The Ha’penny Bridge spanning the Liffey under a summer sky, with the quays on either side

Itinerary · Dublin, Ireland

Three days in Dublin

The classic first visit: Trinity and the old city, the Georgian squares and the museums, and a day on the bay.

Three days

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  1. Day 1, 9:00

    1The Book of Kells Experience

    Trinity College·Library and museum

    The first slot of the day.

  2. Day 1, 11:30

    2Christ Church Cathedral

    The Old City·Cathedral

    Almost 1,000 years at the heart of the city.

  3. Day 1, 14:00

    3Guinness Storehouse

    St James’s Gate·Visitor experience

    St James’s Gate.

  4. Day 1, 20:00

    4The Cobblestone

    Smithfield·Pub

    A session in Smithfield.

  5. Day 2, 10:00

    5St Stephen’s Green

    St Stephen’s Green·Park

    The Green, then the squares.

  6. Day 2, 11:30

    6National Gallery of Ireland

    Merrion Square·Gallery

    On Merrion Square.

  7. Day 2, 15:00

    7Kilmainham Gaol Museum

    Kilmainham·Museum

    Book the tour ahead.

  8. Day 2, 20:00

    8Variety Jones

    The Liberties·Restaurant

    One MICHELIN Star (2026).

  9. Day 3, 10:00

    9The Howth Cliff Path

    Howth·Self-guided walk

    The DART to Howth and round the head.

  10. Day 3, 13:30

    10Mamó

    Howth·Restaurant

    Lunch by the harbour.

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