Dublin Pass with Entry to 40+ Attractions

Medieval Dublin: St Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church and Dublinia

The medieval heart of the city is the best place to start using your Dublin Pass. St Patrick's Cathedral, founded in 1191 beside a well linked by tradition to Ireland's patron saint, is the largest church in Ireland, with a soaring nave, medieval monuments and peaceful gardens. Plan about an hour inside.

A few minutes away stands Christ Church Cathedral, founded around 1030 in the Viking town and rebuilt by the Normans, with a vast 12th-century crypt beneath it. A covered bridge links it to Dublinia, a lively museum where you walk through a reconstructed Viking street, try on armour and explore medieval market life, then climb the tower of St Michael's for city views. Together these three sights fill a rich morning and show why the pass pays off for history lovers.

EPIC and the Jeanie Johnston on the Docklands

Down on the River Liffey, the Docklands hold two of the most moving attractions on the pass. EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, in the vaulted CHQ Building on Custom House Quay, uses interactive galleries to tell how millions of Irish people left the island and how they shaped the world in politics, science, sport and music. Allow about 90 minutes.

Moored nearby is the Jeanie Johnston, a faithful replica of an 1847 emigrant ship that carried families across the Atlantic during the Great Famine without losing a single passenger. On a guided visit below deck you see the cramped bunks and hear the stories of real travellers. The bronze Famine Memorial figures on the quay complete a powerful half-day on the river.

Little Museum of Dublin and 14 Henrietta Street

Two small museums on the pass bring everyday Dublin life to the fore. The Little Museum of Dublin, in a Georgian townhouse on St Stephen's Green, tells the story of the city in the 20th century through objects donated by Dubliners, from street signs to letters and posters, with lively guided visits that are often the highlight of a trip.

North of the river, 14 Henrietta Street is a grand Georgian house built in the 1740s for the wealthy, which later became a crowded tenement where dozens of families shared the rooms. Guided tours move from elegant drawing rooms to the bare tenement flats, showing about 300 years of Dublin history under one roof. Both museums work by timed visit, so use the digital guide to reserve your slot.

Malahide Castle and Dublin Zoo

For a change of scenery, take the suburban train to the seaside village of Malahide, about 30 minutes north of the centre. Malahide Castle was the seat of the Talbot family from the 12th century until 1975, and its rooms are filled with period furniture and portraits. The castle stands in wide parkland with walled botanic gardens, a butterfly house and playgrounds that families love.

Back in the city, Dublin Zoo opened in 1831 and is among the oldest zoos in the world. It lies inside Phoenix Park, one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe, where wild fallow deer roam the meadows. The zoo's African savanna, Asian forest and gorilla rainforest areas need at least half a day, so plan it as a separate block when using a multi-day pass.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus, National Wax Museum Plus and More

Your pass includes a 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, the easiest way to link the attractions without paying for taxis. The loop passes Trinity College, Dublin Castle, the cathedrals, the Docklands and Phoenix Park, and is best used on the day you plan the most stops. Activate it early in the morning for the full benefit.

Other favourites include the National Wax Museum Plus, with interactive science zones and figures from Irish history, the Chester Beatty museum of manuscripts and art in the grounds of Dublin Castle, and the National Gallery of Ireland on Merrion Square. The best things to do in Dublin are spread across the city, so check the digital guide each evening for opening hours and reserve the attractions that need advance booking.