Top 10 Things To Do In Dublin

A visit to the birthplace of Guinness is the leading attraction in Ireland and is exceedingly popular with tourists worldwide. It offers 7 floors of exhibits detailing the complicated process of brewing and its illustrious history. It is inevitably rounded off with a tipple in the top floor Gravity Bar which offers wonderful views of the city.

Trinity College is one of the most revered seats of learning in Europe and features fabulous Georgian architecture designed around lovely secluded cobbled squares. A guided tour will explore its hallowed long room and famous library which houses the infamous Book of Kells and other priceless artefacts.

 

The cultural and social hub of Dublin, Temple Bar is a bustling mix of trendy restaurants, bars and quirky designer shops and offers a vibrancy that has to be seen to be believed. A hardy band of street performers and buskers keep visitors amused while venturing from one bar to another and although a little tourist orientated, it is the ideal place to get acquainted with the irrepressible Irish spirit of partying.

 

Dating back over 800 years, Dublin Castle is an imposing structure that dominates the city and its history. A rewarding tour will explore regal state rooms, a fascinating armoury and a hallowed library with commanding views of the city enjoyed from many vantage points. A guided tour will reveal many hidden architectural gems and anecdotes that are both entertaining and educational.

 

This is an award winning museum dedicated to Irish archaeology, natural history and decorative arts and is the perfect introduction to Irish history and culture. The Celtic arts are especially well represented with extensive displays of ceramics, furniture, paintings and sculpture.

Dublin has some of the finest examples of true Georgian architecture and many of the city's fascinating houses can be explored on a popular walking tour through the city centre. Discover the sumptuous former home of Oscar Wilde and rarely visited parts of historic Trinity College which highlight unique architectural nuances. Many of the city's opulent hotels are also majestic examples of fine Georgian construction.

 

No Dublin city break is complete without a visit to a traditional Irish pub which offers a rich tapestry of local life and culture. Enjoy the genuine warmth of Dublin hospitality and a thrilling night of revelry to the sounds of traditional music and merriment. The irrepressible love of life of the Irish themselves makes a visit such a memorable experience for all.

Bargain hunters and fashion lovers will enjoy their time in Dublin where shopping is virtually a national pastime. Go to famous Grafton Street for fashionable boutiques and department stores or ‘down-to-earth’ Dawson Street for specialist retailers and high street names. Much of the city centre is pedestrianised or under covered shopping arcades ensuring a stress free shopping experience come rain or shine.

 

Measuring over 700 hectares, Phoenix Park is one of the largest city parks in Europe and an oasis of calm just minutes from the city centre. It contains the historic Dublin Zoo, the official residence of the Irish President and miles of valley walking and biking trails. It is the ideal spot for a lunchtime picnic and is littered with serene fishing ponds and shaded woodland walking trails.