Dublin is Ireland’s capital city and was founded by the Vikings in 841. The city is steeped in history and buzzing with energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a friendly cosmopolitan city. Dublin is a thriving centre for culture and is home to a great musical and literary tradition, its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Wilde and Beckett.
Dublin Guides
There is so much to do in Dublin you will leave needing to come back again to see more! Feel free to click on any of the following buttons to go to the different sites that will tell you more about Dublin and all the things you can do.
Shopping
Dublin has a busy city centre shopping area around Grafton Street and Henry Street. There is a huge range of products to bring home – from traditional Irish hand-made crafts to international designer labels. Shopping hours in general are from 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday, with shops open until 8.00pm on Thursdays, and many shops open from 2.00pm – 6.00pm on Sunday.
City tours
There are many ways to discover a city and in Dublin we have quite a few covered! Which one is yours? Walk the city with the free walking tours, take a hop-on hop-off bus or discover it from a floating bus with the Viking Splash tours!