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Dublin, Ireland

Things to Do in Dublin

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

Most booked tours and tickets in Dublin

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

4.925,016 reviews13h
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour

4.915,183 reviews12h 30m
Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin

Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin

4.98,796 reviews10h
Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway

Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway

4.98,295 reviews13h
Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

4.97,579 reviews2h
Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

4.96,879 reviews9h 15m
Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast

Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast

4.95,892 reviews12h 30m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Dublin's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Dublin

  1. 1Trinity College & Book of Kells
  2. 2Temple Bar
  3. 3Guinness Storehouse
  4. 4Dublin Castle
  5. 5St. Patrick's Cathedral
  6. 6Phoenix Park
  • A Literary Pilgrimage: Walk in the footsteps of Joyce, Yeats, and Beckett. Visit the Dublin Writers Museum, see the iconic door of No. 7 Eccles Street from *Ulysses*, and have a drink at Davy Byrnes, a favorite haunt of literary greats.
  • The Pub as a Cultural Institution: Experience more than just a drink. Pubs like The Brazen Head (est. 1198) and The Palace Bar are historic venues for live trad music, storytelling, and genuine connection with locals.
  • A Living History Book: Explore over 1,000 years of history, from the Viking settlement at Dublinia to the majestic Dublin Castle and the hauntingly beautiful Kilmainham Gaol, where the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed.

Tickets and passes in Dublin

Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin

Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin

4.97,448 reviews1h 15m
Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins

4.85,490 reviews45m
The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour

4.95,146 reviews1h
Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Tour with 3 or 4 Tastings

Dublin: Irish Whiskey Museum Tour with 3 or 4 Tastings

4.93,249 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Dublin

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour

4.63,125 reviews4h
Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks

Dublin Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & Drinks

4.92,281 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Dublin

Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour

Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour

4.94,022 reviews13h
Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake

Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake

4.83,658 reviews7h
Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Historic Limerick Day Tour

Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Ennis and Historic Limerick Day Tour

4.91,270 reviews12h 30m
Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

Dublin Sightseeing Cruise on River Liffey with Local Guide

4.41,183 reviews45m

Hidden gems in Dublin

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Marsh's Library

Ireland's first public library, founded in 1707, located beside St. Patrick's Cathedral. It's a perfectly preserved scholars' library from the Enlightenment.

The Iveagh Gardens

A secluded, formal Victorian park hidden behind buildings near St. Stephen's Green, often called Dublin's 'Secret Garden'.

14 Henrietta Street

A tenement museum located in a former Georgian townhouse on the northside, telling the story of Dublin's urban life from grandeur to decay.

The Gravediggers Pub (Kavanagh's)

A legendary traditional pub located beside Glasnevin Cemetery, largely unchanged since 1833.

The Science Gallery at Trinity College

A unique gallery at Trinity College where science and art collide, hosting provocative, ever-changing exhibitions on topical issues.

Day trips from Dublin

Glendalough, County Wicklow

1 hour 15 min by car or organized tour

Step into the serene 'Valley of the Two Lakes' in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. This is the site of a remarkable 6th-century monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin, surrounded by breathtaking glacial scenery.

Howth

30 min by DART train from Tara Street

A charming fishing village and peninsula on Dublin's doorstep. It offers dramatic cliff walks, fresh seafood straight from the boats, and stunning views back across Dublin Bay.

Newgrange & the Boyne Valley

50 min by car or organized tour

Journey 5,000 years back in time to the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO site, home to the Neolithic passage tomb of Newgrange, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.

Plan your Dublin trip

Things to do in Dublin: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Dublin?+

Top sights include Trinity College & Book of Kells, Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse and Dublin Castle. Away from the crowds, try Marsh's Library and The Iveagh Gardens.

What are the most popular tours in Dublin?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway (4.9 stars, 25,016 reviews); Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, Burren, Wild Atlantic Way, Galway Tour (4.9 stars, 15,183 reviews); Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin (4.9 stars, 8,796 reviews).

How much do tours in Dublin cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €18 and €123 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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