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Viking Splash 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.

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See Dublin differently

An unmissable experience

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.

Departure Point

Frequently asked questions.

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

[email protected]

00353 1 224 3852

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VIKING SPLASH TOURS (Dublin) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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The vip taxis guide to what to see and do in and around dublin, viking splash.

The Viking Splash is a pretty unique land and water tour of Dublin. Featuring engaging tour guides and authentic World War II military amphibious vehicles which go on both land and water, this is a deservedly popular tour. Entering the sea at Grand Canal Harbour is a spectacular experience.

The route takes in most of the major sights in the south city (Trinity College, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Viking/Medieval/Georgian Dublin, Government buildings, Dublin Docklands). The vehicle is open-sided so expect to get a little wet.

Opening Hours: Jun to Sept: 10am – 6.30pm Tours run every 30 minutes.

Tour availability varies the rest of the year. Advance booking is strongly advised.

Departure point – St. Stephens Green North (directly opposite Starbucks / Dawson Street).

Contact & Pricing: vikingsplashdublin.ie [email protected] Tel: 01 224 3852 Adults €35; concessions (Prices vary between high and low seasons)

Viking Splash Tours

• Explore Dublin, land and water, on a restored World War II amphibious vehicle
• Gasp as your “duck” drives into the water and transforms into a boat
• See top Dublin attractions, including the castle and two cathedrals 
• Roar like a Viking and wear comical Viking-style helmets
• See itinerary
• Rain Poncho
• Viking Helmet
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• IMPORTANT: You are requested to select either morning or afternoon departure and check your confirmation details for exact departure time
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Tour not suitable for children under 3 years
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790 Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point. See address & details
• Pass by St Stephens Green The Liberties Saint Patrick's Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral Four Courts River Liffey The O'Connell Monument The Spire Ha'penny Bridge O'Connell Street Trinity College Dublin Huguenot Cemetery Grand Canal Dock
• You'll return to the starting point

• 620mann 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-do !! Took this tour with our two teens daughters, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a fun way to see the city, the guide Conor and driver Mary really made the experience, both full of charm and personality. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• 2_4_the_road_2014 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book Now! This tour will sell out! This is a fantastic way to see Dublin, if you have limited time or if the weather isn’t great and you want to avoid walking around in the rain. Our guide, Kenny, was informative and extremely entertaining. You do need to book ahead of time, because there are only 28 seats in the vehicle, so tours sell out quickly. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• verona S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Viking Splash Tour Visited Dublin with friends and the Viking tour was the highlight for us. Vinnie was fantastic, great experience! Thanks for a fun tour Read more Written 29 April 2024
• Amber F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious from beginning to end! Chris was hilarious from even before we got on the bus! Great history of some of the buildings that I henry knew as a native Dubliner. The pace and humour was just great. My Italian cousins loved it! Read more Written 29 April 2024
• ArizonaTraveler2 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amusing stories and interesting historical facts A lot of fun. Children on board seemed to love it and Kenny played up to them. A pleasant break from cultural sightseeing. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• CustomGuide 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Explore the city in a unique way while having a laugh! Very enjoyable afternoon being driven/steered around Dublin Vinnie added alot of fun through his funny tour guiding/commentary / skill at identifying "roaring opportunities"! Would go again and recommend to anyone coming to visit Dublin. Got to experience the city in a unique way and have a laugh while doing so. (Equally enjoyable for adults and kids!) See you in VALHALLA! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Global49919878738 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pure fun and educational trip around Central Dublin Kris, one of the tourguides, is a professional actor who has actually played in the show Vikings. Along the trip he makes fun of everything and everybody you most probably dislike related to history, politics and society. Can't imagine my holiday in Dublin without this experience. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Road387504 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do! Such a good time on the Viking Splash with the family. Our guide Brian and driver Peter were brilliant, very funny and entertaining as well as very informative, there was so much about Dublin I never knew! The kids loved it, especially the drive into the water. I'd definitely go again! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• denalihighway 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see - brilliant tour and fantastic driver/guide - worth every cent! Worth waiting for! For many years, as a Dublin boy (and now man!), I've said I would go on the Splash Tour as it always looked like so much fun. So finally I did it with some friends over from Canada, and it was absolutely fantastic. Our driver and guide Vinny was superb - energetic, knowledgeable and hilarious. I would describe the tour as a must see and worth every cent! Thanks Vinny and everyone at the Viking Splash Tours. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Passenger27950441357 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time The Viking tour with Winnie was a great visit around Dublin. Winnie was so funny with his Viking roar and commentary. Truly a visit worth taking. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Yulisa23 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour through the city! Nice tour through the city. Guide was hilarious and very knowledgeable about Dublin history. Very similar to the Hop and go tours except this one goes through the river. Read more Written 27 April 2024
• lozzmcfazz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Most entertaining tour ever The highlight of our trip absolutely 1st class Conor made it an unforgettable experience with a charismatic, hilarious and still very informative tour. Better than any of the other tours I cannot recommend this enough. I am still hoarse from all the roaring hahaha Read more Written 26 April 2024
• Tracy W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun for kids. Fun, campy experience. Lots of Nordic knowledge with jokes. Unfortunately drizzled & was cold so a bit uncomfortable. Our guide was fun Read more Written 26 April 2024
• 532agnes 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Shaun and Merry were amazing! Haven't laughed and learned so much at the same time ever! Thank you for an amazing day! ❣ It is so worth it! It was amazing 🤩 My son loved it so much! The view whilst being on the road and unforgettable experience getting into the water ❤️ Amazing! Read more Written 26 April 2024
• laurarV8705KZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious, don't miss out! Really great tour, absolutely hilarious and very informative. I'd definitely do it again on another trip to Dublin. We want to go back already. The staff were friendly and helpful. Read more Written 26 April 2024

