Athy Private Boat Tour

About This Tour

Your tour begins in Athy, gliding along the scenic River Barrow and underneath the historic Horse Bridge towards Ardreigh. As you approach Ardreigh, you’ll travel under the Ardreigh Lifting Bridge, an area rich in history and folklore. One of the highlights of the journey is passing through Ardreigh Lock, where you can watch the crew operate the lock gates just as it was done centuries ago. Don’t forget your camera—this stretch of the river offers breathtaking views and plenty of picturesque moments to capture. This is a round-trip cruise, returning to the jetty in Athy. While the experience is designed for relaxation and enjoyment, our crew is always happy to share fascinating stories about the local history, heritage, and wildlife of the Barrow. As you pass several historical sites, feel free to ask the crew for insights or tales of the river’s past. Your skipper and crew will provide a unique perspective on life along the Barrow Navigation, making this a truly memorable journey.

What’s Included

• Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

1. You will see much of the local built heritage of the area, including Whites Castle. Our crew are very happy to tell passengers about the history of the local area, so please be sure to ask them. (pass by)
2. The cruise on the river takes in a lot of local historical sites, so be sure to ask the crew if you’d like to hear some local history or stories form the area. (pass by)

Meeting point: The pontoon on Barrow Quay in Athy. Our boat is big and easy identifiable as it will be the only boat on the pontoon.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

This is a private tour. Available in: en.