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Dublin in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Dublin lets you pair the city with a Cliffs of Moher day trip. This 2-day Dublin itinerary covers the capital on day one and the wild west coast on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Trinity, Castle & Guinness
  2. 2Temple Bar music
  3. 3Day 2: Cliffs of Moher
  4. 4Whiskey tasting

Day 1: the city

See Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse, then enjoy Temple Bar’s pubs and music.

Day 2: the Cliffs of Moher

Take a day trip to the spectacular Cliffs of Moher, with Galway and the Burren.

Evening: whiskey

Back in Dublin, enjoy a whiskey distillery tour and tasting.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Dublin — prices per person.

Guinness Family Tour VIP Access to Guinness Storehouse
Dublin
Guinness Family Tour VIP Access to Guinness Storehouse
5.0(10)·3 hours
from$122/ person
via Viator
Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers
Dublin
Dublin Private Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour with Transfers
5.0(87)·5 hours
from$336/ person
via Viator
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group
Galway
Cliffs of Moher Hiking Tour from Galway - Small Group
5.0(90)·9 hours
from$103/ person
via Viator
Dublin Premium VIP Small Group Tour Jameson & Guinness Storehouse
Dublin
Dublin Premium VIP Small Group Tour Jameson & Guinness Storehouse
4.9(16)·4 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Micil Distillery Experience 2 - Gin, Poitín and Whiskey
Galway
Micil Distillery Experience 2 - Gin, Poitín and Whiskey
5.0(293)·1 hour
from$29/ person
via Viator
Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin - Small Group
Galway
Cliffs Of Moher Hiking Tour from Doolin - Small Group
5.0(368)·4 hours
from$39/ person
via Viator
Guinness Storehouse: Entry ticket + Perfect Pint Pub Tour
Dublin
Guinness Storehouse: Entry ticket + Perfect Pint Pub Tour
4.8(46)·5 hours
from$221/ person
via Viator
Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local
Dublin
Dublin 6 Whiskey Tasting & 3 Food Pairing Walking Tour with Local
5.0(44)·3 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator

Dublin in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Dublin?
Two days covers Trinity, the Castle and the Guinness Storehouse on day one and a Cliffs of Moher day trip on day two, with pubs, music and whiskey in the evenings.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Dublin?
The Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar, a whiskey tasting and a Cliffs of Moher day trip.
Are the Cliffs of Moher worth it from Dublin?
Yes — although it’s a long day, the breathtaking cliffs, the Burren and Galway make it the standout day trip from Dublin.

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