Dublin

7-day itinerary

The Perfect 7 Days in Dublin

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A balanced 7-day plan for Dublin, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Spire of Dublin

    Morning

    Spire of Dublin

    Dublin's gleaming 121-metre needle pierces the sky, marking the city's vibrant heart on O'Connell Street.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. General Post Office

    Afternoon

    General Post Office

    The iconic 1916 Rising headquarters, this neoclassical GPO remains the beating heart of Irish history.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. Ha'penny Bridge

    Evening

    Ha'penny Bridge

    Dublin's beloved 1816 cast-iron footbridge arches gracefully over the Liffey, a timeless city landmark.

Where to eat: Variety Jones — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. Temple Bar

    Morning

    Temple Bar

    Dublin's bohemian heartbeat, packed with lively pubs, galleries, and cobbled streets buzzing day and night.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Dublin Castle

    Afternoon

    Dublin Castle

    Explore centuries of Irish history at this stunning castle that once housed British rule over Ireland.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Chester Beatty Library

    Evening

    Chester Beatty Library

    Explore ancient manuscripts and breathtaking art treasures from across the globe — all completely free.

Where to eat: Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Christ Church Cathedral

    Morning

    Christ Church Cathedral

    Dublin's oldest cathedral, with stunning medieval architecture and Viking heritage beneath your feet.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Dublinia

    Afternoon

    Dublinia

    Step into medieval Dublin and relive the lives of Vikings and Normans who shaped the city.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. Saint Patrick's Cathedral

    Evening

    Saint Patrick's Cathedral

    Ireland's largest cathedral, a stunning Gothic masterpiece steeped in over 800 years of history.

Where to eat: The Greenhouse — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Parks & Slower Moments

  1. Marsh's Library

    Morning

    Marsh's Library

    Step into Ireland's oldest public library, where ancient chained books await behind ornate dark-wood shelves.

    10 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  2. St Stephen's Green

    Afternoon

    St Stephen's Green

    A beloved Victorian park in Dublin's heart, perfect for a peaceful stroll amid fountains and flowers.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. National Concert Hall

    Evening

    National Concert Hall

    Ireland's flagship concert hall, home to world-class philharmonic performances in an elegant heritage building.

Where to eat: Bastible — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. National Gallery of Ireland

    Morning

    National Gallery of Ireland

    Explore centuries of masterpieces for free in Ireland's premier national art gallery.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Sphere Within Sphere

    Afternoon

    Sphere Within Sphere

    A mesmerizing bronze globe within a globe by Arnaldo Pomodoro — a masterpiece of modern art in Dublin.

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  3. Book of Kells

    Evening

    Book of Kells

    Marvel at a breathtaking 8th-century illuminated manuscript, one of the world's most treasured medieval artworks.

Where to eat: Chapter One — A well-loved local spot.

DAY 6

Parks & Slower Moments

  1. Garden Of Remembrance

    Morning

    Garden Of Remembrance

    A serene garden honoring Ireland's fallen heroes, a peaceful tribute in the heart of Dublin.

    10 min drive · 2 km to the next stop
  2. Guinness Storehouse

    Afternoon

    Guinness Storehouse

    Discover the story of Ireland's most famous stout across seven floors, crowned by a panoramic Gravity Bar.

    10 min drive · 2.1 km to the next stop
  3. Dublin Zoo

    Evening

    Dublin Zoo

    Home to hundreds of exotic animals, Dublin Zoo offers unforgettable wildlife encounters in Phoenix Park.

Where to eat: BoCo — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Parks & Slower Moments

  1. Phoenix Park

    Morning

    Phoenix Park

    Home to wild deer and a presidential palace, Phoenix Park is Dublin's magnificent green escape.

    15 min drive · 3.8 km to the next stop
  2. National Botanic Gardens

    Afternoon

    National Botanic Gardens

    Wander through stunning plant collections at Ireland's premier free botanical garden, a living natural masterpiece.

    23 min drive · 6.2 km to the next stop
  3. St Anne's Park

    Evening

    St Anne's Park

    Explore sprawling parklands, stunning rose gardens, and seaside trails in Dublin's beloved northside green retreat.

Where to eat: Chai Yo — Teppenyaki — a well-loved local spot.

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