Dublin · SKIP THE LINE
The good skip-the-line tickets go early and the great ones go earlier. Below: 5 of them, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photographs.
Spend four hours with a local guide at Jameson Bow St. and the Guinness Storehouse. Taste whiskey, earn a Whiskey Taster Certificate, enjoy a Guinness, hear Dublin stories, and pause at the Brazen Head. Guides such as Richard, Neil, Mary, and Alan are known for lively storytelling.
“Richard was great! We had a wonderful time on this tour, great to do Guinness and Jameson.”
Explore three floors of wax figures and interactive displays at Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus. Meet Irish writers, scientists, musicians, and historical figures, then pose with U2, Oscar Wilde, Dracula, or Hannibal Lecter. Plan on 45 to 60 minutes, with some scary areas for young children.
“Was 10euro more exspensive to book on here as when I went to the museum to pick up my ticket the price was 10euro cheaper on the ticket”
You’ll travel independently to Taylors Three Rock in Rathfarnham for a four-course Irish dinner followed by two hours of live folk music, dancing, storytelling, and audience participation. Expect a lively, tourist-friendly night, with vegetarian meals available and drinks sold separately.
“The food was decent and the show was good. There are lots of people up and down so you can’t always see the stage but the show moves at a nice pace. I can’t speak to how authentic it was but felt authentic and there were some locals FWIW. Was a nice experience and evening.”
Visit the Little Museum of Dublin on Lower Pembroke Street for a lively 29-minute English tour led by guides such as Emma, Pauline, Isabelle, or Ciarán. See people-donated objects, U2 memorabilia, and key moments from Dublin’s past, then ask your guide for local tips.
“Pauline was an excellent guide at the Little Museum of Dublin, providing insightful and engaging commentary. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and her detailed tour.”
Spend one to seven hours at the Irish National Stud and Gardens, about 40 minutes from Dublin. Join the public stud tour, meet retired stars including Hurricane Fly, explore the Irish Racehorse Experience, and walk the Japanese and St Fiachra’s Gardens at your own pace.
“This is a must do fun and educational tour in a beautiful area.. The young man who led the tour round the stud farm was very knowledgeable and engaging. People travelling by public transport from the train station in Kildare should note there is no bus to the Stud which is about a three mile walk. However we got a taxi for €13 driven by an professional jockey Declan Shea who was excellent.. We would highly recommend this tour make sure you do all three activities, The Stud Farm Tour, The Race Horse Experience and the Japenese Gardens which are stunning all for €16s , a bargain.”
Pick a distillery, a headland or a coach heading west.
