Dublin Guidebook
Guinness Storehouse
Prior to visiting, we recommend visiting the Guinness Storehouse website for the most up-to-date information as well as their terms and conditions for entry.
Getting in
Have your pass scanned and validated by staff outside the main entrance. They will direct you to the ticket collection line for your allotted timeslot. Keep your reservation confirmation handy, just in case. Once inside the admissions hall, staff will check your pass again before issuing you with a voucher for your complimentary drink in the Gravity Bar.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday & Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:30 - 6PM
Please note that times are subject to change. Check the Guinness Storehouse website for the most up-to-date hours.
Reservations required
Guinness Storehouse is extremely popular. Pre-booking is essential. We recommend booking at least 72 hours in advance to avoid disappointment.
Click here to get started. You'll need your order number and email address used to purchase your pass.
Please note you can book up to a maximum of 7 days in advance.
Website
Getting there
Address
St. James's Gate, Dublin 8
Dublin, D08 VF8H
IE
Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Getting in: you’re welcome to board the hop-on, hop-off bus tour at any stop along the route, but for the best experience, we recommend having your pass scanned and validated at the Big Bus shops, which can be found at 13 Upper O’Connell Street or 26 Bachelors Walk.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 9AM - 5PM
Please visit the Big Bus website for up-to-date operating times.
Closings & Holidays
Closed 22-25 December inclusive.
Getting there
Address
13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin 1
Dublin, null
IE
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
For more information, visit the official website.
Getting in: join the pre-booked ticket lane to have your pass scanned and validated. Please note that EPIC operates a timed ticketing system. Go City® customers do not need to book in advance but may need to wait for the next available time slot. Admissions are in 15-minute intervals.
- Go City® customers receive a 10% discount in the EPIC gift shop. Simply show your pass to qualify.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Sunday: 10AM - 6.45PM (Last admission 5PM)
Please check the attraction website for up-to-date opening times.
Getting there
Address
Custom House Quay, Dublin 1
Dublin, D01 T6K6
IE
Jameson Distillery Tour Bow St.
Getting in: once you have your entry voucher, you'll need to show it at the ticket desk, together with your valid Pass, when you arrive in order to gain entry.
We strongly advise pre-booking the Jameson Distillery tour. Details about how to book your preferred time slot can be found below.
1. Follow this link.
2. Enter the promo code: G0C1ty
3. Select the number of tickets you require
4. Select your visit date and timeslot for entry
5. Enter your details so your entry voucher can be emailed to you
Please note: Jameson will accept walk-ins but these will be subject to availability of the next tour. Morning tours are always quieter. Saturday afternoon tours are particularly busy.
Hours of Operation
January to April and November to December
Monday-Thursday: 11AM (first tour) to 5:30PM (last tour)
Friday-Saturday: 11AM (first tour) to 6:30PM (last tour)
Sunday: 12PM (first tour) to 5:30PM (last tour)
May to October
Monday to Thursday: 10AM (first tour) to 6PM (last tour)
Friday to Saturday: 10AM (first tour) to 6.30PM (last tour)
Sunday: 11.45AM (first tour) to 6PM (last tour)
Closings & Holidays
24, 25, and 26 December.
Getting there
Address
Bow St, Smithfield Village, Dublin 7
Dublin, D07 V57C
IE
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Pass perk
Go City customers are now entitled to a 10% discount in the distillery shop. Simply show your pass to receive your discount.
For more information visit the Teelings Whiskey Distillery website.
Getting in
Simply present your pass for validation at the welcome desk. You'll then be able to take the next available tour.
If you wish to book in advance, please call +353 (0)1 531 0888 or email [email protected].
Paid upgrades to Teeling's other tours may also be available on the day. Please ask a member of staff for details if you are interested in either the Trinity Tasting Tour (€5 extra per adult) or the Distillery Select Tasting Tour (€15 extra per adult).
Hours of Operation
Daily: 11AM - 6PM (tours every 20-30 minutes)
Please note that from August 22 to August 25 2024, tours will run every 20 minutes during the following times:
August 22 - 11:40AM to 2:40PM
August 23 - 11:40AM to 6:40PM (first and last tour times)
August 24 - 10:40AM to 7PM
August 25 - 10:40AM to 6PM
Tour times can vary from day to day so make sure you check the Teeling Whiskey Distillery website for the opening times on the day of your visit.
