Ah, Dublin: The land of Guinness and Fish & Chips. Honestly, that’s really all you need. However, if you’re looking to escape that food coma (or maybe just get deeper into it) check out these 38 things to do in Dublin.

Dublin Bucket List

I have visited Ireland at least once a year of my 27 years and in more recent years, I have opted to fly in through Dublin because the flights are significantly cheaper and way more frequent than to Shannon. As a result, I tend to have a day or two in Dublin on either end of my trip to see friends, family, and the wonderful city of Dublin!

I had all my Dublin recommendations in various Notes on my phone for the longest time. Since we're getting married in Ireland in May 2024, I thought it was as good a time as ever to compile all my recommendations and some other people's recommendations (thank you Kenzie, Shannon and Greg) into one Local-ish Guide to Dublin for our guests traveling to Ireland.

Dublin is Ireland's capital and largest city on the island's east coast. The River Liffey (or the Sniffy Liffey as my Auntie Sandy calls it) runs right through the center of the city dividing it into Northside and Southside, and out to Dublin Bay which feeds into the Irish Sea. Dublin, which translates to "black pool" in Irish, was founded just south of the Liffey by the Vikings in 841. Ever since Dublin has endured a turbulent history but has prevailed and been shaped into the 21st-century city it is today. 

At the very end of this document is an overview of language(s), currency, climate, live weather, the best time to visit, public transportation, what to pack, and of course, travel tips!

As always, I'm happy to help you plan a custom itinerary for your trip to Dublin or the rest of Ireland! Just reach out to me directly (:

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Dublin: the ultimate guide

So you've booked with EF Ultimate Break on their Grand Tour of Ireland trip, now what?

Now, you... GET EXCITED!!! Congrats on booking! Having been on this trip myself, I know exactly how amazing it is! I'm here to share with you all of my tips from doing this trip with EF Ultimate Break.

Haven't booked with EFUB yet and just here for more information? You came to the right place! As an ambassador for EF Ultimate Break, you can book with my link, and save extra on any first trip! My link is in this guide below!

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Interested in the GO CITY Dublin pass, and unsure how to see all there is to see efficiently? Don't want to wader uninformed around Dublin and feel like you've zig-zagged across the city? Use this GO CITY Dublin Pass map to see where all the attractions included in the pass are, and make the kind of choices that make sense for what you want to see, and the cost of the Go CITY Dublin pass. We had thought that the Go CITY Dublin pass included access to public transportation, but it does not. 

Throughout this map, I've included my thoughts based on my experience using the Go CITY pass and exploring what Dublin had to offer. 

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Visit Ireland’s captial! 

This dynamic and historic city always has something going on! There is a charm like no other. Not to mention the historic, artistic and literary achievements of the people of Dublin. 

Discover the best places to stay, eat & visit with this guide! 

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I took this trip between Christmas and New Years, traveling from Edinburgh. It was a great intro to what Ireland has to offer if you only have a few days. I cant wait to return to explore more.

2 Days in Dublin

Have you ever thought about traveling to the Emerald Island? Here's the guide with the top 8 must-visit places in Ireland. If you have 10-14 days and you don't want to rent a car in left-side driving country, this guide is perfect for you as I traveled to all these places by buses and it was exactly 10 days. And this guide is for budget travelers so if you want to have a bit more comfort in your trip, just replace buses with taxis/personal transfers and hotels that i propose here with more expensive hotels,

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Jameson Distillery Bow St.

The Old Jameson Distillery should be on any whiskey-lovers bucket list….so, probably not many peoples’. Kidding. Actually, Jameson accounts for 70% of the Irish whiskey sales in the United States. Jameson Distillery Bow Street is where Jameson Whiskey was originally distilled, all the way up until 1971; it’s now made in Cork. However, you can still stop by this old distillery to hear some fun history & do some tastings!

Obviously the most famous of all the distilleries, Jameson has a large variety of different types of whiskey to try and if you book in advance there are fun cocktail classes you can take that use the delicious drink! 

If you are familiar with Jameson, I would highly recommend taking their cocktail class. It includes learning how to make 3 cocktails that you get to drink, a recipe book, and a dram of their Black Barrel. 

I was pleasantly surprised with this tour! Way more interactive and personable than the Guinness Storehouse with a tasting of three whiskeys.

A must if you go to Dublin. This just renovated distillery will teach you how to taste irish whiskey and to appreciate its tasting notes.

€26 and you get a 45 min experience in their historic cocktail with 3 tastings and a signature cocktail. 

Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining

📑 Reservation Required || 💶 €30.00 EUR || Available on all passes 