What to see, what to do Dublin?
The 10 good reasons to go Dublin
A side of nature
In the heart of the city, you will find parks where it is good to walk, stroll or run.
a remarkable architecture
Between the medieval cathedrals and the Georgian houses, the architecture is superb.
Long live music!
In the street or in the pubs, music is everywhere in the city of U2.
A literary city
It is the city of writers, such as Oscar Wilde, William Butler Yeats or James Joyce.
Superb visits
Dublin is home to many museums dedicated to art, music, theater and history.
Pub culture
It is a real institution, the real second home of the inhabitants.
A unique story
Dublin is a capital with a troubled history and it is a must to discover it.
hospitality
The Irish are naturally hospitable people for whom the traveler is a guest.
Going to the stadium
Croke Park or the Aviva Stadium are the theaters of legendary matches.
The art of celebration
In the city of St. Patrick's Day, craic, or "fun", is a way of life.
What to visit Dublin?
Interview: MY DUBLIN
with Baptiste Tharreau, author of the guide
Baptiste Tharreau has been traveling the world for fifteen years for the Petit Futé. And the discovery of Dublin a few years ago was a revelation. Since then, he regularly takes his notebooks around to find new good ideas. In this human-sized capital, he loves the unique architecture, listening to traditional concerts with a beer in hand and meeting the Irish spirit.
See the video of the interviewGood to know to visit 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: January1st, March 17th, Easter Monday, May1st, June1st, August1st, 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. Beware, the most famous room in the Trinity College library will close its doors from October 2023 for three years.
Budget & Tips
The vast majority of museums and tourist sites are not free. Note that you often get a discount when you book online. And almost all of them offer a grouped entry for families (2 adults and 2 children).
The Dublin Pass allows you to enter about thirty tourist places without queuing, you have free access to the bus "Hop on Hop off", and you also benefit from many discounts. Valid for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days (€69, €89, €99, €109 or €115), it is an ideal way to visit the major tourist sites of the capital.
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 can find all kinds of guided tours, including many pub crawls to party in Temple Bar (offered by all agencies and hostels). But if there is one not to be missed, it is the Literary Pub Crawl (www.dublinpubcrawl.com) which allows you to discover the two pillars of Irish culture: the pub and literature. Led by two actors, the tour is peppered with literary anecdotes. We 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.
