Dublin Castle
South Inner City
This intimidating but magnificent structure built on the orders of King John of England in the 13thcentury, was the seat of British rule from 1204 to 1922 when...
- Museum
- Cultural & Historical
- Architecture
National Botanic Garden
Glasnevin
The Botanic Gardens is home to more than 20,000 living plants on 48 acres (19.5 ha) just three miles (5 km) from the city center. Founded in 1795 by the Dublin...
- Excursions
- Eco Tourism
- Walking
- Natural Attraction
Oscar Wilde Walking tour
Merrion Square
Weekend group tours explore young Oscar Wilde's native Dublin and provide a finely crafted insight into the author's formative years. The two-hour excursion...
Temple Bar
This lively neighborhood on the Southbank is tourism central with its narrow cobbled lanes filled with cafés, shops, galleries, pubs and clubs. A veritable...
Africa Center
City Center
This cultural hub serves as a safe space and community organizing center for people of African descent. It hosts discussion groups, organizes civil action, arranges
- Neighborhood
- Cultural & Historical
Ann Summers
North Inner City
Ann Summers carries glamorous but affordable lingerie, a considerable sex toy selection, an extensive plus size section and good quality bondage gear. Shoppers
- Boutique
Basic Instincts
Temple Bar
This mask and fetish shop has leather, toys, S&M gear, Venetian masks and even how-to guides if you're just getting started. Open seven days a week, including
- Specialty Shop
Casa Rebelde
Temple Bar
Casa Rebelde runs with the tagline: Clothing for the Discerning Football Fan and Revolutionary. It's the place to pick up hard-to-come-by football (soccer) and...
- Specialty Shop
- Sports
Chapters Bookstore
Parnell
Dublin's largest independent bookstore contains floor after floor of new and used books, music and DVDs, all at affordable prices. It is also home to the Lighthouse...
- Specialty Shop
- Art
Claddagh Records
South Inner City
Claddagh Records was established in the late 1950s, and keeps Irish traditions alive by specializing in folk music and spoken word, with one of the largest
- Specialty Shop
- Art
Design Center
South Inner City
Up-and-coming Irish fashion designers exhibit their clothing at Design Center with a collection of unique pieces. Prices are steep, but the fashion is cutting-edge.
- Boutique
- Art
Musicmaker
South Inner City
Close to the shopping of Grafton Street, Musicmaker has been selling musical instruments since 1981. The Drumgeon in the basement is a destination for Dublin...
- Specialty Shop
Old Jameson Distillery
Smithfield
Established in 1780 as a Dublin native, the Old Jameson Distillery takes visitors on the Jameson experience with guided tours, tastings and master classes available....
- Museum
- Food & drink
Outhouse
North Inner City
This LGBTQ meeting space is great resource for tourists hoping to befriend LGBTQ locals. The space includes a library, café, drop-in office and frequent events such
- Wellness
- Neighborhood
Spire of Dublin
North Inner City
The Spire of Dublin, also known as the Monument of Light, juts 390 feet (120 m) into the air above O'Connell Street. Constructed of stainless steel in the form...
- Neighborhood
- Cultural & Historical
- Architecture
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Clanbrassil
Topped by a 141-foot (43 m) spire, St. Patrick's is Ireland's tallest and largest church. The Gothic cathedral dates from 1220-1259 and is built on an ancient well,...
- Architecture
- Cultural & Historical
Sub City
South Inner City
New comic books arrive weekly to this cozy hole-in-the-wall comic book store, cramming shelves with everything from Japanese graphic novels to American comic books...
- Specialty Shop
- Art
- Fun & games
The Crypt
Harcourt
The Crypt offers a wide selection of traditional Irish Catholic Church items ranging from typical decorative items such as statues of Mary to priest vestments,
- Specialty Shop
- Cultural & Historical
The Irish Store
One George's Quay
It's hard to avoid tourist traps while shopping for souvenirs, but for those wanting to skip cheap four-leaf-clover bracelets, there's The Irish Store in One...
- Souvenirs
- Cultural & Historical
Trinity College Dublin
South Inner City
Established by Queen Elizabeth in 1592 to educate the Protestant bourgeoisie, this historic college contains a magnificent library, a gallery of contemporary art, a...
- Cultural & Historical
Yellow Brick Road
North Inner City
At Yellow Brick Road, lovers of craft will find beads made from hand-blown glass and hand-carved semi-precious stones among the healing crystals, rocks, minerals,...
- Specialty Shop