Day 1: Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the cathedral quarter.
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Dublin
A lively capital where Georgian streets, historic landmarks and coastal villages sit side by side.
Grafton Street
ExploreDublin City and Bay
Best timeYear-round
Time needed2–4 days
Perfect forFirst-time visitors, history lovers, food travellers and weekend breaks
Plan your visit
Why visit Dublin?
A lively capital where Georgian streets, historic landmarks and coastal villages sit side by side.
Don’t miss
Top 20 landmarks and attractions
A curated starting point for planning your time in the county.
- 01Trinity College and the Book of Kells
- 02Guinness Storehouse
- 03Kilmainham Gaol
- 04Dublin Castle
- 05St Patrick’s Cathedral
- 06Christ Church Cathedral
- 07National Museum of Ireland
- 08National Gallery of Ireland
- 09EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- 10Phoenix Park
- 11GPO Museum
- 12Little Museum of Dublin
- 13Temple Bar
- 14Howth Cliff Walk
- 15Malahide Castle
- 16Dún Laoghaire Pier
- 17Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- 18Chester Beatty
- 19Glasnevin Cemetery
- 20Dublin Bay Biosphere
Suggested route
A simple three-day itinerary
3 daysSuggested county driving route
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Day 2: Kilmainham Gaol, Guinness Storehouse and Phoenix Park.
Day 3: Take the DART to Howth or Dún Laoghaire for a coastal day.
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Brewing heritage
County Dublin
Guinness Storehouse
Explore the story of Guinness on a self-guided visit. Check timed entry and the exact inclusions of your ticket option.
Start / arrival pointSt James's Gate, Dublin
Irish history
County Dublin
Glasnevin guided history tour
Hear the stories behind figures in Irish history in this historic cemetery. Allow time for the journey from central Dublin.
Start / arrival pointGlasnevin Cemetery, Dublin
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County Dublin
Forge a silver ring in Dublin
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Start / arrival pointDublin — two workshop locations; check your option
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