Popular places to visit
Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.
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.
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.
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.
Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.
Activities
Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket
Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop
Cork, Cobh & Blarney Castle 1-Day Rail Tour
Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
From Dublin: Game of Thrones Studio Tour with Coach Transfer
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 Swan Shopping Centre and Cathal Brugha Barracks 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.
The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Vicar Street and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Crumlin
When in Crumlin and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guinness Storehouse or Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Goldenbridge Station or Drimnagh Station.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Herbert Park and RDS Main Arena.
- Guinness Storehouse
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- St. Stephen's Green
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- O'Connell Street
- Croke Park
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Malahide Castle
- Emerald Park
- Marlay Park
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Powerscourt Estate
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.