If you have just one day to see Dublin - whether you are arriving off a cruise ship at Dun Laoghaire or staying in the city centre - this self-guided driving itinerary packs in the highlights without the stress of figuring out where to go next. The route is designed to flow naturally through Dublin’s best attractions, with entrance tickets already sorted.
The day takes you from Powerscourt House and Gardens in Wicklow, which National Geographic rated the third most beautiful gardens in the world, into the heart of the city for the Book of Kells at Trinity College and a walk through Temple Bar. Lunch is at The Brazen Head, a pub that has been pouring pints since 1198, making it the oldest in Dublin. The afternoon continues to St Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse before a scenic drive through Phoenix Park, the largest enclosed city park in Europe, where you can spot herds of fallow deer wandering freely.
The itinerary wraps up with a drop back to your accommodation or the cruise port at Dun Laoghaire. It is a packed day, but the route is designed to make the most of your time without feeling rushed.
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