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Dublin, Ireland · 7 days itinerary

Dublin: One Week

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This week in Dublin covers the city centre over four days then adds three day trips. Days begin with Trinity College and the Georgian quarter, then move to medieval sites, Kilmainham, the north side and finally Howth, Glendalough and the south coast. The order keeps early days compact before extending to sites outside the city.

7 daysCity centreDay tripsIncludes GlendaloughKilmainham GaolBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Trinity and Georgian Dublin

  1. 9:30City CentreSight
  2. 12:00Grafton StreetCity CentreWalk
  3. 13:00City CentreWalk
  4. 15:00Kildare StreetSight
  5. 16:30Georgian QuarterWalk
Day 2

Medieval Dublin

  1. 10:00Dame StreetSight
  2. 11:30Dublin CastleSight
  3. 13:30The LibertiesSight
  4. 15:00The LibertiesSight
  5. 18:00Temple BarWalk
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Day 3

Kilmainham and Guinness

  1. 10:00KilmainhamSight
  2. 13:00KilmainhamSight
  3. 15:00The LibertiesSight
Day 4

The north side

  1. 10:00DocklandsSight
  2. 12:00O'Connell StreetSight
  3. 14:00SmithfieldSight
  4. 16:00Phoenix ParkWalk
Day 5

Howth

  1. 10:00Howth Cliff WalkHowthDay trip
  2. 14:00HowthSight
Day 6

Glendalough

  1. 9:00County WicklowDay trip
  2. 13:00County WicklowWalk
Day 7

The south coast

  1. 10:00Dún Laoghaire PierDún LaoghaireWalk
  2. 12:00SandycoveSight
  3. 14:30DalkeyDalkeyWalk
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Dublin questions

Is one week enough for Dublin?

One week covers central Dublin plus day trips to Howth and Glendalough. The DART and buses reach all listed sites without a car.

Do I need to book Guinness Storehouse tickets ahead?

Book Guinness Storehouse tickets online at least a week ahead. Summer afternoons sell out by midday.

How do I get to Howth from Dublin city centre?

Take the DART from Connolly Station to Howth station. Trains run every 30 minutes and take 35 minutes.

Do I need a car for Glendalough?

No car is required. St Kevin's Bus runs from central Dublin to Glendalough in 90 minutes each way.

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