Dublin Attractions

This is the perfect Welcome to Dublin Top 10, immersing you in the spirit of the city in terms of culture, fun, drink, literature and history. If you can't find something here to enjoy you're in the wrong city!

Start with a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. The history and marketing of this world-beating brand is Dublin's greatest success story and it's explained beautifully. The complimentary pint of Guinness on the 9th floor with breathtaking views of Dublin before you, is the perfect end to a visit.

If you're at all interested in the intriguing modern history of Dublin then a visit to Kilmainham Gaol is key to your understanding. It makes a perfect companion to the excellent 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour. Do the walk first, then the Gaol in the afternoon. It's a sobering experience, to be sure, so in the evening you'll need cheering up.

We have just the thing. The Dublin Literary Pub Tour may sound a little daunting, but you can relax - the actors who will be your guides are great showmen and comedians.

Another great way to have fun in Dublin is the Viking Splash Tour. It's impossible to describe just how much fun it can be riding round the streets and waterways of Dublin in an amphibious vehicle with a Viking helmet on, but trust us - once again it's the quality of the guide who makes this such a memorable trip.

Finally, pause for thought and reflect on the beauty and history of Ireland's past at the National Museum (Archaeology) section, the Book of Kells Trinity College exhibition, St Patrick's Cathedral or Dublin City Gallery. Each of these is a perfect rainy day visit.

Guinness Storehouse

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St James's Gate
St. James's Gate

Take the tour to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Guinness, then enjoy a pint with stunning 360-degree views...
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Kilmainham Gaol

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Inchicore Road
Kilmainham

A sombre but fascinating insight into Ireland's past...
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Trinity College Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition

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Trinity College Library Street
Trinity College, Old Library Building

Discover the origins of Celtic design and wander into a library straight out of a Harry Potter movie...
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Old Jameson Distillery

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Bow Street
Smithfield Village

A history of Irish whiskey!...
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Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane

Charlemont House
Parnell Square North

Manet, Dégas, Rodin and more...
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1916 Rebellion Walking Tour

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meet at International Bar, 23 Wicklow St
(at the International Bar)

Informative and entertaining tour covering the principal sights of the 1916 uprising...
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Viking SplashTours

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tours depart from north side of St Stephen's Green

The most fun you can have in Dublin while wearing a Viking helmet!...
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

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9 Duke St
Duke Pub (Starting point)

Booze-soaked history lesson...
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St Patrick's Cathedral

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St Patrick's Close
Patrick St

Where St Patrick baptised converts...
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National Museum (Archaeology)

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Ireland's past, entertainingly illustrated, most notably in peat bog burials and in golden treasure...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade

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O'Connell Street

2010's Parade theme is 'Extraordinary World'...
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Irish Museum of Modern Art

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Royal Hospital
Military Rd, Kilmainham

Superb contemporary gallery in beautiful historic setting with adjacent gardens and large grounds...
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Dublin Castle

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Dublin Castle
Palace St. (off Dame St.)

Former seat of British power...
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oddball

providing the wackiest tours in Ireland...
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Phoenix Park

Park Gate Street
Phoenix Park

Europe's largest city park...
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Killiney Hill

Killiney Hill Road

360 views of Dublin city and coastline...
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Chester Beatty Library

Dublin Castle
Clock Tower Building, Dublin Castle

Home to some of the oldest manuscripts in the world. Free admission to all and guided tours are available on Wednesdays at 1pm and Sundays at 3&4pm...
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Temple Bar

12 East Essex Street
Temple Bar Square

Bustling, vibrant and cultural area of Dublin day or night...
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St. Michan's Church and Crypt

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Church Street

Dublin's most unusual visitor attraction...
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Temple Bar Square

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Temple Bar
12 E Essex St

Bustling urban space...
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