Dublin
Capital of Ireland
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland.
How to Reach Dublin
Dublin Airport (IATA code-DUB) is an international airport serving Dublin.
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There are three main stations in Central Dublin where you can catch long-distance, intercity trains. These are Connolly, Heuston and Pearse.
* Dublin Airport Express Airlink Bus Transfer.
* Dublin Airport Private Transfer.
Hotels in Dublin
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Transportation in Dublin
You can buy ‘Leap Card’ to travel around Dublin on public transport. This is a smartcard ticket which allows unlimited travel on Airlink 747 and 757 Dublin airport bus, Bus and Go-Ahead bus, tram (‘Luas’), Dublin rail services in the Short Hop Zone.
* 1 day: 10 euros ($11.77).
* 3 days: 19.50 euros ($22.96).
* 7 days: 40 euros ($47.09).
You can also choose hop-on, hop-off Dublin Bus tours. There different company operate Hop-on Hop-off Bus tour
Big Bus Dublin:
It has 36 different stops on 2 different routes (Blue Line and Red Line).
Classic Ticket: 26 euros ($30.61) for adult. 1 Day Hop on, Hop off.
Premium Ticket: 29 euros ($34.14) for adult. 2 Day Hop on, Hop off + Pearse Lyons Distillery.
Deluxe Ticket: 49 euros ($57.69) for adult. 3 Day Hop on, Hop off + Jameson Distillery Tour.
City Sightseeing:
Another Hop-on hop-off bus. It has 31 different stops on 1 route from 11 AM to 4 PM.
24 Hours: $26.43 for adult. $12.02 for child age 5-12. $21.63 for senior and student. $64.87 for family (2 adults and 2 children).
48 Hours: $33.64 for adult. $12.02 for child age 5-12. $27.63 for senior and student.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Dublin City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour.
Do Dublin:
Another type of almost same Hop-on Hop-off bus. Book online.
Tourist Places in Dublin
I have described 75 Best Places to Visit in Dublin. Those are Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Dublin. Among them some are Must-Visit Attractions in Dublin. Also described The Best Things to Do in Dublin and Fun Things to Do in Dublin.
So that you can able to know the Famous Dublin Tourist sights and Attractions and make your itinerary for Dublin Attractions & Sightseeing.
You need approximately USD 345 to visit all the places listed below (except distillery) + Food cost + Transport cost + Accommodation cost.
You can you can minimize attractions entry fee by buying pass.
The Dublin Pass: With over 30 attractions free.
* 1-Day: 69 euros ($81.23) for adult. 36 euros ($42.38) for child.
* 2-Day: 89 euros ($104.78) for adult. 41 euros ($48.27) for child.
* 3-Day: 99 euros ($116.55) for adult. 54 euros ($63.57) for child.
* 5-Day: 109 euros ($128.32) for adult. 65 euros ($76.52) for child.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Dublin Pass with Bus Tour.
The Heritage Card:
Get free admission to all fee-paying OPW Heritage Sites in Ireland for one year from the date of first use. Cards are available from the ticket desk in Dublin Castle.
The Heritage Card costs as follows:
Adult - €40 ($46.87).
Senior - €30 ($35.15).
Student - €10 ($11.72).
Child (12-17) - €10 ($11.72).
Family (2 adults and 5 children) - €90 ($105.45).
Day-1:
Swords Castle
Castle
The castle was built around 1200 as a residence for John Comyn, first Anglo-Norman Archbishop of Dublin.
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Sunday.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Dublin Airport towards northeast at Bridge street, Townparks, Swords.
Malahide Castle & Gardens
Castle
The oldest part of the castle was built in 1185 as a home to Talbot family.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 14 euros ($16.4) for adult. 6.5 euros ($7.82) for child. Malahide Castle Guided Tour (with Gardens + Butterfly House + Fairy Trail).
How to go: It is located about 4 km from Swords Castle towards southeast at Malahide village.
* Also can visit Malahide village.
Day-2:
Howth Cliff Path
Cliff
How to go: It is located at the east end of the Houth village.
Howth Castle
Castle
Originally built in 1180 as St. Lawrence family castle. Later it was restructured in 1911.
How to go: It is located in Howth village.
National Transport Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Saturday Sunday - 2 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 3 euros ($3.52) for adult. 1.25 euro ($1.46) for child. 8 euros ($9.37) for family.
How to go: Heritage Depot, Howth Demesne, Howth.
