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Dublin in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Dublin? You can still see Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Dublin — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Trinity & Book of Kells
  2. 2Dublin Castle
  3. 3Guinness Storehouse
  4. 4Temple Bar evening

Morning: Trinity and the Castle

Start at Trinity College and the Book of Kells, then explore Dublin Castle and the cathedrals.

Afternoon: the Guinness Storehouse

Tour the seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse, ending with a pint in the Gravity Bar.

Evening: Temple Bar

Enjoy a pub crawl and live trad music in Temple Bar.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

Libro de Kells. Castillo medieval de Dublín. 5* Tour de historia y patrimonio
Dublin
Libro de Kells. Castillo medieval de Dublín. 5* Tour de historia y patrimonio
4.9(107)·3 horas
desde$97/ persona
vía Viator
Tour privado Guinness y whisky Jameson en Dublín con traslados
Dublin
Tour privado Guinness y whisky Jameson en Dublín con traslados
5.0(87)·5 horas
desde$336/ persona
vía Viator
Dublín Pub tradicional con guía local, Pubs ocultos
Dublin
Dublín Pub tradicional con guía local, Pubs ocultos
5.0(112)·4 horas
desde$57/ persona
vía Viator
Tour VIP en grupo pequeño por Dublín Almacén Jameson & Guinness
Dublin
Tour VIP en grupo pequeño por Dublín Almacén Jameson & Guinness
4.9(16)·4 horas
desde$284/ persona
vía Viator
Tour por el Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub
Dublin
Tour por el Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub
4.9(110)·3 horas
desde$78/ persona
vía Viator
Almacén Guinness : Ticket de entrada + Tour Perfect Pint Pub
Dublin
Almacén Guinness : Ticket de entrada + Tour Perfect Pint Pub
4.8(46)·5 horas
desde$221/ persona
vía Viator
Generation Pub Crawl en Dublín
Dublin
Generation Pub Crawl en Dublín
4.3(424)·5 horas
desde$16/ persona
vía Viator
Guinness Storehouse, experiencia con whisky irlandés y Brazen Head
Dublin
Guinness Storehouse, experiencia con whisky irlandés y Brazen Head
4.8(84)·4 horas
desde$114/ persona
vía Viator

Dublin in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Dublin in one day?
Yes — the compact centre means you can see Trinity College, Dublin Castle and the Guinness Storehouse in a day, ending with Temple Bar’s pubs and music.
What is the best one-day Dublin tour?
A city walking tour of Trinity and the Castle, paired with the Guinness Storehouse and a Temple Bar evening, is the most efficient way to see the highlights.
How much does one day in Dublin cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for the Guinness Storehouse, the Book of Kells and a pub or food experience.

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