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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 Moscow Free Walking Tour of the Iconic Red Square

Updated March 10th, 2020

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No visit to Moscow, Russia is complete unless you take a walk around the famous Red Square and see the iconic sights of the city. One of the best ways to see all the famous landmarks in Moscow and learn a little something about them too is on a free Moscow walking tour through the Red Square.

Continue reading for a sneak peek at what you will see on your free tour in Moscow and for tips on both the tour and visiting the sights. Make sure to save some time during your trip to go inside of the magnificent buildings because you will not be going in the buildings during the tour.

The State Historical Museum

The Moscow free walking tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum . You can’t miss this massive red building. The museum’s interior is almost as spectacular as the artifacts you can see within. Read my post dedicated to the museum here to find out more on what you can see and tips for visiting. Admission is free with the Moscow City Pass .

The Kremlin

Behind the walls of the Kremlin lie the working offices of Russian’s government and president. When visiting the Kremlin you can see the Armory Chamber, Cathedral Square, the Patriach’s Palace and many more cathedrals. You definitely want to buy tickets ahead of time so you avoid the long-lines. You can get free admission with the Moscow City Pass . It’s also worth it to take a guided tour if you don’t speak Russian so you have more of an understanding of what you are seeing.

St. Basil’s Cathedral

If asked to conquer up an image of Moscow, St. Basil’s Cathedral might just be the most likely image you picture. The cathedral has a museum that you can visit at a later time. You can buy tickets at the ticket kiosk outside the cathedral or receive free admission with the Moscow City Pass .

Moskva River

Next up on the tour is the Moskva River which runs through the center of Moscow. A cruise on the Moskva River is a great way to see the city from a different perspective.

GUM Shopping Mall

Who would think a mall would be one of Moscow’s most well-known attractions? GUM shopping mall across from the Kremlin makes up one of the four sides of the Red Square. The stores might be a bit too pricey for shopping, but the gorgeous interior is worth a visit. If that doesn’t convince you, the mall has some of the best ice cream! GUM is the only building you go inside during the free walking tour. There are pay bathrooms you can use while you have a few minutes of free time.

Kazan Cathedral

Located on the northeast corner of the Red Square, the Kazan Cathedral is another impressive dome-shaped building in Moscow that is also an active place of worship. Entering the cathedral is allowed, but remember to be respectful if people are worshipping.