Closings & Holidays
Closed
December 24 to 26 annually.
Getting there
Address
13-17 Newmarket
Dublin 8
Dublin, null
IE
Game of Thrones Studio Tour
For more information, visit the Game of Thrones Studio Tour website.
Getting in: Games of Thrones Studio Tour is located just 90 minutes from Dublin, in Bambridge, Northern Ireland*.* Go City customers have two options to visit the Studio Tour:
There is a complimentary shuttle bus service to the Studio Tour from the Studio Tour Car Park located at The Boulevard, Banbridge, BT32 4LF, Northern Ireland. The journey from the car park to the studio tour takes approximately 12 minutes and runs at 20-minute intervals throughout the day. When you arrive, you will be informed of the next available shuttle bus departure time. Your pass will then be validated and you will receive your tickets. The journey to Westeros begins!
Alternatively, there is a daily return coach transfer from the Central Bus Station in Dublin to the Studio Tour. Please note there is an additional cost for this service.
Coach departs Gate 10 of the bus station at 10AM (arrives approx. 11.30AM)
Coach departs Studio Tour at 2:30PM (arrives approx. 4PM)
Adult £20.40
Child £14.00
Tickets for the return coach transfer can be purchased here.
Please note:
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All guests arriving by private car or taxi must park and board the complimentary Studio Tour Shuttle at the Boulevard. You must not drive directly to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour as there is no onsite parking.
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Any vehicles or pedestrians arriving directly at the Studio will be directed back toward the Studio Tour Car Park at The Boulevard, Banbridge.
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For accessible parking, please call 00 44 28 40 464 777.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 10AM - 6:30PM
(Last admission: 3PM)
Closings & Holidays
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Getting there
Address
Studio Tour Car Park
The Boulevard
Northern Ireland, BT324LF
IE
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
For more information visit the Saint Patrick's Cathedral website.
Getting in: please show your pass at the admissions counter for entry.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 9:30AM - 5PM
Saturday: 9AM - 5PM
Sunday: 9AM - 10:30AM & 1PM - 2:30PM
Please check the official website for up-to-date opening times.
Closings & Holidays
24th, 25th and 26th December
Getting there
Address
Saint Patrick's Close
Dublin, D08 H6X3
IE
Christ Church Cathedral
For more information, visit Christ Church Cathedral's website.
Getting in: present your pass to the admissions staff at the welcome desk in the arrivals area, where it will be scanned and validated.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Saturday: 9.30AM to 5PM (last admission 4.15PM)
Sunday: 12.30PM to 3PM (last admission 2.15PM)
Opening hours do vary throughout the year, so please check the attraction's website for the most up-to-date information.
Getting there
Address
Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
Dublin, null
IE
Dublinia
For more information, visit the official website.
Getting in: please show your pass at the admissions counter for entry.
Hours of Operation
Daily
October to March: 10AM to 5PM (last admission 4PM)
April to September: 10AM to 6PM (last admission 5PM)
Please check the official website for up-to-date opening times.
Getting there
Address
St. Michael's Hill, Christchurch, Dublin 8
Dublin, null
IE
Dublin Castle
For more information visit the Dublin Castle website.
Getting in: Show your pass at the admissions counter for entry. You may need to wait for the next available time slot to explore the castle.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Sunday: 9.45AM - 5.45PM (last admission - 5.15PM)
Please check the official website for up-to-date opening times.
Closings & Holidays
1 January
25 - 28 December
Getting there
Address
Dame Street, Dublin 2
Dublin, null
IE
National Wax Museum Plus
For more information visit the National Wax Museum Plus website.
Getting in: show your pass at the admission counter for entry.
Hours of Operation
Daily 10AM - 7PM (last admission 6PM)
Getting there
Address
22-25 Westmoreland Street
Dublin, null
IE
GPO Museum
There's no need to book ahead before you visit.
Getting in: As you enter the General Post Office (GPO) building, the admissions desk for the Museum is on your right-hand side. Please present your pass here for validation before entering the museum.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Saturday: 10AM to 5PM (last admission 4PM)
Closings & Holidays
Irish public holidays
23 & 24 December
Getting there
Address
General Post Office
O’Connell Street Lower
Dublin, D01 F5P2
IE
14 Henrietta Street Dublin
For more information, visit the 14 Henrietta Street website.
We recommend pre-booking to avoid disappointment, please call +353 1 524 0383 or email [email protected]
in advance.
Tours depart on the hour, starting at 10AM. Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour starts to allow time to check in.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday to Sunday: 10AM to 4PM (first and last tour times)
Getting there
Address
14 Henrietta Street, Northside, Dublin 1
Dublin, D01 HH34
IE
Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)
For more information, visit the Museum of Literature Ireland.
Getting in
Although the attraction operates a booking system, passholders can visit without booking - yay! Just show your pass when you arrive.
Hours of Operation
November to May
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:30AM - 5:30PM (last entry 4:30PM)
June to October
Daily: 10:30AM - 5:30PM (last entry 4:30PM)
Closings & Holidays
Mondays through to the end of May 2024.
Closed on March 17th, 2024 for St Patrick's Day, and December 25th.
Getting there
Address
86 St Stephen's Green
Saint Kevin's
Dublin, D02 XY43
IE
Jeanie Johnston Tallship & Famine Museum
For more information please see the Jeanie Johnston website.
Getting in
Please show your pass on arrival.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 10AM to 4.30PM, tours run every 30 minutes.
Please note that there is no tour at 1PM. All tours are subject to availability on the day.
Closings & Holidays
24 - 26 December
Getting there
Address
Custom House Quay
Docklands
Dublin, null
IE
The Little Museum of Dublin
For more information please see the Little Museum of Dublin website.
Getting in
Please show your pass on arrival.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 10AM - 5PM
Getting there
Address
33 Lower Pembroke St
Dublin,
IE
Dublin Zoo
Please note: separate entry will need to be purchased for children aged 3-4.
Hours of Operation
March - September
Daily: 9.30AM - 6PM (last admission 5PM)
We recommend checking directly with the attraction for current opening hours.
Getting there
Address
Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
Dublin, null
IE
Farmleigh House and Estate
Please show your pass on arrival.
Hours of Operation
Please check the official website for up-to-date opening times.
Getting there
Address
Phoenix Park
Dublin, null
IE
Castletown House
For more information please see the Castletown House website.
Castletown house is currently closed, until further notice.
Getting in: simply show your pass at reception desk on site.
Hours of Operation
Castletown house is currently closed, until further notice.
Wed-Sun: 10AM - 5PM (last admission 4.45PM)
Tours of the house are self-guided and are of the ground floor only.
Getting there
Address
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Dublin, null
IE
Big Bus Dublin Coastal Tour
For more information, visit the Big Bus website.
Getting in: show your pass at the Big Bus Tours Stop #1 (13 Upper O'Connell Street).
Please note: spots on this tour are on a first-come-first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 2PM
Tour duration: 4 hours (this includes travel time, a 60-minute walking tour and 75 minutes of free time)
Closings & Holidays
Closed December 22-25 inclusive.
Getting there
Address
Big Bus Tours Stop #1
13 Upper O'Connell Steet
Dublin, null
IE
Irish Rock 'n Roll Museum Experience
Getting in: please show your pass on arrival.
Please note:
- The Irish Rock n Roll Museum Experience is a guided tour in English.
- To avoid missing the chance to visit, we strongly advise calling the box office at +353894490795 or stopping by in person to check availability.
- Pre-booking is not essential.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 10:30AM - 5PM
Getting there
Address
Curved St
Templebar
Dublin, null
IE
Walking Food Tours - Food on Foot
Additional tour dates are sometimes available, please check the official website for more information.
Getting in: meet your guide at the meeting place and show your Dublin Pass(es)
Hours of Operation
Thursday - Monday: 11AM
June, July & August
Daily: 11AM
Reservations required
Please visit the online booking page to book your tour slot.
Website
Getting there
Address
Meet outside Saint Catherine’s Church,
Thomas Street, The Liberties,
Dublin, D08 DNA7
IE
Walking Food Tours - Drinks on Foot
For more information visit the Walking Food Tours website.
Getting in: meet your guide at the meeting place and show your pass(es).
Please note: this activity is only suitable for those above the age of 18.
