Dublin Southside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Dublin Southside
Where to stay in Dublin Southside

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.

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 Royal Dublin Society.

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.

The Liberties
While you're in The Liberties, take in top sights like Guinness Storehouse and jump on the metro at Heuston Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Grand Canal Dock
If you're spending some time in Grand Canal Dock, Dublin Port and Bord Gáis Energy Theatre are top sights worth seeing.

Portobello
Though Portobello may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like St. Stephen's Green and Guinness Storehouse.

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Popular places to visit

Trinity College
Follow in the footsteps of many literary greats as you explore the fascinating treasures of the country’s oldest university.

St. Stephen's Green
Visit the beautiful gardens of Dublin’s most popular park to relax amongst statues of the city’s most famous residents.

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.

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.

Grafton Street
Watch the talented street performers as you search the boutiques in this shopping haven for something special to take home.

Dublin Castle
Discover medieval excavations from a Viking ruin and appreciate the majesty of the state apartments, the chapel and the landscape gardens.
Activities

Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

Dark Dublin: Torture, Murder & Mystery

Dublin Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour and Tasting 45 mins

Go City: Dublin All-Inclusive Pass with access to over 40 Top Attractions

Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

Giant's Causeway, Belfast Titanic & Dark Hedges from Dublin
- Trinity College
- Guinness Storehouse
- Aviva Stadium
- Grafton Street
- Dublin Castle
- Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
- University College Dublin
- St. Patrick's Cathedral
- Merrion Square
- Marlay Park
- Kilmainham Gaol Historical Museum
- RDS Main Arena
- Vicar Street
- Gaiety Theatre
- Olympia Theatre
- Ha' Penny Bridge
- National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology
- River Liffey
- National Gallery of Ireland at Merrion Square
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Herbert Park