Discover Dublin’s 200 best Culture Explorer spots for your trip

National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street

★ 4.6 · 15,582 reviews

Explore the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street, where a grand Victorian rotunda opens onto Irish archaeology. Study Bronze Age gold, Viking and medieval finds, and a few Egyptian artefacts, all free to enter.

Kilmainham Gaol

★ 4.7 · 3,382 reviews

Tour Kilmainham Gaol, the historic prison tied to Ireland's revolutionary past. Follow a knowledgeable guide through its cells and corridors, hearing the stories of the political prisoners held here.

National Gallery of Ireland

★ 4.7 · 18,806 reviews

Walk into the National Gallery of Ireland and move through centuries of European and Irish painting. Look for Impressionist works by Monet and Renoir, and enjoy the grand gallery rooms without paying an entrance fee.

St Patrick's Cathedral

★ 4.5 · 29,113 reviews

Explore St Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's national cathedral and a fixture of medieval Dublin. Walk the nave beneath tall ceilings, admire the stained glass and read the historic memorials.

Glasnevin Cemetery

★ 4.6 · 1,636 reviews

Walk the grounds of Glasnevin Cemetery, Dublin's Victorian burial ground rich in Irish history. Follow a guide past notable graves and finish in the museum's interactive exhibits.

Christ Church Cathedral

★ 4.5 · 12,226 reviews

Explore Christ Church Cathedral, a medieval landmark rising above Dublin's Wood Quay. Admire the stained glass and nave, then descend to the crypt to see the mummified rat and cat.

Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

★ 4.8 · 1,106 reviews

Head into the Boyne Valley with the Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry tour. Step inside the Newgrange passage tomb, explore the visitor experience, and see the early Christian crosses at Monasterboice.

Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

★ 4.6 · 2,247 reviews

See Ireland's most famous manuscript on the Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour. Enter Trinity College on a timed slot with a guide, then stroll the castle grounds and gardens.

St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour

★ 4.8 · 414 reviews

Cover Dublin's headline sights in one morning on the St Patrick's, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle tour. With a guide, enter the cathedral and the Book of Kells on reserved entries, then walk to the castle exterior.

Irish National War Memorial Gardens

★ 4.8 · 2,656 reviews

Walk through the Irish National War Memorial Gardens, a quiet Lutyens-designed memorial to Irish soldiers lost in the First World War. Pause among the formal plantings and, in spring, the cherry blossoms.

The Famine Memorial

★ 4.7 · 1,496 reviews

Stand among the figures of the Famine Memorial on Dublin's quays. Walk around the life-sized sculptures, read the panel and reflect on the human cost of the famine.

Marsh’s Library

★ 4.8 · 556 reviews

Step into Marsh's Library, one of Dublin's most atmospheric reading rooms. Browse the dark oak bookcases, peer at centuries-old volumes under glass, and soak up the hush of a place that has barely changed.

St Michan's Church of Ireland

★ 4.7 · 1,092 reviews

Step inside St Michan's, one of Dublin's most unusual churches. Join a guide to descend into the crypts and see the preserved mummies, then look over the old tower and nave.

Casino of Marino

★ 4.7 · 379 reviews

Step inside the Casino of Marino, a small villa that hides far more than its exterior suggests. Follow a guide through 16 neo-classical rooms and learn how the building's clever design worked.

Malahide Castle & Gardens

★ 4.6 · 17,769 reviews

Explore Malahide Castle & Gardens, a medieval fortress on a sprawling demesne. Tour the castle's antiques and paintings, then walk the gardens and the fairy trail.

Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship Irish Famine History Tour

★ 4.8 · 625 reviews

Climb aboard the Jeanie Johnston, a replica famine-era tall ship moored in the Docklands. Follow a guide through the vessel, hearing the stories of the emigrants and crew and the harsh realities of Atlantic crossings.

Historical 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Dublin

★ 4.8 · 1,282 reviews

Step into Dublin's past on this two-hour historical walk with a history-trained guide. Explore the castle area, Temple Bar, City Hall and the medieval city as their stories unfold street by street.

National Concert Hall

★ 4.7 · 5,450 reviews

Settle into the National Concert Hall, Dublin's home of classical music near St Stephen's Green. Take your seat in the elegant auditorium for an orchestral concert, opera or jazz evening, with the foyer bar for the interval.

The Brazen Head

★ 4.5 · 22,011 reviews

Discover The Brazen Head, a lantern-lit Usher's Quay pub with a claim to being Ireland's oldest. Order the beef stew and a pint while live music rolls through the evening.

Collins Barracks National Museum of Ireland

★ 4.6 · 6,794 reviews

Walk into Collins Barracks, the old military complex in Stoneybatter that now houses the National Museum of Ireland's Decorative Arts and History collections. Browse Irish haute couture, silverware and military history exhibitions, all free and spread across uncrowded galleries.

MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

★ 4.7 · 1,200 reviews

Discover MoLI, the Museum of Literature Ireland, set in elegant Georgian villas in Saint Kevin's. Wander through stucco-decorated rooms and exhibitions that trace Irish writing and the stories behind it, all without an entrance fee.

The Liberties

Step into The Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most characterful districts. Walk streets shaped by brewing and distilling, passing old warehouses and street art on the way to major landmarks like the Guinness Storehouse.

Mythology, Folklore and Legends Walking Tour

★ 4.9 · 1,203 reviews

Hear Dublin's legends told where they belong on this mythology and folklore walking tour. Your guide connects Temple Bar and the city centre to ancient Irish tales, creatures and the art of storytelling.

Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★ 4.8 · 9,546 reviews

Spend a full day away from Dublin exploring Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny. Walk the monastic valley, then wander the medieval streets of Kilkenny before the ride back.

Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,795 reviews

Get your bearings in Dublin's old centre on the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church tour. Walk with a licensed guide past the castle, Temple Bar and the cathedrals, with the Book of Kells included on the longer option.

Pearse Museum

★ 4.7 · 588 reviews

Head out to the Pearse Museum in Rathfarnham for a quieter side of Dublin history. Tour the historical rooms with helpful staff, then stroll the beautifully kept grounds before heading back to the city.

Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

★ 4.6 · 1,086 reviews

Travel back thousands of years on the Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour. Walk the Hill of Tara, explore Loughcrew and Fore Abbey, and see Trim Castle with a driver-guide.

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

★ 4.5 · 11,970 reviews

Discover EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, devoted to the people who left Ireland and reshaped the world. Move through interactive galleries filled with personal stories, tracing the global journey of the Irish diaspora.

Abbey Theatre

★ 4.7 · 2,044 reviews

Take an evening at the Abbey Theatre, Ireland's national theatre in Dublin's North City. Watch a new Irish or international play, and if time allows, join a guided tour behind the scenes to learn how the theatre grew from Yeats's vision.

Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel & Cahir Castle

★ 4.7 · 1,417 reviews

Cross Ireland's heartland to three castles in one day on the Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castle tour. Ride with a driver-guide, climb to the Blarney Stone, and wander the medieval buildings and grounds at each stop.