Three Perfect Days in Dublin, Ireland
Dublin is oozing at the seams in culture, folklore, cozy pubs and history. Dublin's people and culture will guarantee that you will have a fantastic time exploring the city.
Language: English & Irish Gaelic (33%)
Population: 592,000
Currency: Euro €
Average price of a coffee: €4
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Day 1 - Guinness, Prisons and Parks
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Your first day in Dublin is quite jam-packed so feel free to divide with your travel day home if that makes the most sense for you.
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Start your trip at the Guinness Storehouse. There really is no better way to kick off your weekend. You need to book tickets in advance via the website and there are relative discounts for concessions. Your ticket includes entry and a free pint (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) in the viewing conservatory at the top. Great views of Dublin from up here.
Plan to spend at least 1.5 hours here if you're not so interested in the dark beer and the process of making it and 3 hours if you want a relaxed time and perhaps a couple more pints with lunch at the top of the factory.
​Hopefully you're not too drunk on your 25 minute walk to Kilmainham Goal, the infamous prison where many political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed. Again, you will need tickets in advance so book your slot in good time.
​Finally, head over to Pheonix Park, Dublin's biggest park, and have a good walk around. If you visit in the summer months there will be various activities of things to do here. The winter still makes a great visit - just wear your hat! On your way to the Park, consider stopping at the smaller Irish National War Memorial Park.
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For dinner and drink recommendations, check out our Best Food and Drink Experiences in Dublin guide.
​Day 2 - Temple Bar, Castles, Libraries and Churches
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Start your day at Dublin Castle. You can either walk around the grounds for free or buy a ticket in advance or on the day for access to inside the castle.
Next up, head to Trinity College, Ireland's most prestigious and world-famous university. If you're Normal People fans you can spot some famous scenes around campus or enter the Trinity College library. The tickets are quite pricey to do this and it is an interesting experience but we wouldn't do it again or recommend it with full force.
This is a good opportunity to break for lunch and then head over to St Andrew's Parish Church - a spectacular Irish Catholic building. ​
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This is a great time to head over to Temple Bar for a drink in the famous Temple Bar Pub. It can get particularly crowded in the evenings and at the weekends, so going at a good time is going to be perfect. Get yourself a seat and absorb the Temple Bar culture with a drink. Our happy place.​
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​If you're in the mood after a busy day, head on over to Kings Street South for some modern culture along one of Dublin's busiest high streets.
​​​​​​​Day 3 - Whiskey, Spires and Famines.
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On your last full day in Dublin, head on over to the Dublin Spire. You have to crane your neck right up high to get a good view of the tip, which illuminates at night to provide a beacon in the night sky.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Walk along the River Liffey to the Famine Memorial. This memorial pays homage to the Great Famine which halved Ireland's population.
​You have some time now to do whatever you wish before your booked tour around Jameson's Whiskey factory later on. You can head back over to Temple Bar, explore the Northern side of Dublin, whatever you like. Get your tickets for the Jameson Whiskey Tour well in advance and enjoy the experience. We are not whiskey fans but enjoyed this tour much more than the Guinness.
