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VISITS

GUINNESS STORE HOUSE

Established in 1759 by Arthur Guinness, the famous black creamy foam beer is made in this place where 2.5 million pints are brewed each day. The tour ends with a tasting at the Gravity Bar with panoramic views of the brewery and the city.
St James’s gate
www.guinness-storehouse.com

OLD JAMESON DISTILLERY

In the part of its warehouses transformed as a museum, film and reconstructed scenes with wax figures show the process of making whiskey, malting barley to the still. Visit followed by tasting.
7, Bow Street
www.tours.jamesonwhiskey.com

ST PATRICK CATHEDRAL

Dedicated to the Protestant and the patron saint of Ireland, established in 1191 this cathedral was largely restored in the XIXth Century. Located in the southern districts of the city, it stands on the site where St. Patrick baptized his followers.
St Patrick’s Close
www.stpatrickscathedral.ie

CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL

The most important and oldest cathedral in Ireland built in 1172 is located between Dame Street and Patrick Street.
www.christchurchwaterford.com


avec les enfantsWith the children...
DUBLIN ZOO

Setted near a pond at the south-eastern tip of the Phoenix Park, is one of the oldest zoos in the world.
www.dublinzoo.ie


ACTIVITIES

THE VIKING SPLASH TOUR

We set out to discover traces of the Vikings through the city of Dublin wearing a Viking helmet and embedded in a "Bus-Boat," a paddle steamer dating from World War II (DUKW), a visit full of humor!
www.vikingsplash.ie


DUBLIN BIKE TOUR

«Dublin by Bike» offers guided tours of Dublin by bike in small groups. By giving guides our email addresses after the ride we receive the exact route traveled and links to web sites, pubs and restaurants discovered during the ride.
www.dublinbybike.ie

TRENDY LOCATION VISIT

The team of trendy online magazine "The Cool" offers guided "super cool" visits of 2 hours and 30 minutes through all the hotspots in Dublin! Fashion, street art, literature, pubs and artists’ studios punctuate the distance covered on foot and in small groups.
http://lecool.com
http://lecoolwalkdublin.tumblr.com

CITY TOUR WHILE JOGGING

Choices of several running tracks are offered through Dublin for a sportive while educational discovery.
www.sightjoggingdublin.com

GHOSTBUS TOUR: DISCOVERY NIGHT OF HAUNTED DISTRICTS

Legends, strange stories, spirits and ghosts inhabit the 2h15 night visiting through the city on the "Ghostbus", a Gothic decorated bus.
NB: not suitable for children under 14 years old.
www.dublinsightseeing.ie

THE LITERARY PUB TOUR

This walk follows the literary walking trail sites that have inspired many renowned Irish authors and the institutions they attended. "Actors-guides" that walk animate songs, readings, declaimed verses and quotes in the right mood.
1, Suffolk Street
www.dublinpubcrawl.com


OUTINGS

CONCERTS PROGRAM

Information site devoted to concerts hosted in Dublin.
www.dublinevents.com


CONCERTS AND SHOWS

This room hosts a diversified program of concerts, festivals and artistic performances.
North Wall Quay
www.theo2.ie

ABBEY THEATRE

All the most famous national playwrights are regularly played in this theatre, a symbol of Irish culture.
26, Lower Abbey Street
www.abbeytheatre.ie


PLACES

PHOENIX PARK

With its 712 acres, the park opened to the public in 1745 is the second largest urban park in Europe. Located northwest of downtown, it houses the official residence of Irish President.
Parkgate Street
www.phoenixpark.ie

ST STEPHEN’S GREEN PARK

Set in the center of Dublin this popular park with Dublin people hosts within a lake with a waterfall and a garden ornamental gazebo as well as a garden for the Blind lined with fragrant plants with Braille labels.

BLESSINGTON STREET BASIN

This body of water, whose artificial island is home to many birds, is located in the heart of a quiet park that offers shaded benches for a break in a beautiful serene nature.
Blessington street

THE TEMPLE BAR DISTRICT

Model of urban renewal, this lively area with cobbled streets situated between the Liffey and Dame Street links clubs, cultural centers, pubs and restaurants. We stroll during the day and we have fun in the evening in a noisy and festive environment.

GOOD PLANS

DUBLIN PASS

Free transfer to and from the airport, free access to over 30 attractions, VIP access in fast-pass in some places, discounts or benefits at restaurants, pubs, shops and theaters…
www.dublinpass.ie

FREE NATIONAL MUSEUMS

Dublin facilitates culture access by offering free admission to all national museums (Museum of Modern Art, National Gallery, Chester Beatty Museum, National Museum of Archaeology and history of Decorative Arts and History…naturally).


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