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1. Guinness Storehouse
- Dublin's most popular and most spectacular visitor attraction, the Storehouse is a modern Disneyesque visitor centre, right at the heart of today's... read more
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- Nile Expert Tip: Visiting Dublin without seeing the Guinness Storehouse is like seeing Paris without the Eiffel Tower,...
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2. Kilmainham Gaol
- A visit - Nationalists would call it a pilgrimage - to Kilmainham Gaol is crucial to an understanding of the hardships faced by the Irish people... read more
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3. Trinity College Old Library and the Book of Kells Exhibition
- Most visitors come here to marvel at the Book of Kells, described in the ancient Irish Annals as "the most precious object of the Western World".... read more
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4. Old Jameson Distillery
- If whiskey is your poison, get ready to indulge to your heart's content. After the educational tour of the distillery, and your careful attention... read more
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5. Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane
- Founded in 1908 by art enthusiast Sir Hugh Lane, this elegant gallery houses Sir Hugh's collection of paintings by Dégas, Monet and Courbet; in... read more
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6. 1916 Rebellion Walking Tour
- You don't really need to know anything in advance about Irish history (though it may help) to enjoy this tour, but you'll certainly glean an awful... read more
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7. Viking SplashTours
- There are several bus tours that show you the sights of Dublin and, for a different perspective, there are river tours too, but this one... read more
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8. Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
This is the grown-up equivalent of those "literature can be fun"-type schemes aimed at kids. But what a fantastic idea! Walking in the footsteps...
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9. St Patrick's Cathedral
- St Patrick's is one of two Anglican cathedrals in Dublin. It is built on the site where St Patrick is said to have baptized converts to Christianity.... read more
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10. National Museum (Archaeology)
Established in 1890, this museum is a reflection of Ireland's heritage from 2000 B.C. to the present. The institution actually spans three sites,...
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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.
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