3-day Dublin city of literature
Trinity, Guinness, Temple Bar, and Book of Kells in three days.
3 daysFirst-timersBest: May–September
Last updated: 2025-03-15
Day 1 – Trinity and city centre
- Trinity College and Book of Kells
- Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green
Morning Trinity College (Book of Kells and Long Room). Grafton Street and St Stephen's Green. Afternoon Dublin Castle or National Museum. Evening Temple Bar (pubs and music).
Tips:
Book Book of Kells online. Temple Bar is touristy; try smaller pubs nearby too.
Day 2 – Guinness and Kilmainham
- Guinness Storehouse
- Kilmainham Gaol
Morning Guinness Storehouse (book ahead; rooftop view). Afternoon Kilmainham Gaol (book ahead). Evening in Smithfield or Capel Street.
Tips:
Guinness: allow 2–3 hours. Kilmainham: moving and informative; book in advance.
Day 3 – Howth or Wicklow and departure
- Howth cliff walk or Wicklow day trip
- Last pub and transfer
Half-day Howth (DART from city) for cliff walk and seafood, or Wicklow tour. Return and transfer to airport.
Tips:
DUB airport: 30 min by bus or taxi from centre.
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