Dublin slow stay · Phoenix Park and the Liffey
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Dublin slow stay · Phoenix Park and the Liffey
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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.
- Walk a short loop around Trinity and the Liffey Trinity College 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
- Travel to the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin
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Walk a signed route through Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park, Dublin
Choose a loop that fits your daylight and energy. Stay on public paths and keep a distance from wildlife.
- Lunch near the park or at Heuston Heuston, Dublin
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Follow the Liffey east from the Heuston area
River Liffey, Dublin
Use transit if you prefer a shorter return to the city center.
- Pause for coffee near the Liffey crossings Dublin city center
- Dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin
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Day 4
Dublin
Europe/Dublin- Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
- Walk along the Liffey toward Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
- Explore the public square and nearby streets around Smithfield Smithfield Square, Dublin
- Lunch around Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
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Visit the National Museum at Collins Barracks if open
National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks
Check the current galleries. This stop is easy to shorten before the evening session.
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Take a break and check the evening music listings
Dublin city center
Confirm whether the venue lists a session and whether a ticket or reservation is required.
- Early dinner close to your chosen venue Dublin city center
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Optional traditional music session
Dublin city center
Use the actual start time. The Cobblestone in Smithfield is one place to check.
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Day 5
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 6
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 7
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.