Popular places to visit
Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.
O'Connell Street
Marvel at one of the world’s tallest public works of art as you stroll down this boulevard of shops and historic buildings.
Activities
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
Dublin: St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour
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Other neighbourhoods around Rathgar
Rathmines
Rathmines is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks and Swan Shopping Centre while you're in town.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green.
Warrenmount
Though Warrenmount may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Guinness Storehouse and St. Stephen's Green.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- St. Stephen's Green
- O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Malahide Castle
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Emerald Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Marlay Park
- Powerscourt Estate
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Beaumont Hospital
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum