Is Dublin guide in one day It will help you to prepare an itinerary for the most important places in one of the cities with more atmosphere in Europe, making the most of the time.
Capital of Ireland, Dublin is located on the banks of the Liffey River and has a long history of more than 1000 years since its founding in 841 by the Vikings. Part of this can be seen in its historic center where many of the most emblematic buildings such as the old Trinity College or the popular St. Patrick's Cathedral are concentrated, as well as monuments and old buildings, which you can discover during a walk through the center.
Based on the experience of the days we visited the city during our trip to Ireland in 10 days, we have made a practical guide to get to know the best of Dublin in one day. We start!
How to go from the airport to the center of Dublin
The best means of transportation to reach the center of Dublin or your hotel from the airport, located 12 kilometers from the city, are the following:
- Bus: You have Aircoach buses that run 24 hours a day and have a final stop on the streets of O'Connell Street and Grafton St. The journey time is around half an hour and the price is 7 euros per person. Airlink 747 also has shuttle buses that operate from 5 am to 11:30 pm with a final stop on O'Connell Street, for a price of 6 euros.
A good option to save is to buy the DoDublin Card that includes Airlink service, 72 hours of access to tourist buses and discounts at the main attractions of the city. - Cab: For a price of about 30 euros it can be a good option if you stay away from a bus stop.
- Private transport: With a price slightly higher than the taxi, it is the most comfortable option since a driver will wait for you at the airport exit and will take you directly to your hotel. You can book it here.
For more information you can read this post on how to go from Dublin airport to downtown.
Recommended hotel in Dublin
Our recommended accommodation for a route by Dublin in one day It is the Leeson Lodge House, located in a quiet street of beautiful Georgian houses, near St Stephen's Green Park and the Aircoach bus stop, which goes to the airport. The hotel rooms are spacious, has a kitchen and has an excellent quality / price ratio.
For more information on the best hotels and neighborhoods you can consult this post of where to stay in Dublin.
Tips for Dublin
- A great option to get to know the history and not miss anything about the city is to book this free tour of Dublin for free! and this free tour of mysteries and legends with which you can meet the hidden face of Dublin, both with a guide in Spanish.
- Be careful when crossing the streets, look both ways since in Ireland, as in the United Kingdom, you drive on the left.
- Remember that the plugs are of the three-pin type and adapters are needed.
- Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current change we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot. You can find more information in this article about the best cards to travel without commissions.
- The best way to get to the farthest places in the city is to take the regular bus. Remember that you must bring the right money, since they do not give change.
- If you are going to visit many tourist attractions it may be profitable to book the Dublin Pass, which includes the main visits of the city.
For more recommendations you can consult this post of tips to travel to Dublin essential.
What to see in Dublin in one day
Is route to see in Dublin in one day Start early in the morning with a visit to Trinity College, the oldest university in Ireland. During the tour of the university you can not miss the visit to the library, which has full of books and ancient manuscripts, its magnificent wooden shelves. The jewel of the library is the Book of Kells of the ninth century, which contains the 4 Gospels of the New Testament.
Trinity College
When you leave Trinity College, you will head to Suffolk Street, where the bronze statue of Molly Malone is located, the most famous in the city that refers to one of the most popular songs in Ireland, which is a street vendor of fish and seafood.
Before arriving at Christ Church, the next visit of Dublin in one day, we recommend entering the Town Hall for a moment to see the Rotunda, a neoclassical style room that stands out for its dome supported by 12 columns.
If you go well on time, next to the town hall you have Dublin Castle and although the visit inside is guided in English, it is worth visiting the royal rooms that are exquisitely decorated and in perfect condition.
Dublin's castle
Continuing along Castle Street you will arrive at Christ Church or the Holy Trinity Cathedral, another of the most interesting places to visit in Dublin. This Protestant church was built in 1028 by a Viking king and has been improving over time. In addition to having an original exterior with a small bridge, it is worth entering to see the magnificent crypt of the 12th century and the chapel of San Laurence O'Toole. Please note that admission is free if you have the Dublin Pass.
Christ Church Cathedral
If you want to know more about the history of the city, next to this cathedral is Dublinia, a building that has an interesting interactive exhibition on the Dublin of the Viking era and the Middle Ages and we recommend you visit if you have a little extra time.
After these last visits, we recommend you to stop along the route to try one of the best fish and chips in the city, accompanied by good guiness, at Darkey Kelly's, one of the most recommended places in the city.
In the afternoon the Dublin in one day Continue with the visit to St. Patrick's Cathedral, dedicated to the patron of Ireland. This Gothic church, the largest and most important in the city, impresses with its ornate interior and its baptismal font, from the medieval period. Like other attractions, in this case admission is free with the Dublin Pass.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
When leaving the cathedral you can take Kevin Street Lower until you reach the park of Saint Stephen's Green, our favorite in the city. Strolling through this Victorian park with a beautiful lake full of swans is, without a doubt, one of the best things to do in Dublin. As a curiosity, in this place he played the U2 in its beginnings and you can find a plaque in honor of his first concert. Also, if you are a fan of this group, on one side of the park you have the Little Museum with a small exhibition of its 40 years of music.
If you have time, we recommend you go to Merrion Square Park and find the Oscar Wilde statue. This beautiful park is surrounded by Georgian houses like House number 29, which will surprise you with its different colored doors.
Saint Stephen's Green Park
The route of Dublin in one day Continue with a walk on Grafton Street, one of Dublin's most popular streets. This pedestrian street located between Saint Stephen's Green and Trinity College, is perfect for walking, listening to street artists and buying some souvenirs, such as the typical figurine of a leprechaun, a creature of Irish mythology, extremely popular.
Grafton street
As the sun approaches, we recommend you to take a pleasant walk along the bank of the River Liffey to the beautiful Ha'penny Bridge, located very close to Temple Bar, the neighborhood with more atmosphere of the city and the best to spend the last hours of the day.
Before taking a pint in one of its pubs and historic taverns, you can take a walk through its narrow streets and see how the neighborhood is set as the day ends. Among the most famous and tourist pubs stands out Temple Bar, where you can enjoy good live music.
If you want a place with a more authentic atmosphere and few tourists, you can approach the old pub The Long Hall although to squeeze the atmosphere of the neighborhood to the fullest we recommend you book this tour for the best pubs in Dublin, with a guide in Spanish and ending with A tasting of beers.
Temple bar
To finish the Dublin in one day You can dine a delicious hamburger at Bad Bobs Temple Bar or a good fish and seafood at Fish Shack Cafe.
If you have more days, you can follow the Dublin guide in two days.
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