Dublin itinerary with pubs, history and a coastal day trip
Dublin's centre is small enough to walk in a day, but the best parts are the music in its pubs and the sea villages a short train ride away. Timed tickets for the Book of Kells and Guinness Storehouse can sell out. This prompt has your todo.is agent build a Dublin plan with the right booking reminders, a pub for each night and a day out of the city.
The prompt
- Create a Dublin itinerary for [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], for [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. Include Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty, St Patrick's Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse or Teeling Distillery, Merrion Square and St Stephen's Green, and Kilmainham Gaol. Flag which sights need timed tickets bought ahead. Suggest one pub with traditional live music each evening, away from the Temple Bar crowds if possible. Add a day trip to [DAY TRIP] by DART, train or tour. Our interests: [INTERESTS]. Tell me how to get from the airport and whether a Leap Visitor Card makes sense. Send me a PDF with map links. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "3". Two days for the city, three or four with day trips.
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "14 to 17 March". St Patrick's week is festive but very busy.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "couple", "group of friends", "family with teens".
- [DAY TRIP]: E.g. "Howth cliff walk", "Glendalough and Wicklow", "Cliffs of Moher tour", "Newgrange".
- [INTERESTS]: E.g. "literature, Irish history, whiskey, live music".
Example result
- Dublin in 3 days, two friends
- History, literature, live music · May
- Day 1: Georgian Dublin and Trinity
- • Morning: Trinity College and the Book of Kells with the Long Room library (timed ticket).
- • Walk Grafton Street to St Stephen's Green.
- • Lunch: a café near the Green.
- • Afternoon: Merrion Square for the Georgian doors and the Oscar Wilde statue, then the National Gallery (free).
- • Evening: dinner, then traditional music at a pub on Baggot Street.
- Day 2: Medieval and industrial Dublin
- • Morning: Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty library (free, excellent manuscripts).
- • Christ Church Cathedral and St Patrick's Cathedral.
- • Afternoon: Kilmainham Gaol guided tour (books out, so reserve), then the Guinness Storehouse with its rooftop bar.
- • Evening: The Liberties for dinner and a whiskey tasting.
- Day 3: Howth
- • Morning: DART train north to Howth (about 30 minutes).
- • Cliff path loop with views over Dublin Bay, about 2 to 3 hours.
- • Lunch: fish and chips on the pier, look for seals in the harbour.
- • Afternoon: back to the city for the Little Museum of Dublin or the EPIC emigration museum.
- • Evening: Smithfield or Stoneybatter for a quieter pub night.
- Getting around
- • The centre is walkable. The Airlink and Dublin Express buses link the airport to the city.
- • A Leap Visitor Card covers buses, Luas trams and the DART for set days.
- Good to know
- • Pack a rain jacket in every season.
- • Temple Bar is lively but pricey. Live music is easy to find all over town.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in your days, dates, group, day trip and interests.
- Send it to your todo.is agent from the Today screen or on WhatsApp, Telegram or Slack.
- Your agent checks which sights need timed tickets and emails you a PDF plan.
- Ask for edits like "swap Howth for Glendalough" and buy your tickets yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Book the Book of Kells and Kilmainham Gaol early. They often sell out days ahead.
- Many of Dublin's best museums are free, including the National Gallery and the Chester Beatty.
- The Cliffs of Moher are a long day from Dublin. Ask your agent to compare a tour with an overnight in Galway.
- Ask your agent to message you a short plan for each day at 8:00 during the trip.
Dublin itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Dublin? Two days covers the main city sights. Three or four lets you add Howth, Glendalough or a trip to the west coast.
- Can you visit the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin in a day? Yes, on a long day tour or by car, about 3 hours each way. Staying a night in Galway or Doolin is more relaxed.
- Is Temple Bar worth visiting? It's worth a walk, but drinks cost more there. Pubs a few streets away often have better traditional music.
- When is the best time to visit Dublin? May to September has the mildest weather and longest days. Rain is possible all year, so pack a light jacket.
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