Heaps of things to do in Dublin, the capital of Ireland
December 12th, 2009 at 05:55pm Under Attractions+ family vacations
Dublin Airport Arrival Private Transfer – First you have to get to your hotel, of course. Travel from Dublin International Airport to your Dublin City Hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This is a private transfer so the price is the same for groups of: 1 to 3 people in a Mercedes Saloon car, 4 to 5 people in a Mercedes MPV or 6 to 9 people in a 14 seater Mercedes. $24.99
And here’s a trio of shamrocks-worth of attractions that should make your visit a great success:
 The Dublin Pass – Dublin, a wealth of history and culture. So whether you prefer museums or galleries, cathedrals or castles – Dublin has it all. The pass offers FREE ENTRY to 27 of Dublin’s top visitor attractions, free transport from the airport to the city and access to over 25 special offers and discounts in shops, restaurants and much more! $82.40 |
 Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket – Book your Skip the Line: Guinness Storehouse Entrance Ticket now and your ticket will be pre-booked and pre-paid, for a fast, hassle-free entry into Ireland’s number one visitor attraction. The staff will be pleased to welcome you and serve you a complimentary pint of the black gold! No trip to Dublin is complete without a trip to the Guinness Storehouse. $20.22 |
 Dublin Historical Walking Tour including Trinity College – Few cities wear history on its sleeve like Dublin does! The Historical Walking Tour has been acclaimed as a must-do tour for any visitor to Dublin and starts at Trinity College main gates. It takes in the grounds of Trinity College, Old Irish Parliament, Dublin Castle, City Hall, the Medieval and Viking quarter centered around Christ Church Cathedral and finishes in the old port of Temple Bar on the banks of the River Liffey. $17.98 |
 The Wild Wicklow Tour including Glendalough from Dublin – Embark on a guided coach trip from Dublin to Glendalough, one of the most famous and enchanting places in Ireland. Sit back and admire the coastal drive past Dun Laoghaire Harbor, Dalkey and Killiney. Stretch your legs on a city tour of Glendalough including a walk to Upper Lake then marvel at the hidden mountains and barren boglands at Sally’s Gap. This full day tour is the perfect introduction for the first time visitor. $41.95 |
 Dublin Liffey River Cruise – Drift down the River Liffey on a leisurely 45-minute cruise from the heart of Dublin. With a local guide providing professional commentary, your all-weather, purpose-built vessel can accommodate up to 48 passengers, offering maximum comfort and safety. The boat is wheel chair accessible and suitable for young and old alike. $18.87 |
 Viking and Medieval Dublin Walking Tour – Start this enchanting walk from the Tourist Office, once the site of the old Viking parliament. Traipse through narrow laneways until you reach an historic charitable building before visiting the courtyards of the historic Dublin Castle. Mostly an 18th century complex, you will discover the last remaining medieval tower. Next you’ll see the Georgian splendour of City Hall before crossing into the west end of Temple Bar, the site of the very origins of Dublin. Next you will explore hidden streets and passageways where you’ll see interesting period buildings and the modern city rubbing shoulders with the ruins of medieval towers. $17.98 |
 Dublin Castle and St Patrick’s Cathedral Walking Tour – Start your walking tour in the.courtyards and gardens of Dublin Castle, you’ll see the medieval towers, a section of city wall and one of the most outstanding museums in the world, before passing the Chester Beatty Library Galleries. Moving on to the 17th/18th century Huguenot area you will wander past a modern apartment building which features scenes from Gulliver’s Travels, that great work penned by the one-time Dean of St Patrick’s, Jonathan Swift. $22.47 |
 The Historic Northside of Dublin Walking Tour – Discover places most Dublin visitors rarely see, from the east end of the historic Temple Bar district, the 17th and 18th century docklands area and now Dublin’s Left Bank and cultural quarter. Walk over the famous Ha’penny Bridge and along the boardwalk to enjoy the River Liffey. Over 1,000 years ago, Norse longboats sailed over capturing the early Christian village of Dublin. They went on to build what was to become one of the most important trading towns in the Viking world. $17.98 |
 Georgian and Victorian Splendors Dublin Walking Tour including Trinity College – Examine Georgian splendors on this guided walking tour of Dublin. Start in the leafy cul-de-sac of Foster Place and stand before the elegant former armory of the Bank of Ireland, erected during the takeover of Irish Parliament in 1803. Venture into the courtyard of the remarkable old Parliament House. It was the first building in the world to be erected for a two-house legislature. Wander through the House of Lords, one of the world’s oldest parliament rooms, dating from 1733, still in its original condition. $17.98 |
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