Bolshoi Theater

Contrary to the previous buildings, the Bolshoi Theater isn’t along one of the four sides of the Red Square. Located a few minutes away, the theater is one of the best theaters in the world. Make sure to come back for a guided tour of the inside or make reservations far ahead of time to attend a ballet or opera.

Alexander Gardens

The tour ends near the Alexander Gardens , a free public park located along the western Kremlin walls. The garden’s green lawns, sculptures and water fountains offer a nice place to take a stroll or relax a bit after some busy sightseeing.

You can visit all these sites on your own, but the best part of doing the Moscow free tour is that you learn more information and have the potential to meet new people!

During my tour I started to talk to a woman from Malaysia and she invited me to join her and her friends for a Russian meal afterwards. It’s these little impromptu meetings and opportunities that I love most about traveling and add more to the sightseeing experience. While I was a little hesitant about going to the tour myself I told myself it would be a great opportunity to possibly meet new people. I love when things work out like that!

If you have already seen the iconic sights of the Red Square and are looking for other things to do in Moscow check out my What to Do in Moscow post that gives more off-the beaten track things to do in Moscow!

Moscow Free Walking Tour Visiting Information

Moscow Free Walking Tours

How to Get There

The Moscow Free Walking Tour begins at the Marshal Zhukov monument in front of the State Historical Museum (a large red building). The website shows a map with the exact meeting point.

To get to the red square area you can take the blue 3 metro line to the Ploshchad Revolyutsii stop, or the green 2 line to the Teatralnaya station or the red 1 line to the Okhotny Ryad station. For more on how to use the metro read my Moscow Metro Guide .

Tours every day at 10:30am – 1pm in English

If you need a toilet before the start of the tour the Okhotny Ryad and GUM shopping malls are both close to the start of the tour. You will need to pay to use the toilets. There is a quick break mid-way through the tour at the GUM shopping mall where you can use the toilet if needed.

During the mid-way break in the tour you can buy some ice cream at the GUM shopping mall. There aren’t many other options or time for anything else. After the tour there are a lot of restaurants in the area. There are a couple of Varenichnaya №1 locations nearby if you would like some authentic Russian food. Their speciality is Russian dumplings. Another classic choice nearby is Grand Cafe Dr. Jhivago. While you can try traditional Russian foods like borscht and Olivier Salad, you may need a reservation. GUM has several restaurants, including a couple of buffets upstairs.

Recommendations

While I would start off your visit to Moscow with a tour of the Red Square, make sure to come back to each place to tour the inside. If you are visiting several sights consider buying the Moscow City Pass  to save money on admissions.

Other Tour Options

Another company  Moscow Free Tour  does a similar free walking tour in the Red Square. Check the site for the details on the starting point and times. If you prefer a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to St. Basil’s Cathedral included check out this tour . For a private paid tour with a hotel pick-up and a visit to the Kremlin included you may want to take this tour or this one . Even if you don’t typically take tours, I would recommend taking tours as much as possible in Moscow. Many people do not speak English and most information is not in English either.

Where to Stay in Moscow

Find somewhere to stay in Moscow near the Red Square so you are convenient to all the sights!

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• Moscow Things to Do:  Unique Things to Do ,   Spartak Stadium
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• Moscow Museums:  Moscow City Museum ,  Victory Museum ,  Museum of the Patriotic War in 1812 ,  State Historical Museum ,
• Moscow Life:  Malls ,  Christmas in Moscow ,  Metro ,  Learning Spanish ,  My Russian Apartment ,   What is Life Really Like in Russia ,  FiFa World Cup ,  Russian Winters , and more posts about  life abroad in Russia .
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22 comments.

The Kremlin looks rather imposing. It would be great to explore the history in Moscow.

There is a lot of history in Moscow to explore!

What a handy guide to get the most of Moscow’s red square! I’ve always wanted to try a walking tour and this looks like the perfect place to start!

I really enjoy walking tours, I think they are a great way to get to know a new place!

You have highlighted all the main sights around and in the Red Square indeed! I have visited Moscow in winter and the atmosphere was magical…even though it was cold 🙂 I’m looking forward to visiting in summer too!

