Frequently Asked Questions
The tour departs from the GAA Museum. Check-in is at the Etihad Skyline desk in the museum. The museum is located under the Cusack Stand in Croke Park.
For the admission price you will receive one Etihad Skyline rooftop tour and you will also gain access to the GAA Museum in Croke Park.
The tour operates on a specially constructed walkway 44 metres above the ground.
Your tour will last approximately two hours. This includes a health and safety briefing and ascent and descent to and from the Etihad Skyline walkway.
The walkway is 0.6km around the roof of Croke Park Stadium.
The tour includes five viewing platforms.
There is no age limit for taking the tour, however visitors must be 1.2 metres or taller in height to take part. Visitors who do not meet the height requirement will not be permitted on the tour.
Irish, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.English audio guide will be available from 1 June 2012. All other languages will not be available until 1 July 2012.
Each tour group will have their own guide who will provide a full health and safety demonstration before the tour departs. This will include details on how to behave in a safe manner on the walkway and a demonstration on using the equipment which includes harnesses and audio guides. Further safety health and safety information is available here.
Tours do not take place on Croke Park match days. If a match is added to the schedule at late notice, those who have booked in advance online will be notified and will receive a full refund.
Tours may be cancelled in extreme weather conditions. This would only be in exceptional circumstances and based on the advice of the Health and Safety Officer. In this situation, those who have booked online in advance will be notified and will receive a full refund.
Flat comfortable shoes are a must and practical clothing is advised. Remember the tour takes place 44 metres above the ground! Please dress appropriately for the weather.
Yes. Your guide will store belongings in a locked room in advance of tour departure.
Yes but remember all equipment is taken on the tour at your own risk.
For details on group bookings, please email skyline@crokepark.ie or phone + 353 1 819 2323.
For advice, Please click here for further health and safety advice.
Yes. Please click here for further health and safety advice.
The tour does offer an option of wheelchair users on a pre-booked basis. Please email skyline@crokepark.ie or phone +353 1 819 2323 for further details.
The Skyline tour does involve climbing steps. Visitors must be prepared to climb approximately 100 steps during their ascent to the Skyline and also to climb back down these steps to conclude the tour.