An amazing Museum about the history of Ireland! The building is beautiful. It was actually built to…read morehouse the Museum. It has a beautiful dome and mosaic floor and walls in the entrance. The inside has a vaulted ceiling over three floors. The floors and exhibits surround the main space in the exhibits are really interesting, especially the bog people. These bodies were found in the bogs and were very well preserved due to the climate of the bog. The Museum also has exhibits on the Vikings that invaded Ireland other historical periods. It has lots of artifacts. The museum is free. It is a great place to spend a rainy day.

Wonderful museum. It is in the smaller side and a bit dark but it feels cozy somehow…read more The exhibitions tell a story of the history of Ireland. I wanted to visit to view the big bodies and I was not disappointed. They also had hordes of gold in display which were surrounded by beautiful jewelry. The museum is free.

The Famous Guided Tour at the Little Museum of Dublin is perfectly named. In just 30-ish minutes,…read moreGeorge delivered an awe-inspiring blend of storytelling, humor, and song that left me with a deeper appreciation for Ireland's rich history. I was completely intrigued by the number of stories packed into such a short tour, all made possible through the generosity by the people of Ireand who donated the museum's artifacts. The passion and pride of the staff shine through in every moment. This is an absolute cute, educational must-do experience in Dublin!

An old house from 1777 turned into a museum. Saul was an…read moreamazing tour guide. He had great energy w/ his storytelling & even danced a jig. Lots to see in this Little museum of history & pop culture. Prices were inexpensive as well. Guides can take tips too. Not a great place young kids.

The epic museum was another one of my favorite tourist attractions while in Dublin. For anyone…read morewho's interested in learning more about Irish history and culture this museum is definitely for you. What I really appreciated about the stop is that it's modernized and on the newer side (for a museum) so it does feel much more updated with the technology/exhibits so that it meets modern times. We purchased our tickets in advance, but they also allow you same-day/in person purchases. I don't know if we got lucky the day we came or if they have a cap on how many tickets they sell, but it did feel like the group/people allowed in was buffered, which kept the experience feeling more intimate/less crowded. There is plenty to see and multiple floors to explore so we were easily here three hours walking all about and taking in the different exhibits. My favorite exhibit was where they paid homage to the musical influences and artists of Ireland. I found this section to be the most interesting for me personally and it was well done. Honestly, there was so much to see, you could easily come back a few times to really take it all in. For the price it is worth it and a great way to spend a few hours in Dublin. I would highly recommend stopping here.

What an incredible museum experience! Each room was encapsulating and interactive. Highly recommend!read more

Dublin Castle was originally built in the early 1200s as a medieval fortress under the instruction…read moreof King John of England. For centuries, it was the headquarters of English (and eventually British) rule in Ireland. In 1684, a large fire destroyed a large portion of the castle. Instead of matching the original Gothic style, most of it was rebuilt using a Georgian style, similar to what you'd find in the French Palace of Versailles! It's quite the contrast. When you visit Dublin Castle, you can choose to explore it in two ways: with a self-guided tour to the state apartments or with a scheduled guided tour that visits the Viking Excavation, the Chapel Royal, and the State Apartments. When you first enter the courtyard, you'll immediately see the newer Georgian architecture in the neat red brick buildings surrounding the square. From the 13th century to the early 20th century, the castle was under British control. It served from being a royal palace and parliament to a prison. Dublin Castle was eventually handed over to General Michael Collins on the 16th of January in 1922. Collins was a soldier and a politician who lead the Irish people through their fight for Independence Dublin Castle plays a huge role in Ireland's history and a walk around the grounds is time well spent. Today the castle is a government complex and tourist attraction. Stroll through the famous Chester Beatty Library if time permits

Nice stop for a fancy castle that doesn't take too long…read more Convenient free lockers upon entry. No lines & self guided. They did have audio tour I believe but we only had an hour to spare. Some cool history here w/ the monarchy here & some old pictures from centuries ago to compare. They could have a few more plaques with info in some of the empty rooms.

Highly recommend you come check this out, if for no other reason than to say that you have seen a…read morepiece of history. The lead-up to the Book is good, but it can get packed and there's a good amount to read inside the first area. We did not figure out how to download the narration files before we came in (like their website recommended), so we were forced to try streaming (don't forget your headphones). I don't recommend trying to use their wifi on a busy day so, if you're trying to travel on airplane/wifi mode only, this part will not work out well for you. We went cellular to get through the narration and my wife used my phone as a hot spot most of the trip (you can obviously also go with an esim too). The book is encased in glass and everyone becomes a window licker so it does get a little hard to see what you came to see. You'll either have to look over someone's shoulder or feel rushed by someone looking over yours. The library was impressive, even though books were under restoration and preservation while we were visiting. The giant globe is photo-worthy. There's an old harp in a glass case too. Lots to look at and appreciate. If you're looking for merch, there is a store nearby outside and around the corner. Some of the stuff is Kells-specific, but most of it is something you can find at any local souvenier shop. Oh, if you book the first opening of the day, your GPS will likely take you to a gate that is still locked. If so, just turn around and walk back up the stairs and turn right (left if you're facing the gate) and walk around until you see the opening that leads to the Trinity College field. From there, the GPS should reroute you. Several of us all showed up to that same locked gate around the same time and had to sort out detours that the GPS couldn't redirect us to. Lastly, there will be a line - be sure to get in there and not just linger around. Hopefully you have your tickets downloaded on your phone (or printed out) too - you'll need them (no guest list)! In all, I think we breezed through the Kells Experience and gift shop (they have a bathroom inside btw) in about 1 - 1.5 hrs.

