Dublin 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & City Orientation

  • Accommodation: Consider staying at The Merrion Hotel or The Shelbourne, both centrally located with luxurious amenities.
  • Breakfast: Start your day with a traditional Irish breakfast at Café en Seine or Brother Hubbard.
  • Activities: Visit Trinity College Dublin and explore the historic campus, including the Long Room of the Old Library. Take a stroll along the River Liffey towards the iconic Ha’penny Bridge.
  • Lunch: Grab a bite at The Winding Stair or Leo Burdock’s for some famous chippers.
  • Afternoon: Visit Dublin Castle and the surrounding state apartments, including the Chapel Royal and Chester Beatty Library.
  • Dinner: Dine at Patrick Guilbaud, one of Ireland’s top restaurants, or enjoy casual pub grub at The Brazen Head, Dublin’s oldest pub.
  • Evening: Take a nighttime walk along Temple Bar and Grafton Street for vibrant atmosphere, live music, and shopping.
  • Transportation: Dublin Bus (Dublin Bus Hop On Hop Off Tour is highly recommended) and Luas (light rail system) are the main public transport options. Taxis are also readily available.

Day 2: Museums & Historic Sites

  • Breakfast: Continue your mornings at Brother Hubbard or Café du Marché.
  • Activities: Visit the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and Decorative Arts & History, Kilmainham Gaol, and Phoenix Park.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at The Woollen Mills or The Garden of Original Sin in Phoenix Park.
  • Afternoon: Explore St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the surrounding area. Don’t forget to walk around the cobblestone streets of Georgian Dublin!
  • Dinner: Dine at Etto or Fade Street Social for contemporary Irish cuisine.
  • Evening: Enjoy a pint at The Long Hall, a beautiful pub with stunning stained glass and ornate Victorian architecture.

Day 3: Temple Bar & Beyond

  • Breakfast: Try out the food at The Fumbally Cafe or DMF Bakehouse.
  • Activities: Wander around Temple Bar area, visit the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum Experience, and the James Joyce Centre. Take a stroll through the trendy creative quarter of Dublin 8.
  • Lunch: Grab lunch at Market Lane Food Company or Bunsen for gourmet burgers.
  • Afternoon: Head to The Liberties and visit St. Catherine’s Church, The Four Courts, and The Little Museum of Dublin.
  • Dinner: Dine at The Greenhouse or The Pig’s Ear for innovative modern Irish cuisine.
  • Evening: Visit the Teelings Whiskey Distillery for a tasting or enjoy live music at Whelan’s Pub.

Day 4: Day Trip to Howth & Bray

  • Breakfast: Start your day early with breakfast at The Rolling Donut or Cinnamon Cakery.
  • Activities: Take a Dart (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) to Howth and explore the picturesque fishing village, hike the cliff walk for breathtaking views of the Irish Sea. Afterward, visit Bray, another charming coastal town, and enjoy a leisurely stroll along the promenade.
  • Lunch: Have lunch at Fish Shop in Howth or The Strawberry Tree in Bray.
  • Dinner: Return to Dublin for dinner at The Wicklow Heather or 1826 Adelaide O’Reilly.

Day 5: Departure & Last Minutes

  • Breakfast: Enjoy your final Irish breakfast at a café of your choice, such as Percy French or Fallon & Byrne.
  • Activities: Spend your last hours exploring any sights missed during the week, or simply relax and take in the charm of Dublin one last time.
  • Departure: Head to the airport for your flight home or onwards to your next adventure!