Independent editorial guide
Best things to do in Dublin
Best things to do in Dublin brings together eight independently selected places using official tourism records and venue information. The collection is designed as a practical starting point rather than a numbered ranking, so travellers can choose according to location, interests and accessibility needs.
By Patrick Cunningham · Reviewed 30 June 2026 · 2 min read · Curated, unpaid and unranked
In this guide
Activity · Castle · Attraction
Ardgillan Castle and Gardens
Dublin, County Dublin
Ardgillan Castle and Gardens is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity, castle, attraction. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Activity · Operator,Attraction,Historic · Houses
Tailteann Walking Tours
Dublin, County Dublin
Tailteann Walking Tours is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity,activity, operator,attraction,historic, houses. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity · Castle · Attraction
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre
Dalkey, County Dublin
Dalkey Castle & Heritage Centre is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity, castle, attraction. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity · Attraction · Historic
Dublin City Hall
Dublin, County Dublin
Dublin City Hall is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity, attraction, historic. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle
Leinster House
Dublin City, County Dublin
Leinster House is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity,attraction,historic, houses, castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity · Gardens · Attraction
National Botanic Gardens
Dublin, County Dublin
National Botanic Gardens is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity, gardens, attraction. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Castle,Attraction,Historic · Houses · Castle
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle
Phoenix Park, County Dublin
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre - Ashtown Castle is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,castle,attraction,historic, houses, castle. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Activity,Experience,Attraction,Beach
Dublin Castle
Dublin City, County Dublin
Brittas Bay South Beach is a distinctive County Dublin stop for visitors interested in activity,experience,attraction,beach. It earns a place in this guide for the variety it adds to a county itinerary; confirm current opening arrangements and access details before travelling.
Sources and review
Last reviewed 30 June 2026.
Selection methodology
Selections were reviewed against official tourism and venue sources on 2026-06-30. Inclusion is editorial, unpaid and unranked; availability, opening arrangements and facilities can change, so follow the official links before travelling.
- Fáilte Ireland activities and attractions (Fáilte Ireland) · Accessed 30 June 2026
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