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7 Days in Dublin: Exploring Ancient Marvels and Indulging in Authentic Delights

Bruno Henriques

Bruno Henriques

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Dublin City, Ireland, as you uncover ancient marvels and indulge in authentic delights. From historic castles to modern art museums, this itinerary promises an unforgettable adventure for solo travelers.

Trip to Dublin

Day 1The Natural Bakery, Irish Museum of Modern Art, GPO Museum, Butlers Chocolate Cafe, Govindas
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$89

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$ 5

The Natural Bakery
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
9 - 14 min

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Irish Museum of Modern Art
Imposing building from 1684 housing permanent collection and temporary exhibitions of varied art.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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GPO Museum
Popular immersive & interactive attraction & tourist hub on the 1916 Easter Rising aftermath.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Butlers Chocolate Cafe
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Govindas
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$20
Day 2LimeTree Cafe, Kilmainham Gaol, Christ Church Cathedral, Rosie's Cafe, Queen of Tarts
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$159

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$ 5

LimeTree Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
4 - 5 min

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Kilmainham Gaol
Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Christ Church Cathedral
Medieval place of worship with a mummified rat & cat plus a cafe & gift shop in the crypt.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
2 - 3 min

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Rosie's Cafe
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$34
3 - 4 min

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Queen of Tarts
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 3The Gallery Café, National Gallery of Ireland, The Little Museum of Dublin, TANG by Yogism, Dolce Sicily
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$149

The Gallery Café
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$30
2 - 3 min

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National Gallery of Ireland
Grand collection of European art spanning the 14th to the 21st-century, covering all major schools.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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The Little Museum of Dublin
Museum chronicling remarkable changes to the lifestyles of Dubliners over the the last century.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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TANG by Yogism
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$56
2 - 3 min

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Dolce Sicily
Coffee, Cakes & More...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 4Caffè Nero, National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Fumbally, Dublin Pizza Company
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$145

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$ 5

Caffè Nero
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
5 - 8 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.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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St Patrick's Cathedral
The Church of Ireland's national cathedral, dating from 1220, with regular musical recitals.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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The Fumbally
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$44
8 - 12 min

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Dublin Pizza Company
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$58
Day 5Sprout & Co, The Book of Kells, Chester Beatty, Silk Road Cafe, Chimac
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$133

Sprout & Co
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$38
4 - 6 min

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The Book of Kells
Grand library location for illuminated illustrations of the Christian Gospels dating from 800AD.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$25
14 - 21 min

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Chester Beatty
Museum on castle grounds housing the mining magnate's vast collection of religious & artistic texts.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
1 - 2 min

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Silk Road Cafe
The Silk Road Café is often considered one of Dublin’s best hidden treasures. It’s located in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle with a view over the Castle garden and next to the Coach House.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
6 - 9 min

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Chimac
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 6Green Bench Cafe, MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland, Hugh Lane Gallery, Lovin Spoon, Midnight Express
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$131

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$ 5

Green Bench Cafe
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
4 - 6 min

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland
Terraced, Georgian-era villas open for tours of stucco interiors & exhibitions on Irish literature.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
16 - 20 min

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Hugh Lane Gallery
Gallery containing the reconstructed studio of Francis Bacon, plus modern European & Irish works.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Lovin Spoon
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
1 - 2 min

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Midnight Express
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$54
Day 7Beshoff Bros, Dublin Castle, Sano Pizza, Silk Road Cafe
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$145

Beshoff Bros
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
6 - 9 min

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Dublin Castle
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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$25
5 - 8 min

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Sano Pizza
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$52
6 - 9 min

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Silk Road Cafe
The Silk Road Café is often considered one of Dublin’s best hidden treasures. It’s located in the Chester Beatty Library in Dublin Castle with a view over the Castle garden and next to the Coach House.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $969 In total

Activities & Food:$951
Transport:$18