Discover Dublin’s 35 best Landmarks spots for your trip

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 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.

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.

Ha'penny Bridge

★ 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.

The Spire

★ 4.3 · 12,003 reviews

Look up at the Spire, the slender 120-metre needle that dominates O'Connell Street. Take a few photos, meet friends beneath it and walk the avenue in either daylight or evening light.

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.

Molly Malone Statue

★ 4.5 · 14,777 reviews

Meet the Molly Malone Statue, the bronze fishmonger from Ireland's best-loved song. Snap a photo with the famous figure and soak up the street atmosphere around it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Custom House

★ 4.6 · 327 reviews

See the Custom House, James Gandon's neoclassical landmark on the Liffey. Walk the quays to take in its long facade, then look into what the building reveals about Dublin's port past.

Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour with Live Guides

★ 4.5 · 1,066 reviews

Get your bearings in Dublin with the Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour and its live guides. Ride the loop past the city's landmarks and hop off wherever you want a closer look.

Poolbeg Lighthouse

★ 4.7 · 2,684 reviews

Walk out to Poolbeg Lighthouse, Dublin's red sentinel at the end of the South Wall. Follow the seawall past anglers and cyclists, watching boats enter the port before turning back.

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.

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.

St. Mary's Cathedral

★ 4.6 · 890 reviews

Pop into St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, a classical Catholic church in Dublin's north city. Admire the marble statues and ornate interior, and linger if a service with the choir is underway.

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.

Four Courts

★ 4.2 · 145 reviews

See the Four Courts, the domed courthouse standing on the north bank of the Liffey. Admire the building's classical facade and dome, then continue along the quays to nearby sights.

Leinster House

★ 4.3 · 166 reviews

Pass by Leinster House, the Georgian palace where Ireland's parliament sits. Take in the building's formal facade and, if the timing is right, join an organised visit inside.

Oscar Wilde Statue

Meet Oscar Wilde, lounging in stone on his boulder in central Dublin. Spend a few minutes studying the sculpture, take photos, and pause over the writer's connection to the city.

Swords Castle

★ 4.5 · 2,078 reviews

Explore Swords Castle, a free medieval archbishop's palace north of Dublin. Walk the ramparts, climb the tower and look into the restored wood-beamed chapel before a picnic on the grounds.

City Hall

★ 4.5 · 432 reviews

Pause at Dublin City Hall, a neoclassical civic landmark beside Dublin Castle. Step into the domed rotunda and explore the exhibition on the city's history.

Ashtown Castle

★ 4.5 · 563 reviews

Discover Ashtown Castle, a medieval tower house tucked away inside Phoenix Park. Step inside the restored stone building, then wander the walled garden and paths before a coffee at the nearby cafe.

River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

★ 4.4 · 5,371 reviews

Cruise the River Liffey with a local guide and see Dublin from a different angle. Drift past the Docklands and the Jeanie Johnston while the commentary fills in the city's waterfront history.

Whitefriar Street Church

★ 4.8 · 770 reviews

Slip into Whitefriar Street Church, a quiet Dublin landmark that rewards anyone who steps through its doors. Admire the preserved interior, light a candle at the shrines and browse the small shop before moving on.

St. Audoen's Park

★ 4.5 · 377 reviews

Slip into St. Audoen's Park, a quiet pocket of Dublin where the medieval city wall rises behind the benches. Wander past the old gate, try the humming rock and rest before moving on.

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.

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.