Canal Barge Tour: Explore Kildare's Waterways

Explore Kildare’s Grand Canal on a 2.5-hour Digby Lock Cruise. Discover history, biodiversity, and scenic views aboard a restored traditional barge.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Leinster Aquaduct - The Aqueduct was built in 1783 and carries the Grand Canal over the river Liffey west of Sallins. There’s a stop at the aqueduct where the skipper will give a short history presentation.
  • Digby Bridge - Over Leinster Aqueduct and on wards, you get to admire the workings of 240-year-old Digby Lock, learn of the hard lives of…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • refreshment in the bar - 3-4 EUR
Additional Information

Join us for the 2.5-hour cruise through Digby Lock to experience the workings of an eighteenth-century canal lock. Your Skipper and Guide will give you a unique insight into the life, history, and biodiversity of the Grand Canal as it winds through the county Kildare countryside. Kildare is known as the Canals County with 120 km of still waters crossing…

Location
Bargetrip.ie
Canal View
The Boarding Area is beside the Canal Bridge, outside the Grand Canal Stores Building. If travelling from Dublin by train get the 9.20 am train from Heuston Station. We are a 5 minute walk from Sallins Train Station. If travelling by car you can park in the Church Carpark near the waterfront.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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T4334uwmariaw
Dec 12, 2025
Would love to go again - We decided to do something different for our Xmas Team Party and book a barge trip. Even the weather couldn't dampen our experience which was wonderful! Thanks to skipper Chris and Monica for a wonderful experience!
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Traveller2614
Oct 28, 2025
Spooky Halloween Barge Trip - Fantastic trip.Our Cpt was very knowledgeable of the area,canals and surrounding wild life.The barge was lovely a cosy,with a full bar service on board. Will definitely return.
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Niamhd214
Oct 25, 2025
Loved it - This is was a really lovely experience, we were made to feel so welcome on the boat and were well informed about our surroundings. The self serve bar was so good, the draught beer was exceptional. Really recommend doing this trip! Didn’t want it to end.
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Q2625gijenniferg
Sep 29, 2025
One hour Barge Trip - 2 adults and 2 children (3 year old and 10 month old) spent a wonderful hour on this barge trip yesterday. Skipper was very welcoming and informative - we learnt a lot about the history and current state of our fascinating canal system. Highly recommend this trip.
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989sineadd
Sep 27, 2025
A fascinating and beautiful tour you need in your life! - This is the most interesting and most enjoyable trip I have ever done in Ireland. Can’t recommend the skipper and the crew enough. The trip, the canalboat, Sallins, the aqueduct, that part of the canal, the cottages and canal boats you pass, the people, dogs and hens that greet you, everything was such a beautiful experience. Everyone needs to enjoy this two and a half hours of bliss, cruising underneath tree tunnels, seeing phenomenal birds and insects, listening to the stories of the very well informed crew, drinking a cup of tea beside the fire, it was heaven. I travelled with my sisters, brother in law and niece and they all loved it. Great cafes in Sallins to enjoy after the trip too. Thank you so much for the best memories.
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Elainehq1023wy
Sep 6, 2025
Grand canal boat trip Sallins county Kildare in Ireland. - A 2 hour relaxing, enjoyable canal experience. Skipper Chris, with his wealth of historic and wild life information was fantastic. I would highly recommend this trip. Parking available near the church and cafe's available for lunch or breakfast. You need to book the canal trip.
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Ssch1970
Sep 5, 2025
Nice trip on the canal. Highly recommended. - Fantastic nice morning on the canal. Nice boat, homely. Bar aboard. Very nice guide - chatty and knowledgeable. Made everyone feel comfortable. Generous and helped to take pictures we nice places. Good length of the tour about 2 hours. Possibility to sit both outside and inside. Takes both cash and cards.
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Ken
Aug 30, 2025
Family trip - A great experience for the extended family. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the canal and its wildlife. Highly recommend
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Patrickrz2333ve
Aug 31, 2025
Féile na Sollán Naas Kildare - Excellent trip enjoyed the sun beer and speaking to German tourists And pilot. I joined the Féile na SOLLÁIN GANG. can't ceoil Agus cricket Mile Buíchioas
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Kristen_c
Sep 24, 2025
Our trip was canceled at... - Our trip was canceled at 5:30 the night before but Viator kept sending us confirmation of our booked trip. It was confusing to know whether or not our trip is on. We reached out to the host that morning at 10 AM and never heard back. Whether it was an error on their end or on Viator‘s end I found the whole experience disappointing as we traveled 30 minutes to get there. On a positive note. There’s a bike shop right near the canal and we were able to rent bikes and travel along the distance. It was beautiful and I would highly recommend that!
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up to 12 guests
4 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).