Dublin Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Dublin tours, Guinness Storehouse and whiskey distillery visits, Trinity College and Dublin Castle tours, pub and food crawls and day trips to the Cliffs of Moher. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Dublin itinerary.
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Explore Dublin by interest
Whatever brings you to Dublin — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Guinness Storehouse
The home of the iconic stout and Gravity Bar.
ExploreTrinity & Castle
The Book of Kells, Long Room and Dublin Castle.
ExploreWhiskey distilleries
Jameson, Teeling and Irish whiskey tastings.
ExplorePubs & music
Temple Bar, trad sessions and literary crawls.
ExploreFood tours
Irish stew, soda bread and craft beer.
ExploreCliffs of Moher
The towering Atlantic cliffs and Galway.
ExploreWicklow & Glendalough
Monastic ruins and mountain lakes.
ExploreGiant’s Causeway
Basalt columns and the Antrim coast.
ExploreTop attractions in Dublin
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Guinness Storehouse
The home of the stout and the Gravity Bar.
Trinity College
The Book of Kells and the Long Room library.
Whiskey distilleries
Jameson, Teeling and Irish whiskey tastings.
Temple Bar & music
Pubs, trad sessions and live music.
Food & markets
Irish stew, soda bread and craft beer.
Cliffs of Moher
Towering Atlantic cliffs and Galway.
Wicklow & Glendalough
Monastic ruins and mountain lakes.
Giant’s Causeway
Basalt columns on the Antrim coast.
Dublin in 1 day
- 1Trinity & Book of Kells
- 2Dublin Castle
- 3Guinness Storehouse
- 4Temple Bar evening
Dublin in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Trinity, Castle & Guinness
- 2Temple Bar music
- 3Day 2: Cliffs of Moher
- 4Whiskey tasting
Dublin in 3 days
- 1Day 1: city & Guinness
- 2Day 2: Cliffs of Moher
- 3Day 3: Wicklow or Giant’s Causeway
- 4Pubs & whiskey evenings
Dublin with kids
- 1Dublin Zoo & Phoenix Park
- 2Dublin Castle
- 3Glendalough lakes
- 4EPIC museum
3 hrs awayCliffs of Moher
Towering Atlantic cliffs with Galway and the Burren.
1 hr awayWicklow & Glendalough
Monastic ruins and glacial lakes in the mountains.
3 hrs awayGiant’s Causeway
Basalt columns, Belfast and the Antrim coast.
2.5 hrs awayBlarney & Cork
Kiss the Blarney Stone and explore Cork city.
1.5 hrs awayKilkenny
A medieval city of a castle and narrow lanes.
40 min awayHowth
A coastal fishing village with cliff walks and seafood.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Dublin visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September) bring milder weather and long days — the best times to visit.
Spring (Mar–May)
Fresh and green, with St. Patrick’s Day in March; pack layers for changeable weather.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The warmest, busiest season with the longest days — great for day trips, though prices peak.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Mild, atmospheric days with thinner crowds — a lovely time for the city and countryside.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cold, wet and dark, but cosy in the pubs, with festive lights; the quietest, cheapest season.
St. Patrick’s Day
Around 17 March, Dublin erupts in a huge festival and parade — fun but very busy, so book well ahead.
One day
Enough for Trinity College, Dublin Castle, the Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar.
Two days
Add a whiskey tasting and a Cliffs of Moher day trip.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, the Cliffs of Moher, and Wicklow or the Giant’s Causeway.
Four to five days
Add Belfast, Cork and Blarney, or Kilkenny and the coast.
A week or more
Use Dublin as a base, or tour the Wild Atlantic Way and the Ring of Kerry.
Travelling with kids
Mix the zoo, the castle and a Glendalough day at a gentle pace.
On foot
The flat, compact centre is very walkable, with most sights close together across the river Liffey.
Luas & DART
The Luas tram and the DART coastal train serve the city and suburbs; a Leap Card covers public transport.
Buses & hop-on
City buses and the hop-on hop-off tourist bus reach the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham.
Bikes
Dublin’s flat streets and bike-share scheme make cycling an easy way to get around.
Day-trip transport
Tours bundle transport for the Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow and the Giant’s Causeway; trains reach Galway and Belfast.
From the airport
Dublin Airport links to the centre by the Airlink or Aircoach buses in about 30–40 minutes.
Book the Guinness & Kells
The Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells use timed entry that sells out — book skip-the-line tickets ahead.
Currency
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro; Northern Ireland (Giant’s Causeway) uses pounds sterling, so carry both for a northern day trip.
Pub etiquette
Order and pay at the bar, enjoy the “craic”, and join a trad session respectfully — it’s about the music and atmosphere.
Pack for changeable weather
Bring a waterproof and layers year-round — Dublin’s weather can change quickly, with frequent showers.
City passes
A Dublin Pass or Leap Visitor Card can save on attractions and transport if you’ll visit several sights.
Tipping
Tipping is modest — around 10% in restaurants for good service; rounding up is fine in pubs.
Guinness Storehouse
Timed tickets sell out, especially in summer — book ahead.
Book of Kells
Trinity’s timed entry sells out — reserve ahead.
Cliffs of Moher trips
Popular west-coast day trips fill up — book early.
Whiskey & food tours
Small-group distillery and food tours have limited places — reserve ahead.
Literary pub crawls
Guided evening crawls fill up — book ahead.
St. Patrick’s Day
Mid-March fills hotels and tours months ahead — plan early.
Guinness Storehouse
Around €25–35 for entry, including a pint at the Gravity Bar.
Book of Kells & city
Roughly €18–35 for the Book of Kells or a guided city tour.
Whiskey & food tours
About €25–75 for a distillery tasting or a guided food tour.
Cliffs of Moher trips
Around €50–70 for a full-day west-coast tour with Galway.
Giant’s Causeway
Roughly €55–75 for a full day to the Antrim coast and Belfast.
How to save
Walk the compact centre, enjoy free trad sessions, and book combined day trips.
Dublin through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Fresh, green days and St. Patrick’s Day in March.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Pack layers for changeable weather.
- Best for
- The warmest, longest days — great for day trips.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busiest season — book ahead.
- Best for
- Mild, atmospheric days with thinner crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A lovely time for city and countryside.
- Best for
- Cosy pubs and festive lights, with the lowest prices.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold and wet — pack a waterproof.