Irish National Stud & Gardens Skip the line Entrance
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Dublin, Ireland
- 1 to 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover one of the world's only thoroughbred breeding centers open to the public on this skip-the-line tour of the Irish National Stud and Gardens. Seeing world-class racehorses in person usually requires exclusive industry connections, but this unique experience showcases some of Europe's finest. Explore 850 acres of natural beauty including the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra's Garden, and see the extraordinary stallions, mares, and foals up close.
- Skip entrance lines and maximize your time with these magnificent animals
- Meet retired racing stars such as Hurricane Fly
- Explore the interactive Irish Racehorse Experience
- Wander through two remarkable gardens spanning Japanese and Celtic themes
What's Included
- The Irish Racehorse Experience
- Public Tour
- Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Departure Point
- Irish National Stud & Gardens, Brallistown Little, Tully, Kildare R51 KX25 Ireland
What To Expect
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Irish National Stud & Gardens
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 153 reviews
Dianne_D, Jun 2026
It was an excellent excursion. Informative and fun! The guide was both knowledgeable and engaging! It was a memorable day!
Patricia_S, May 2026
Beautiful place with great employees.the horses of course are magnificent. We had a nice walk around the stud. I was able to feed one a peppermint!
Would have been nice to see some of the stallions up close but they were all out in their paddocks. Also the headphones/ tablet in the Irish Racehorse experience did not work right.
Peter_T, Mar 2026
Nice 1/2 day experience. Went early in off season so no crowds. garden is amazing perennials and annuals were sprouting so did not experience the colors , loved the stream beds and their transitions . Stairs might be difficult for the mobility impaired but there is plenty of to see and experience
2 foals had been born that night so that was enjoyable, the numerous young foals in the paddocks were refreshing, freedom to move around the paddocks and the foals was reminiscent of earlier times
The horse racing experience was educational
Great times
Barbara_B, Oct 2025
Lovely walking around the stud in the sunshine
Unfortunately not many horses too see
Hardly any information on the horses
Lots of empty stables
Anita_C, Aug 2025
Very knowledgeable and informative guide. Loved the horses and gardens it’s a lot to see at you own pace as well.
Leeven_F, Jun 2025
A good day out if horses or horse racing is your interest. Set on some beautiful grounds which are immaculately kept. The Japanese garden is also stunning. Great, friendly and very helpful staff.
melvyn_h, May 2025
This is a must do fun and educational tour in a beautiful area.. The young man who led the tour round the stud farm was very knowledgeable and engaging.
People travelling by public transport from the train station in Kildare should note there is no bus to the Stud which is about a three mile walk. However we got a taxi for €13 driven by an professional jockey Declan Shea who was excellent..
We would highly recommend this tour make sure you do all three activities, The Stud Farm Tour, The Race Horse Experience and the Japenese Gardens which are stunning all for €16s , a bargain.
Andrew_M, May 2025
Very informative on the breeding process of racehorses and the history of the stud. Gives insight into the racehorse experience.
The Japanese gardens are a must for all to see
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