Dublin

“In Dublin’s fair city, where the girls are so pretty . . .” goes the popular old ballad. The girls are certainly pretty and the city fair, if you can overlook the rash of modern office developments begun in the 1960s and the areas that have been razed and seemingly abandoned. Dublin now appears to have seen the error of its ways and efforts are being made to restore what the bulldozers have spared. A car is more trouble than it is worth in Dublin. If your visit here is at the outset of your trip, we suggest that you not get your car until you are ready to leave or—if Dublin is a stop on your trip—park it for the duration of your stay. Dublin is a walking town, so don comfortable shoes and set out to explore the buildings, streets, and shops of this bustling, friendly city. If you feel weary along the way, there is no shortage of pubs where you can revive yourself with a refreshing drink. Recommended Pacing: If you select a few museums that appeal to you and simply skirt the exterior of the others, our walking tour can be accomplished in a day, which means that you will need two nights’ accommodation in Dublin.