We visited trinity university for the "book of Kelly's experience " which includes not only a…read morewandering through the small Museum and peak at one page of the actual book, but some high tech video presentations in the red shed. As you know, the book of kells is a New Testament-4 gospels-hand illustrated by monks over 1,000!years ago. Things to know: -best to download the audio guide to your phone BEFORE you arrive -be sure to bring headphones or ear buds -you start in a small museum-there are around only 10 different audio stops and lots of info on the panels to prepare for your visit-spend around 30 minutes -next you will walk up a couple of stairs to see the one page of the book on display -5 min -from there it's up a flight of stairs to the long library -when we visited, June 2026, about 90% of the shelves were empty as they are starting a major restoration-it will be closing in 2027. -then we walked outside to the red shed for the A/V tour-in some ways this would have been better to see first as it tells a lot of the book's history. -in total we spent around 1 hour.

Had SO MUCH FUN. We booked in advance the daytime storytelling experience. Our guide Ailsa Dixon…read morewas absolutely amazing. She was so knowledgeable and so immersive with her storytelling. As children were present she had a gift of making them included in every part and catering to age appropriate stories. Laughed and learned so much, would highly recommended!!!!

We enjoyed the story experience. You have a guide that takes you through multiple rooms where you…read moreget to interact and take pictures with props. We went in the morning before our flight but from what we heard there is a saucier night experience where the story is a little more naughty. We enjoyed our experience and would recommend it.

This isn't the most glamorous museum in Dublin, but it's worth a visit. If you really like seeing…read moreanimals from around the world, you can easily spend a couple hours here. It's several stories and a good way to pass the time between dining reservations, movie times, or just a rainy afternoon. The exhibits, of which there are over 10,000, are very old. The pelts on a lot of the animals are faded. A good portion of the animals were hunted, killed in a time when hunting wasn't as much of a hot button item (the museum was opened in 1857). I'm supremely creeped out by taxidermy, and there is an added level of creepiness and existentialism in viewing creatures that died up to 200 years ago. Still, it's a museum. The interest lies in seeing creatures native to Ireland, ones you haven't seen before, and ones you may never see again. It's not the happiest of museums to walk around in if you're sensitive to the plight of wild animals; however, you might just learn something, which I believe is the whole point of a museum.

Dublin has its fair share of museums that cater to many eclectic interests, but I have to say that…read morethe National Museum of Natural History really takes the cake for being one of the best. Not only is it free (thank you Irish tax payers!) but the sites inside are sort of incredible. Natural history buffs are going to enjoy all the different exhibits on both floors- some of which showcase species that have gone extinct like the giant Irish deer. You learn about the various creatures that once roamed this land and get a glimpse at how much evolution has changed the world. Mind you that it could feel a bit eerie inside given the amount of animals staring down at you, but it really places you in the heart of "Night at the Museum," which is totally what they were going for. Bring your family and stop by. It's certainly worth the half hour to at least roam the world inside!

was lucky enough to visit the distillery with work colleagues and really enjoyed the experience…read moremade all the better by our excellent tour guide JACK. If Jamesons could bottle that enthusiasm...... etc.

great experience and great whisky. Neill was our tour guide and he was very interactive and…read moreentertainin. I would suggest doing it at least once to learn the history and see how Jameson became. They have great service and team members ready to help we didn't eat there yet I noticed a number of folks staying for additional beverages.

It doesn't cost anything - it's free to enter the National Gallery of Ireland, but they do take…read moredonations in cash or card form. This place is beautiful, and the spaces are gorgeous. They have chandeliers, staircases, and sculptures that make for wonderful photos. They have a good selection of art pieces, too. I really liked the portrait section. There's a space for kids to create their own art pieces with crayons, colored pencils, paper, and clipboards. There's also a museum gift shop with great gifts.

What is not to love about art?…read more They have some of the greats like Picasso and and Renoir. Some of the exhibits were closed but this was still worth a visit. Free entry.

Loads of fun. I already enjoy these drinks, but I did learn more about Irish Whiskey…read more My friend took notes so that we can try to replicate these drinks at home, we all agreed the old fashioned and whiskey sour was one of the best we've had! Especially when you control the pour and ingredients! Our instructor was loads of fun as well, she gave her drinks she made during instruction to the quiz answer winner. Overall you will receive 5 drinks (plus unofficial "sips" of the whiskies). Not pictured here is the welcome whiskey shot and the ending dessert drink, Baby Guiness, which is Irish Cream and Kahlúa.

We did two different experiences here. First was the tour and whiskey tasting and second was…read morecocktail mailing class. The tour part was not really too fun for us but the cocktail making class was a 10/10. Our mixologist specialist André was the best ever. He was very knowledgeable and dealt with our group of rowdy individuals with professionalism. We made a whiskey sour (the best I have ever had), an old fashioned, and a version of an Irish coffee which was also the best ever! If you do a later tour, be sure to visit the shop beforehand because it'll be closed afterwards so that was a bit of a disappointment. I highly recommend the cocktail making class for sure! Thanks for the fun time and good drinks!