Top Dublin Museums

Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

Enrich your knowledge of Ireland’s diaspora and its history of emigration with this skip-the-line admission ticket to the EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum experience. This attraction in Dublin, Ireland, is a self-guided tour of 20 galleries, which utilize cutting-edge technology for an immersive experience. Dive deep into Ireland’s immigration period, seeing stories brought to life of why people left Ireland, the struggles they had along the way, where they went, and how they've changed the world.  

Enrich your knowledge of world-famous Irish whiskey on the new, guided tour of the Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin. Learn the history of the iconic Irish brand as you explore the distillery and listen to commentary from your guide. The Bow St. Experience brings the stories of Jameson’s innovations to life during a tasting tour. Discover the secrets behind the complex distillation process and conclude with a whiskey in the elegant distillery bar.

Enjoy a star-studded meet and greet at Dublin’s National Wax Museum and come face-to-face with movie stars, politicians and pop icons. Marvel over the lifelike waxworks of Irish writers like James Joyce and Oscar Wilde; pose for photos with Irish icons like U2, Liam Neeson and Ronan Keating; brave a visit to Dracula’s Chamber of Horrors; or make your very own wax hand (extra cost). The fun interactive exhibitions are both educational and entertaining, with the chance to learn about Irish history, discover the human body and even have a go at being a record producer!

Indulge your love of music on a guided tour of the Irish Rock ‘N’ Roll Museum in Dublin. Alongside your guide, you’ll admire memorabilia from musical superstars such as Michael Jackson and U2, while learning about the history of Ireland’s thriving music scene. See photographic exhibitions that include the likes of The Script and Sinead O’Connor before following in the footsteps of an iconic guitarist in the Thin Lizzy Exhibition. On this small-group tour — limited to four people — you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

From James Joyce to Samuel Beckett, Dublin is a city with a rich literary legacy, making it a must-visit destination for bookish travelers from across the globe. With this private literature-themed guided tour, bibliophiles can marvel at several of Dublin's notable sights—like the National Library of Ireland, and the Dublin Writers Museum—while reading reading selections from famous Irish writers along the way.

A short distance from Dublin is Newbridge Estate, a sprawling regional park full of woodlands, wild meadows and more. Get away from the city and lose yourself in the idyll of this rural landscape with this ticket package. Explore the grounds and the house itself, an 18th-century mansion full of well-preserved Irish art and furniture. Meet the cute Shetland ponies, goats and piglets at the estate’s working farm. Ramble around the ruins of Lanestown Castle, located within the estate grounds.

Calling all history buffs, the GPO Witness History Visitor Center speaks eloquently of the Easter Rising of Ireland, one of the country’s most significant politico-historical events. Avoid disappointment and book your entrance ticket to the museum in advance in order to learn about the conception and creation of the Irish Republic at the General Post Office in central Dublin.

Avoid the crowds at Dublin distilleries and make the short trip out to Wicklow’s Powerscourt Distillery. Prebook your spot on a tour of the distillery, which is set on the sprawling Powerscourt Estate—known for its beautiful gardens, waterfall, and mountain backdrop. Tours include access to the distillery and on-site maturation warehouse, as well as three whiskey tastings.