Yes, there is a magical feel during the winter. I have to say I prefer the warmer, brighter summers though 🙂

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I am planning to go to Moscow and St. Petersburg this year so reading this was very helpful. I would love to do the walking tour! What time of year did you do it? I am planning to go in August as I really can’t stand the cold 😀 Do you think August might be a good time to visit Moscow? Thank you so much for your information!

I did the walking tour in September. July and August are the best times to visit Moscow in my opinion, so you are going at a great time! I lived in Moscow for a year so I have a lot of posts about Moscow and a couple for St. Petersburg too. Please check out my other posts as you are planning your trip and feel free to send any questions my way!

I’m a huge fan of taking free walking tours whenever my husband and I travel. We learn more about the history from the local’s perspective. Your walking tour in Moscow looks fun. The St. Basil’s Cathedral is beautiful and would love to see it. Thanks for sharing the must-see places in Moscow!

I’m a big fan of free walking tours too! I completely agree that you get a good perspective and introduction to the history of the city.

I would love to take the walking tour to get a good coverage of the area! The tip about paying for the bathrooms is great. That’s something I didn’t realize when I went to Europe for the first time from the US.

I always find it annoying paying for bathrooms in Europe!

I visited Moscow in June this year for the World Cup and I loved it. St. Basil’s Cathedral was the highlight for me, it’s such an impressive piece of architecture. I would’ve liked to visit more of Russia but maybe next time!

I really enjoyed Moscow during the World Cup too. The city was much livelier than usual!

I have been to St. Petersburg but never to Moscow. I think that these kind of tours are very useful to gather many information but I second your suggestion to visit the palaces inside as they have stunning interior decor and art treasures.

Yes, I think both going on tours and getting an overview and touring the inside of places are good to do.

Shreya Saha

St. Basil’s cathedral is definitely a beautiful place to visit. I would also love to stroll by the Alexander gardens and maybe spend some time in the shopping mall call mom maybe visit the theater, also I would love to visit Kremlin and the State Historical Museum. That’s a great list you have managed to provide here.

Never been to Russia, but the country’s history and culture has always fascinated me. Great list of things to do in Moscow’s Red Square. Kremlin is definitely on top of my list!

Russia does have a fascinating history and culture!

The architecture here always looks so beautiful. I would love to go to Russia. Some helpful tips here that would really help me navigate a future trip. I love the Russian ballet so a trip to the theater would be a must for me.

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Viking Splash Tours

• Explore Dublin, land and water, on a restored World War II amphibious vehicle
• Gasp as your “duck” drives into the water and transforms into a boat
• See top Dublin attractions, including the castle and two cathedrals 
• Roar like a Viking and wear comical Viking-style helmets
• See itinerary
• Rain Poncho
• Viking Helmet
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• IMPORTANT: You are requested to select either morning or afternoon departure and check your confirmation details for exact departure time
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Tour not suitable for children under 3 years
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790 Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point. See address & details
• Pass by St Stephens Green The Liberties Saint Patrick's Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral Four Courts River Liffey The O'Connell Monument The Spire Ha'penny Bridge O'Connell Street Trinity College Dublin Huguenot Cemetery Grand Canal Dock
• You'll return to the starting point

