Things to do in Dublin
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Dublin Bay Boat Trip: River Liffey to Dun LaoghaireYou board at City Quay and spend an hour on the water seeing Dublin's Convention Center, Eastlink Bridge, Docklands, and Poolbeg Lighthouse from a perspective you can't get any other way. The boat has WiFi and restrooms; the ticket gets you all the way to Dun Laoghaire's East Pier. You'll need to arrange your own way back into the city or onward from there.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Dublin from the water without arranging transport or timing a guided tour—the fixed 60-to-70-minute schedule means you get the whole bay crossing in one go, and you end up in Dun Laoghaire with options for what comes next.
Howth Coastal Hike from Dublin: Cliff Views & Local GuideA three-hour guided coastal hike from Dublin to Howth Head and back through the village, led by a Howth native. The route climbs to panoramic views across Dublin Bay, passes the Martello Tower and the house where WB Yeats lived, and follows the heathlands and cliff paths the operator describes as HG Wells's "most beautiful views in the world." Children from age 12 are welcome; moderate fitness is needed for the terrain.Is it for me?Your guide is a Howth native who weaves in literary history and local tales while you loop the headland's best views—all within three hours, leaving your Dublin day unscheduled.
Dublin: In Stitches Comedy Club & Drink DealsYou get admission to a live comedy show at Dublin's In Stitches, running nightly in a cellar venue on Dame Street with rotating local and international comedians. Drink deals are available, tickets are cheap, and the room is small enough that you feel the comedy rather than watch it from a distance. Public transport stops nearby, so getting there and back is simple.Is it for me?Right for anyone in Dublin who wants a night out without fuss — you show up, the comedians are already performing, and the cheap tickets plus drink deals mean you're not overspending on entertainment.
Dublin: Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Trail in Howth VillageYou’ll wander through Howth with a local guide, tasting craft beers and fresh seafood right by Dublin’s coast. Expect stories from lively pubs, hands-on moments with steaming chowder or smoked salmon on soda bread, plus time among ancient ruins and bustling fishermen. It’s a day that lingers long after you leave — especially if you love good food or a bit of history mixed with sea air.
Trinity College Walking Tour Dublin: Book of Kells OptionYou walk Dublin's main landmarks—Trinity, Ha'penny Bridge, Dublin Castle, Christ Church, the GPO—with a local guide setting the pace and the stories. Coffee and lunch breaks are included, and you can add the Book of Kells if you want it. The tour is private to your group, so timing and stops bend to what interests you. Plan for five hours on your feet, which is what fits everything in without feeling rushed.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Dublin's main sights without the rush or the need to piece together a route themselves. The five hours on foot is what lets you actually absorb the place—the architecture, the stories, the street-level details—instead of just ticking boxes.
Dublin: Irish Famine & Emigration Exhibition with ArtifactsYou walk through illustrated panels and watch a 15-minute film documenting Ireland's deadliest crisis, handling original artifacts including a famine soup pot and a father's letter. The exhibition takes around an hour and is fully accessible, with multilingual guides and a book available for purchase as a keepsake.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting to understand a pivotal moment in Irish and global history without spending hours in a sprawling museum — the focused scope and one-hour timeframe fit easily into a Dublin day while the original artifacts and personal documents make the human cost impossible to miss.
Dublin to Wicklow & Glendalough: Mountain Walk & Lake ViewsYou're picked up in central Dublin and driven south into the Wicklow Mountains for a guided 1.5-hour walk with panoramic views, then lunch in a village cafe, then scenic stops at the Sally Gap and the Guinness Lake, and finally time to explore Glendalough's medieval monastery and valley lakes. The guide handles the route and the history; you just show up with comfortable walking shoes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough in one day without arranging your own transport or timing the stops—the fixed itinerary and small-group format mean you get the walk, the lunch, the scenic viewpoints, and the monastery all in the right order and at a pace that lets you actually absorb each place.
Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour: 3 local pubs with live musicAn afternoon pub tour in the Dublin Mountains visits three local pubs with live traditional Irish music, local craft beers and food, departing from Dublin city with a guide and small group of max 15 people. The route takes you from the foothills to Johnnie Fox's Pub — a converted farmhouse known for its decor and music — and finishes at a pub overlooking Dublin Bay. Pickup from Dublin city is included; the tour runs 5 hours.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided afternoon hitting three rural pubs in the Dublin Mountains with live traditional music—the guide handles routing and pacing while you focus on the locals and the music.
Howth Coastal Boat Tour Dublin: Ireland's Eye & Seals 50 minsYou board a small boat at Howth Harbour and spend 50 minutes circling Ireland's Eye Island and the Howth cliffs, spotting seals, puffins, gannets and other seabirds with a local skipper providing commentary. The boat is intimate — not crowded — and includes Irish music. You return to the harbour with seafood restaurants waiting at the pier, all fees included upfront.Is it for me?Good for anyone in Dublin who wants to see wildlife and coastal scenery without arranging transport or a long day trip — Howth is close enough to reach easily, and the 50-minute boat keeps the whole outing compact while still getting you out on the water with a skipper who knows where the seals are.
Dublin & Wicklow Mountains: 6 Pub Tour with Irish MusicYou visit six traditional pubs across the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, with dinner at a historic hunting lodge and live Irish music at the final stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the small group size means you have time to talk to locals and other travelers instead of rushing through. The whole day takes place in the countryside, so you get the scenery without arranging your own transport or timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Irish countryside and experience real pub culture without renting a car or planning six different stops—the small group and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery and the people.