Portmarnock Beach
Beach
How to go: It is located about 5 km from Malahide Castle towards southeast.
Day-3:
Saint Anne's Park
Park
240 acres public park.
How to go: About 8.5 km from Howth village.
Bull Island
Island
There is a beach at east end and you can see Poolbeg Lighthouse from the south end of the beach.
How to go: East end of Saint Anne's Park.
Day-4:
Casino of Marino
Building
Built in 1775.
Entry Fee: Entry free by purchasing the "The Heritage Card". I wrote about it at the beginning of "Tourist places in Dublin" section.
How to go: About 2.5 km from Saint Anne's Park towards west at Cherrymount Cres, Marino.
Bram Stokers Castle Dracula Experience
Theme Museum
Dracula Vampire Museum, Vampire Show in the World’s only Graveyard Theater.
Entry Fee: 25 euros ($29.29) for adult. 15 euros ($17.58) for student.
How to go: It is located 550 meters from Casino of Marino towards south at Castle Dracula Westwood Club Clontarf Road Opposite Bram Stoker Park.
Poolbeg Lighthouse
Lighthouse
How to go: About 7.5 km from Castle Dracula towards southeast.
* You can enjoy the Dublin Bay.
Day-5:
Samuel Beckett Bridge
Bridge
120 meters length bridge over Liffey river was built on 10 December 2009.
How to go: About 870 meters from Connolly Train Station towards east at Dublin, Sir John Rogerson's Quay, North Wall Quay.
The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story
Ship
Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a sailing vessel with three masts. The original Jeanie Johnston was built in Quebec, Canada, in 1847. It was used as a cargo vessel to trade with North America. In 1855, the ship was sold to England. In 1858, on the way from Hull to Quebec, it sank.
On 6 May 2000, the replica was launched and completed in 2002.
Entry Fee: 11 euros ($12.89) for adult. 6 euros ($7.03) for child.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from north end of Samuel Beckett Bridge toward west at Custom House Quay, Dublin 1.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Museum
Entry Fee: 16.50 euros ($19.33) for adult. 15 euros ($17.38) for age 16-17, students and seniors. Free for child age below 17. 11.50 euros ($13.47) for seniors on Wednesday. 10 euros ($11.72) for student on Tuesday.
How to go: About 120 meters from Jeanie Johnston ship towards west at The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin 1.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Entrance Ticket.
The Famine Memorial
Sculptures
It was built in 1997.
How to go: It is lcoated at 70 meters from EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum towards west atSt Stephen's Green Park, North Dock, Dublin City.
The Custom House
Building
First Custom House was built in 1707. The new house was built in 1791.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
How to go: It is located about 250 meters from the Famine Memorial at North Dock, Dublin 1.
Day-6:
Glasnevin Cemetery
Cemetery
It was opened in opened in 1832. the Glasnevin Cemetery Museum is located inside the museum.
How to go: It is about 4 km from Connolly Train station towards northwest at Finglas road, Glasnevin in Dublin.
National Botanic Gardens
Botanical Garden
Visiting Time: Mid-February to October - 9 AM to 5 PM every day. October 27 to Mid-February - 9 AM to 4.30 PM every day.
How to go: It is located north side of Glasnevin Cemetery.
Day-7:
James Joyce Centre
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 euros ($5.86) for adult. 4 euros ($4.69) for student.
How to go: It is located 850 meters from Connolly Train station towards west at 35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1.
Dublin Writers Museum
Museum
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 7.5 euros ($8.79) for adult. 4.70 euros ($5.51) for child. 20 euros ($23.43) for family.
How to go: It is located 380 meters from James Joyce Center towards west at 18 Parnell Square N, Rotunda in Dublin.
The Hugh Lane
Art Gallery
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Thursday - 9.45 AM to 6 PM. Friday 9.45 AM to 5 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 6 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located besides Dublin Writers Museum.
Garden of Remembrance
Park
Entry Fee: Free
How to go: It is located south side of Dublin Writers Museum at Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin 1.
14 Henrietta Street
House
Henrietta street was built in 1720s. Wealthy families were began to built homes. Over 850 people lived at this street. Among them more than 100 people lived in "14 Henrietta Street" house.
Visiting Time: Wednesday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday & Sunday - 10:30 to 4 PM. Monday & Tuesday remains closed.
Entry Fee: 9 euros ($10.55) for adult. 6 euros ($7.03) for child aged 5-18, student.
