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Top 7 Things to do in Dublin
Dublin has plenty of sights to see and places to see if you know where to look. Get out of your apartment and start creating memories to last a lifetime with these activities!
Around Town...
Sandemans Walking Tour
Take this free walking tour around Dublin’s center city to get a brief look at some of the most visited sites with a local tour guide. The tour lasts around 3 hours, so put on your walking shoes and get ready to learn about famous attractions like Dublin Caste, Temple Bar and Trinity College all in the context of Irish history.
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Grafton Street
Fill all of your shopping wants and needs by taking a stroll down this street that exists for shopping. Whether you’re looking for a new bag or a new sweater, you will be able to find anything including things you didn’t even know you needed. Even if it’s for a quick gelato stop at Chino’s, the live performers and crowds create a very lively atmosphere that you won’t want to miss during your time here.
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St. Stephens Green Park and Shopping Center
Clear your head with a walk around this park that has a beautiful lake and landscape and then head into the shopping center to grab a quick bite to eat or do some shopping. The park has no lack of historical significance that you can learn about by stopping by the sculptural monuments throughout the area. Meanwhile, the shopping center offers internet access points, toilets, ATMs and plenty of department stores.
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Phoenix Park
Take advantage of the vast space of this park to go on a walk or cycle through the trails available to everyone. If you’re lucky, you may encounter a herd of deer roaming through the park! A breath of fresh air and the physical activity can be the perfect remedy to homesickness or the stress of college life. Check out their calendar to see if you can schedule your visit to correspond with activities like themed walks and performances.
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From Dublin to Beyond...
Cliffs of Moher
Phoenix Park
Depart from a number of locations in the city for a quick day trip to the cliffs to see one of the main tourist attractions in Ireland. The bus ride takes a little over 3 hours to get there, but it is definitely worth it. Your tour guide will provide you with funny stories and interesting facts about Ireland along the drive, and the price of the bus includes your admission into the cliffs and a visit to a nearby pier in a small town called Doolin. Pre-book online price: €30.
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Game of Thrones Tour (Winterfell)
Trek through the Tollymore Forest Park, explore Inch Abbey and discover the National Trust Castle Ward in Northern Ireland to see where scenes from the first few seasons of Game of Thrones were filmed. Guided by actual people who appeared in the hit HBO series, you won’t leave this tour without wanting to re-watch every episode. Make sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear so you can be prepared for changes in the weather. Student price: €60.
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Powerscourt Estate and Gardens
Explore the world’s no. 3 garden in the world and Ireland’s highest waterfall on massive estate that features a medieval castle-turned-mansion. While it is outside the city, you can get there by a quick cab ride or bus and see some beautiful Irish countryside on the way there. Once you enter the estate, you can explore 47 acres of gardens and attractions such as The Japanese Gardens and The Dolphin Pond. Student Price: €8.50.
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Celine is an advertising and sport administration double major from Charlotte, North Carolina attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As she continues her studies at UCD towards a career in sports marketing, she hopes to explore the amazing sights and experiences Ireland has to offer.
Celine Ives
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