Excursions
While in Ireland, ensure you take time to explore our green island. The Congress will take place in Dublin which is a vibrant youthful city with a lot to offer its visitors.
You will get many opportunities to visit Dublin’s sights and tourists destinations. A wide range of tailor-made tour options is available to delegates attending WPC 2022. Please see the full list of available tours listed below. Tours can be booked as part of your Congress registration or can be added to your booking at a later date.
The Congress office is ready to assist with queries and additional suggestions to help plan your time in Ireland.
Please note:
All tours are subject to a minimum number of bookings. If the minimum number of bookings is not reached, the tour will be cancelled. Two weeks’ notice will be given of such a cancellation. An alternative tour option will be offered or the payment made will be refunded.
SUNDAY, 29th MAY 2022
CLIFFS OF MOHER TOUR - FULL DAY TOUR - SOLD OUT€95.00Travel with us to the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare located on Ireland’s wild rugged Atlantic coast. The cliffs are the highest cliffs in Europe at 214 meters/700 feet high and were recently voted as the seventh most wonderful heritage site in the world, a global poll conducted by UNESCO.Arriving at the Cliffs of Moher make sure to visit the Atlantic Edge – an exciting interpretive centre and a new Visitor Experience. Situated in a large domed cave, see photographs, exhibits, displays and experiences that will enchant all who visit. Continue the tour through the dome and experience a virtual reality Cliff face adventure known as THE LEDGE, shown in the audio visual theatre allowing you to experience life at the cliff face both above and below sea level.
Moving outside the visitor centre enjoy a walk along the Cliff face and experience for yourself the exhilarating freedom and the power of nature at work. The Cliffs are 214m high at the highest point and range for 8 kilometres along the western seaboard of County Clare. Visit O’Brien’s Tower which stands proudly on a headland off these wonderful Cliffs and see the Aran Islands and Galway Bay.
Date: Sunday, 29th May*
Departure Time: 07:30
Departure Location: The RDS
Return Time: 20:00
Ticket Price: €95.00 per person (Lunch included)
*Subject to minimum numbers
MONDAY, 30 MAY 2022
Dublin City Walking Tour€28.00Get to know Dublin city on foot! Your guide will walk you through Dublin, showing you the key sights and imparting their knowledge on the history of Ireland. The group will be picked up from the Congress venue and make their way into the city where they will discover the best of Dublin, enjoy intriguing history, architecture, events and stories right back to its Viking & medieval origins. Dublin has so many great places to see, all with their own fascinating stories and history.
There will be an opportunity to purchase Lunch at the delegate’s own expense.Date: Monday, 30th May – SOLD OUT & Wednesday, 1st June*
Departure Time: 10:00
Departure Location: RDS
Return time: ~13:00
Ticket Price: €28.00 per person*Subject to minimum numbers
TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022
Dublin Coach Guided Tour with Trinity College, Book of Kells & EPIC Museum Tour€65.00Participants will be collected by private coach and will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Dublin City. The tour will provide an introduction to Dublin taking in its many sights and attractions, including O’Connell Street, the Georgian squares of Merrion Square and Fitzwilliam Square, Christchurch Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Government Buildings. The highlight of the tour will be a visit to Trinity College Dublin where you will be welcomed at the Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition – a “must see” on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. A walk through the cobbled stones of Trinity College Dublin will bring visitors back to the 18th century, when the magnificent Old Library building was constructed. Inside is housed the Book of Kells – a 9th century gospel manuscript famous throughout the world. Then you will visit the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, which is an interactive experience that tells the dramatic story of the millions of Irish people who left the island.
There will be an opportunity to purchase Lunch at the delegate’s own expense.Date: Tuesday, 31st May*
Departure Time: 08:30
Departure Location: The RDS
Return Time: 13:00
Ticket Price: €65.00 per person
*Subject to minimum numbers
WEDNESDAY, 1 JUNE 2022
GLENDALOUGH AND POWERSCOURT GARDENS TOUR€65.00Guests on this tour will enjoy stunning scenery and a glimpse of Ireland’s monastic past at Glendalough in Co. Wicklow, one of Ireland’s most popular tourist attractions. Founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, Glendalough (meaning glen of two lakes) is a former glacial valley renowned for its early medieval monastic settlement. For thousands of years people have been drawn to Glendalough for its spectacular scenery, rich history, archaeology and abundant wildlife. The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park and has many attractions to entice, entertain and enthrall visitors, from its world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower to its scenic lakes and valleys. From the gentle wilds of Glendalough, guests are then taken to the beautiful grounds of Powerscourt House and Gardens. Powerscourt House and Gardens is one of Europe’s great treasures and Ireland’s most famous estate. Gracing the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains, the 18th century mansion was partially destroyed by fire in 1974. A long restoration project ensued and an exhibition now brings its rich history to life. Also onsite is Ireland’s premier shopping emporium, Avoca Handweavers.
There will be an opportunity to purchase Lunch at the delegate’s own expense.Date: Wednesday, 1st June*
Departure Time: 08:30
Departure Location: The RDS
Return Time: 15:00
Ticket Price: €65.00 per person
*Subject to minimum numbers
For further suggestions on what else you can explore while in Dublin, see our Local Attractions and City of Dublin pages.