Hours of Operation
Friday & Saturday: 3PM tour
Closings & Holidays
17th December 2023 - 12th January 2024
Reservations required
Please visit the online booking page to book your tour slot.
Website
Getting there
Address
Meet next to the Utah Teapot Sculpture, near the Cinnamon Cafe
Smithfield Square
Dublin 7, D07 V065
IE
The Murder by Temple Bar
Getting in: simply present your passes at the office and collect your mystery. Then you'll be ready to play.
Please note: the mystery takes place outside and is a private group activity, no third-party members or additional players are involved.
There is a minimum requirement of two persons/passes per tour.
Hours of Operation
Self-guided mystery envelopes are available for collection:
Daily: 10AM – 5PM
Closings & Holidays
All public holidays.
Getting there
Address
Green Tourist Office, 37 College Green
Dublin, D02 P710
IE
Custom House Visitor Centre
For more information, please visit the Custom House Visitor Centre website.
Custom House Visitor Centre tickets help
Ask our help team if you have any questions.
Getting in: simply show your pass and you're in!
Audioguides and brochures are available in multiple languages: English, Irish, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Mandarin & Ukrainian.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 9:45AM – 5:30PM
Last entry for a self-guided tour is 4:45PM
Closings & Holidays
December 24 – 27, 31
January 1
Getting there
Address
Custom House Quay
North Dock
Dublin, D01 W6X0
IE
National Print Museum – Guided Historical Tour
For more information, visit the National Print Museum's website.
Getting in
Just show your pass on arrival to join the tour.
Hours of Operation
Tours
Tuesday-Friday: 12PM
General admission to museum (free)
Tuesday-Friday: 10AM-4PM
Saturday-Sunday: 12PM-4PM
Closings & Holidays
Mondays
Reservations required
If you wish to include a guided tour with your visit to the National Print Museum, please click here. Please note that tours operate daily at midday from Tuesday to Friday only.
Website
Getting there
Address
Old Garrison Chapel, Beggars Bush Barracks
Haddington Road
Dublin, D04 E0C9
IE
Malahide Castle
For more information visit the Malahide Castle website.
Getting in: present your pass upon arrival and you're in!
Hours of Operation
Daily: 9.30AM - 5.30PM
Last admission 4.30PM
Closings & Holidays
24 to 26 December
Getting there
Address
Back Road,
Malahide
Dublin, K36 C432
IE
Casino Model Railway Museum
For more information visit the Casino Model Railway Museum website.
Getting in: simply present your pass on arrival, there's no need to book - however, this is subject to availability.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 1PM - 4PM (last admission)
Tuesday to Sunday: 9:30AM - 4PM (last admission)
Closings & Holidays
24, 25 & 26 December
Getting there
Address
Dublin Rd,
Dublin, K36 TW67
IE
Casino Marino
For more information, visit the Casino Marino website.
Getting in
Just show your pass at the reception desk for entry.
Casino Marino FAQs
How long is the tour? The guided tour lasts around an hour.
How do I get there? Casino Marino is around three miles from Dublin city center. Buses serve the area from Connolly Station. The nearest stop to the Casino is Nazareth House. The DART stop at Clontarf is a mile from the casino. There are bike racks and parking facilities on site.
Hours of Operation
Daily (March-October): tours commence at 10AM, 12PM, 2PM and 4PM.
The parkland around Casino Marino is open from 7AM-6.45PM.
Closings & Holidays
Closed between November and February.
Reservations required
Call Casino Marino on 01 8331618 or email [email protected] to book your spot.
Phone
Getting there
Address
Malahide Road
Dublin, D03 HH70
IE
Newbridge House and Farm
Please show your pass on arrival.
Hours of Operation
House
April to September: Daily: 10AM to 4PM (last tour)
October to March: Tue-Sun: 10AM to 3PM (last tour)
Farm
April to September: Daily from 9.30AM to 5PM (last admission)
October to March: Tue-Sun: 9.30AM to 3.30PM (last admission)
Getting there
Address
Hearse Road,
Donabate
Dublin, null
IE
Skerries Mills with Cream Tea
Getting in: please show your pass on arrival for entry.
