Things to do in Dublin
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Top things to do in Dublin
Wild Wicklow Tour including Glendalough from Dublin
€36
Per adult
Cliffs of Moher, Doolin Village, The Burren & Galway Tour
€50
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Blarney Castle and Cork day tour
€65
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Northern Ireland Coast & Belfast City Full-Day Tour
€75
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Dublin Pass: Access Over 35 Top Attractions
€70
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
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1. St. Stephen's Green
Follow the signs to “Faiche Stiabhna”, as the Irish call St. Stephen’s Green, for an inner-city oasis. Admire the Victorian buildings, play soccer, throw a frisbee, watch people, jog, feed the ducks, doze or have a picnic in this popular Dublin park. You could also bring a novel written by one of Dublin’s great authors and read it at the very spot where they found their inspiration!
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2. Trinity College
Ireland's most prestigious university was founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 in the hope of offering Dublin’s sons a reason to pursue their studies at home, away from the infectious threat of popery on the continent.
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3. Guinness Storehouse
St. James’s Gate Brewery has been home to Guinness since 1759. The impressive building, formerly the Guinness fermentation plant, has been remodelled into the shape of a giant pint of the “black stuff”.
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4. Dublin Castle
The 18th-century Dublin Castle is among the city’s most iconic sites. A small park with pretty floral displays lies behind the castle, which replaced a 13th-century Viking military fortress. Learn its fascinating history as the seat of British and Irish governments over the centuries.
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5. Grafton Street
Among the most exclusive spots in European retail, Grafton Street is a boulevard full of upscale boutiques and restaurants. It is one of the two main commercial parts of Dublin and has an international array of big names. Yet the street retains its local charm with well-known street performers and traditional pubs. Bring cash and credit cards for a trip through the street’s upscale boutiques.
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6. O'Connell Street
O’Connell Street is among Dublin’s busiest and recognizable parts. It consists of a wide boulevard divided by spaces for trees and works of art. Admire the many historic buildings and peruse the upscale boutiques that line this busy street.
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7. Aviva Stadium
Aviva Stadium is the national sports arena, where Ireland plays international rugby and soccer games. The structure has a futuristic design and stands in a picturesque area of fields and a canal. Experience the rhapsody and songs of the nation’s passionate fans in this stadium of 51,700 seats.
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8. Malahide Castle
Malahide Castle itself has been in the Talbot family for over 800 years. An exhibition on the ground floor takes visitors on an interactive journey through the history of both the family and the castle itself. Malahide Castle’s landscaped gardens are another of its key features. Over 5,000 different species of plant grow here, making this one of the most varied and luxurious botanical gardens on offer in the Replublic of Ireland.
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Popular places to visit in Dublin
St. Stephen's Green
4.5/5(719 reviews)
Take a break in Dublin’s most popular public park with green lawns and flower beds, a stone bridge and statues, a swan-filled lake and a playground.
Trinity College
4.5/5(569 reviews)
Trinity College offers a welcome haven from the hustle and bustle of Dublin and it is one ivory tower you’d be happy to be trapped in for a long time.
Guinness Storehouse
4.5/5(561 reviews)
The Guinness Storehouse is situated at St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The giant storehouse covers seven floors and is a popular point of interest for tourists - since it opened in 2000, it has received over four million visitors.
Dublin Castle
4/5(381 reviews)
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
Grafton Street
4.5/5(552 reviews)
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
O'Connell Street
4/5(421 reviews)
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Aviva Stadium
4.5/5(90 reviews)
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Malahide Castle
4.5/5(114 reviews)
Located a little south of the town of Malahide in County Fingal, the medieval Malahide Castle is an impressive and imposing structure, blending centuries of history in a single setting. While parts of the castle date back to the 1100s, its grounds offer some of Ireland’s best 18th century garden landscaping, making a trip to Malahide Castle a must for both history and nature enthusiasts.
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