Dublin Delights

Isabel Hernán

9 Jan 2024

Embark on an enchanting journey through Dublin's rich history, vibrant culture, and captivating attractions. From ancient marvels to modern masterpieces, this 8-day itinerary is a perfect blend of exploration and adventure.

Trip to Dublin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Dublin's Medieval Secrets

$45

$ 9

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

Day 2Immersing in Art and Spirituality

$25

$ 14

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

Irish haute couture and silver collections alongside exhibitions exploring Irish military history.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Discovering Contemporary Treasures

$ 9

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4A Cultural Extravaganza

$ 9

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

Directions

National Museum of Ireland - Natural History

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 5Unearthing Ireland's Heritage

$25

$ 5

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

23 - 28 min

Directions

National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

Day 6Whiskey Tales and Emigrant Stories

$100

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

12 - 17 min

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

Day 7Exploring the Enchanting Malahide

$38

$ 9

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

Day 8A Fusion of Art and Curiosities

$38

$ 5

Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre, an IHG Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

15 - 18 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$270

Transport:$58