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The 6 Best Things to Do in Dublin
Literary pubs, Georgian streets, and Guinness at the source
Dublin is a walkable, story-soaked capital — Georgian doors and Trinity’s ancient library, live trad music in the pubs, and Guinness poured where it’s brewed. A friendly base for exploring Ireland.
BEST TIME
May–September (mildest, longest days)
TYPICAL BUDGET
$1,000–$2,000 per person for a long weekend
6 best things to do in Dublin
1
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
2
Guinness Storehouse rooftop
3
Temple Bar trad-music session
5
Dublin Castle and Georgian squares
6
Coastal day trip to Howth or Bray
How to fit it into a day
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: guinness storehouse rooftop.
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LOCAL TIP
Skip the touristy Temple Bar pubs for pints — locals drink a street over.
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