3-day itinerary · Dublin
3 Days in Dublin: City, Coast and Countryside
This plan suits travellers drawn to Guinness, pub culture and countryside excursions. Start with Howth and Dublin, explore Wicklow next, then dedicate the final day to the Cliffs of Moher, with optional evening storytelling.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Coastal views and Guinness
Pair Howth's coastal scenery with Guinness heritage and an evening of traditional pub music.
Morning
Howth Coastal Half-Day Bus Tour from Dublin with Live Guide
Explore Howth's fishing village and summit on a guided coastal tour, introducing the countryside side of your city break.
Afternoon
Guinness Storehouse Experience
Explore the home of Guinness for a city-focused contrast to the coast and a closer connection to your brewing interests.
Evening
Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl
Join a musical pub crawl for traditional songs and stories, bringing Dublin's pub culture into focus.
Day 2: Wicklow and Dublin stories
Combine a countryside excursion to Glendalough and Wicklow with Dublin history and literary pub culture.
Morning
Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains Half Day Tour from Dublin
Take a half-day countryside tour through Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains, balancing Dublin's urban experiences with rural scenery.
Afternoon
The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour
Explore a collection created through public donations on a guided tour, reconnecting with Dublin through its shared history.
Evening
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl
Follow Dublin's literary heritage through its pubs, combining storytelling with another perspective on city culture.
Day 3: Cliffs and evening folklore
Dedicate the day to the Cliffs of Moher excursion, treating the two evening city tours as optional alternatives rather than commitments.
Morning
Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Tour from Dublin
Set out on a full-day excursion to the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and Galway for the itinerary's countryside finale.
Evening
Dublin Mythology and Folklore Tour with Irish Stories and Legends
Optionally explore Irish myths and legends on a storytelling tour; choose this or the ghost bus rather than both.
Evening
Dublin Ghost Bus Tour with Professional Actors
Alternatively, discover Dublin's darker stories on an actor-led ghost bus tour, adding a theatrical city finish.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.