8-Day Dublin Adventure: Explore the Heart of Ireland

Faith Goudie

11 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland. Discover iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting city.

Trip to Dublin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$51

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

4 - 6 min

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Unique collection of garden landscapes designed in 1865 and mostly restored since 1995.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

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Ornate 1881 shopping plaza offering indie clothing boutiques & food vendors, plus books & jewellery.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Bronze statue of a fictional fishmonger named Molly Malone, the star of a well-known Irish song.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 2

$120

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

4 - 6 min

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Picturesque old harbour offering pier walks, cruises & a lively strip of restaurants & pubs.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

36 - 44 min

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Sprawling green space with tennis courts, gardens & follies like the Clocktower & Fairy Door Tree.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Using only the best seasonal Irish produce, serving nourishing and delicious dishes from our kitchen in the remarkable Red Stables. It’s a place where you can’t help but feel a sense of wellbeing, even in the rain. Here to nurture that feeling with our wholesome recipes and tasty home-baked treats.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$81

Day 3

$102

$ 14

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$45

9 - 14 min

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Famed promontory along Dublin Bay featuring year-round swimming in the Irish Sea.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

44 - 53 min

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Iconic red lighthouse reachable by a lengthy seawall that attracts sightseers, anglers & cyclists.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

29 - 35 min

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Irish & international craft beer in a legendary venue with Temple Bar's only licensed garden.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 4

$114

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$27

2 - 3 min

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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

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$87

Day 5

$114

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$57

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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Meeting place for historic rebels, this brass-filled, lantern-lit pub hosts live music each night.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$57

Day 6

$120

$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$39

9 - 14 min

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Elegant, Lutyens-designed gardens dedicated to the 49,400 Irish soldiers who died during WWI.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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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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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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$81

Day 7

$102