How to go: About 550 meters from Garden of Remembrance towards southwest through Granby road towards northwest then turn left through Dorset Street towards south. Turn the second right street then turn first left then turn first right to reach there.
Day-8:
The Spire
Monument
390 feet high stainless steel pillar was built on 21 January 2003.
How to go: About 900 meters from 14 Henrietta Street towards southeast at O'Connell Street.
GPO Museum
Museum
Post office building built in
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 15 euros ($17.58) for adult. 12 euros ($14.06) for student and senior. 7.50 euros ($8.79) for child age above 5.
How to go: It is located west side of the monument "The Spire".
O'Connell Bridge
Bridge
45 meters long bridge over Liffey river was originally built in 1794, as named Carlisle Bridge. The Bridge was reconstructed in 1877-1980 and opened in 1882 as named Daniel O'Connell.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from GPO towards south.
Ha'penny Bridge
Bridge
The 43 meter long Bridge over Liffey river was built in May 1816.
How to go: It is located about 270 meters from O'Connell Bridge towards west.
National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland
Museum
Visiting Daytime: 10 AM to 6.30 PM every day.
Visiting Night Time: Friday and Saturday evening.
Entry Fee: 10-16 euros ($11.72-18.75) for 45 minutes guided tour from age 7 to up. 18 euros ($21.09) for 60 minutes guided tours from age 18+.
How to go: It is located about 300 meters from Ha'penny Bridge towards northwest.
Day-9:
St Michan's Church
Church
The original chapel was built at this site in 1095 and later it reconstructed as current structure in 1686.
How to go: About 600 meters from National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland towards west at St Michan's Church.
Jameson Distillery Bow St
Distillery
Jameson Distillery Bow St. is an Irish whiskey, established in 1780.
How to go: It is located about 200 meters from St Michan's Church towards northwest at Bow St, Smithfield, Dublin 7.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings.
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday and Monday - 1 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Admission to all four sites of the National Museum of Ireland is free.
How to go: It is located about 900 meters from Jameson Distillery towards west.
Day-10:
Phoenix Park
Park
1750 acres public park contains Dublin Zoo, Wellington Testimonial, Áras an Uachtaráin.
How to go: It is about 1 km from National Museum of Ireland - Decorative towards west.
Dublin Zoo
Zoo
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 10 AM to 4 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: 20 euros ($23.43) for adult. 15 euros ($17.58) for student and senior. 14.50 euros ($16.99) for child age 3-15. Free for child age below 3. 56 euros for Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children).
How to go: About 800 meters from Wellington Testimonial towards north at Phoenix Park.
Wellington Testimonial
Monument
The Wellington Testimonial was started to built in 1817 to commemorate the victories of Arthur Wellesley. It was opened to the public on 18 June 1861.
How to go: About 800 meters from Dublin Zoo towards south at Phoenix Park.
Magazine Fort
Fort
It was built in 1735.
How to go: It is located about 800 meters from Wellington Testimonial towards west at Phoenix Park.
Papal Cross
Cros
116 feet high steel cross was erected in 1979 during the visit of Pope John Paul II on the 29th September 1979.
How to go: About 1.2 km from Magazine Fort towards northwest at Phoenix Park.
Deerfield Residence
Lodge
It was built in 1776. It was uses as the Chief Secretary's Dublin residence. Now it is using as the Ambassador's Official Residence since 1927.
How to go: It is located nort side of Papal Cross at Phoenix Park.
Aras an Uachtarain
Lodge
It was built in 1751. It is the official residence and principal workplace of the president of Ireland.
Visiting Time: Áras an Uachtaráin is open for free guided tours every Saturday at 10 AM, 11.15 AM, 12.30 PM, 1.45 PM and 3 PM.
How to go: It is located east side of Deerfield Residence gate at Phoenix Park.
Ashtown Castle
Tower House
It was built in 1430. The part of this is now using as the Phoenix Park Visitor Center.
How to go: North side of Deerfield Residence towards at Phoenix Park.
Farmleigh
House
House built in the mid-18th century. Now it is using by the Office of Public Works. Estate and gardens are largely open to the public.
How to go: About 2 km from Ashtown Castle towards west at Phoenix Park.
Furry Glen
Pond
There is a pond at this place.
How to go: About 1.5 km from Farmleigh towards south at Phoenix Park.
Day-11:
Aquazone
Water Park
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee Saturday and Sunday: 16.50 euros ($19.33) for adult. 15 euros ($17.58) for student. 14.50 euros ($16.99) for child. 8 euros ($9.37) for senior. Free for child age below 4. 52 euros ($60.93) for family (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children). All Rides.
