Visit Dublin, Ireland

If you’re visiting Dublin for the first time, there are some attractions that you should prioritize seeing. Here’s what to do at most famous and historically important Dublin attractions:

Get a glimpse of history at Dublin Castle and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

• Take a tour (and have a pint) at the Guinness Storehouse.
• Stroll around the Trinity College campus.
• See the Book of Kells.
• Kiss the Blarney Stone.
• Cruise the River Liffey on a guided boat tour.

Dublin's weather is usually overcast, and it rains regularly within the city. The summer months are the driest and warmest (usually in the 60s Fahrenheit), but rain can come and go quickly. The humidity makes the city cool in spring and fall and cold in the winter. 

Figuring out where to stay in Dublin can be difficult, especially if you’ve never been there. We recommend staying in the Merrion Square or Trinity areas. These are nice areas with many lodging options, and they’re close to many of the city’s best restaurants and attractions. 

A trip to Dublin can be expensive, especially if you plan to visit during the summer. Between airfare, lodging, food and the price of admission to some of the area’s attractions, you could be looking at a few thousand dollars per person. Travel during the shoulder season to get a better deal on a room, meals and entry to museums and other sites.

Ireland is a very popular vacation destination, and it is frequently included in European vacation packages. These packages let you see many parts of Europe for a few days, and the companies that create them take care of everything. That means your lodging is covered, and you may even get a discount on airfare. Ireland vacation packages take you on Dublin tours while also letting you visit other cities on the Emerald Isle.

Visiting Dublin is a great experience whether you’re a seasoned traveler or just beginning to see other parts of the world. From its storied history of artists and writers like James Joyce, Samuel Beckett and Francis Bacon to its world-famous foods, there is something for everyone to enjoy when they visit Dublin.