Ireland 6-Day Tour from Dublin: Giant's Causeway & Cliffs of MoherYou travel by air-conditioned coach through all of Ireland's major regions in six days, staying five nights in Belfast, Derry, Galway, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney. The tour includes entry to Titanic Belfast and the Giant's Causeway visitor centre, a walking tour of Derry's walls, and stops at the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and Killarney National Park. Accommodation is your choice of backpacker or bed-and-breakfast, and the guide travels with you the entire way. Book your preferred room type when you confirm.Is it for me?This tour suits anyone who wants to see the whole island in one trip without arranging transport, accommodation, and entry fees separately — the fixed six-day schedule and included lodging mean you travel with a group and a guide who knows the route, which is what makes covering Belfast, the Giant's Causeway, Galway, the Cliffs of Moher, Dingle, and Killarney in a week possible.
Irish National Stud & Gardens tour from Dublin: Skip the lineA guided tour of the Irish National Stud & Gardens, located 40 minutes from Dublin, takes you through one of the world's few thoroughbred breeding farms open to the public. You'll see stallions, mares and foals, meet retired racing stars including Hurricane Fly and Beef or Salmon, explore the interactive Racehorse Experience center, and visit the Japanese Gardens and St Fiachra's Garden. The tour runs between one and seven hours depending on how much time you spend at each stop; skip-the-line entry is included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guide to explain the bloodlines and breeding strategy behind the horses you're seeing; afterward, you're free to explore the gardens at your own pace.
Dublin Walking Tour: City Icons, Temple Bar & Castle StoriesYou’ll wander Dublin’s most iconic spots — O’Connell Street, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Castle — with a local guide who brings stories alive. Expect laughter on bouncy bridges, unexpected art connections and time to soak up city sounds. You’ll leave seeing Dublin through new eyes.
Wicklow Day Trip: Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog ShowA guided day trip from Dublin to County Wicklow covers three stops: Powerscourt Waterfall, the 6th-century monastic site of Glendalough, and a working sheep farm with a live sheepdog demonstration. You depart Dublin at 9:30 AM from the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street, travel with a driver-guide, and return around 4:45 PM. All activity admissions and transportation are included; lunch is not. Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point.Is it for me?Choose this if you want a guided route through three distinct stops—waterfall, monastic site, and working farm—rather than piecing together your own itinerary across Wicklow's spread-out landmarks.
Ireland's Eye and Howth Coastal Boat Tour from DublinThis 50-minute boat tour from Howth explores Ireland's Eye, a nature reserve in Dublin Bay, with expert captain commentary on the island's history, wildlife and the famous Kirwan murder. The tour circles the island to view the Martello Tower, nesting birds including puffins and guillemots, seals, and Howth Cliffs, with plenty of photo stops. Easily reached by DART or bus from Dublin City Centre; the boat is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?You're visiting Dublin with a free afternoon and want to see wildlife and history without renting a car or booking a guide on land. The shared boat tour departs on a fixed schedule from Howth, which is a short DART or bus ride from the city centre, so you can book it the morning you go and spend the rest of your day elsewhere in Dublin.
Dublin: Viking & Medieval Quarter Walking Tour with Warrior GuideYou’ll join a costumed Viking guide through Dublin’s medieval streets, listen to wild Norse-Gael legends, and actually hold replica swords and axes (under close watch!). Expect laughter, local color, and unexpected details about Dublin’s roots—it’s more personal than any history book. You might even surprise yourself by wanting to swing an axe again someday.
Dalkey Castle: Living History Tour with Actors & Writers GalleryYou’ll step straight into Dalkey’s medieval world—try your hand at archery with costumed actors, wander through ancient churchyards, and explore Ireland’s creative side in the Writers’ Gallery. With local guides weaving stories at every turn, you’ll find yourself laughing one minute and lost in thought the next.
Dublin: Irish Mythology Live Performance & StorytellingYou sit through two hours of Irish mythology told live by a single storyteller in Dublin, with two intermissions built in. Seán covers the adventures of Na Fianna and the warrior Cú Chulainn, drawing on stories that have shaped Irish culture for centuries. No special fitness or preparation needed — just show up and let the stories land.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to sit with Irish mythology told the way it was meant to be heard — no screens, no rush, just a storyteller and the room — and you don't need to arrange anything beyond showing up.
Dublin: Private Walking Tour with Local Stories & City HighlightsYou’ll wander Dublin’s lively streets with a local host who tailors every stop to your interests — from famous sights to secret corners you’d never spot alone. Expect stories only locals know, spontaneous detours (rain or shine), and time for laughs or quiet moments over coffee. Includes hotel meet-up if you want it, plus flexible timing for your private group.
Dublin: Complete Walking Tour with Italian-Speaking GuideYou walk eight key Dublin landmarks — from Trinity College to Temple Bar — with a professional guide who speaks Italian, so you understand every story without translation lag. The pace includes photo stops and a bathroom break. Your guide also recommends authentic places to eat and drink afterward, saving you the trial-and-error of finding them yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you're an Italian speaker who wants Dublin's main sights explained clearly without the mental work of translating — the guide's language is what makes the stories stick and the logistics simple.
