When you’ve received 1 day in Dublin then you definitely’re in for lots of enjoyable! Whether or not you’re taking an Excessive Day Journey otherwise you’re visiting from one other a part of Eire or Northern Eire, Dublin is a superb place to go to for in the future.
I’ve carried out a lot of 1 day journeys to Dublin. As soon as throughout a 7 day Irish street journey, as a day journey for enterprise and a day journey for pleasure and I really like this full of life metropolis!
Right here’s how I believe it’s finest to spend a in the future journey to Dublin…
Dublin airport to Dublin city centre
When you’re flying into Dublin then it’s very easy to take the coach from outdoors the airport into the town centre.
I took the Dublin Categorical as a result of it was prepared and ready after I got here out of the airport however there are different coach manufacturers (similar to Air Coach) doing common return journeys. It took about 25 minutes, price £12.59 return and the coaches depart each quarter-hour. You possibly can pay by card as you get on the bus.
There have been a number of stops however I received off at 18-21 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 FV38, Eire. This was proper by Temple Bar so was a great, central place to get off. Don’t fear about lacking this cease, this was the place virtually everybody on the coach received off.
You may get again on the bus on the identical cease (pin it into Google Maps) or cross the river and get the bus on the alternative aspect of the road.
Stroll across the quiet metropolis road
I arrived into the town centre earlier than 8am so I had a while for a wander round whereas the streets have been nonetheless quiet. Take pleasure in it whereas it’s quiet as a result of it doesn’t keep that approach for lengthy!
Breakfast at Bewley’s Cafe on Grafton Avenue
Bewley’s Cafe doesn’t open till 8.30am and there was a small queue forming from 8.10am.
If you wish to get a spot by the fireplace then I’d suggest getting within the queue! If not, come again when the doorways open for a scrumptious breakfast in a phenomenal setting.
This cafe is an iconic spot and in the event you’ve solely received 1 day in Dublin then that is THE place in your one and solely breakfast. Bewley’s Cafe is understood for its wealthy historical past, beautiful stained-glass home windows and fragrant espresso. It opened in 1927 and has been a gathering spot for artists, writers, locals and guests alike.
The ambiance was beautiful with very nice employees and the meals was scrumptious.
Trinity school and the E-book of Kells
Our subsequent cease is Trinity Faculty the place you are able to do the unimaginable E-book of Kells expertise.
Trinity Faculty Dublin was based in 1592 and is Eire’s most prestigious college. Its historic campus options cobbled courtyards and the beautiful Lengthy Room Library which is dwelling to the well-known E-book of Kells.
The Lengthy Room Library is giving severe Harry Potter vibes and in the event you’ve ever learn/watched Regular Folks by Sally Rooney then you definitely’ll love seeing the movie areas round campus.
There’s a contemporary and interactive exhibition within the new Purple Pavilion which you get to entry along with your ticket. The crimson warehouse is somewhat jarring amongst such lovely buildings however I cherished the exhibition inside.
Dublin Fortress
From Trinity Faculty I walked to Dublin Fortress.
Dublin Fortress has stood on the coronary heart of the town because the thirteenth century. As soon as the seat of British rule, it now serves as a authorities advanced and cultural web site. It doesn’t appear to be a lot from the skin nevertheless it blends medieval, Georgia, and Gothic types and it’s attractive inside.
The fortress additionally hosts some actually enjoyable occasions so it’s value checking if something is on throughout your go to. I attended a Halloween ball on the fortress a number of years in the past and it was wonderful.
St Patrick’s Cathedral
From Dublin Fortress I walked to St Patrick’s Cathedral, an unimaginable Gothic church courting again to 1191.
As a part of your entrance payment ticket you’ll get an audioguide and, truthfully, at this level within the day it was beautiful to only sit down and chill out and take heed to the historical past of the cathedral whereas resting my legs!
Butlers Chocolate Cafe
You’re most likely going to want a candy deal with and somewhat pick-me-up at this level in your 1 day journey to Dublin so head to Butlers Chocolate Cafe to refuel with caffeine, sugar or a little bit of each!
There are a great deal of areas across the metropolis so use Google Maps to search out whichever is closest.
Lunch at Powerscourt
Powerscourt is a small, indoor purchasing centre simply off Grafton Avenue. The constructing was as soon as a sublime Georgian townhouse and also you’ll discover an indoor/out of doors ambiance due to the glass ceiling and all of the vegetation. There are a number of cafes and eating places in addition to boutique outlets and artists.
When you like pizza then I’d eat at Little Pyg as they’ve been named Eire’s no 1 pizzeria!
A number of extra sights to see
After lunch I’d merely take a stroll and cease to have a look at no matter takes your fancy. Some issues to goal for are:
- Molly Malone statue
- Ha’penny bridge
- Umbrellas at Ann’s Lane
- Love Lane artwork alleyway
- Portal on O’connel road
- Dublin Spire
Guinness Storehouse
No day journey to Dublin is full with no pint of Guinness, so our subsequent cease is the Guinness Storehouse.
Personally, I didn’t go to throughout my latest journey as a result of I’ve been thrice earlier than and as soon as is sufficient – so in the event you’ve been earlier than then I’d most likely skip it and go to a pleasant pub!
Temple Bar
And eventually, while you’re carried out with sight-seeing, head to Temple Bar the place you’ll discover a lot of nice bars and pubs.
I didn’t fly dwelling till 22.10 so I had sufficient time throughout my 1 day journey to Dublin to pattern the well-known nightlife. When you’ve received time, I extremely suggest popping right into a pub or two as a result of this actually is a large a part of Dublin’s tradition!
Listed here are some further belongings you would possibly want/wish to learn about spending in the future in Dublin
Is it value getting a spice bag throughout your 1 day journey to Dublin?
I’d heard a lot about these spice baggage as everybody on TikTok appears to be raving about them as if it’s one of the best factor to eat in Dublin.
However I can truthfully say it was a little bit of a let down!
I went to Xi’an road meals (which has an unimaginable menu btw so value trying out) and received a spice bag and I used to be actually disenchanted. It’s simply spicy chips and crispy hen and felt just like the type of takeaway meals you’d get at 2am after a night of ingesting. There was nothing incorrect with it nevertheless it was nothing to jot down dwelling about!
Is in the future really sufficient time to see Dublin?
It relies upon if you wish to ‘see’ Dublin or absolutely expertise Dublin.
I undoubtedly discovered that in the future was sufficient to see all the primary sights and points of interest. I arrived at 8am and left at 8pm and 12 hours was a stunning period of time within the metropolis. You won’t soak it up such as you would in the event you had a protracted weekend however you’ll see quite a bit.
When you’ve additionally received the chance to spend an evening in Dublin and expertise Dublin’s nightlife then I might suggest it. Dublin actually involves life at evening and is a really enjoyable metropolis after darkish.
So sure, in the future is sufficient to see the sights however possibly not sufficient to completely expertise every thing Dublin has to supply.
What’s the easiest way to get round Dublin for a day?
– Strolling is the easiest way. Buses, trams (Luas), and taxis can be found however in the event you’re in a position to stroll then I might.
The one place that may be a notably lengthy stroll is the Guinness Storehouse so in the event you’re fighting that distance then I’d suggest getting a taxi.
Is it value visiting the Guinness Storehouse if I solely have 1 day in Dublin?
Sure, in the event you get pleasure from beer and historical past. It takes about 90 minutes, and the Gravity Bar is a beautiful spot for views over the town.
However, like I mentioned earlier, it’s not a lot enjoyable doing it greater than as soon as so if that is your second go to then I’d skip it and head to the pub for a Guinness!