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Dublin Castle and around
A day in Dublin · 9:30–16:45 · 4 stops
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mapvivid.com/dublin/itineraries/dublin-castle-and-aroundA walking day around Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patricks Cathedral, with a lunch break nearby and Guinness Storehouse to end the day.
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Morning
9:301Former seat of British rule with State Apartments and gardens
- Gardens are free to enter
- Guided tours cover the State Apartments
↓ 4 min walk
10:302Medieval cathedral with a Viking-era crypt
- Explore the huge crypt
- Climb the bell tower on a tour
↓ 8 min walk
11:453National cathedral of the Church of Ireland, Jonathan Swifts church
- Look for Swifts tomb
- Check evensong times for a free choral experience
Lunch
12:45Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
↓ 18 min walk
Afternoon
14:154Guinness Storehouse ↗2 h 30 minBook ahead · Allow a few hours
Seven-floor brewery experience ending in the Gravity Bar
- Take the Luas or walk 20 minutes from centre
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Dublin tips
Transportation
- Get a Leap Card: The Leap Card gives cheaper fares on Dublin Bus, Luas trams and DART trains, with daily and weekly fare caps.
- Use the TFI Go app: Plan routes and check real-time bus, Luas and DART times across Dublin.
- Take the DART to the coast: Ride the coastal DART to Howth, Dalkey or Bray for sea views and cliff walks.
Local Hacks
- Hike Howth Cliff Walk: Take the DART to Howth for a scenic cliff walk and fresh seafood by the harbour.
- Book popular sights early: The Book of Kells and Guinness Storehouse can sell out, so reserve tickets online.
- Relax in St Stephen's Green: This central park is a calm spot for a break between sights.
Saving
- Visit free museums: The National Gallery and National Museum branches have free entry.
- Avoid Temple Bar pubs: Drinks there are pricier; head to pubs in Stoneybatter, Rathmines or Portobello.
- Walk the city: Central Dublin is compact, so walking saves money and shows Georgian streets and squares.
Security
- Watch bags in busy areas: Pickpockets work in Temple Bar, O'Connell Street and on crowded buses.
- Stay alert late at night: Some city centre streets can be rowdy after pubs close, so stick to busy routes.
- Look right when crossing: Traffic drives on the left, so check both ways and follow pedestrian signals.
Cultural
- Join pub culture: Pubs are social hubs; rounds are common when drinking with locals, so take your turn.
- Try a full Irish breakfast: Sample sausages, rashers, black and white pudding, eggs and soda bread.
- Enjoy trad music: Many pubs host traditional Irish music sessions in the evenings.
Weather/Clothing
- Pack a rain jacket: Showers can come any time of year, so carry a waterproof layer daily.
- Layer for mild weather: Dublin is rarely very hot or cold, so layers work well in all seasons.
- Bring warm clothes in winter: Winters are cool, damp and windy with short days, so pack a warm coat.
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Day 2 of 39:30–16:454 stops
Dublin Castle and around
A walking day around Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and St Patricks Cathedral, with a lunch break nearby and Guinness Storehouse to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hFormer seat of British rule with State Apartments and gardens
3 tips
- Gardens are free to enter
- Guided tours cover the State Apartments
- Visit the Chapel Royal
📷 Photos
4 min walk
210:30 · 1 hMedieval cathedral with a Viking-era crypt
3 tips
- Explore the huge crypt
- Climb the bell tower on a tour
- Connected to Synod Hall by a bridge
📷 Photos
8 min walk
311:45 · 1 hNational cathedral of the Church of Ireland, Jonathan Swifts church
3 tips
- Look for Swifts tomb
- Check evensong times for a free choral experience
- Combine with Marshs Library nearby
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Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 12:45
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps18 min walk
Afternoon
414:15 · 2 h 30 minSeven-floor brewery experience ending in the Gravity Bar
- Tip: Book ahead
- Tip: Allow a few hours
1 tip
- Take the Luas or walk 20 minutes from centre
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Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
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