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Dublin, Ireland Travel Guide

Pubs, literature and rebellion

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Why visit Dublin

Dublin squeezes a millennium of literature, rebellion and Guinness into a walkable riverside centre. Trinity College’s Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Kilmainham Gaol tell the story; Temple Bar’s pubs and the Liberties’ cobbled lanes tell the other half. The coast is close - Howth’s cliff walk and the DART trains to seaside villages are 30 minutes out.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026 · Reviewed by the WhatWhereVacay editorial team

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Budget estimate

€1,050–€1,890 for 2 travelers · 7 nights

Typical daily budget: €75–€135 per person

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Warmest months: Jun–Aug (averaging 14–15°C). Coldest month February (6°C), warmest July (15°C).

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3 days in Dublin: what to eat & see

D1 Day 1

Morning

Trinity College & Book of Kells

Barmbrack

Afternoon

Dublin Castle & City Hall

Evening

Temple Bar pub session

Irish Stew

D2 Day 2

Morning

Guinness Storehouse

Afternoon

Kilmainham Gaol

Champ

Evening

St Stephen’s Green & Grafton Street

Colcannon

D3 Day 3

Morning

Howth cliff walk (DART)

Afternoon

Howth harbour lunch

Soda Bread

Evening

Liberties pub crawl

Boxty

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Our food guide has no dishes tied to Dublin itself yet, so these are Ireland's best-known dishes - each card names the region it comes from. Tap one to see where it's made best, or browse all Ireland food.