5 Days in Dublin

Dublinia is located in the heart of Dublin. Connected to the Christ Church Cathedral by a 19th-century footbridge, you cannot go wrong with taking a tour to learn more about Dublin’s medieval history. As a bonus, they offer a free daily guided city walking tour, which was just absolutely amazing. Our entire party learned a lot about the history of Dublin and saw some amazing sites we would not have normally ventured upon.

Guinness Storehouse

Guinness is Ireland’s most iconic beer. You will see it all over Dublin (and the rest of Ireland). So why not see where it is made? Take a self-guided tour, visit the tasting rooms. You can even upgrade your ticket to have your photo printed on the head of your Guinness and learn how to properly pour your own pint.

Trinity College Dublin

The Book of Kells is located at Trinity College in Dublin. This famous work is an illuminated manuscript made by monks around 800 and illustrates the four gospels of the Christian New Testament. Each page is delicately adorned with intricate artwork and it is amazing to see in person.

Take the Dublin hop-on hop-off tour bus. You can generally choose 24, 48 or 72-hour tickets and use these to travel all around the city. The tour bus is especially great if you have children or don’t want to navigate the city by foot.

Shopping on Grafton Street

Grafton Street is a must for any shopping – small boutiques, large department stores, and restaurants alike. You can find almost anything you need or want while visiting the stores – or window shop to your heart’s desire. The area also offers a very lively atmosphere – you will likely hear talented musicians busking along the city streets.

Day Trips

One of the best thing about Dublin’s location is the availability of day trips to other parts of Ireland, so Dublin is a great central hub for travel.

You can take a tour to visit Giant Causeway, Belfast, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, many castles, Galway, Cork, Aran Islands, Kilarney or my favorite, the Cliffs of Moher.

We took a full-day train and coach ride from Dublin over to the Cliffs of Moher, with stops at Bunratty Castle and Galway. I absolutely recommend a trip to the west coast of Ireland and the Cliffs, as they were absolutely majestic and beautiful.

Ryleigh’s Rooftop Grill - Located on the 6th floor of The Mayson, this restaurant boasts a panoramic view of the Dublin Mountains, the River Liffey and the city center. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, and you can dine indoors or on the outdoor terrace, but you will need a reservation. I highly recommend the center cut filet with roast garlic and gorgonzola butter and the Crème Brûlée

31 Lennox - One of Trip Advisor’s best-rated restaurants, 31 Lennox did not disappoint. From smoothie bowls, pancakes and avocado toast for breakfast and fresh sandwiches, burgers, salads and steaks for lunch/early dinner, 31 Lennox was just absolutely delicious.

Camile - With several locations around Dublin (and around Ireland), Camile is a delicious Thai restaurant with fresh meats, vegetables, and sauces. They also can cater to vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free diets. I loved the Crispy Chili Chicken and the Katsu Curry. We loved Camile so much, we ate there three times over five days – it was that good!