Your Perfect 3-Day Itinerary for Dublin
Enjoy the warm hospitality of Dublin, a historic city bursting with literary heritage, lively traditional pubs, and the iconic Guinness Storehouse.
Dublin is served by its airport and by ferry from the UK; it’s a compact city best explored on foot, with buses and the Luas for longer trips. May and September often bring the best weather; pack a rain jacket year-round. Book the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, and popular pubs and restaurants ahead. Allow time for Trinity College, Temple Bar (and quieter pubs nearby), and a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher or Wicklow. Embrace the pub culture, live music, and hearty Irish food.
Discover the best landmarks, where to eat, and where to stay in Dublin.
Best Time to Visit Dublin
Spring
13°C / 5°C
Cool and breezy, frequent light showers
Summer
20°C / 12°C
Mild and pleasant, longest days of the year
Fall
14°C / 7°C
Crisp and increasingly rainy
Winter
8°C / 3°C
Cold, damp, and highly atmospheric
Day 1
Trinity College & Book of Kells
Grand library location for illuminated illustrations of the Christian Gospels dating from 800AD.
Morning activity: Trinity College & Book of Kells.
The Brazen Head
Meeting place for historic rebels, this brass-filled, lantern-lit pub hosts live music each night.
Lunch nearby: The Brazen Head.
Dublin Castle
Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.
Afternoon sightseeing: Dublin Castle.
The Winding Stair
Wholesome Irish restaurant in airy room overlooking the River Liffey with downstairs book shop.
Dinner in the area: The Winding Stair.
Temple Bar
Evening experience: Temple Bar.
Day 2
Guinness Storehouse
Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.
Morning activity: Guinness Storehouse.
The Liberties
Lunch nearby: The Liberties.
Kilmainham Gaol
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.
Afternoon sightseeing: Kilmainham Gaol.
Chapter One
Elegant fine-dining restaurant featuring elevated lunches, 4-course dinners & a tasting menu.
Dinner in the area: Chapter One.
Irish Pub Crawl
Evening experience: Irish Pub Crawl.
Day 3
Cliffs of Moher Day Tour
Morning activity: Cliffs of Moher Day Tour.
Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Expert guides tell the story of Jameson in a recreated distillery scene with tastings and dining.
Lunch nearby: Jameson Distillery Bow St..
Phoenix Park
Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'.
Afternoon sightseeing: Phoenix Park.
Fade Street Social
Creative dishes from homegrown produce in a stylish, signature chef–run restaurant & bar.
Dinner in the area: Fade Street Social.
Traditional Music Session
Pints & free traditional Irish music every night in a rough-’round-the-edges lounge.
Evening experience: Traditional Music Session.