Best Spots in Dublin for The City Conquerors
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From the classic Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour and Howth Cliff Walk, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.9 · 1,467 reviews
Ride the DART to Howth and set off on the cliff walk along the peninsula's rugged edge. Follow the coastal path past sheer drops and wide sea views, choosing how far to go.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 42,412 reviews
Spot wild deer and explore a vast green park at the edge of Dublin. Rent a bike to see more of it in a single afternoon.
★ 4.4 · 27,012 reviews
Head to the Guinness Storehouse in The Liberties for a deep dive into Ireland's famous beer. Follow the brewing story through interactive displays, then finish with a tasting and a drink at the rooftop bar.
★ 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.
Take a break from the city in Dublin's best-known Victorian park. Stroll among flowerbeds and shaded paths just steps from the shops.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.8 · 10,021 reviews
Ride north from Dublin to walk the Giant's Causeway and see the Dark Hedges. Stop for photographs at Dunluce Castle while your guide narrates the journey.
★ 4.8 · 27,856 reviews
Trade the city for the wild west on this Cliffs of Moher day trip from Dublin. Enjoy the cliffs, the stony Burren and a Galway stop, with live commentary from your guide.
★ 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.
★ 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.
Dive into Temple Bar, Dublin's famous cobbled nightlife quarter beside the Liffey. Wander the narrow lanes past live-music pubs and street performers, then pick a doorway where a traditional session is under way.
★ 4.4 · 2,715 reviews
Climb the stairs to The Winding Stair, an Irish restaurant above a bookshop with views over the Liffey. Linger over Dingle Bay crab or a pork tenderloin while the Ha'penny Bridge glows outside the window.
★ 4.8 · 18,914 reviews
Wander among glasshouses, an arboretum and formal gardens just north of Dublin's centre. A free, peaceful outing for families and garden lovers.
★ 4.6 · 7,963 reviews
Stroll through a Georgian square lined with colourful doors and find the famous statue of Oscar Wilde. A short, pleasant break in the city centre.
★ 4.6 · 711 reviews
Plan a special meal at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin's formal French dining address in a townhouse setting. Work through carefully presented courses with polished service over a long, unhurried lunch or dinner.
★ 4.6 · 29,995 reviews
Spend a day at Dublin Zoo, Ireland's largest. Wander through the African Plains, Fringes of the Arctic and Asian Forests, watching animals roam spacious habitats, with plenty of stops for food and rest along the way.
★ 4.2 · 2,543 reviews
Pull up a seat at The Woollen Mills, a converted riverside mill with a roof terrace by the Ha'penny Bridge. Order from the bakery, deli or restaurant menu and watch the bridge traffic from the patio.
★ 4.5 · 7,168 reviews
Step into The Stags Head, a Victorian pub where chandeliers, granite and towering mirrors set the scene. Settle in for a pint of Guinness and a plate of fish and chips or beef and Guinness stew.
★ 4.5 · 15,187 reviews
Cross the Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin's famous cast-iron span over the Liffey. Stroll across, then follow the river along the quays for views back at the bridge.
★ 4.6 · 43,136 reviews
Discover The Temple Bar Pub, the district's best-known address for an Irish night out. Grab a craft beer, join in with the live traditional songs, and head to the garden if you need some air.
★ 4.7 · 7,821 reviews
Discover the Jameson experience on Bow Street, a guided introduction to Irish whiskey in Smithfield. Compare whiskeys side by side in a tasting, then finish with a signature Jameson cocktail.
★ 4.7 · 6,477 reviews
Discover Darkey Kelly's, a spirited Temple Bar pub with a traditional interior and live Irish music. Grab a table near the stage, order hearty pub food and a pint, and soak up the atmosphere.
★ 4.6 · 6,608 reviews
Discover O'Donoghues, one of Dublin's best-known traditional music pubs. Grab a stool, order a pint or a bowl of stew and listen to a live session fill the room.
★ 4.8 · 933 reviews
Settle into Etto, a bright, minimalist restaurant celebrated for seasonal European cooking. Share inventive plates like nduja mussels and fresh oysters, guided by a knowledgeable team.
★ 4.6 · 4,910 reviews
Rest in a well-kept park in the shadow of St Patrick's Cathedral. A quick, free stop between the old town's main sights.
★ 4.5 · 3,420 reviews
Order a quality steak at a popular Dublin steakhouse. Share a cut with someone and add sides for a proper meal out.
★ 4.7 · 5,838 reviews
Step inside The Little Museum of Dublin, a compact museum full of stories about how the city lived through the last century. Join a guided tour, handle the humour and the history, and discover why this small space leaves a big impression.
Dublin · 🏛️ Landmark
Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour
3h
Dublin · 🌳 Nature
Howth Cliff Walk
2h30
Dublin · 🎨 Museum
National Museum of Ireland, Kildare Street
1h30
Phoenix Park
2h
Guinness Storehouse
Kilmainham Gaol
1h15
Saint Stephen's Green
45 min
National Gallery of Ireland
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
The Brazen Head
Dublin · 🧭 Tours
Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour
10h
Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway City Day Tour
Christ Church Cathedral
St Patrick's Cathedral
Dublin · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Temple Bar
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
The Winding Stair
National Botanic Gardens
Merrion Square Park
30 min
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
Dublin · 🎭 Entertainment
Dublin Zoo
4h
The Woollen Mills
The Stags Head
Ha'penny Bridge
15 min
The Temple Bar Pub
Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
Darkey Kelly's
O'Donoghues Bar
Etto
St. Patrick’s Park
20 min
Hawksmoor Dublin
The Little Museum of Dublin
1h