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Dublin Delights 🍀

Johnathan

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on a captivating journey through Dublin's rich history, vibrant culture, and enchanting landscapes. From majestic castles to iconic museums, this 10-day itinerary is a perfect blend of exploration and adventure.

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Day 1Unveiling Dublin's Hidden Gems

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$25

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$ 5

Farmleigh House & Estate

Restored, 18th-century state guest house on 78 acres, with gardens, guided tours & a boathouse cafe.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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Dublinia

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Chester Beatty

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2A Day in the Heart of Dublin's History

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$25

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$ 5

Phoenix Park

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

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Kilmainham Gaol

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 3Immerse in the Essence of Ireland's Heritage

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$63

Guinness Storehouse

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

12 - 17 min

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National Museum of Ireland-Decorative Arts & History

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Unleash Your Inner Leprechaun and Discover Dublin's Treasures

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$75

National Leprechaun Museum of Ireland

Family-friendly museum with interactive exhibits telling stories about Ireland's mythical creatures.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Dublin Castle

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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St Patrick's Cathedral

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 5Artistic Wonders and Literary Marvels

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$100

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$ 5

Irish Museum of Modern Art

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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Irish Whiskey Museum

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

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The Book of Kells

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

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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The Little Museum of Dublin

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

Day 6Journey Through Ireland's Emigration Legacy

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$100

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$ 5

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$50

12 - 17 min

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GPO Museum

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

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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MoLI – Museum of Literature Ireland

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$25

Day 7A Day of Art, Literature, and Wax Figures

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$63

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$ 5

Hugh Lane Gallery

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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James Joyce Centre

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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The National Wax Museum Plus

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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National Print Museum

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Cemetery Tales and Castle Escapades

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$38

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$ 9

Glasnevin Cemetery

Victorian burial grounds & museum with guided tours, interactive exhibits, a gift shop & cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

32 - 39 min

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Malahide Castle & Gardens

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

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$38

59 - 71 min

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Dalkey Island

25-acre isle with an 1804 tower & battery & medieval church ruins, plus wild goats, seals & terns.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 9Sports, Art, and Aquatic Wonders

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$63

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$ 9

GAA Museum & Tours

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

13 - 16 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.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$38

Day 10Unearth the Secrets of Ireland's Past and Nature

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$25

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$ 5

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

4 - 6 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

36 - 44 min

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Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre

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

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$25

Budget breakdown: $619 In total

Activities & Food:$575

Transport:$44