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The Best things to do in Dublin with only 24 hours

A guide on what to do in Dublin City

How to Spend 24 Hours in Dublin?

With one day in Dublin, base yourself in the city centre and work through it by area: spend the morning exploring history at Trinity College and Dublin Castle, the afternoon at the Guinness Storehouse or Phoenix Park, and the evening enjoying live music and a pint in Temple Bar. Because Dublin is compact and easy to get around on foot or by tram, you can comfortably fit the city's highlights into a single day.

It's no wonder Dublin sits on so many bucket lists. Renowned for its charming streets and friendly atmosphere, it's one of the easiest cities in the world to love right away — and with its rich history, excellent restaurants and, of course, the best Guinness, one day here is never quite enough.

If you have a limited time in Dublin City the best way to explore some of the most famous sights such as:

Take the hop-on-hop-off bus tour. The Big Bus Tours allow visitors to see all top attractions in Dublin under 24 hours. The tour covers 25 stops and visits most significant landmarks in Dublin City. Prior to the tour you can download the app which will show you the live location of the buses as well as the sightseeing stops. The app also has dining and shopping guides!

Before starting your exploration of Dublin City, it is recomended that you grab a Dublin Pass. A Dublin Pass is a sightseeing card that gives you access to most of the attractions in the city ( You can skip some of the lines too). Having the Dublin pass will save you both time and money.

Best things to do in Dublin

There is plenty to see in Dublin from:

Two attractions that cannot be missed out are:

  • The Little Museum of Dublin
    • The Little Museum of Dublin which is in the heart of the city across St Stephen’s Green Park and shows the fascinating history of Dublin in a humorous and exciting way.
  • The Guinness Storehouse
    • Going to the Guinness Museum is a must when visiting Ireland. The whole experience is extremely interactive with plenty to see, touch and taste. There are 3 different bars, including a sky bar with breathtaking views of the city as well as a tasting experience room for those who want to indulge to the fullest the magic of Guinness.

Best places to eat in Dublin

After a full day of sightseeing and enjoying the amazing atmosphere Dublin has to offer you will be very hungry. Don't you worry we have written up a list of the restaurants that we hope you enjoy.

Some honorable dining options in the city center are:

  • Brazen Head
  • Sano Pizza
  • Little Brazil
  • Pho Kim
  • Bah 33
  • 777

There is only one thing left to do in Dublin after visiting all the top attractions and enjoying the best food Dublin has to offer and that is visiting the iconic Temple Bar.  Immerse yourself in Irish culture with the live music in Temple bar at 10:00 pm or go to O'Neill's Pub if you are looking for a more relaxed atmosphere.

 

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