Dublin Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Discover the vibrant spirit of Dublin, Ireland, with this comprehensive guide! From the lively pubs of Temple Bar and the bustling shops of Grafton Street to historic castles and iconic whiskey distilleries, experience the best of Irish culture, history, and charm.
Temple Bar Area
The Temple Bar area is where locals and tourists have been meeting for generations, known for its art galleries, colorful shops, and traditional folk music.
Grafton Street
Grafton Street is a lively shopping precinct known for its buskers and a launch pad for many international musical acts.
Aviva Stadium
The architecturally spectacular Aviva Stadium is a venue to catch an international superstar.
Guinness Storehouse
The Guinness Storehouse displays the history of Guinness, one of Ireland’s most famous institutions.
Grand Canal
The picturesque Grand Canal connects Dublin to the west of Ireland, allowing Guinness to be exported.
Old Jameson Distillery
At the Old Jameson Distillery, you can discover how three simple ingredients are transformed into a smooth whiskey.
Trinity College
Trinity College's stone buildings are home to some of the oldest remaining manuscripts in the world, including the 1000-year-old Book of Kells.
St Stephen’s Green
St Stephen’s Green is an oasis of calm in the center of the city that has witnessed many turbulent episodes of Irish history, including a pivotal battle during the 1916 Easter Rising.
Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol is where the ghosts of Ireland’s battle for independence feel very real, and where many of the rebellion leaders were brutally executed.
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle, originally built on a viking site, has been a prison, a fortress, and a treasury; from within its stone walls, the English administered Irish rule for more than 700 years.
National Museum of Ireland - Archeology
The National Museum of Ireland - Archeology showcases early treasures which illuminate Dublin’s history throughout the ages.
Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park is one of the largest walled parks in Europe.
St Patrick’s Cathedral
The site of St Patrick’s Cathedral is said to be where St Patrick first baptised the pagan chieftains and altered Irish history.
Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral was founded almost 1000 years ago and has borne witness to the lives of warriors, kings and saints.
River Liffey
The River Liffey separates the city into two neat halves and is criss-crossed with historic bridges.
Wellington Monument
The Wellington Monument in Phoenix Park is a tribute to the 1st Duke of Wellington, a Dubliner known as the Iron Duke who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.