Places to Visit

Trinity College Dublin The University of Dublin, Trinity College, founded in 1592, is the oldest university in Ireland. It is one of Irelands leading historical sites, attracting in excess of half a million visitors every year. Heritage attractions available to visitors include The Book of Kells  is the centrepiece of an exhibition which attracts over 500,000 visitors to Trinity College Dublin each year. It contains a richly decorated copy of the four gospels in a Latin text based on the Vulgate edition. The Dublin Experience is a major multi-media show, which relates the history of Irelands' Capital city through the most modern mediums available. A dramatic script, stunning photography and evocative music combine to give visitors and Dubliners alike an unsurpassed introduction to the city. The walking tour of the campus - escorted by students, these walking tours around the College Campus will provide any visitor with a fascinating account of Trinity's past, a history of the Campus buildings, and interesting anecdotes about its most famous graduates
	Guinness Storehouse Dublin Inside GUINNESS STOREHOUSE you'll take an incredible journey throughout 250 years of brewing history, discover the pride & passion which goes into making this world -famous beer & uncover a few unexpected surprises The Guinness Storehouse is open Monday -Sunday 9.30am to 5.00pm - last admission is 5pm
O'Connell Street Dublin O'Connell Street is the main street of Dublin city. Previous known as Sackville St., it features in many of the historic events, which took place in Dublin.  O'Connell Street is Dublin's main thoroughfare, or at least it has been since the eighteenth century. The spot formerly occupied by Nelson's Pillar, and now by The Spire, traditionally has been seen to mark the city centre, The streets off O'Connell Street on either side, Henry St, Abbey St, Earl St, Talbot St and Parnell St, are the shopping area of choice for many Dubliners. Here you'll find a range of quality shops offering a range of real bargains as opposed to brand labels. Clery's on O'Connell Street and Arnotts and Roches Stores on Henry Street are three of Dublin's biggest department stores, and Easons is the oldest and largest bookseller and stationer in town.
	Hapenny Bridge Dublin This is the best known of Dublin's bridges. It was built in 1816 and was the first iron bridge in Ireland. It is a single span structure with cast iron railings and decorative lamps. It was originally named the Liffey Bridge but is now called the Ha'penny because until 1919 to cross it there was a half-penny charge.
Viking Splash Tour, Dublin The costumed and colourful Viking Tour Captains will tell you all about the most exciting sights in Dublin: how the Vikings first settled the City over 1000 years ago and how Dublin has become a thriving, cosmopolitan European city. Finally, you’ll experience a real thrill as the Tour Captain drives the Duck into the waters of the historic Grand Canal Basin for the water portion of the tour. You may even be asked to give a Viking Splash Tours roar at passers by! Viking Splash Tours is an Irish owned company.
	Gaiety Theatre Dublin The Gaiety Theatre is the oldest theatre in Dublin. The Gaiety Theatre was Irelands first established theatre which is still in operation. The theatre plays host to plays, concerts, pantomimes and even acts as a bar at weekends.
Grafton Street Dublin Grafton Street, located between Trinity College and St Stephen's Green is the more smart shopping area with fashionable stores such as Brown Thomas, the department store catering for many designer showcases, both foreign and local. Dublin's leading and most exclusive jewellers, Weirs, is also here, as well as the most popular of the famous Bewley's Cafés. Other principal shopping streets in the area include Wicklow Street, Dawson Street, and South Great Georges Street. The nearby Powerscourt Towncentre is one of the nicer, albeit small, shopping centres in the city. Also close by is The Georges Street Arcade, an indoor market well worth a visit
	Temple Bar Dublin The area is the location of many Irish cultural institutions, including the Irish Photography Centre (incorporating the Dublin Institute of Photography, the National Photographic Archives and the Gallery of Photography), the Ark Children's Cultural Centre Ark Children's Cultural Centre, the Irish Film Institute, incorporating the Irish film archive, the Temple Bar Music Centre, the Arthouse Multimedia Centre, Temple Bar Gallery and Studio, the Project Arts Centre, the Gaiety School of Acting and the Central Bank of Ireland. After dark, the area is a major centre for nightlife, with many tourist-focused nightclubs, restaurants and bars. Pubs in the area include the Porterhouse, the Turk's Head, the Temple Bar, Isolde's Tower, the Quays Bar, the Foggy Dew, Eamon Doran's and the Palace.
Dublin City Tour - Hop on Hop off Sit back and enjoy all that Dublin has to offer on board this 1 hour 15 minutes fully Guided Tour. There are 19 stops each located at the more popular attractions. Buses operate frequently and your "24 hour" tour ticket allows you to hop on and off as often as you wish. Tour information: Save up to €10 on Admissions Tour Ticket Valid 24 Hours  Irish Tourism Ireland approved Guide  Join anywhere along route - Pay Driver