• 620mann 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-do !! Took this tour with our two teens daughters, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a fun way to see the city, the guide Conor and driver Mary really made the experience, both full of charm and personality. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• 2_4_the_road_2014 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book Now! This tour will sell out! This is a fantastic way to see Dublin, if you have limited time or if the weather isn’t great and you want to avoid walking around in the rain. Our guide, Kenny, was informative and extremely entertaining. You do need to book ahead of time, because there are only 28 seats in the vehicle, so tours sell out quickly. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• verona S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Viking Splash Tour Visited Dublin with friends and the Viking tour was the highlight for us. Vinnie was fantastic, great experience! Thanks for a fun tour Read more Written 29 April 2024
• Amber F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious from beginning to end! Chris was hilarious from even before we got on the bus! Great history of some of the buildings that I henry knew as a native Dubliner. The pace and humour was just great. My Italian cousins loved it! Read more Written 29 April 2024
• ArizonaTraveler2 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amusing stories and interesting historical facts A lot of fun. Children on board seemed to love it and Kenny played up to them. A pleasant break from cultural sightseeing. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• CustomGuide 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Explore the city in a unique way while having a laugh! Very enjoyable afternoon being driven/steered around Dublin Vinnie added alot of fun through his funny tour guiding/commentary / skill at identifying "roaring opportunities"! Would go again and recommend to anyone coming to visit Dublin. Got to experience the city in a unique way and have a laugh while doing so. (Equally enjoyable for adults and kids!) See you in VALHALLA! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Global49919878738 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pure fun and educational trip around Central Dublin Kris, one of the tourguides, is a professional actor who has actually played in the show Vikings. Along the trip he makes fun of everything and everybody you most probably dislike related to history, politics and society. Can't imagine my holiday in Dublin without this experience. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Road387504 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do! Such a good time on the Viking Splash with the family. Our guide Brian and driver Peter were brilliant, very funny and entertaining as well as very informative, there was so much about Dublin I never knew! The kids loved it, especially the drive into the water. I'd definitely go again! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• denalihighway 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see - brilliant tour and fantastic driver/guide - worth every cent! Worth waiting for! For many years, as a Dublin boy (and now man!), I've said I would go on the Splash Tour as it always looked like so much fun. So finally I did it with some friends over from Canada, and it was absolutely fantastic. Our driver and guide Vinny was superb - energetic, knowledgeable and hilarious. I would describe the tour as a must see and worth every cent! Thanks Vinny and everyone at the Viking Splash Tours. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Passenger27950441357 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time The Viking tour with Winnie was a great visit around Dublin. Winnie was so funny with his Viking roar and commentary. Truly a visit worth taking. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Yulisa23 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour through the city! Nice tour through the city. Guide was hilarious and very knowledgeable about Dublin history. Very similar to the Hop and go tours except this one goes through the river. Read more Written 27 April 2024
• lozzmcfazz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Most entertaining tour ever The highlight of our trip absolutely 1st class Conor made it an unforgettable experience with a charismatic, hilarious and still very informative tour. Better than any of the other tours I cannot recommend this enough. I am still hoarse from all the roaring hahaha Read more Written 26 April 2024
• Tracy W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun for kids. Fun, campy experience. Lots of Nordic knowledge with jokes. Unfortunately drizzled & was cold so a bit uncomfortable. Our guide was fun Read more Written 26 April 2024
• 532agnes 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Shaun and Merry were amazing! Haven't laughed and learned so much at the same time ever! Thank you for an amazing day! ❣ It is so worth it! It was amazing 🤩 My son loved it so much! The view whilst being on the road and unforgettable experience getting into the water ❤️ Amazing! Read more Written 26 April 2024
• laurarV8705KZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious, don't miss out! Really great tour, absolutely hilarious and very informative. I'd definitely do it again on another trip to Dublin. We want to go back already. The staff were friendly and helpful. Read more Written 26 April 2024

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Jump in the lift and take your camera with you, we are going higher! Follow your guide to the 89th floor of the Federation Tower (one of the highest skyscrapers in Europe), and discover a 360° panorama, offering you a unique view of Moscow: with the business district “Moskva City”, the old city centre, but also the Kremlin and the legendary Seven Sisters (the 7 soviet skyscrapers, historic symbols of the city), you will admire the Russian capital and its greatness.

Your guide will introduce you to the history of the city and its monuments, that you will see from the 360° clear windows of the building. You want to know more? Digital pads will be available to give your more information. A cafeteria and a local ice cream production will be there to allow you enjoying this unique moment at its best.

When time will come to go down, you can choose to follow your guide to the observatory balcony at the foot of the bridge: the best photoshoot spot of Moskva City. Here, you will be able to take a picture with all the towers of the City behind you, creating an incredible background. It is also the opportunity for you to learn more about the history of Moskva City, the brand-new Moscow’s business district, often compared to the Londonian City, or the Parisian La Défense.

