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Phoenix Park and around
A day in Dublin · 9:30–14:15 · 3 stops
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mapvivid.com/dublin/itineraries/phoenix-park-and-aroundA walking day around Phoenix Park and Kilmainham Gaol, with a lunch break nearby and Irish Museum of Modern Art to end the day.
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Morning
9:301One of Europes largest enclosed city parks, with wild deer
- Rent a bike to cover it
- Spot the fallow deer
↓ 35 min walk
11:002Kilmainham Gaol ↗1 h 30 minBook ahead
Historic prison tied to Irish independence
- Visit is by guided tour only
- Allow 90 minutes
↓ 13 min walk
12:453Irish Museum of Modern Art ↗1 h 30 min
Modern art in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham
- Free entry
- Formal gardens outside are worth a stroll
Lunch
14:15Lunch break nearby · Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps ↗
Good to know. Times are a guide for an unhurried pace. Check opening days before you go.
Dublin tips
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.
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.
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.
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 3 of 39:30–14:153 stops
Phoenix Park and around
A walking day around Phoenix Park and Kilmainham Gaol, with a lunch break nearby and Irish Museum of Modern Art to end the day.
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Morning
109:30 · 1 hOne of Europes largest enclosed city parks, with wild deer
3 tips
- Rent a bike to cover it
- Spot the fallow deer
- Dublin Zoo is inside the park
📷 Photos
35 min walk
211:00 · 1 h 30 minHistoric prison tied to Irish independence
- Must know: Book ahead
2 tips
- Visit is by guided tour only
- Allow 90 minutes
📷 Photos
13 min walk
312:45 · 1 h 30 minModern art in the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham
3 tips
- Free entry
- Formal gardens outside are worth a stroll
- Close to Kilmainham Gaol
📷 Photos
Lunch
Lunch break nearby · 14:15
Find restaurants nearby on Google Maps
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