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4.7(254 reviews)

Irish National Stud & Gardens Skip the line Entrance

From€21
60 minutes – 420 minutes
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

This one of the only thoroughbred breeding farms open to the public in the world. It is a unique attraction of outstanding natural beauty and home to some of the most magnificent horses and sumptuous gardens found anywhere in the world. Beginning in the early 1900s, the stud has produced some of the finest racehorses in Europe. Visitors can take a guided tour around the Stud where they will see stallions, mares and foals and our wonderful retired equine racing stars like Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon on the stud’s ‘Living Legend's’ team. A visit to the stud’s award winning interactive center, ‘The Irish Racehorse Experience’ truly brings to life the worlds of these magnificent animals. The Stud is also home to two remarkable gardens: the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra’s Garden. Set on 850 acres the Stud offers an opportunity to become truly immersed within the heart of nature and provides a unique experience for everyone to enjoy.

Included / Excluded

  • Guide
  • The Irish Racehorse Experience
  • Public Tour
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Brallistown Little, Tully, Ireland

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Stroller Accessible
  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Traveler reviews

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National Stud Garden is a national treasure

Fantastic experience. Our guide Haley was excellent with all of the detail shared. Plus the love and passion for the horses was clearly evident. Cannot overstate how much my wife and I enjoyed the tour

NNJ1204Sep 16, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Easy trip from Dublin

A thoroughly enjoyable and dog friendly trip. Interesting to hear the story of this government owned asset. Enjoyable to see the various horses including some retired stars. Peaceful to explore the Japanese garden.

Y2464PYpaulpSep 11, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful Day at the Stud Gardens

Such a wonderful day at the National Stud Gardens!! The fee was absolutely worth the experience. We would go again and suggest it to anyone traveling the area. Staff was great as well

tarak891Sep 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

This is a beautiful experience!

The horses are amazing and to be able to pet the foals and mares made this a memory that my 6 yr old granddaughters will long remember. Besides that, the Japanese Garden and Fairy Garden were gorgeous and an amazing backdrop to the horses. This facility to world class and very well kept. This was a magical event that you should not miss.

Mike_RSep 6, 2026VIATOR

Irish stud farm a bit of a hidden gem!

Wonderful experience! Our young guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, the horses were magnificent and the grounds were gorgeous.

Carole_NSep 5, 2026VIATOR
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