Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Explore Dublin’s literary and architectural past or simply stroll around the open spaces of Ireland’s leading higher education institution, in the heart of the city.

St. Stephen's Green
After working your way up Grafton Street’s high end stops and eateries, step into St Stephen’s Green - an oasis of calm in the centre of Ireland’s bustling capital.

Aviva Stadium
If you’re heading to Dublin for a rugby or football match at the Aviva Stadium, then you’re in for a real treat. Situated just south of Dublin’s bustling city centre, the Aviva Stadium is a state-of-the-art, four-tiered sports stadium and concert venue, located on the rushing River Dodder not far from Ireland’s east coast.

Guinness Storehouse
Top off a tour of Ireland’s number 1 visitor attraction with a perfectly poured pint of the black stuff.

Croke Park
Croke Park in Dublin is so much more than an impressive sports stadium. “Croker”, as it is locally known, is in many ways is a bastion of Irish identity that protects the spirit of Gaelic games from forces seeking to dislodge it. If this all sounds a bit dramatic you should take the fantastic Croke Park Experience tour to get a very real sense of just how important and deeply ingrained the GAA and Gaelic games are to Ireland’s sense of itself.

Dublin Port
Explore the waterfront in Dublin with a trip to Dublin Port. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
Things to do

Meet and Eat Dublin: Dublin Food Walking Tour

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop on Drury Street

Dublin: River Liffey Sightseeing Cruise

Howth Coastal Boat Tour (Ireland's Eye Ferries 50 mins trip)

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Dublin: Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
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Other neighbourhoods around Ranelagh

Rathmines
Rathmines is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Cathal Brugha Barracks or Swan Shopping Centre.

Portobello
Portobello might not have many top sights, but St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ballsbridge
Ballsbridge is known for its fantastic nightlife, and with sights like Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Dublin.

The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Grand Canal Dock
While visiting Grand Canal Dock, you might make a stop by sights like Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.

Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.