2 Days in Dublin: First-Timer Itinerary You’ll Actually Use, Dublin, Ireland
Callum and I have done this trip more times than I can count, and this itinerary’s based on our most recent visit in March 2025. It’s packed with the stops we actually enjoyed, plus a few extras you might not think to add in-but absolutely should.
No fluff, no racing across the city-just 2 days in Dublin, done properly. Easy to follow, full of real tips, and written like I’d chat to you over coffee. Or a pint. Your call.
Note: This itinerary splits your weekend between Dublin’s Northside (Day 1) and Southside (Day 2), so you can explore both sides of the River Liffey without spending half your trip stuck on public transport.
Kick off your Dublin weekend on O’Connell Street with a loop around the city on the Big Bus Tour. You can grab a ticket at the stop or pre-book online to save time-we always book ahead and head straight for the top deck with a coffee in hand.
It’s cheesy in places, but we’ve done it more times than we’ll admit-and still spot new things each trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
No fluff, no racing across the city-just 2 days in Dublin, done properly. Easy to follow, full of real tips, and written like I’d chat to you over coffee. Or a pint. Your call.
Note: This itinerary splits your weekend between Dublin’s Northside (Day 1) and Southside (Day 2), so you can explore both sides of the River Liffey without spending half your trip stuck on public transport.
Kick off your Dublin weekend on O’Connell Street with a loop around the city on the Big Bus Tour. You can grab a ticket at the stop or pre-book online to save time-we always book ahead and head straight for the top deck with a coffee in hand.
It’s cheesy in places, but we’ve done it more times than we’ll admit-and still spot new things each trip. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 2 Days in Dublin: First-Timer Itinerary You’ll Actually Use
Guide Location: Ireland » Dublin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Georgia Wright
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Ireland » Dublin
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Georgia Wright
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Trinity College
- Phoenix Park
- Dublin Zoo
- Nancy Hands
- Jeanie Johnston Famine Ship
- GPO
- Parnell Square
- Hugh Lane Gallery
- Temple Bar
- Ha’Penny Bridge
- Parnell Heritage Pub
- Guinness Storehouse
- Keogh’s Café
- National Museum of Ireland
- Little Museum of Dublin
- St Stephen’s Green
- Spar deli on Merrion Row
- Belvedere Hotel
- The Shelbourne
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