THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Dublin (2025) - Must-See Attractions
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Things to Do in Dublin
Known for its beautiful greenery, bars, and of course, the Jameson Distillery. Discover the city on a hop-on-hop-off bus or walking tour. A day trip to Cliffs of Moher is a must. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Historical site with guided tours and audio guides, delving into the Irish independence movement and the lives of political prisoners, set in a former prison with a poignant past.
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Historic brewery with interactive tours and a "pour your own pint" adventure. Features immersive brewing exhibits and a rooftop Gravity Bar with panoramic city views.
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Historic library featuring a grand hall with towering shelves and ancient tomes, complete with informative exhibits on manuscript history.
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Admission tickets from £14
Interactive museum dedicated to the history of Irish emigration, highlighting cultural impact and diaspora experiences through engaging exhibits.
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Interactive whiskey museum tour providing a blend of education and entertainment. Features tastings of varied whiskeys and a unique whiskey blending experience.
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Historic cathedral with stunning stained glass and serene grounds, offering a unique gift shop with tasteful items. Rich in stories, including the tombs of notable historical figures.
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History Museums
Discover the chronological journey through Ireland's history with exhibits ranging from Stone Age relics to medieval Christian treasures and Iron Age artifacts, including the iconic bog bodies.
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- Carrie BGorey, Ireland13 contributionsAnthony was our tour guide. What a gent! He was brilliant. Really loved the tour. He was so informed and u could tell he had a real passion for it. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Amazing place with amazing stories. He is excellent at his job. All the staff were so helpful and kind. Highly recommend but make sure to book. The museum is a must see too.Written 19 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- McKinley B21 contributionsThe last time I was here was 15 years ago and they stepped up their game! It was so cool to see how immersive they made the tour. I was a little worried that it was going to be like it was before where you have a guide lead you around but I loved that it was self paced and interactive. Great job!Written 20 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- coldvee4 contributionsI went for the Ultimate Tour, which includes The Walk of Shame and the indoor tour of the museum. I think it is one of the must-see to learn about the history of Dublin. The museum itself contains so many little artefacts, but they each has so much meaning and history behind them. The Walk of Shame is definitely something else because you learn about histories that you may not hear from other tours.
Fionn was my tour guide for both tours. He was absolutely entertaining, and walked us through (literally) the history with a showman’s flare that’s very fitting for this whimsical museum. There was also a French bloke who was working at the shop and he was just super lovely, but I forgot to catch his name.
Totally recommend this tour, especially if you are interested in the history of Dublin but short on time.Written 22 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sandra ORatoath, Ireland15 contributionsWonderful Black Barrel Blending Class at Bow Street yesterday. Josh our Whiskey Ambassador/Guide was a fountain of knowledge bringing us seamlessly from the history and beginnings of Jameson right up to the present day. We learned everything from distillation to maturation. The really cool bit was we got to blend our own mini bottles to take home with us and had lots of tastings exploring what influenced the wonderful flavours of Jameson Black Barrel. Josh was knowledgeable and entertaining with a wonderful sense of fun. He obviously is passionate about his role and he made the tour a most enjoyable experience. We shall return.Written 21 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- greconjNew Jersey373 contributionsWorth a visit. Interesting to learn about the history of this Bible. Unfortunately was quite crowded which limited our ability to see well but still it shouldn’t be missed. A nice visit through the university as well.Written 19 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michael MoriarityVancouver, Canada3,848 contributionsThis park is located in the centre of Dublin and opened since 1880..for me the actions that occurred during the Easter Week of 1916 were new to me and as I strolled along the outside circle path and then walked into the interior of the park I noticed the many sculptures and notices giving information about the Irish Citizen Army to overthrow British Governing Powers…there are numerous benches , visually stunning views of the trees and water features along with the historic events…Written 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rikard HGothenburg, Sweden4 contributionsAlan took very good care of us and showed us and told us the history and anecdotes about the Irish rock scene. Alan is inspiering and know his stuff. Alan is also convinced that everybody in some way or another is connected to Ireland. 😀Written 10 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Tim POxford, United Kingdom9 contributionsEpic is just what it says! An exceptional Grade 1 Experience throughout. Incredibly moving in parts from the great Introduction vid on. In particular it cleverly covers off such a long period rite thru to the recent. I was born nearby in 1957 & left Ireland @ 10 Months Old. Altho i'm reconnected for a while now this visit was still massively important & informative with no tedious drag. The Irish work done around the world in frontline care as well as amazing constructions couldn't help but be a cause of Pride & altho i knew all this, the contrasting Magdalene stuff etc, antigay to first on gay marriage the presentation was real neat/balanced all through. Great Staff, clean safe etc. Go there ok! l'l return which is rare for me with a 'museum'! Thanks for a special experience. TimWritten 22 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Simon KPortsmouth, UK641 contributionsFun fact - If you want to taste your way through a huge range of Irish Whiskeys, and have already visited plenty of Distilleries in other countries, or maybe have just come off a good look around Jameson's or Teeling's, you don't need to go on a 23 Euros guided tour of Dublin's Irish Whiskey Museum to do just that!
The upstairs Whiskey Bar at the Museum, just across a busy main road from Trinity College, is open to anyone who just walks in off the street, and the knowledgeable Barman will point novices in the right direction, with plenty of helpful and impartial advice.
My evening in the congenial surroundings of the McDonnell's Whiskey Bar was not only educational and informative but also entertaining, as free live music was provided on Saturday night, when the bar stays open until 22:30 hours.
On the Barman's suggestion I began with the House 15 year-old Single Malt (a snip at EUR 16:50 or GBP 13:70) and moved on to the Connemara 22 y/o. Which is pretty much the last thing that I remember before waking up in my hotel room next morning with a slight headache!Written 5 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - rdubbs08Edmond, OK8,195 contributionsIt seems most locals and tourists opt for a tour at St. Patrick's Cathedral. While I cannot speak to the tour, as we did not do one, what we did do was attend the weekday Evensong service in the evening. Actually being at a service was in my opinion much more unique than a tour. We may not have seen as much of the church, but we were allowed in for free and got to experience the heart of the church, with the choir and leadership leading less than 40 of us through a beautiful hour long service. A stop by St. Patrick's should be on everyone's list for Dublin, but if you have the time, I highly suggest attending one of the Evensong services!Written 19 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FarAndWide10 contributionsGreat. Tour guide Shane brought the dead Republicans to life with his stories of their lives.
I recomnend the tour - well worth your time and modest payment.Written 23 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - YorkTraveller1962York, UK444 contributionsThis is a great place to wander and take in the history of Ireland.
Lots of artifacts - some more interesting than others as is always the case with museums in my experience, but the wall boards with the additional information and back stories were really appreciated and interesting.
Well worth a visit and it is free - although a contribution to their running costs is a reasonable request.
EnjoyWritten 16 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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