Dublin has so much to offer that it’s almost impossible to see all the sights within just two days. Although, if you just want to enter a “Touri Marathon” then, of course, everything works 😉

Even after studying for three years in Dublin I still have not been able to write a guide for you. I’ve been asked so many times from people about what one can do in Dublin. Considering all these things, I was all the more happy when I was allowed to explore the city again with the Guinness Storehouse 2 weeks ago.

So here is how I spent my 2 days in Dublin:

1st Day Itinerary

1. 8:00 am – Wake up!

2. 9:30 am – Gravity Bar Dublin

3. 10:00 am – Guinness Brewery tour

4. 12:30 pm – Lunch

5. 2:00 pm – Dublin Spire

6. 2:30 pm – Ha’ penny Bridge

7. 2:45 pm – Temple Bar

8. 3:00 pm – Trinity College

9. 4:00 pm – Grafton Street

10. 5:30 pm – Saint Stepehen’s Green

11. 6:00 pm – Dinner and Drinks

This was just the summarized version, now let’s get into the details.

8:00 am – Wake up!

Put on comfortable and naturally chic shoes, because, for sure, you will have an exciting day ahead of you. But besides that, the most important thing is none other than – breakfast. In the stylish Wilder Townhouse Hotel, you can not only live in the central area like a local but also enjoy a fresh breakfast buffet with many delicious dishes from the menu.

Alternatively, from Sophie’s, the restaurant at The Dean Hotel, have a look at the whole city during breakfast. Both hotels were the ideal starting points for our day.

9:30 am – Gravity Bar Dublin

Even if you were at Sophie’s for breakfast, the Gravity Bar in the Guinness Storehouse tops the view across Dublin. Although make sure to be there early. Why? Because at 9:30 am, the Guinness Storehouse is just starting up, and you can be the first one to enjoy a fresh Guinness with an insane view. If you don’t have a beer before 4, then you certainly aren’t living up to the spirit of Dublin.

If you really want to live the best stay in Dublin, then there is no way around a Guinness extra stout beer. The Guinness Storehouse tickets should be secured online before your visit. You save about 20% and can bypass queues too.

10:00 am – Guinness Brewery tour

When there, you will notice that Panorama Bar is already full around 10 o’clock. So, go ahead and grab a thrilling tour with a guide. The Guinness Storehouse Tour is not a classic tour. Interactively you will get to know the story of the Guinness beer. My absolute highlight was my Stoutie.

12:30 pm – Lunch

Since I recommend you to visit the North Side and the Spire in Dublin, you should definitely eat in “The Church”. As the name indicates, it is a church but with a restaurant in it along with a gigantic bar. It is really good.

2:00 pm – Dublin Spire

Let’s go from Dublin’s landmark to the Ha’penny Bridge. On the way, you can either go through the alleys with individual shops or even on the famous O’Connell Street.

2:30 pm – Ha’Penny Bridge

Anyone who has ever read a novel by the Irish writer Cecilia Ahern has in any case already met the Ha ‘Penny Bridge. She is, of course, also known for her numerous love locks.

2:45 pm – Temple Bar

On the way from Ha’Penny Bridge to the Trinity College, you will pass through the famous Temple Bar district. At noon it is not as crowded as in the evening.

3:15 pm – Trinity College

The most famous Irish university is just outside the main shopping street. It is definitely worth a visit. The entrance to the library costs about 14 €.

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4:00 pm – Grafton Street

Even Ed Sheeran has sung on the city’s shopping street. In addition to the shops and many side streets with restaurants and other individual shops, you will always find a musician whose music will accompany your shopping trip.

5:30 pm – Saint Stephen’s Green

At the end of Grafton Street, you come across the city park “Stephen’s Green” and here you can breathe again before you crash into the nightlife.

6:00 pm – Dinner and Drinks

At the numerous restaurants in Dublin, I had to think about which one I would like to recommend to you because everyone is special in their own way. For example, you can get fish and chips in the quaint pub “Gingerman”. Sophie’s not only offers breakfast, but also dinner.

In Monkstown, just about 20 minutes’ drive from the city centre, you will find many great restaurants such as “That’s Amore”. But you almost always need a reservation.

If you want to move on, get a recommendation from your waiter nearby. You always know the best spots that way.

2nd Day Itinerary

1. 9:00 am – Wake up!

2. 10:00 am – Off to Howth

3. 10:40 am – Cliff Walk

4. 1:00 pm – Lunch at the pier

5. 3:30 pm – Home sweet home

9:00 am – Wake up!

After the long day yesterday, you have earned an hour more sleep. Enjoy your breakfast and make your way to Howth, with some sturdy shoes.

10:00 am – Off to Howth

There is a bus that goes directly from downtown to Howth within 35 minutes, or you can take the train, which is a bit faster. With the bus, you can drive directly to the last stop to the “top” of the mountain and can quickly move toward the lighthouse. The train ride ends at the pier, and you could make the cliff walk to the lighthouse and back by bus.

10:40 am – Cliff Walk

We drove to the terminus by bus and then hiked to the lighthouse and back to the pier. The breathtaking cliffs let the hike fly by.

1:00 pm – Lunch at the Pier

If you like seafood, this is the place for you. In a hall, you can even examine the fresh catches. I celebrated my 19th birthday in the restaurant “Beshoffs The Market” and really enjoyed the fish plate.

3:30 pm – Home Sweet Home

Do not be too late on the way to the airport, as you can be surprised on a Sunday afternoon with traffic. The fastest way to get to the airport is by AirCoach or by taxi.

Let me know if my contribution helped you and if you have any further tips for us.

GER

Dublin hat so viel zu bieten, dass es fast unmöglich ist alle Sehenswürdigkeiten innerhalb von 2 Tagen zu sehen! Wenn man natürlich einen Touri Marathon einlegen möchte, geht alles 😉 . Nach meinem drei jährigem Studium in Dublin habe ich es bis heute noch nicht geschafft einen Guide für euch zu schreiben! Dabei werde ich so oft gefragt, was man in Dublin machen kann! Umso mehr habe ich mich gefreut, als ich vor 2 Wochen mit dem Guinness Storehouse die Stadt nochmal erkunden durfte!

So habe ich 2 Tage in Dublin verbracht: