Trinity College Library is home to the Book of Kells, one of the most important manuscripts ever created. It is beautifully illustrated and contains the text of gospels. It’s believed the book was made in the 800s and is regarded as Ireland’s finest national treasure. The library itself is beautiful and houses over 200,000 books. There are tours of the College that include entrance to the library and Book of Kells.

Quick and informative tour and tickets include a pint. Learn how to pour a pint in the Guinness Academy and then take it up to the Gravity Bar to enjoy with great views of Dublin! Can buy tickets in advance online.

Riverside neighborhood in Dublin City Center with cobblestone streets, lots of pubs, and great nightlife. Early in the evening most have traditional Irish bands, late night most convert to DJs. Go-to spot for a night out in Dublin!

St Patrick’s Cathedral is Ireland’s national cathedral and it’s also Ireland’s largest church. It dates back to 1220 and has an early English Gothic architectural style. While slightly south of Dublin city center, St Patrick’s Cathedral is close to lots of other top attractions like Dublin Castle and St Stephens Green.

Dublin Castle dates back to 1204 when King John of England built it as a fortress, court of law, prison, and treasury. It was the heart of the British administration in Ireland for over 700 years until Irish independence in the 1920s. Today, Dublin Castle has two museums, many well-appointed staterooms, a library, a chapel, a café, and beautifully manicured lawns.

Park surrounded by beautiful Georgian townhouses with brightly-colored doors. There’s a memorial to Irish poet W. B. Yeats, Republican Leader Robert Emmet, political figure Wolfe Tone, and Constance Markievicz who was the first elected member of parliament in Europe.

At the Irish Whiskey Museum, you will have a tour guide who will take you through the interactive exhibits before trying no less than three whiskeys at the end. Afterward, you’ll be able to understand the differences between Irish, Scotch, and other types of whiskey and the factors that affect the tasting profile.

*NOTE: there are also distillery tasting rooms for Jameson and Teeling Irish Whiskey (only remaining distillery that makes whiskey at Dublin location)!