Trinity CollegeStory N° 146
Dublin Literary & Old Town Days
Wander the Georgian streets, snug pubs and storied libraries of Dublin, the timeless city of Joyce and Yeats.
The itinerary.
4 days · 9 stops
Friday
Day One
Step into old Dublin among the Georgian squares and ancient manuscripts.
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Book of Kells & Trinity Long Room
Marvel at the 9th-century illuminated gospels and the breathtaking barrel-vaulted Old Library.
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The Long Hall
A gloriously preserved Victorian pub of mahogany and mirrors, pouring perfect pints since 1881.
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Hotel
The Shelbourne Dublin booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Arriving via Dublin Airport, then Airlink coach to the city centre
Saturday
Day Two
A day tracing Dublin's literary and revolutionary past.
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Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI)
A beautiful museum celebrating Joyce, Yeats and Irish writing inside a Georgian townhouse on St Stephen's Green.
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Kilmainham Gaol
The haunting prison where leaders of the 1916 Rising were held, central to Ireland's fight for independence.
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The Brazen Head
Ireland's oldest pub, dating to 1198, serving hearty Irish stew beside crackling fires.
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Hotel
The Shelbourne Dublin booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Walking and Luas tram across the city
Sunday
Day Three
Castles, cathedrals and a final wander through old Dublin.
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Dublin Castle
Eight centuries of Irish history layered into a courtyard of Norman, Georgian and medieval architecture.
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St Patrick's Cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral, where Jonathan Swift served as dean and is buried.
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Marsh's Library
A perfectly preserved 18th-century library with oak bookcases and rare volumes unchanged for 300 years.
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Hotel
The Shelbourne Dublin booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- On foot through the medieval quarter
Monday
Day Four
A nostalgic seaside morning before departure.
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Howth Cliff Walk
A breezy coastal path north of the city with views over Dublin Bay and a Victorian fishing harbour.
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Hotel
The Shelbourne Dublin booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- DART train to Howth and back
- Airlink coach to Dublin Airport
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Dublin Literary & Old Town Days?
4 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Monday and covers 9 curated stops across 4 days.
How much does Dublin Literary & Old Town Days cost?
Premium — €300–600 per day per person, premium lodging included.
Where do you stay during Dublin Literary & Old Town Days?
The Shelbourne Dublin is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Dublin Literary & Old Town Days itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 9 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Trinity College.
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