Entry Fee Monday to Friday 10 AM to 12 PM: 6 euros ($7.03) for adult. 4 euros ($4.69) for student, child. 5 euros ($5.86) for senior. Free for child age below 4. Pirate ship and Wavepool Only.
Entry Fee Monday to Friday 12 PM to 6 PM: 7.50 euros ($8.79) for adult. 5 euros ($5.86) for student, child. 6 euros ($7.03) for senior. Free for child age below 4. Pirate ship and Wavepool Only.
How to go: By bus 38 or 38A from O'Connell Street in the City Centre to Snugborough Road in Blanchardstown at Sport Ireland Campus, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15.
Attractions: Flow Rider, Master Blaster, Green giant, Dark Hole, Pirate Ship, Lazy River, Bubble Pool, Wave Pool.
Day-12:
Irish National War Memorial Gardens
Garden
It was made to commemorate the 49,400 Irish soldiers who gave their lives in the 1914–1918 Great War.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 8.30 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 10 AM to 8.30 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located wast site of Heuston Train Station. This station is about 3 km from Connolly Train station towards west through the road on the bank of Liffey river.
Kilmainham Gaol
Museum
The building was built in 1796 as a prison. Now it is using as museum.
Visiting Time: 9.30 AM to 6 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 8 euros ($9.37) for adult. 6 euros ($7.03) for senior. 4 euros ($4.69) for student and child age 12-17. Free for child age below 12. Guided tour only and timed tickets.
How to go: It is about 500 meters from the east end of Irish National War Memorial Gardens towards south at Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
Irish Museum of Modern Art
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Friday - 11.30 AM to 5.30 PM. Saturday - 10 AM to 5.30 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 5.30 PM. Monday remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: About 580 meters from Kilmainham Gaol towards east and south side of Heuston Train Station at Military Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery
Spirits manufacturer
Visiting Time: Monday to Saturday - 9.30 AM to 6 PM. First tour 10 AM, last tour 5 PM. Saturday and Bank Holiday - 11.30 AM to 6 PM. First tour 12 PM and last tour 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
Guided Tour Cost: The Art of Whiskey Distilling Experience - 175 Euros ($205.05). Cocktail Masterclass - 75 euros ($87.88). VIP Food Pairing Exprience - 85 euros ($99.59).
How to go: About 650 meters from Irish Museum of Modern Art towards east at 121-122 James's Street, Dublin 8.
Guinness Storehouse
Beer House
The building was built in 1902 as a Brewery. It closed in 1988. Guinness Storehouse has been opened to the public on 2 December 2000, named after Arthur Guinness (24 September 1725 – 23 January 1803) was an Irish brewer and the founder of the Guinness brewery business. In the seven-storied storehouse, you will see the ground floor introduces the beer's four ingredients (water, barley, hops, and yeast), on the fifth floor offers Irish cuisine, seventh-floor houses the Gravity Bar with panoramic views of Dublin.
Visiting Time: Monday to Thursday - 11.30 AM to 7 PM, last entry 5 PM. Friday - 11.30 AM to 9.30 PM, last entry 8 PM. Saturday - 11 AM to 9.30 PM, last entry 8 PM. Sunday - 11 AM to 7 PM, last entry 5 PM.
Cost: Guinness Brewery Tour - 95 euros ($111.31). 3 hours tour.
How to go: It is located 300 meters from Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery towards southeast at St. James's Gate, Dublin 8.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Guinness Storehouse: Entrance Ticket.
Vaults Live
Show
Visiting Time: Last show starts at 5 PM. Monday and Tuesday remains closed.
How to go: About 800 meters from Guinness Storehouse towards northeast at John's Ln W, Usher's Quay, Dublin.
Day-13:
Christ Church Cathedral
Church
First church was built in 1030 by King Sitric Silkenbeard.
How to go: About 400 meters from Vaults Live towards east at Christchurch Pl, Wood Quay, Dublin 8.
Dublinia
Museum
Exhibits history of Viking and Medieval times.
Visiting Time: Thursday to Sunday - 10 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 12 euros ($14.06) for adult. 11 euros ($12.89) for student and senior. 7 euros ($8.2) for child. 30 euros ($35.15) for family (2 adults and 2 children).
How to go: Besides Christ Church Cathedral.
