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When you become a tour guide to a city after only participating in 1 free walking tour, one would think this was impressive. Dublin is that city you can still revist, as I have, and keep discovering more with each visit. The 12 must visit in Dublin are my tried and tested and the tops spots I recommend and visit with friends when I return to Dublin.
Regardless of how quickly you can see the top sights in Dublin as I did during my first trip to Ireland, I did a lot of cool things in the city and in the country with great people including reuniting with a friend from back home who brought me my wish list of things needed to continue my #GirltakesMundo sabbatical in 2017.
Today, I continue to visit Dublin with friends who visit me in Manchester, as I think its a great country to combine when vising England.
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Ireland Travel Tips
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12 Must Visit / Do In Dublin
So you did the Free Dublin walking tour, now what?
Here are some of the best things to do in Dublin when you aren’t doing days trips in Ireland with tips to help you make the most out of your visit.
Beer or Whiskey
Pick your poison of choice. Mine is always whiskey.
- Jameson Distillery with tastings to create the ultimate, only in Ireland, whiskey memory.
- Guinness Storehouse
- Gravity Bar is the rooftop bar at Guinness Storehouse which is cool and looks out over the city. (Included in your ticket)
- They also offer a number of add on experiences including cocktail making workshops with Co & Roe to a more elevated Connoisseur Experience with a visit to a secret private bar on the 4th floor of the Guinness Storehouse.
- Must buy tickets in advance and online.
Book of Kells at Trinity College
I went to check out the illuminated manuscripts Gospel books at the very popular and tourist Trinity College. Even for the book and the library junkie that I am, I wouldn’t recommend this as the entry fee seems high based on the underwhelming experience but decided to still include here as I know some Dublin visitors will still want to visit.
See available Book of Kells tickets & tours
Live Irish Music
The Cobblestone – My favorite spot for traditional Irish music vibe. It’s in Smithfield, which is a little out of the city but this open mic style pub is where locals go to perform. It doesn’t get more authentic than this.
Oliver St. John Gogarty – A great spot to hear authentic Irish music on their 2nd floor. While it is in the Temple area which is known for tourist prices on drinks and food, the music was worth it.
South William St. – This street offers tons of more local and Irish pubs and cafes. May I suggest you start with Gorgan’s Castle Lounge, you can’t get any more Irish style pub then this. Guinness poured the way it should be with no music, no tv’s, just your mates to talk to or local people watch. Try their toasties to help wash down that Guinness.
Chester Beatty Library
Far better of a pick than Book of Kells and entry to the library is free. The Chester Beatty Library offers more of an exhibit and the finest collection of manuscripts and books from the private collection by mining magnate, Sir Alfred Chester Beatty.
Top Tip
Head to the rooftop to get a top view of the gardens of Dublin Castle.
Grafton Street and Brown Thoma
Always nice to walk around and do a bit of retail therapy, if you fancy it and these two areas in the city will offer everything you need to take in how life in Dublin looks like.
TOP TIP
Can’t visit Grafton Street without going to grab an ice cream in Murphys Ice Cream at some point, it’s so good.
St Stephen’s Green Park
Stephen’s Green Park is a stunning green space in the center of Dublin that is the perfect location to bring a takeaway lunch and picnic from here.
Top Top
Green Bench Cafe is a takeaway that offers the best sandwiches, so it’s nice to grab your sandwich and eat it in St Stephen’s Green Park.
Best Tour To Book To See Ireland
Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant’s Causeway from Dublin
This tour has you visit Belfast, Giant Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. If you do this tour, I recommend picking the black cab tour in Belfast over the Titanic tour (included in tour price) as you get a better understanding of the political turmoil happening first hand in Northern Ireland from those involved.
I definitely recommend day tours as it has you really leverage your day and explore outside of Dublin.
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