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• Explore Dublin, land and water, on a restored World War II amphibious vehicle
• Gasp as your “duck” drives into the water and transforms into a boat
• See top Dublin attractions, including the castle and two cathedrals 
• Roar like a Viking and wear comical Viking-style helmets
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• Rain Poncho
• Viking Helmet
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• IMPORTANT: You are requested to select either morning or afternoon departure and check your confirmation details for exact departure time
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Tour not suitable for children under 3 years
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• You'll start at Stephen's Green Nth, stop 790 Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland Our exciting Dublin tours depart from Stephen’s Green North close to Grafton Street. Keep an eye out for the Viking Splash Tours bus stop on St. Stephen’s Green North located opposite the Cliff Townhouse. Tour ends at the original departure point. See address & details
• Pass by St Stephens Green The Liberties Saint Patrick's Cathedral Christ Church Cathedral Four Courts River Liffey The O'Connell Monument The Spire Ha'penny Bridge O'Connell Street Trinity College Dublin Huguenot Cemetery Grand Canal Dock
• You'll return to the starting point

• 620mann 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must-do !! Took this tour with our two teens daughters, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s a fun way to see the city, the guide Conor and driver Mary really made the experience, both full of charm and personality. Read more Written 1 May 2024
• 2_4_the_road_2014 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book Now! This tour will sell out! This is a fantastic way to see Dublin, if you have limited time or if the weather isn’t great and you want to avoid walking around in the rain. Our guide, Kenny, was informative and extremely entertaining. You do need to book ahead of time, because there are only 28 seats in the vehicle, so tours sell out quickly. Read more Written 29 April 2024
• verona S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Viking Splash Tour Visited Dublin with friends and the Viking tour was the highlight for us. Vinnie was fantastic, great experience! Thanks for a fun tour Read more Written 29 April 2024
• Amber F 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious from beginning to end! Chris was hilarious from even before we got on the bus! Great history of some of the buildings that I henry knew as a native Dubliner. The pace and humour was just great. My Italian cousins loved it! Read more Written 29 April 2024
• ArizonaTraveler2 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amusing stories and interesting historical facts A lot of fun. Children on board seemed to love it and Kenny played up to them. A pleasant break from cultural sightseeing. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• CustomGuide 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Explore the city in a unique way while having a laugh! Very enjoyable afternoon being driven/steered around Dublin Vinnie added alot of fun through his funny tour guiding/commentary / skill at identifying "roaring opportunities"! Would go again and recommend to anyone coming to visit Dublin. Got to experience the city in a unique way and have a laugh while doing so. (Equally enjoyable for adults and kids!) See you in VALHALLA! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Global49919878738 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Pure fun and educational trip around Central Dublin Kris, one of the tourguides, is a professional actor who has actually played in the show Vikings. Along the trip he makes fun of everything and everybody you most probably dislike related to history, politics and society. Can't imagine my holiday in Dublin without this experience. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Road387504 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must do! Such a good time on the Viking Splash with the family. Our guide Brian and driver Peter were brilliant, very funny and entertaining as well as very informative, there was so much about Dublin I never knew! The kids loved it, especially the drive into the water. I'd definitely go again! Read more Written 28 April 2024
• denalihighway 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A must see - brilliant tour and fantastic driver/guide - worth every cent! Worth waiting for! For many years, as a Dublin boy (and now man!), I've said I would go on the Splash Tour as it always looked like so much fun. So finally I did it with some friends over from Canada, and it was absolutely fantastic. Our driver and guide Vinny was superb - energetic, knowledgeable and hilarious. I would describe the tour as a must see and worth every cent! Thanks Vinny and everyone at the Viking Splash Tours. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Passenger27950441357 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great time The Viking tour with Winnie was a great visit around Dublin. Winnie was so funny with his Viking roar and commentary. Truly a visit worth taking. Read more Written 28 April 2024
• Yulisa23 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour through the city! Nice tour through the city. Guide was hilarious and very knowledgeable about Dublin history. Very similar to the Hop and go tours except this one goes through the river. Read more Written 27 April 2024
• lozzmcfazz 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Most entertaining tour ever The highlight of our trip absolutely 1st class Conor made it an unforgettable experience with a charismatic, hilarious and still very informative tour. Better than any of the other tours I cannot recommend this enough. I am still hoarse from all the roaring hahaha Read more Written 26 April 2024
• Tracy W 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Fun for kids. Fun, campy experience. Lots of Nordic knowledge with jokes. Unfortunately drizzled & was cold so a bit uncomfortable. Our guide was fun Read more Written 26 April 2024
• 532agnes 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Shaun and Merry were amazing! Haven't laughed and learned so much at the same time ever! Thank you for an amazing day! ❣ It is so worth it! It was amazing 🤩 My son loved it so much! The view whilst being on the road and unforgettable experience getting into the water ❤️ Amazing! Read more Written 26 April 2024
• laurarV8705KZ 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hilarious, don't miss out! Really great tour, absolutely hilarious and very informative. I'd definitely do it again on another trip to Dublin. We want to go back already. The staff were friendly and helpful. Read more Written 26 April 2024