Temple Bar
Area
Neighborhood in Dublin is bounded by the Liffey to the north, Dame Street to the south, Westmoreland Street to the east and Fishamble Street to the west.
How to go: Fishamble Street is about 50 meters from Christ Church Cathedral towards east.
The Irish Rock n Roll Museum Experience
Museum
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 5.30 PM every day. 60 minutes guided tour only.
Cost: 14.85 euros ($17.85) for adult. 13.05 euros ($15.29) for student and senior. 10.35 euros ($12.13) for child age 5-13. 40.35 euros ($47.28) for family (2 adults and 2 children age 5-13). Wax Museum Combination Ticket - 31 euros ($36.32) for adult. 25 euros ($29.29) for student and senior. 21 euros ($24.61) for child. 102 euros ($119.51) for family (2 adults and 2 children age 5-13).
How to go: It is located in Temble Bar at Curved street, Temple Bar, Dublin.
City Hall
Building
It was built in 1769-1779.
How to go: About 250 meters from The Irish Rock n Roll Museum towards southwest at Dame street, Dublin.
Dublin Castle
Castle
The castle was first built in 1204 by King John of England.
Visiting Time: 9.45 AM to 5.45 PM. Last admission at 5.15 PM.
Entry Fee: Guided tour - 9.50 euros ($11.13). Self guided tour - 6.50 euros ($7.62).
How to go: It is located south side of the City Hall Dame Street, Dublin 2.
Chester Beatty
Museum
Also known as Chester Beatty Library.
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday 9.45 AM to 5.30 PM. Wednesday - 9.45 AM to 8 PM. Sunday - 9.45 AM 5.30 PM. Sunday - 12 PM to 5.30. Every Monday from November to February, 1 January, Good Friday, 24-26 December museum remains closed.
Entry Fee: Free. Suggested donation 5 euros ($5.86).
How to go: Near Dublin Castle at Dublin Castle, Dublin 2.
St Patrick's Cathedral
Church
The national cathedral of the Church of Ireland was built in 1191.
How to go: About 630 meters from Chester Beatty towards southwest at St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8.
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Distillery
Visiting Time: Monday to Friday - 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday - 9 AM to 5 PM.
Guided Tour Cost: Teeling Testing - 17 euros ($19.92). Teeling Trinity Testing - 22 euros ($25.78). Distillery Select Testing - 30 euros ($35.15).
How to go: About 400 meters from St Patrick's Cathedral towards west.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting.
Day-14:
Iveagh Gardens
Park
8.5 acre public park.
How to go: About 900 meters from St Patrick's Cathedral towards east.
St Stephens green
Park
22 acres public park.
How to go: It is located south side of Iveagh Gardens.
The Little Museum of Dublin
Museum
Visiting Time: 11 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 euros for adult. 8 euros for senior and student. Free for doctor, nurse, fire, ambulance and police services, taxi and bus drivers.
How to go: It is located north side of St Stephen's Green Park at 15 St Stephen's Green, Dublin 2.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Little Museum of Dublin Ticket.
National Museum of Ireland - Natural
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday and Monday - 1 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Admission to all four sites of the National Museum of Ireland is free.
How to go: About 200 meters from northeast corner of St Stephens green towards north at Merrion street Upper, Dublin 2.
Leinster House
Building
Built in 1748. Visitor can enter this house by visitor entrance gate at Kildare Street. You need passport or driving licence.
How to go: It is located besides National Museum of Ireland - Natural.
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
Museum
Visiting Time: Tuesday to Saturday - 10 AM to 5 PM. Sunday and Monday - 1 PM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: Admission to all four sites of the National Museum of Ireland is free.
How to go: West side of Leinster House.
National Library of Ireland
Library
A Reader’s Ticket is necessary eo enter the Library.
Visiting Time: Monday to Wednesday - 9.30 AM to 7.45 PM. Thursday and Friday - 9.30 AM to 4.45 PM, Saturday - 9.30 AM to 12.45 PM.
How to go: It is located north side of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology at 7-8 Kildare St, Dublin 2,
National Gallery of Ireland
Gallery
Visiting Time: Monday - 11 AM to 5.30 PM. Tuesday to Saturday - 9.45 AM to 5.30 PM. Sunday 11.30 to 5.30 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located at the north side of National Library of Ireland at Merrion Square W, Dublin 2.
