Tourist Attractions & Monuments Dublin

Timetable

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

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

To be booked

Reservations are rarely necessary. Except for major tourist visits in very high season, such as Trinity College.

Closing of the Long Room. Please note: Trinity College's most famous library room closed in 2023 until late 2025 or early 2026.

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).

The Dublin Pass gets you into around 30 tourist attractions without queuing, gives you free access to the " Hop on Hop off " bus service, and offers a wide range of discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€74, €99, €124, €139 or €149), it's the ideal way to visit the capital's major tourist attractions.

Main events

Many events are organized throughout the year. The biggest event, the one for which visitors come from all over the world to drink, dance and dress all in green, is the inevitable St. Patrick's Day party, on March 17. Be careful, it is essential to reserve (long) in advance. Also to be noted on your diaries, the Six Nations Tournament in February and the Gaelic soccer finals at Croke Park in September. 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, including numerous pub crawls to party in Temple Bar (offered by all agencies and youth hostels). But if there's one not to be missed, it's the Literary Pub Crawl (www.dublinpubcrawl.com), which lets you discover 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 not allowed in public places. This is true throughout Ireland.