The best excursions in Dublin and nearby
Journey Through Dublin: Top Tours for First-Time Visitors
Dublin is a city on the east coast of Ireland that is famous for its incredible history, culture and drinks.
A tour of Dublin will reveal interesting historical facts of the city, introduce you to the colorful sights and allow you to taste the famous Irish drinks.
Kildare Street is rich in buildings that preserve the history of Ireland. The tour guide's interesting story about the Lower House of Ireland, the Little Museum, a branch of the National Museum and the National Library will stay in memory for a long time.
One of Dublin's sights is St. Patrick's Cathedral. This is the largest church, which was founded in 1191. The architectural beauty of the cathedral can be observed both inside and outside the building.
Dublin Castle is an ancient structure which is more than 800 years old. The castle covers an area of 11 acres and stands on a high hill.
Christ Church Cathedral is another architectural marvel of Dublin. It is a functioning church, which is a cathedra of two archbishops.
Library of Trinity College is the largest depository of books in all of Ireland. It contains a manuscript book of the New Testament, which is more than 1000 years old.
Abandoned Kilmainham Gaol. The tour of the prison will take 45-50 minutes, during which the guide will tell you about the history of the prison.
You can't go to Dublin and not try the famous Irish drinks:
- Guinness Storehouse located in the St. James's Gate Brewery, is a seven-storey Irish beer story where you can have a glass of real Guinness.
- James's old winery will introduce you to the history and process of distilling whisky and provide a unique opportunity to taste the local whisky.
- Irish Whisky Museum, where you can taste 3 unique types of whisky and learn about the history of the drinks.
At the end of the tour, you are offered a guided walk along the shopping street of Grafton Street.