Day-15:
Science Gallery Dublin
Institute
How to go: It is located about 380 meters from National Gallery of Ireland towards northeast and west side of Pearse Train Station at Trinity College Dublin, Naughton Institute, Pearse street, Dublin 2.
Trinity College Library
University Library
Trinity College was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.
Visitng Time: 9.30 AM to 5 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 10 euros ($11.72).
How to go: It is about 500 meters from Science Gallery Dublin towards west.
Inside the Premises:
Old Library: Building built in 1712-1732. Famous for a collection of ancient books.
The Book of Kells: One of the most famous ancient book in old library.
Irish Whiskey Museum
Museum
Guided Tour Costs and Time:
Whiskey Museum - Classic Tour: 1 hour tour 20 euros ($23.43) for adult and 16 euros ($18.75) for not drinking adult. 18 euros ($21.09) for senior and student. 10 euros ($11.72) for child 5-12. Free for child age 0-4. 50 euros ($58.59) for family (2 adults and 2 childreen). Tours run every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. 3 Irish whiskey tastings and Soft drinks for children and non drinking adults.
Whiskey Museum - Premium Tour: 1 hour tour 23 euros ($26.95) for adult. 21 euros ($24.61) for senior and student. 56 euros ($65.62) for family (2 adults and 2 childreen). Tours run every 30 minutes from 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Almost Classic Tour. Additional 4th Irish whiskey and a unique souvenir whiskey glass.
Whiskey Blending Experience: 1.30 hour tour 30 euros ($35.15) for adult only tour. 4 PM to 6 PM every day. Guided tour includes 4 varieties of Irish whiskey tasting + learn to craft and blend whiskey + bring home a mini branded-bottle.
How to go: It is located opposite of Trinity College at 119 Grafton Street.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for Irish Whiskey Museum Whiskey Blending Experience.
Molly Malone Statue
Statue
The Molly Malone statue unveiled 1988. "Molly Malone" is a popular song, which is also unofficial anthem of dublin.
How to go: About 150 meters from Trinity College towards southwest at Suffolk street, Dublin 2.
The National Wax Museum Plus
Wax Museum
Visiting Time: 10 AM to 7 PM every day.
Entry Fee: 16.50 euros ($19.33) for adult. 11.50 euros ($13.47) for child. 14.50 euros ($16.99) for student and senior. 45 euros ($52.73) for family (2 adults and 2 children).
How to go: It is about 230 meters from Irish Whiskey Museum towards north and near south end of O'Connell Bridge at the Lafayette Building, 22-25 Westmoreland St, Temple Bar, Dublin-2.
Online Ticket: Buy online and skip the line for National Wax Museum Plus Entrance Tickets.
Day-16:
Rathfarnham Castle
Castle
The new castle was built in 1583 replacing previous building.
Visiting Time: May to September - 9.30 AM to 5.30 PM every day. October to April - Wednesday to Sunday - 10.30 AM to 5 PM.
Entry Fee: 5 euros ($5.86) for adult. 4 euros ($4.69) for senior. 3 euros ($3.52) for child and student. 13 euros ($15.23) for family (2 adults and 2 children).
How to go: By bus 15 from City Center at 153 Rathfarnham road, Rathfarnham, Dublin.
Forty Foot
Seaside Bathing
Popular bathing place Dublin Bay.
How to go: By train from Dublin to Sandycove.
James Joyce Tower & Museum
Museum
It exhibits literature of James Joyce.
Visiting time: Summer - 10 AM to 6 PM. Winter - 10 AM to 4 PM.
Entry Fee: Free.
How to go: It is located near Forty Foot at Sandycove Point, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin.
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Castle
Guided Tour Visiting Time: Weekday - 10 AM, 11.30 AM, 1.30 PM, 3 PM & 4.30 PM. Weekend - 11 AM, 1.30 PM, 3 PM & 4.30 PM. 1 hour tour must be pre-booked.
Cost: half hourly tour 9 euros ($10.55) for adult. 8 euros ($9.37) for student. Child: 7 euros ($8.2) for child age 4-12.
How to go: About 1.6 km from James Joyce Tower & Museum towards south at Castle St, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.
Killiney Hill
Hill
About 153 meters high hill popular for hikers. The Park has a playground, a pyramid structure and a tea room.
How to go: About 2 km from Dalkey Castle towards south and a 16-minute walk from Killiney DART station.
Things to do in Dublin
* Wicklow Mountain, Glendalough & Kilkenny Full-Day Tour.
* Cliffs of Moher Full-Day Tour from Dublin.
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