1, 2 & 3 Day Dublin Itineraries

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Day 1: Medieval Dublin

Morning (09:30 - 10:30)

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Start the morning at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin's oldest, exploring its medieval crypt and the famous mummified cat and rat.

Tickets: No reservation required for general admission.

Duration: ~45 min - 1 h

Midday (11:00 - 12:00)

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Walk a short distance to St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ireland's largest, associated with Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver's Travels.

Tickets: No reservation required for general admission.

Duration: ~45 min - 1 h

Travel: ~8 min walk from Christ Church Cathedral

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Christ Church Cathedral 2. St. Patrick's Cathedral

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both cathedrals are confirmed included on all three Dublin Pass tiers (Essentials, Explorer, and All-Inclusive).
• Don't confuse the two cathedrals — they're separate medieval institutions a short walk apart.

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Day 2: 1916 History & St James's Gate

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Morning (10:00 - 11:30)

GPO Museum, Dublin, Ireland

Spend the morning at the GPO Museum, learning about the 1916 Easter Rising inside the still-functioning General Post Office.

Tickets: No reservation required; closed Sundays.

Duration: ~1 - 1.5 h

Afternoon (14:00 - 16:30)

Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland

Head to St James's Gate for the afternoon at the Guinness Storehouse, finishing with a complimentary pint at the rooftop Gravity Bar.

Tickets: Book a timed slot in advance; dynamic pricing by date and demand.

Duration: ~1.5 - 2.5 h

Travel: ~25 min by tram or taxi from the GPO

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. GPO Museum 2. Guinness Storehouse

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Both sites are confirmed included on all three Dublin Pass tiers.
• The GPO Museum is closed on Sundays, public holidays, and Christmas Eve — plan around its own official hours.

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Day 3: Dublin Castle's Neighborhood

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Morning (10:00 - 10:30)

Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

Walk past Dublin Castle to see its exterior and the partially accessible Dubh Linn gardens — the State Apartments and Chapel Royal are closed to visitors through the end of 2026.

Tickets: Closed to visitors May 5 - Dec 31, 2026 for Ireland's EU Presidency.

Duration: ~30 min (exterior/gardens only)

Late Morning (11:00 - 12:00)

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

Finish nearby at Christ Church Cathedral, a short walk from the castle, to end the day with its medieval crypt.

Tickets: No reservation required for general admission.

Duration: ~45 min - 1 h

Travel: ~5 min walk from Dublin Castle

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Dublin Castle 2. Christ Church Cathedral

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Check Heritage Ireland's official site before visiting Dublin Castle in 2026 — public tours are expected to resume in January 2027.
• No Dublin Pass tier currently offers admission to Dublin Castle while it remains closed.

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1, 2 & 3 Day Dublin Itineraries

Day 1: Medieval Dublin

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: 1916 History & St James's Gate

GPO Museum, Dublin, Ireland

Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 3: Dublin Castle's Neighborhood

Dublin Castle, Dublin, Ireland

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

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