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Anitta Reborn: The Brazilian Superstar on ‘Funk Generation,’ Her First U.S. Tour and the Mysterious Illness that Reset Her Career

Photographs by Victoria Stevens

For most of her life, Anitta didn’t think much about her death.

Despite growing up in the notorious favelas of Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian multi-hyphenate just knew that her life would be as glamorous as she always imagined: she would sing, dance and act her way to global stardom. Gradually, that vision has been coming to life.

“I never thought that I wasn’t going to get what I wanted,” she says. “Everyone around me has been maybe more realistic, but I just have these visions for how my life will turn out. I don’t tell anyone, because I know how easily outside pressure can influence the results.”

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Then, Anitta was hit with a mysterious illness that racked her with chronic, full-body pain and fevers that at times rendered her unable to walk. She was tested for cancer and autoimmune diseases but still doesn’t have a solid diagnosis for what she was experiencing. In her search for relief, Anitta took a month off and retreated into the Yoruba faith she’d learned as a child from her father, taking trips to several countries to connect with ancient healing traditions, from kundalini yoga to meditation. A few hours after this interview took place, she flew to Greenland to spend a week alone, visiting shamans and hiking through “spiritual portals” — parts of the earth that are said to be sensitive to energy.

To advance that new approach, Anitta felt she needed a new team. In the aftermath of the underwhelming response to “Versions of Me,” she cleaned house, parting ways with her longtime manager, Brandon Silverstein, and Warner Music, the label she’d been with for her entire professional career.

At the time, she didn’t tell the world that she was on the verge of dropping out of the music industry. But she’s brutally honest about it now, explaining that her efforts to be palatable internationally were neutering the boldfaced individuality that made her a star in the first place.

“I didn’t feel happy,” she says. “I didn’t have the energy anymore. I was looking at the sales numbers too much, reading what the internet and critics had to say. And after having thought so much about what life could look like if I quit, or if I died … my priorities shifted.”

However, she was contractually obligated to deliver at least two more albums to Warner. So Anitta effectively launched a social-media campaign against her label, claiming its executives never believed “Envolver” — a rare RIAA Latin Diamond-certified single — would be successful without the aid of a co-billed artist, and that her team at Warner’s Latina division wasn’t doing enough to promote her music. “If there was a fine to pay, I would have already auctioned off my organs, no matter how expensive it was to get out,” she wrote on X. “But unfortunately, there isn’t.”

Ultimately, there was, in the form of a reported multimillion-dollar settlement with Warner — $6 million, some sources say (representatives for Anitta and Warner declined to comment on the deal) — as well as a reasonably amicable separation from Silverstein, who, shortly after their parting, was seen speaking abusively to someone over speakerphone in a widely circulated video. Anitta and reps for Silverstein declined to comment on the video, but she says carefully, “[Brandon] did what he needed to do, and what I wanted to do at the time, but my focus changed. He was always very respectful and understanding with me.”

Then, just a month after leaving Warner, she announced a new deal — with Universal Music’s Republic label — and shortly after that, a new manager: Miami-born Rebeca León, who’d helped steer Rosalía, J Balvin and Juanes to superstardom.

From there, Anitta quickly released new music — a three-song bundle titled “ Funk Generation : a Favela Love Story,” which was expanded into a full album under the same title that dropped on April 26. But instead of leaning uncomfortably into popular Western styles, she went back to the youthful baile funk sound of the favelas — a vibrantly danceable combination of samba, Miami bass, hip-hop and syncopated African beats.

