10 Days in Dublin: 🍀 Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Drashti Raval

17 Jan 2024

Join me on an epic journey through Dublin's rich history and vibrant culture. From stunning castles to world-class museums, this itinerary is packed with exciting adventures and mouthwatering culinary experiences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the charm of the Emerald Isle!

Trip to Dublin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1A Taste of Italy, Botanical Wonders, and Artistic Delights

$27

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

9 - 14 min

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Large area with naturalistic sections, formal gardens, an arboretum and a Victorian palm house.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Gallery containing the reconstructed studio of Francis Bacon, plus modern European & Irish works.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Tea Time at a Castle, Museum Marvels, and Dublin's Hidden Gems

$59

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

15 - 22 min

Directions

Medieval fortress set in 260 acres of parkland features antiques, paintings & a fairy trail.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

45 - 54 min

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Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Wine Tasting, Sports Heritage, and Wax Figures Galore

$61

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$29

8 - 11 min

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Museum of Gaelic sports (Gaelic football, hurling, handball and camogie) with interactive exhibits.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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Family museum containing hundreds of wax versions of famous Irish and international personalities.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$19

Day 4Coffee Break, Whiskey Tales, and Artistic Masterpieces

$54

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$29

2 - 3 min

Directions

Guided tours tracing the history of whiskey through interactive exhibits, plus a tasting at the end.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 21st-century, covering all major schools.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Gastronomic Delights, Natural History Wonders, Ancient Manuscripts, and Viking Tales

$50

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

4 - 5 min

Directions

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

Stuffed and mounted animals are displayed in their 19th-century grandeur in this throwback museum.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Grand library location for illuminated illustrations of the Christian Gospels dating from 800AD.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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Sights and smells bring hundreds of years' worth of history to life at this child-friendly museum.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

Day 6Savory Delights, Royal History, and a Treasure Trove of Art

$40

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

6 - 9 min

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Historic site, dating from 1204, with 2 museums, cafes and gardens, plus state rooms and a library.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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Museum on castle grounds housing the mining magnate's vast collection of religious & artistic texts.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 7Pub Grub and Serene Strolls in the Park

$25

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$25

7 - 9 min

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Wild deer, a zoo & a fort feature in this 708-hectare park known as 'Dublin's playground'.

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Vegetarian Feast, Brewing Legacy, and Spiritual Grandeur

$73

$ 5

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$29

7 - 9 min

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Brewery experience telling the tale of Ireland's famous beer, with tastings and a rooftop bar.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$31

10 - 12 min

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The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with regular musical recitals.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$13

Day 9Brunch Bliss, Contemporary Art, and Gothic Splendor

$37

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

9 - 14 min

Directions

Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$10

Day 10Coffee Stop, Emigration Stories, and Archaeological Marvels

$53

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$28

4 - 6 min

Directions

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

16 - 20 min

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National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

Local archaeological finds from the Bronze Age, Vikings and medieval times with some Egyptian items.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $497 In total

Activities & Food:$477

Transport:$20