a parent or a legal guardian.

If your group has riders under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Your tour starts in Naas. To get there, most people fly into Dublin Airport, 30 minutes away from Naas. From there, you can rent a car, take a taxi or a shuttle.

Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location.

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. 

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Ireland please refer to Ireland’s information on travel during COVID-19.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!