Discover Dublin’s 200 best spots for a Senior Travelers' trip

National Botanic Gardens

★ 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.

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.

Saint Stephen's Green

Take a break from the city in Dublin's best-known Victorian park. Stroll among flowerbeds and shaded paths just steps from the shops.

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.

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 4.3 · 1,311 reviews

Ride the City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour for an easy overview of Dublin from the open top deck. Listen to the audio commentary, hop off at stops that interest you, and join the included walking tour.

Iveagh Gardens

★ 4.7 · 4,817 reviews

Find Iveagh Gardens, a quiet 19th-century garden tucked away behind Harcourt Street. Wander past fountains, admire the rose garden, and enjoy the calm of this overlooked city-centre retreat.

Merrion Square Park

★ 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.

St. Anne's Park

★ 4.8 · 5,616 reviews

Follow woodland trails and discover quirky follies in one of Dublin's largest parks. A lovely morning outing for families and couples.

The Original Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

★ 4.5 · 3,468 reviews

See Dublin's main sights from the top of a green hop-on hop-off bus. Ride with live commentary and hop off wherever something catches your eye, using your 24-hour ticket.

Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,795 reviews

Settle in for afternoon tea aboard the Afternoon Tea Vintage Bus Tour as it rolls through Dublin. Enjoy sandwiches, scones and desserts while your host points out landmarks and shares stories of the city.

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.

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.

St. Patrick’s Park

★ 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.

The Gaiety Theatre

★ 4.6 · 5,871 reviews

Step inside the Gaiety Theatre, a Victorian showpiece in the heart of Dublin. Take your seat in the ornate auditorium for a musical, opera or Irish dance production, with the stage close enough to feel part of the show.

Bord Gáis Energy Theatre

★ 4.7 · 11,835 reviews

Treat yourself to a night at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, Libeskind's striking Docklands venue. Settle into a comfortable seat for a touring ballet, opera, musical or orchestral concert with excellent sightlines and acoustics.

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.

Irish Music & Dance - The Irish House Party

★ 4.8 · 1,189 reviews

Join the Irish House Party in an elegant Ballsbridge townhouse for a close-up evening of tradition. Hear the musicians introduce their instruments, watch an Irish dancer perform, and sing along with the room.

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.

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.

Phoenix Park

★ 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.

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.

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.

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre

★ 4.6 · 528 reviews

Step inside Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, a Georgian mansion converted into a calm shopping retreat in central Dublin. Climb the staircase past floral displays, browse small design boutiques, and enjoy the elegant interior at your own pace.

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.

Bushy Park

★ 4.6 · 4,586 reviews

Wander into Bushy Park, a roomy riverside escape in Terenure. Follow woodland paths past streams and waterfalls, circle the wildlife-rich pond, and find a cool spot beside the River Dodder.

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.

Hodges Figgis

★ 4.8 · 4,466 reviews

Browse Hodges Figgis, Dublin's much-loved four-storey bookshop in the city centre. Climb through the floors, seek out the Irish Room for books on the country's history and writing, and pick up a read to remember the trip.

Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s

★ 4.8 · 385 reviews

Spend an evening at Johnnie Fox's with the Irish Dinner & Dance Show in the Glencullen hills. Sit down to a three-course meal, then watch live traditional musicians and dancers perform the Hooley show.

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.