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TRINITY COLLEGE

HOME TO THE BOOK OF KELLS

GPO MUSEUM

EXPERIENCE MODERN IRISH HISTORY

EPIC THE IRISH EMIGRATION MUSEUM

AMAZING STORIES BROUGHT TO LIFE

Aviva Stadium

THE HOME OF IRISH RUGBY & SOCCER

Airfield Estate

Dublin's Urban Working Farm

Things to do in Dublin

Located in the heart of Dublin, you will experience exceptional four-star luxury with a difference at Trinity City Hotel. You will also be close to all of the city’s top tourist attractions as well as being near the main shopping areas and the best in food and drink that Dublin has to offer.

Winter is a beautiful time of the year to visit Dublin. After a day of shopping the sales at Grafton Stree, Henrey Street or Powerscourt Centre, you can warm up with an amazing coffee, hot chocolate (for the little ones) or meal in one of Dublins' many world class restaurants or bars, and the unbeatable shopping available in various parts of Dublin city centre.

Please note that opening times of the below sights and attractions may vary, in light of the current situation with Covid-19. For the most up-to-date information regarding opening times and ticket prices, please refer to the websites of the individual attractions.

TEMPLE BAR

Dublin’s Cultural Quarter of Temple Bar is filled with Pubs, bars, restaurants, quirky shops and street musicians. Markets and cultural events also take place here on a regular basis. Temple Bar has preserved its medieval street pattern, with many narrow cobbled streets.

TRINITY COLLEGE AND THE BOOK OF KELLS

An all-time favourite for all visitors, the beautiful buildings anf grounds of Trinity college are a must see on your visit to Dublin. Located just across the Trinity City Hotel, it is wonderful place to stroll through and relax in the heart of the city.

The Book of Kells a 9th century manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ. The Book of Kells is Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure and the world’s most famous medieval manuscript.. After visiting Book of Kells, you will be brought to the historic Long Room – a library that is over 65 meters in length and houses over 200,000 books.

Trinity College and the Book of Kelly Ehibit are currently closed to visitors.

GPO MUSEUM

The Award winning GPO Museum is one of the main things to see and do in Dublin. It is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience of modern Irish history from the late 19th century to modern times with particular emphasis on the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, the Irish Civil War and the peace process in Northern Ireland.

The GPO Museum is currently closed.

EPIC

Get hands on with Irish culture and its past with our fully interactive museum – swipe through video galleries, dance through motion sensor quizzes, listen to remastered audio from 100 years ago and watch videos that bring Irish history to life. At EPIC you’ll discover the far reaching influence of Irish history, and the impact the 10 million Irish men and women who left Ireland had on the world.

EPIC - The Irish Emigration Museum is Currently Closed.

THE JEANIE JOHNSTON - AN IRISH FAMINE STORY

Hear the harrowing tale of the Irish emigrants who fled the Famine and embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life in North America.

Step on board and you will be transported back in time to join them on their gruelling journey. Learn about the cramped conditions they endured and the risks they faced.
Relive their voyage and discover what fate awaited them.

The Jeanie Johnston is Currently Closed.

DUBLIN CASTLE

Erected in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. In 1922, following Ireland’s independence, Dublin Castle was handed over to the new Irish government. It is now a major government complex and a key tourist attraction. We hope you enjoy your visit.

The interiors of Dublin Castle are currently closed, but the grounds remain open.

NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS

Located just 3 km from Dublin city centre, the National Botanic Gardens are an oasis of calm and beauty, and entry is free. A premier scientific institution, the gardens also contain the National Herbarium and several historic wrought iron glasshouses. At the National Botanic gardens you will find many attractive features like the sensory garden, rock garden and burren area, large pond, extensive herbaceous borders, and an annual display of decorative plants including a rare example of Victorian carpet bedding.

The National Botanic Gardens are open to the public with restricted numbers allowed.

DUBLIN ZOO

Set in the heart of the Phoenix Park, close to Dublin City Centre, at Dublin Zoo you will discover up to 400 different animals! With recent re-development of African plains you can see herds of Giraffes and antelopes roaming around, and the recently launched Sea Lion Cove is a favourite with the young ones!

Dublin Zoo is currently Closed to visitors.

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF IRELAND

Walk into the National Museum of Ireland on Kildare Street and be magically transported back in time! You cannot leave Dublin without seeing Bog Bodies exhibition, exploring human sacrifice rituals in Iron Age Ireland. Ramble through prehistoric Ireland and experience life at the same time of the Vikings in the Viking Age exhibition.

