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.

Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.
Activities

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop

Dublin: St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour

From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)
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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 St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.

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.
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- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- St. Stephen's Green
- Croke Park
- O'Connell Street
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- Malahide Castle
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Emerald Park
- Marlay Park
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Christ Church Cathedral
- University College Dublin
- Clontarf Castle
- Powerscourt Estate
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Beaumont Hospital