Tourist Attractions & Monuments Ireland

Timetable

In Dublin and the larger cities, museum opening hours are generally from 10am to 5 or 6pm every day of the week.

Public holidays in the Republic of Ireland: January¹, March 17, Easter Monday,^1st Monday in May,^1st Monday in June,^1st Monday in August, last Monday in October, December 25 and 26 (the only mandatory public holiday is December 25).

In Northern Ireland: January¹, March 17, Good Friday, Easter Monday, May¹, last Monday in May, July 12, last Monday in August, December 25 and 26.

To be booked

Reservations are rarely necessary, apart from the major Dublin sightseeing tours in high season, such as Trinity College.

Budget & Tips

The vast majority of museums and tourist sites charge admission. It's worth noting that discounts are often available when booking online. And almost all offer group entry for families (2 adults and 2 children).

In Dublin, the Dublin Pass allows you to enter around thirty tourist attractions without queuing. You get free access to the "Hop on Hop off" bus, as well as numerous discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€69, €89, €99, €109 or €115), it's the ideal way to visit the capital's major tourist attractions.

Main events

Numerous events are organized throughout the year all over the country. Don't hesitate to contact the tourist offices to find out about local events.

Guided tours

In Dublin, you'll find all kinds of guided tours. And if there's one not to be missed, it's the Literary Pub Crawl (www.dublinpubcrawl.com), which introduces you to the two pillars of Irish culture: the pub and literature. Led by two actors, the tour is peppered with literary anecdotes. You'll meet Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Shaw and other illustrious Irishmen, in a very friendly atmosphere.

Smokers

Smoking is banned in public places. All over Ireland.