Things to do & places to visit in Ireland

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Top things to do

• Churches & Cathedrals
• Bars & Clubs
• Speciality Museums
• Religious Sites
• Castles
• History Museums
• Historic Sites
• Gardens
• Beaches
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in Ireland 9

• #1. Province of Leinster
• #2. Province of Munster
• #3. Western Ireland
• #4. County Donegal
• #5. County Cavan
• #6. County Monaghan
• #7. Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
• #8. Wild Atlantic Way
• #9. Ireland’s Ancient East

Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Guinness Storehouse (47.9k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Informative, fun, engaging, entertaining and ending with a pint looking out over Dublin. Perfect!
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
   
   
2. 4.5 Kilmainham Gaol Museum (27.3k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Best Tourist Attraction in Dublin
   Speciality Museums • Historic Sites
   
   
3. 4.5 The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition (23.7k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Great experience
   Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Libraries
   
   
4. 4.0 Temple Bar (20.8k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Has to be done at least once
   Spent 1-2 hours Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
5. 4.5 St Stephens Green (16.9k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Sweet Spot in City Centre
   Parks
   
   
6. 4.5 Cliffs of Moher (14.5k reviews) Province of Munster
   - Gorgeous! Magical in the right conditions
   Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Lookouts • Geologic Formations
   
   
7. 4.5 Trinity College Dublin (13.9k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Excellent choice for accommodation in the summer months
   Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings
   
   
8. 4.5 The Little Museum of Dublin (13.2k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Superb
   Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
9. 4.5 Jameson Distillery Bow St. (11.5k reviews) Province of Leinster
   - Lovely secret tastings tour
   Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries
   
   
10. 5.0 Irish Whiskey Museum (11.1k reviews) from $21.41 Province of Leinster
    - History, whiskey, and a lovely tour!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
11. 5.0 EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum (8.429 reviews) from $20.34 Province of Leinster
    - Exceptionally captivating.
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
12. 4.5 Dublin Zoo (7.717 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Giraffes, Hippos, and more!
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Zoos
    
    
13. 4.5 Blarney Castle & Gardens (7.524 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Famous Castle & Stone, Really Impressive Gardens
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Castles
    
    
14. 5.0 Killarney National Park (7.286 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Cycling round Killarney National Park
    Spent More than 3 hours National Parks
    
    
15. 4.5 Saint Patrick's Cathedral (7.242 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Historical and religious landmark
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites
    
    
16. 4.5 Experience Glasnevin - Ireland's National Cemetery (7.139 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - A first class "Experience"
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Cemeteries
    
    
17. 4.5 Kilkenny Castle (6.509 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Highly recommended
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Castles • Parks
    
    
18. 4.5 National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology (5.753 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Simply Stunning and Well Worth a Visit
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour History Museums
    
    
19. 5.0 Galway Tour Company (5.209 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Great day trip to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Walking Tours • Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours • Bus Tours • Day Trips
    
    
20. 4.5 Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms (5.080 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Muckross House and Gardens
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Gardens • Scenic Walking Areas
    
    
21. 4.5 Phoenix Park (4.790 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Stunning Open Countryside Park.
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
22. 4.5 Christ Church Cathedral (4.496 reviews) from $11.24 Province of Leinster
    - Wonderful Experience
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Architectural Buildings • Religious Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
23. 4.5 Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (4.491 reviews) from $18.15 Province of Munster
    - All good!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
    
    
24. 4.5 Teeling Whiskey Distillery (4.365 reviews) from $19.73 Province of Leinster
    - Whiskey experience.
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Distilleries
    
    
25. 4.5 Rock of Cashel (4.174 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Great history lesson and worth visiting
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 3:45 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
    
    
26. 4.5 Chester Beatty (4.109 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Amazing place made unforgettable by its employees
    Friday: 9:45 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
    
    
27. 4.0 Grafton Street (4.068 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Our annual Christmas Eve visit
    Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
28. 4.5 Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre (3.870 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Amazing Diamond Hill
    Spent 2-3 hours National Parks
    
    
29. 4.5 Torc Waterfall (3.817 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Gorgeous flowing waterfall
    Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Waterfalls
    
    
30. 4.5 Fota Wildlife Park (3.688 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Better than Dublin Zoo
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
31. 4.5 Gap of Dunloe (3.603 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Scenic Walk through the Gap of Dunloe
    Valleys
    
    
32. 4.5 Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (3.578 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Stunning and worth the visit!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Castles • Gardens
    
    
33. 4.0 Dublinia (3.468 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Really interesting and some fun included
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
    
    
34. 4.5 The English Market (3.086 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Great food, fun to browse
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Flea & Street Markets
    
    
35. 5.0 Spike Island (3.009 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Easy trip worth the time!
    Friday: 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Islands
    
    
36. 4.0 Emerald Park (2.973 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Really fun family day out.
    Temporarily closed - Closed until Mar 25, 2023 Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks • Zoos
    
    
37. 4.5 National Botanic Gardens (2.948 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Beautiful walk
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
    
    
38. 4.5 Ross Castle (2.933 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Definitely check it out!
    Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Castles
    
    
39. 5.0 Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum (2.798 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Worth Paying a Visit
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
40. 5.0 Wild Atlantic Way (2.778 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Connemara and kylmore abbey day tour
    Spent More than 3 hours Scenic Drives
    
    
41. 5.0 The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience (2.772 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Fantastic tour!
    Friday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
42. 4.5 Ladies' View (2.772 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Out of this world
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
43. 4.5 Powerscourt Gardens and House (2.764 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Must see gardens
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Gardens
    
    
44. 4.5 The Famine Sculptures (2.700 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Incredibly Poignant
    Friday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Monuments & Statues
    
    
45. 4.5 King John's Castle (2.619 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Super educational AND fun
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Castles
    
    
46. 5.0 Wild Atlantic Way Day Tours - Galway (2.615 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Cliffs of moher with Wild Atlantic Way Day Tour
    Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sightseeing Tours • Private Tours • Bus Tours • Day Trips
    
    
47. 4.5 Malahide Castle (2.601 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Excellent castle tour.
    Friday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Castles
    
    
48. 4.5 Quay Street (2.553 reviews) Western Ireland
    - Colourful, lively, somewhat Bohemian, glorious Galway
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
49. 4.5 Bru na Boinne (2.386 reviews) Province of Leinster
    - Buy your tickets early and go, go, go!
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins
    
    
50. 4.5 Titanic Experience Cobh (2.370 reviews) Province of Munster
    - Rustic charm
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    

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