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From the classic Dublin Zoo and The Gaiety Theatre, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 394 reviews
Step into the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum in the heart of Temple Bar. Follow a guide through exhibits on Thin Lizzy, U2 and more, and see the venues and recording spaces behind Ireland's rock story.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 551 reviews
Set sail with the Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise from the harbour at Howth. Glide beneath the cliffs and past the lighthouse while the captain points out landmarks and you watch for seals and seabirds.
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★ 4.7 · 1,379 reviews
Hop aboard the Howth Coastal Boat Tour and head out from the harbour for an hour on the water. Pass cliffs and caves, circle Ireland's Eye, and scan the rocks for gannets, cormorants and seals.
★ 4.7 · 369 reviews
Spend an evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a lively night of Irish song and dance. Enjoy dinner, then settle in for ballads, humour and dancers performing in a warm, informal pub.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 1,057 reviews
Cruise around Ireland's Eye on this Howth boat tour, leaving daily from the Howth waterfront. Watch for seabirds beneath the cliffs and listen to the captain's commentary as the island and Balscaden Bay slide past.
★ 4.7 · 1,482 reviews
Settle into the Gate Theatre, a 370-seat Dublin stage open since 1928. Enjoy a drink in its ornate bar, then watch a classic play or new work in an auditorium small enough to feel close to every actor.
★ 4.8 · 2,145 reviews
Travel from Dublin to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour by coach, with admission included. Walk through original sets, costumes and props, and see the Iron Throne up close.
★ 4.5 · 784 reviews
Duck into the Irish Film Institute in Temple Bar for an afternoon of independent cinema. Catch an arthouse screening, then linger over a drink in the bar or on the covered terrace.
★ 4.1 · 5,357 reviews
Drop into the National Wax Museum Plus in Temple Bar for a playful hour in the city centre. Walk past lifelike wax figures of Irish and global celebrities, then brave the horror section downstairs.
★ 4.3 · 2,596 reviews
Head to the Button Factory, Temple Bar's intimate live music and club venue. Catch a band or DJ set on the standing floor, grab a drink at one of its bars, or watch from the balcony.
★ 4.9 · 1,302 reviews
Try Escape Boats Dublin, an immersive escape room in Grand Canal Dock. Gather your team, pick a scenario such as SOS, and race the clock to crack puzzles with help from friendly staff.
★ 4.8 · 4,439 reviews
Catch a film at Light House Cinema, Smithfield's independent movie house. Browse an eclectic programme of new releases, classics and world cinema, then pick your seat and settle in.
★ 3.9 · 556 reviews
Explore World of Illusion, a three-floor playground of optical tricks in Temple Bar. Step through the Vortex Tunnel, test the infinity mirrors and pose in the gravity-bending room for photos with friends.
★ 4.6 · 909 reviews
Round up friends for a game at Lane7 Dublin City Centre. Bowl a few frames, try beer pong, and keep the drinks flowing in a lively, social setting.
★ 4.7 · 3,306 reviews
Treat yourself to a film at the Stella Cinema in Rathmines, a lovingly preserved Art Deco picture house. Sink into an armchair, couch or bed and watch a screening in a setting full of period character.
★ 4.2 · 1,112 reviews
Swing by Rainforest Adventure Golf in Dundrum for a playful round under a jungle canopy. Putt your way through the themed holes, compete with your group, then refuel at the on-site cafe.
★ 4.9 · 1,487 reviews
Test your wits at Incognito Escape Room in Usher's Quay. Choose a theme such as Baker Street Mystery or King's Quest and work with your team to solve clues before time runs out.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 1,402 reviews
Learn a few steps at the Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson in the heart of Temple Bar. After your lesson, sit back and watch professional dancers and musicians fill the pub with sound.
Dublin · 🎭 Entertainment
Dublin Zoo
4h
The Gaiety Theatre
2h30
Abbey Theatre
Dublin · 🎨 Museum
Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum with Guided Tour
1h15
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
3h
Irish Music & Dance - The Irish House Party
National Concert Hall
Howth Cliffs and Lighthouse Cruise
1h30
Howth Coastal Boat Tour
Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise
1h
Ireland's Eye and Howth Coast Boat Tour
Gate Theatre
Dublin · 🧭 Tours
Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
10h
Irish Film Institute
2h
The National Wax Museum Plus
Button Factory
Escape Boats Dublin
Light House Cinema
World of Illusion Entry Ticket
Lane7 Dublin City Centre
The Stella Cinema Rathmines
Rainforest Adventure Golf
Incognito Escape Room
Irish Dinner & Dance Show at Johnnie Fox’s
Irish Music and Dance Show with Dance Lesson