Experiment, Anitta does: “Funk Generation” has lyrics in Spanish, English and Portuguese over sweltering rhythms of favela funk. She’s the first to acknowledge that it will be a challenge for some of her more pop-leaning fans, not to mention new ones.

“For a long time, the numbers have decided whether I won or failed, and that will push you to do something unoriginal,” she says. “I want to be very clear: That doesn’t mean I don’t love my old songs. With ‘Versions of Me,’ I was trying a little bit of everything to try to solidify myself in the mainstream, but I don’t care what the fuck is gonna happen with this next album. I love the adrenaline of not knowing whether people are going to like it.”

“That is the true definition of fearlessness,” León says, “when you only want to do what you do because you fucking love it.”

When Anitta first reached out, León had recently transitioned out of managing Rosalía to focus on growing her production company, Lionfish Studios. After working as a co-producer on a 2022 remake of “Father of the Bride,” León and Lionfish Studios are developing several female-driven projects said to have heavy music components that showcase the nuances and intricacies of Latin culture.

“I was on my pseudo break, and [Anitta] asked me to essentially assess her career with her,” León recalls. From that meeting, she found the singer’s resilience inspiring and the opportunities for her career virtually limitless. But she, too, found that in the process of chasing that crossover dream, Anitta had not been making the music she wanted to make.

“She’s gotten here. Now she’s fighting to do what she’s always wanted to do: bring [baile] funk, a marginalized genre, to the big stage,” León says.

And although the genre is lyrically hyper-sexualized, Anitta says her take on it is “all about the sound.” “Brazilian funk is very, very sexual and very explicit, but those lyrics don’t reflect what I’m living personally now,” she says.

“It’s more an exploration of my love for the beats, the parties, and how it all makes me feel,” says Anitta. “A lot of the producers on this album are people who came from the ghetto, the slums, the favelas. They live and breathe Brazilian funk — the kind of funk that has crazy lyrics, that nasty shit.”

Where 2022’s “Versions of Me” leaned into American pop production, “Funk Generation” was a crate-digging process for Brazilian producers like Gabriel do Borel and the duo Tropkillaz, who reference contemporary sub-genres of funk, altering its brass sections with sped-up tempos and repetitive electronic patterns. 

Despite her distancing comments, “Funk Generation” is seriously X-rated, both lyrically and musically. On the song “Savage Funk,” Anitta repeats the word “fuck” 58 times, phrasing her vocals so that they sound like a bassline.

Not that any of this is out of character: Anitta’s sexuality has always been a focal point of her public image. She’s often described herself as two people: Larissa de Macedo Machado, the person she grew up as, and Anitta. All superstars struggle with where the self ends and the star begins, but for her, it seems to be about self-preservation. “I can see myself leaving the name ‘Anitta’ behind,” she muses about the persona that embraces her “most animalistic desires,” “but I’ll never just be Larissa. I am very protective of her. It helps people to understand that there is the artist, and then there is the human who just wants to go home and hide.

“I use my sexuality as a freedom message,” Anitta concludes. “It’s not like I’m telling everyone to flash their pussies. But we have a right to express ourselves without feeling ashamed.”

Despite all of the self-empowering words, on May 18, Anitta will embark on a project that, in the past, she didn’t really want to do: her first global tour, a 20-plus-date trek in intimate venues dubbed the “Baile Funk Experience” in North America, South America and Europe.

“Touring is tiring,” she says, “and I don’t like going for extended periods without seeing my family. But I’m so engaged with this project that I want to do it. And I want to still keep it small; I want to be able to look people in the eyes. It’s not going to be enough for you to just stand there and watch. The person who goes to this concert will feel an urgency to be a part of it.”

As for what comes next, Anitta is pursuing acting gigs following her role in the Netflix drama series “Elite.” She plans to work her way up, as she always has. Of course, the future holds little mystery for her. “I know what’s going to happen next,” she says, cracking a mischievous smile. “I’m going to keep making very surprising turns — you’ll be left like, ‘Who is this person?’”

Styling: Maleeka Moss/The Only Agency; Makeup: Allan Aponte; Hair: Florido/The Only Agency; Props: BG Porter/Owl and Elephant

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