19 Best things to see & do in Dublin

Dublin’s massive street parade aims showcase the talent and skills of Irish people of every age and background. The resulting green flotilla of floats, marching bands, street performers and dancers and more is a spellbinding spectacle, roared on by huge crowds.

A historical museum that documents and ‘re-creates’ life in Dublin during Viking and medieval times. It’s a ‘living’ museum with interactive displays and staff dressed up. Great for families.

Built by the Vikings in 1030, this grand Gothic structure features one of the largest medieval crypts in Britain and Ireland – and the earliest surviving structure in Dublin.

One of the city’s oldest markets, Temple Bar comes to live every Saturday when the best local food producers come to sell everything from charcuterie and cheeses to artisan breads and cakes.

Award-winning collection of ancient manuscripts from across the world, with objets d’art and great facilities.

This atmospheric library dates back to 1707 and has barely changed in the last 300 years – the mahogany shelves groan with books. A bibliophile’s paradise.

Dublin is the birthplace of the legendary pint of Guinness – Ireland’s national drink. This fun and interactive museum tells the story…

A giant, airy gallery right on the edge of the historic Parnell Square, Hugh Lane has the foremost collection of contemporary masterpieces in the city. Visit on Sunday for free music recitals.

A chic mix of speciality shops, art galleries and restaurants housed in an atmospheric, 18th-century Georgian mansion that retains many of its period features. Centrally located, just off Grafton Street.

Take an expert-led guided tour and discover the origins of Irish Whiskey, how it has developed through the ages, the secrets of how to make it, and the leading Irish Whiskey brands. Tours end, of course, with a tasting.