A metal pedestrian bridge spans a calm river with brick buildings and their reflections visible on either side under a clear sky.

What to see in Dublin

BUS TOUR

Dublin Bus Tour

The Dublin Bus Tour offers visitors a convenient way to see Dublin City and its tourist attractions. You can hop on and hop off the bus as often as you wish, and the tour guides will ensure you are both well informed and entertained while en route.

People walk near a yellow double-decker bus at a city street intersection, with historic buildings and a domed structure visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
People walk and sit in a large, historic library hall with high arched ceilings, tall bookshelves, and numerous statues lining the central aisle.
People walk through an archway towards a stone bell tower with red-brick buildings and a blue sky in the background.

Trinity College

Dublin’s Trinity College

Trinity College was founded in 1592, and among its most famous students to attend the college were playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett. Trinity College is home to the Book of Kells. The Book of Kells is a 9th-century illuminated manuscript on permanent display in Dublin’s Trinity College. Over 500,000 people come to view this ornate historical book each year

Church

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

This is Dublin’s largest church and its beautiful interiors offer visitors a feast to the eyes. Saint Patrick’s Cathedral is the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland. The building is a busy place that serves as a place of worship, a visitor attraction and as a host for many events.  By taking a short walk to the Hawkins Street bus stop from Temple Bar Hotel and taking the No. 27 towards Dublin City South, Kevin Street, which is only 4 stops awa,y will drop you off within meters to  Saint Patrick’s Cathedral entrance

A stone cathedral with a tall spire stands on a grassy lawn with a fountain in front, under an overcast sky.
A cobblestone street with bollards leads to a historic red brick building with a green-domed clock tower under a partly cloudy sky.

Historical attractions

Dublin Castle

A large cobblestone courtyard surrounded by a historic brick building with many windows and a row of international flags near the entrance under a cloudy sky.

Dublin Castle is one of the city’s most historical attractions. Built in 1204, it is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the city. It now houses a new visitor centre in its vaulted basement.

Historic Buildings

Christ Church Cathedral

A stone Gothic-style church with pointed arches, tall windows, and a central bell tower against a partly cloudy sky.

Christ Church Cathedral represents one of Dublin’s most historic buildings and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dublin.

A stone arch bridge connects two historic buildings over a city street with pedestrians and a cyclist below.
People sit on benches and walk along paths in a landscaped park with colorful flower beds, trimmed lawns, and a central fountain.

Park

St. Stephen’s Green

A paved walkway runs through a park lined with blooming cherry blossom trees, scattered pink petals on the ground, and benches in the background.

This city centre park is beautifully landscaped with flowerbeds, trees, lakes and a fountain. It is a popular spot for office workers at lunchtime, especially during the summertime.

Storehouse

Guinness Storehouse

A pint glass of Guinness stout sits on a wooden table, with condensation on the glass and a blurred background.

The Guinness Storehouse is Dublin’s most popular visitor attraction. Here you will discover all there is to know about what goes into the making of ‘the black stuff’. You can conclude your visit with a complimentary Pint in the stunning Gravity Bar, which offers panoramic views of the Dublin skyline.

Wooden barrels labeled "Guinness Dublin" with serial numbers are stacked on their sides in a storage area.
Teeling Whiskey Distilery Outside

Irish Whiskey

Teeling Distillery

Large copper pot stills inside a whiskey distillery, with pipes and equipment visible; a wall sign reads "Teeling Whiskey" in the background.

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is Dublin’s newest destination for whiskey fans and for anyone with an interest in Dublin’s long association with Irish Whiskey. Located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, in the historic Liberties, the Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the only operational distillery in the city and home to the Spirit of Dublin.

Whiskey story

Jameson Distillery

A bottle of Jameson Black Barrel whiskey and a glass filled with whiskey and ice sit on a wooden table in a warmly lit room.

Discover the Jameson Irish Whiskey story, where the last chapter is drinkable. Visit the original Bow Street distillery in Smithfield Dublin, the place we’ve called home ever since John Jameson first set up shop in 1780. A trip to Bow Street offers guided tours and tastings experiences that will give you a real appreciation for the Jameson story.