Itinerary Dublin

June is an excellent time to visit Dublin: mild temperatures, long daylight hours, vibrant city events, and lively nightlife. Expect a festive atmosphere and peak cultural activity.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	700 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1800 USD
🧳 Gear	150 USD
🗺️ On-site	1200 USD
Total	3850 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇮🇪 Dublin - 4 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🏛️ Trinity College & The Book of Kells ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Ireland’s oldest university; see the world-famous Book of Kells and the Long Room Library. Buy tickets online and go early to avoid crowds.

• [ ] 🏫 Dublin Castle & State Apartments ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Central landmark with impressive interiors and layers of history. Guided tours recommended.

• [ ] 🛕 St Patrick’s Cathedral ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Ireland’s largest cathedral; dramatic Gothic architecture. Climbing tower offers panoramic views.

• [ ] 🍺 Guinness Storehouse ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Interactive museum dedicated to Ireland’s iconic stout. End with a pint at the Gravity Bar, city views.

• [ ] 🎨 National Gallery of Ireland ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Superb collection of Irish & European art. Free entry, don’t miss Caravaggio's “The Taking of Christ”

• [ ] 🏙️ Temple Bar District ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Dublin’s cultural quarter: cobbled streets, galleries, live music, pubs. Best during afternoon and evenings.

• [ ] 🏛️ Kilmainham Gaol ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Former prison, powerful insight into Irish history. Book tickets early; guided tours only.

• [ ] 🌳 Phoenix Park ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • One of the largest urban parks in Europe. Visit the Dublin Zoo or spot wild deer.

• [ ] 🏛️ EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Interactive modern museum tracing Irish diaspora. Near Docklands.

• [ ] 🌳 St Stephen’s Green ⭐ (~1h)

  • Elegant Victorian park with ponds and statues. Perfect for a morning stroll.

• [ ] 🌉 Ha’penny Bridge ⭐ (~30min)

  • Iconic cast-iron pedestrian bridge. Great photo stop.

• [ ] 🏛️ Christ Church Cathedral ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Medieval crypt, stunning architecture, excellent city views from the belfry.*

• [ ] 🏙️ Grafton Street & Shopping District ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Bustling shopping avenue, buskers, luxury shops.*

• [ ] 🎨 Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) ⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Contemporary art in Royal Hospital Kilmainham.*

• [ ] 🍻 Jameson Distillery Bow St. ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Guided whiskey tastings, interactive tour.*

• [ ] 🌳 Iveagh Gardens ⭐ (~45min)

  • Hidden gem, tranquil gardens near city centre.*

• [ ] 🕵️ Little Museum of Dublin ⭐ (~1h)

  • Quirky, personal stories of 20th-century Dublin.*

• [ ] 🏙️ Docklands & Samuel Beckett Bridge ⭐ (~45min)

  • Modern riverside architecture, great for evening walks.*

• [ ] 🏛️ National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Gold artefacts, Viking treasures, and bog bodies.*

• [ ] 🏛️ General Post Office (GPO) & GPO Witness History ⭐ (~1h)

  • Historic 1916 Rising site, interactive exhibition.*

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🎭 Abbey Theatre ⭐⭐ (~2-3h)

  • Iconic venue for Irish drama. Check for English-language plays.

• [ ] 🍸 Peruke & Periwig ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Luxurious cocktail bar, vintage vibes.

• [ ] 🍸 Vintage Cocktail Club ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Hushed speakeasy, inventive drinks (reservation recommended).

• [ ] 🍺 The Temple Bar Pub ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Legendary pub with live music and great atmosphere.

• [ ] 🍺 The Cobblestone ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Authentic Irish music sessions, local favourite.

• [ ] 🍽️ Chapter One ⭐⭐⭐ (~3h)

  • Michelin-starred restaurant for a luxury night out. Advance booking a must.

• [ ] 🌃 Rooftop at The Marker Hotel ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Stunning city views, craft cocktails.

• [ ] 🌙 Whelan’s ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Live gigs, renowned for authentic music nights.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 The Woollen Mills ⭐⭐⭐

  • Irish comfort food with a modern twist — from €30 (mains).

• [ ] 🍽️ The Fumbally ⭐⭐

  • Simple, delicious, locally sourced meals — €20-40.

• [ ] 🍽️ The Pig’s Ear ⭐⭐

  • Contemporary Irish cuisine, Grafton Street area — €40-50.

• [ ] 🥪 Tang Café ⭐

  • Health conscious, quick lunches — €15-25.

• [ ] 🍲 Brother Hubbard North ⭐⭐

  • Vibrant Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired food — €20-35.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Howth (suburban coastal village) (~3h round trip)

  • For coastal walks, harbour vibes, and seafood.

• [ ] 🏙️ Malahide Castle & Gardens (~3h)

  • Picturesque grounds and interiors just outside city.

• [ ] 🏨 Spa treatment at The Shelbourne (~2h)

  • World-class spa for relaxation.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇮🇪 Dublin

• [ ] 🎬 Once (2007) — ⭐ 7.8 — Musical romance set across Dublin’s streets and music venues. — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 🎬 The Commitments (1991) — ⭐ 7.6 — Story of a soul band in working-class Dublin. — Apple TV
• [ ] 📺 Normal People (2020) — ⭐ 8.4 — Irish coming-of-age romance, partly Dublin-based. — Hulu
• [ ] 🎬 Michael Collins (1996) — ⭐ 7.1 — Epic historical drama on Irish independence. — Netflix
• [ ] 🎬 Intermission (2003) — ⭐ 6.8 — Ensemble comedy-thriller that paints a gritty Dublin. — Google Play
• [ ] 📺 Love/Hate (2010–2014) — ⭐ 8.5 — Acclaimed Irish crime drama series set in Dublin. — RTÉ

🍜 Local specialties

🇮🇪 Dublin

• [ ] Irish stew (lamb/mutton, potatoes, carrots, onions)
• [ ] Coddle (sausage, bacon, potatoes & onion stew)
• [ ] Boxty (potato pancake)
• [ ] Soda bread
• [ ] Seafood chowder
• [ ] Guinness pie

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇮🇪 Dublin

1. 🌤️ Trinity College & The Book of Kells
2. 🌙 The Temple Bar Pub
3. 🛍️ Brown Thomas (luxury shopping on Grafton Street)
4. 🏨 The Westbury Hotel
5. 🍽️ The Woollen Mills

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Dublin
• [ ] ✈️ Dublin → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Dublin	4	The Westbury Hotel (5★)	1800 USD
Total	4 nights		1800 USD