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Dublin Vacations:
Pubs & Irish Culture
Dublin is known for its lively pub scene, its rich literary heritage, and its stunning architecture. By day visit a gallery in Temple Bar; walk Temple Bar by night and mingle with the crowds over a beer. If you’re looking for high culture, make your way to Trinity College to see the “Book of Kells,” a breathtaking illuminated manuscript, or take a literary walk through the city’s cobblestoned streets and follow the trail of James Joyce. Visit the city’s must-see destinations, like the Guinness Storehouse, and to hidden gems like Iveagh Gardens.
Dublin at a Glance
Currency: Euro (€)
Tipping Customs: 10-15%, if no service charge is added
Language: English
Popular Drink: Guinness
Must Eat: Corned beef
Power Up: Type G (3-prong plug) 230 V
Weather: Temperate, but rainy. Pack an umbrella.
Best Time to Visit: Year-round. Popular times include St. Patrick’s Day and Bloomsday.
Top Things to Do in
Dublin
See the “Book of Kells” at Trinity College
See one of the world’s most beautiful libraries and the “Book of Kells,” a 9th century medieval manuscript known for its Celtic illuminations.
Take a Walk
Dublin’s culture, architecture, and pub scene is best experienced on foot; take a literary walk to the haunts of Oscar Wilde and James Joyce, or taste your way through the city’s pubs.
Attend a Service at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral’s architecture is so breathtaking that it’s easy to forget that the church remains an active house of worship with magnificent choral programs performed by a Choir School that dates back to 1432.
Visit the Guinness Storehouse
Learn about the history of Guinness and the role the brewer has played in Dublin’s history.
Step Back in Time at Dublin Castle
Dating back to 930 A.D. this Viking stronghold has defended the city for centuries.