Hours of Operation
April - September
Daily: 10AM - 5PM (last admission 4PM)
October - March:
Daily: 10AM - 4:30PM (last admission 3:30PM)
Getting there
Address
Skerries
Dublin, null
IE
Irish National Stud & Gardens
Please note: brochures are available in German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Norweigan, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Japanese, Chinese and Hebrew.
Getting in: show your pass at the entrance.
Hours of Operation
Daily: 9AM - 6PM
Last entry at 5PM.
Closings & Holidays
Closed from December 23, 2022, reopens on January 30, 2023.
Getting there
Address
Brallistown Little
Tully, R51 KX25
IE
Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery Tour
Powerscourt Whiskey Distillery Tour tickets help
Ask our help team if you have any questions.
For more information please see the Powerscourt Distillery website.
Getting in: just show your pass to a member of staff when you arrive you'll be given space on the next available tour.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:30AM - 5:30PM
Sunday: 12PM - 5PM
Closings & Holidays
Mondays
December 25th and 26th.
Getting there
Address
Powerscourt Estate
Enniskerry, A98 A9T7
IE
Airfield Estate
Airfield Estate is an easy 20-minute journey from Dublin city centre. The Luas (tram) runs every 5-10 minutes to/from Balally, which is a five-minute walk from the attraction. Tickets can be bought from any Luas station.
Getting in
Show your pass at the ticket office - just before Overends Kitchen - for validation.
Hours of Operation
1 March – 31 May
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30AM – 5:30PM
June
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30AM – 6:30PM
1 July – 31 August
Daily: 9:30AM – 7:30PM
1 September – 13 October
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30AM – 6:30PM
14 October – 25 November
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30AM – 4:30PM
26 November – 24 December
Tuesday – Sunday: 9:30AM – 9PM
Last admission is 1 hour before closing time.
Closings & Holidays
Closed 25 December 2024 to 1 January 2025.
Getting there
Address
Overend Way. Dundrum. Dublin 14
Dublin, null
IE
Chester Beatty Library & Museum
For more information visit the Chester Beatty website.
Getting in: present your pass upon arrival.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 9:45am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 9:45am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 5:30pm
You can also book a free guided tour on Wednesdays at 5.30PM and Saturdays and Sundays at 2PM on the Chester Beatty website.
Closings & Holidays
Mondays from November to February
1 January, Good Friday, 24 to 26 December
Getting there
Address
Dublin Castle
Dublin, D02 AD92
IE
National Gallery of Ireland
For more information visit the National Gallery of Ireland website.
Getting in: simply present your pass at the admissions desk.
Hours of Operation
Monday: 11AM - 5.30PM
Tuesday - Wednesday: 9.15AM - 5.30PM
Thursday: 9:15AM - 8:30PM
Friday - Saturday: 9:15AM - 5:30PM
Sunday: 11AM - 5.30PM
Last Admission: 15 mins before closing
Closings & Holidays
24 - 26 December
Getting there
Address
Merrion Square West
Dublin, D02 K303
IE
IMMA – Irish Museum of Modern Art
For more information visit the IMMA website.
Although it's not required, we recommend booking in advance for this popular attraction. Visit the IMMA website to reserve your spot.
Getting in
Please present your pass on arrival
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 5:30PM
Wednesday: 11.30AM - 5.30PM
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 12PM - 5.30PM
Last admission to any individual exhibition gallery is 5.15PM
Closings & Holidays
Good Friday, 24-26 December
Getting there
Address
Royal Hospital, Military Road,
Kilmainham
Dublin, DO8 FW31
IE
National Botanic Gardens
For more information visit the National Botanic Gardens website.
Getting in: simply show your pass in the Gardens' retail outlet for entry.
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 9AM - 5PM
Saturday - Sunday: 10AM - 6PM
Getting there
Address
National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, D09 VY63
Dublin, null
IE
National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
For more information visit the National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology website.
Getting in: simply present your pass at the admissions counter.
Hours of Operation
Sunday - Monday : 1PM - 5PM
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Thursday: 10AM - 8PM
Please check the attraction website for up-to-date opening times
Getting there
Address
Kildare Street, Dublin 2
Dublin, null
IE
National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History
Please show your pass on arrival.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
Sunday - Monday: 1PM - 5PM
Getting there
Address
Collins Barracks,
Benburb Street
Dublin, null
IE