Dublin Delights

Andreas Pilavakis

7 Jan 2024

Embark on an exhilarating journey through Dublin's rich history, vibrant culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. From awe-inspiring museums to iconic landmarks, this 8-day itinerary is a perfect blend of exploration and indulgence.

Trip to Dublin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Artistic Wonders and Culinary Delights

$68

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 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

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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

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$68

Day 2Unveiling Dublin's Treasures and Hidden Gems

$130

$ 5

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 21 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 3Immersing in Literary Heritage and Whiskey Tales

$182

$ 5

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Terraced, Georgian-era villas open for tours of stucco interiors & exhibitions on Irish literature.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

7 - 10 min

Directions

Popular immersive & interactive attraction & tourist hub on the 1916 Easter Rising aftermath.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

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Using only the finest and freshest ingredients Fujiyama takes pride in providing our customers with the best sushi and sashimi in Dublin. Because we source our fish ourselves we guarantee freshness of taste and always offer the highest quality at affordable prices.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$82

Day 4From Guinness Legacy to Vegetarian Bliss

$135

$ 14

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$63

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 5Unraveling History and Contemporary Art

$109

$ 14

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 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

7 - 9 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Prison museum where many of Ireland's political prisoners were incarcerated, tortured and executed.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

4 - 5 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 6Royal Ambiance and Cultural Fusion

$99

$ 9

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$74

Day 7Wax Figures, Art Masterpieces, and Emigration Tales

$172

$ 14

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$38

11 - 16 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$50

5 - 8 min

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Drunken Fish Bar and Restaurant specializes in authentic and contemporary Korean cuisine, Barbecue, Sushi and Korean drinks as well as Karaoke.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Day 8Sacred Manuscripts, Gothic Splendor, and Sweet Temptations

$129

$ 9

Mespil Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

12 - 17 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

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$84

Budget breakdown: $1089 In total

Activities & Food:$1023

Transport:$66