Grand Canal Dock Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Get your ticket for a night at Ireland’s largest theater, which was built to attract the world’s biggest shows to the nation’s capital.
Grand Canal
Hike along this running stream through Ireland’s pleasant green countryside and stop for cruises, watersports and meals on barges.p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; font: 12.0px 'Times New Roman'; color: #272727; -webkit-text-stroke: #272727}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}
Grand Canal Square
Find out about the history of Dublin with a stop at Grand Canal Square. Visit the shops and lively bars in this vibrant area.
Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.
Aviva Stadium
Watch a game of rugby or soccer and take a tour of the changing rooms and players’ tunnel to peek behind the curtain.
Guinness Storehouse
Find out what makes Ireland’s signature drink one of the most popular stouts in the world with this fascinating tour of a historic brewery.
Activities
Dublin Bay: Cruise from the City Centre to Dun Laoghaire
Dublin: Windmill Lane Recording Studios Tour
Dublin to Howth Half-Day Guided Hiking Trip by Car or Ferry
Silicon Docks Brewery and Craft Beer Tour in Dublin
Boat Trip from Dublin City to Dun Laoghaire
Game of Thrones - Winterfell Trek from Dublin
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Other neighbourhoods around Grand Canal Dock
Beggar's Bush
While visiting Beggar's Bush, you might make a stop by sights like Grand Canal and National Print Museum.
North Wall
While you're in North Wall, take in top sights like Dublin Port or EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Spencer Dock Station or Mayor Square - NCI Station.
Ballsbridge
A noteworthy feature of Ballsbridge is its fantastic nightlife. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Aviva Stadium and Herbert Park.
Temple Bar
The fantastic nightlife and popular shops are just a few highlights of Temple Bar. Make a stop by Dame Street or Olympia Theatre while you're exploring the area.
City Centre Dublin
Known for its fantastic nightlife, fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in City Centre Dublin. Top attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Croke Park are major draws. Catch the metro at Jervis Station or Dominick Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Ranelagh
When in Ranelagh and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like St. Stephen's Green or Aviva Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Ranelagh Station or Charlemont Station.
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- St Stephen’s ‘Pepper Canister’ Church
- Trinity College
- Aviva Stadium
- Guinness Storehouse
- Croke Park
- Dublin Castle
- Grafton Street
- O'Connell Street
- Malahide Castle
- Emerald Park
- The Convention Centre Dublin
- Dublin Zoo
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Marlay Park
- Phoenix Park
- University College Dublin
- Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
- K Club
- Olympia Theatre
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- Jameson Distillery Bow St.