Dublin's Top 10 things to do
1. Let us Plan your Visit!
The Dublin Tourism Centre on Suffolk Street is a one stop shop for all your information and reservation needs while visiting Dublin City and County. We have a wide range of services to assist you in planning your visit to Dublin City, Dublin County and your holiday to the rest of Ireland.
Find out more about our visitor centres.
2. See more for less!
The Dublin Pass is your passport to Dublin offering you FREE ENTRY to 27 top visitor attractions, FREE transport from the airport to the city and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants, leisure pursuits, tours and much more!
Check out The Dublin Pass!
3. Tour Dublin
Discover more of the city on one of the many fantastic bus, walking or boat tours on offer. Or why not explore Dublin at your own pace with one of our free iWalks.
Plan your Tour of Dublin!
4. Visit a Castle
The city of Dublin can trace its origins back over 1,000 years. Why not take a step back in time and visit one of the many ancient and historic fortifications situated both in the city and throughout Dublin County. Or why not Download the Castles & Cathedrals iwalk and explore Dublin’s historical past for yourself.
Discover Dublin’s castles, churches and historic sites.
5. Discover the story of Dublin
Dublin boasts a wealth of Museums and Galleries. Explore the story of the capital through the countless artefacts and art housed throughout the city.
Explore Dublin’s Museums & Galleries!
6. Visit Georgian Dublin
The Georgian door is a well recognized symbol of ‘Welcome’ in Dublin. In the 18th Century (Georgian era) the city acquired this beautiful and distinctive style of architecture. Many of today’s major public buildings date from this period.
Download the Georgian Dublin Insider Guide for a detailed guide to Georgian Dublin.
7. Dine with the locals Dublin is a modern cosmopolitan city, something that is reflected in the dazzling array of restaurants on offer. From lively traditional restaurants to Michelin - starred restaurants, there is something to suit every taste, occasion and budget in Dublin.
Check out our fantastic array of restaurants!
8. Sample some local brews
Dublin’s pubs are slices of its living culture and no visit to the capital would be complete without sampling a local brew in a real Dublin Pub. Or discover how our ‘national drinks’ are made with visits to the Guinness Storehouse and the Old Jameson Distillery. Download the Guinness iWalk and discover the fascinating story of how Guinness has been intertwined with the city for centuries.
Find out more about Dublin’s Pubs!
9. Shop 'til you drop!
With its bustling city centre and lively suburbs Dublin provides the ideal setting for shopping, offering the visitor a wonderful array of products ranging from the traditional to the cotemporary. For a detailed guide to Dublin’s main shopping districts download the Shopping in Dublin Insider guide.
Find out more about shopping in Dublin!
10. Party the night away!
Dublin has one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting nightlife cultures. So whether it's the traditional pubs with Irish music, or the hip and trendy bar and club scene that you're after, you'll find it all here! Night or day, anytime of the year, there is always something to do. Pubs, comedy nights, theatre, concerts are just some of the ways to be entertained. Dublin embodies the best of the traditional, diverse and the cosmopolitan!
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