10 Days in Dublin: A Journey of History, Culture, and Culinary Delights

Zeynep Nihan Bayrakçı

16 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Dublin, where ancient marvels meet modern delights. Explore historic castles, museums, and cathedrals, indulge in delectable Irish cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the city. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Ireland!

Trip to Dublin

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Coffee, Castles, and Underwater Wonders

$76

$ 9

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

32 - 39 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Costumed guides bring stories of the city's past vividly to life in this historic museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

24 - 29 min

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Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$19

32 - 39 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Coffee, Cakes & More...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Day 2Chocolate, History, and Illuminated Manuscripts

$64

$ 5

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

1 - 2 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

12 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$17

4 - 6 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.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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Day 3Coffee, Natural History, and Ancient Treasures

$62

$ 7

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

4 - 5 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.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

15 - 22 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

9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$28

9 - 14 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 4Art, Cathedrals, and Medieval Tales

$77

$ 7

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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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

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

7 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$22

3 - 4 min

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

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

Day 5Seafood, Cemeteries, and Majestic Gardens

$90

$ 7

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$19

13 - 20 min

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Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery

Victorian burial ground of many prominent Irish figures, plus a museum with interactive displays.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

30 - 36 min

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

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$20

16 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$19

Day 6Deli Delights, Literary Legends, and Sports Heritage

$78

$ 5

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Idiosyncratic museum in 1784 Georgian town house with Joyce's writing table.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$13

9 - 11 min

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

10 - 15 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$27

Day 7Vegan Delights, Art Galleries, and Nature Escapes

$50

$ 7

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$18

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$16

Day 8Sweet Treats, Cathedrals, and Emigration Stories

$103

$ 7

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$21

3 - 4 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$27

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 9Coffee, Guinness, and Museum Marvels

$96

$ 5

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

4 - 5 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

9 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$22

5 - 8 min

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National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

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

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 10Fish and Chips, Historic Sites, and Modern Art

$70

$ 9

Dublin One Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

Directions

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

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

9 - 11 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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$13

11 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Budget breakdown: $829 In total

Activities & Food:$765

Transport:$64