Dublin with a day in Howth
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Dublin with a day in Howth
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Day 1
Dublin
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Check in or drop off your bags
The Fleet
Make the walk optional if you arrive late.
- Locate the DART station entrance for your Howth trip Tara Street railway station, Dublin
- Dinner south of the Liffey Dublin city center
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Check in or drop off your bags
The Fleet
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Day 2
Dublin
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
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Walk through the Trinity College grounds toward the library
Trinity College Dublin
Allow time to find your visitor entrance.
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Visit the Book of Kells Experience
Trinity College Dublin
Choose an available time and check which library spaces are included.
- Lunch around Nassau Street Nassau Street, Dublin
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Visit the Museum of Literature Ireland if open
Museum of Literature Ireland, Dublin
Check the museum’s schedule. Use the adjoining area for a walk if you prefer to keep the day low cost.
- Walk through St Stephen’s Green and browse nearby bookshops St Stephen’s Green, Dublin
- Dinner near Dawson Street Dawson Street, Dublin
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Day 3
Dublin
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
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Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.
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Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin
Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure.
- Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
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Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds
Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin
Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible.
- Return toward the city center Dublin city center
- Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
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Day 4
Howth
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
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Travel on the DART to Howth
Howth railway station
Check the actual train and direction. The time window includes the walk and station wait.
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Walk around Howth Harbor
Howth Harbour
Stay on public paths and keep the harbor as the main stop if weather is poor.
- Seafood lunch or an early cafe stop near the harbor Howth Harbour
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Choose a signed Howth coastal walk if conditions suit
Howth coastal walks
Check route and conditions before leaving the village. Shorten the loop or stay around the harbor if surfaces are slippery or winds are strong.
- Pause near the station before returning Howth village
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Return to central Dublin by DART
Dublin
Choose an actual service from the timetable.
- Dinner near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
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Day 5
Dublin
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
- Walk to the pedestrian streets near South William Street South William Street, Dublin
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Browse George’s Street Arcade
George’s Street Arcade, Dublin
Check trader opening hours and leave time to compare lunch options.
- Lunch near the arcade South Great George’s Street, Dublin
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Walk through Dublin Castle’s public spaces and the surrounding streets
Dublin Castle
Check admission if you plan to see the State Apartments.
- Take a coffee break around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
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Pub dinner near your hotel
Fleet Street, Dublin
Check the kitchen’s hours separately from the bar.
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Day 6
Dublin
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
- Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
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Optional short walk to the Ha’penny Bridge
Ha’penny Bridge, Dublin
Skip this stop if you have an early departure.