Sightseeing
Explore Dublin's past and present
As one of Europe’s most popular destinations, Dublin offers visitors a million things to do and see. To familiarise yourself with the city, there are a selection of tours available on ‘Visit Dublin’, from guided double-decker bus tours to the Viking Splash tour by land and sea, in an amphibious vehicle.
Most visits to Dublin will probably start with a trip to the world famous Guinness Storehouse, home of the traditional pint of Guinness. For literary lovers, Dublin’s Writer’s Museum is a must see as the collection features Dublin’s literary celebrities over the past three hundred years, such as Swift, Sheridan, Shaw, Wilde, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. For a peak at Dublin’s heritage, Dublinia and the Viking World, located in the heart of Dublin’s medieval city, helps bring Medieval Dublin to life in a way that is entertaining and historical.
Another unique attraction located in the heart of Trinity College is the Book of Kells, a 9th-century gospel manuscript, which contains the four Gospels in Latin written on vellum (prepared calfskin). Art enthusiasts will also enjoy Dublin’s variety of museums including The Irish Museum of Modern Art, The National Museum of Ireland and The National Gallery of Ireland, which offer free admission to all visitors.