The National Museum of Ireland is currently closed.

ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

St Patrick's is the National Cathedral for the Church of Ireland and still the largest cathedral in Ireland. You can learn about the building’s fascinating history, including its most famous Dean (head) Jonathan Swift, who is one of around 700 burials on site. This holy site has been a place of spiritual encounter for countless generations.

St. Patricks Cathedral is currently Closed.

JAMESON DISTILLERY-BOW ST

In 1780 John Jameson threw open the doors of the Jameson Distillery Bow St. Over 200 years later, the doors are still open to friends old and new. Come for a distillery tour, a premium whiskey tasting experience, learn how to blend your own take-home whiskey, master the craft of whiskey cocktail making or draw whiskey straight from a Jameson cask in Dublin's only live maturation warehouse.

The Jameson Distillery is currently closed.

THE GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

With Guinness being Ireland's number one export it's no wonder that home of Guinness is the most visited tourist attraction in Ireland! In this state of the art brewing factory turned museum, you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about Guinness, its origins, how it varies in different parts of the world and its quirky marketing over the years. Highlight is getting to Gravity Bar for your free pint of Guinness and enjoying 360 degrees view of Dublin below you. Not to be missed!

The Guinness Storehouse is currently closed.

SCIENCE GALLERY AT TRINITY COLLEGE

Dublin’s Science Gallery is a world first. The collision of science and art is the key DNA strand of this international success story now being cloned worldwide. Unlike most galleries, they don't have a permanent collection, meaning that there’s always something new to see.

The Science Gallery at Trinity College is Currently Closed.

KILMAINHAM GAOL

A visit to this former prison is an absolute must. This threatening grey building, built between 1792 and 1795, has played a role in virtually every act of Ireland's painful path to independence. An exhibition shows the history of the prison. On the tour you can see the cells that held some of the most important political prisoners in Irish history including Constance Markievicz and Robert Emmet.

Kilmainham Gaol is Currently Closed.

DUBLINIA

Travel back and see Dublin City in Viking times, see what life was like onboard a Viking warship, visit a Viking house and take a trip down a Viking street. See the weaponry and learn the skills of being a Viking warrior. Journey through Medieval Dublin and witness the sights, sounds and smells of this busy city.

Dublinia is Currently Closed.

THE GAA MUSEUM

A trip to Croke Park simply wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the treasured GAA Museum. Get ready to immerse yourself in the spine-tingling and completely unique story of Gaelic games from ancient times to the present day. This museum is like no other sporting museum you’ll ever visit. It not only celebrates the history of Ireland’s national games, it also vividly brings to life how the GAA has contributed to our cultural, social and sporting heritage.

The GAA Museum is Currently Closed

PHOENIX PARK

Phoenix Park is an urban park in Dublin, Ireland, lying 2–4 km west of the city centre, north of the River Liffey. Its 11 km perimeter wall encloses 707 hectares; it is one of the largest enclosed recreational spaces within any European capital city.

HOWTH

At the northern boundary of Dublin Bay lies the small fishing village of Howth. Conveniently located on the DART line, Howth is the perfect day out. There is plenty to see and do in the village, including Howth Market, Howth Castle and Grounds and the famous Howth cliff walk. Seafood, of course, takes centre stage in the many pubs and restaurants of the area. Hop on the DART from the city-centre to Howth DART Station and experience all that the village has to offer.

MALAHIDE

Medieval meets modernity in the beautiful seaside village of Malahide in Dublin. Malahide is a picturesque countryside coastal town in North County Dublin, yet only half an hour from Dublin City. Visit the medieval castle, stroll to the marina and down to the beach, before discovering the town’s charming cafés and chic boutiques. The jewel in Malahide’s crown is its spectacular Malahide Castle; one of Ireland's oldest castles. Hop on the DART from the city-centre to Malahide DART Station to experience this charming town.

Malahide Castle and Gardens are closed however the the park is open to the public.

THE EASIEST WAY TO SEE THESE, AND MANY MORE?

DO DUBLIN Bus Tours – Hop On Hop Off Bus
Please note this service is currently not operating.

This is the ultimate way to see Dublin, especially if this is your first visit to the capital. Incorporating Dublin's most important attractions at a leisurely pace, the whole tour, non-stop takes just 75 minutes. But the fun is hopping on and hopping off to see the attractions.

Ideal for all ages including families who want to explore Dublin with live commentary helping you understand the history of Dublin City on your way.