Dublin attractions/ timing

Posted by mcm on 11/13/24 02:44 PM

Will be in Dublin two full days and trying to map out a logical order (based upon hotel location) and also how much time for each. Willing to walk/see sites along the way as well.

We will be staying Staycity Aparthotels, Little Mary Street

I hope to book times at both Kilmahain Goal and Guinness store house (suggestions on when in day best welcome, (unfortunately, I'm still too early to lock in the goal).

Ideally, I will be working around these two locked in activities and will add/drop as desired. This is an exhaustive list and by NO means do we plan to visit all.

Thinking 2-3 stops a day and would love pub/casual lunch/dinner recommendations as well.

Guinness Storehouse
Kilmahain Goal
14 Henrietta street museum
Chester Beatty
Dublin castle
St Patricks Cathedral
EPIC
Phoenix park
St Stephens Green
suggestions?

Note Trinity/Book of Kells not listed as it will be closed.

Thank you in advance

Posted by Cyn

Colorado Mountains, USA

11/13/24 04:44 PM

7915 posts

On our last trip, we went to the Gaol the last time slot of the day, and closed it down. From there, we took a taxi to the Cobblestone Pub for outstanding music and a pint.

Maybe see the Guinness Storehouse on the other day, unless you want a pint there AND a pint at a pub.

Posted by Stacy

11/13/24 06:26 PM

99 posts

We have been to Dublin 5-6 times, most recently for 7 days this past Sept/October..

Your two days will already be pretty full with the Gaol and the Storehouse.

You could probably see Dublin Castle (but skip the tour*), Chester Beatty museum, and St. Patrick’s all in one morning or afternoon. (You might also be able to squeeze in Marsh’s Library, near St. Patrick’s and small but really interesting.) These are kinda near Guinness Storehouse. But all that would make for a very long day.

(*Not sure if the guided tour of Dublin Castle is worth the time. It’s all furnished like a manor house, not a castle. Depends on your interest.)

14 Henrietta Street was really interesting, but it’s not really near anything else on your list, so keep that in mind. And FYI the tour is 90 minutes, or even a bit longer depending on the guide.

Phoenix Park is huge, and out of the way. Maybe save that for another trip.

St. Stephen’s Green is a walk in the park, literally. Very pretty. Lots of other things to see as you walk, such as Grafton Street, the Georgian houses surrounding the Green, etc. You could spend a few hours strolling around this part of town.

I have not been to the EPIC museum, though it’s recommended. It might be too much structured time for your two days, though.

You really can’t go wrong, though. Enjoy Dublin!

Posted by mcm OP

11/13/24 07:05 PM

121 posts

I have a feeling two of my children will be into the structure and two will not.

I can already book the storehouse, it's the gaol that is still outstanding. Doing both same day a bad idea?

14 Henrietta street being inconvenient was a concern. It does look super interesting. I'm think i'm going to take guided tour of Dublin castle off the list -- your correct furnished tour probably not a fit.

thanks so much for your feedback