Ireland · MUSEUMS
The 15 best museum visits you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
A guided 75-minute deep look at Dublin’s Irish rock legacy, from Thin Lizzy gear to recording a song in the studios.
“Great tour. Highly recommend. Our guide, Alan, was one of the best guides I had on a tour. Took his time and made the tour very interesting. I learned a lot about the Irish musicians”
Prebook a small-group Dublin guided tour at the Little Museum of Dublin, with admission included and hilarious local storytelling.
“Very enjoyable hour at this little (albeit spread over three floors) museum as Sean, our guide, took us through a few hundred thousand years of Irish history complete with corny jokes and even some dancing. I believe you have the option to walk around on your own but don’t. You’ll miss all the fun.”
Prebook EPIC in Dublin to tour 20 interactive galleries on your own pace, collect passport stamps, and add a free audio guide.
“Great museum experience highlighting Irish history, success and contributions through generations of hardship.”
Dublin to Northern Ireland in one long day. Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Titanic Belfast, and Belfast City Hall, with transport included.
“It was a fantastic tour. The day was well-planned, with very interesting commentary and even Irish music. Everything is well-thought-out.”
A one-hour Irish Whiskey Museum tour in Dublin with a guided history story and a tutored tasting of 3 or 4 whiskeys.
“Colm was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made us laugh a lot! Would 100% recommend!”
Interactive EPIC Museum in Dublin’s Docklands traces Irish emigration worldwide. Includes audio app, souvenir passport, and a free 10-day return.
“Many facts about the Irish Emigration which I, as a foreigner, don't know before. Too much multimedia”
Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum blending class with 4 tastings, whiskey history, and crafting your own blend to take home.
“Gary was wonderful!!! So knowledgeable and entertaining!!! We would highly recommend!! The whiskey was great too!”
Dublin Irish Whiskey Museum blending tour: guided 45-minute history walk, four tastings, master blender tips, and your own mini bottle.
“The best thing about the tour was the presenter at the museum. He was hilarious and knowledgeable. Being able to try different whiskey was great as well!”
Prebook entry to Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus for one fun day of wax Irish history, pop culture stars, Mirror Maze, and Father Ted.
“Informative,extremely interesting,well set out ,the scary area was very scary”
Make classic Irish coffee at the Irish Whiskey Museum in Dublin, learn origin stories, and take home notes for your own perfect pour.
“We had the best time in this class, it was straightforward and informational, and the whiskey and coffee were excellent along with the cream, and our guide was very friendly, very attentive and very full of information. We had a 45 minutes. I think his name was Brein”
Self-guided Great Hunger exhibition at St. Stephen's Green, with a 15-minute film and rare aerial views. Tickets $18.15.
“Interesting exhibit. Environment was not climate controlled so it was too warm in the area in which the film was seen.”
Skip the line with a mobile ticket to Dublin’s National Wax Museum Plus, a family-friendly, self-guided mix of Irish history and film stars.
“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”
Skip-the-line 29-minute Little Museum of Dublin tour with Irish storytelling, donated artifacts, and pub-area tips.
“I had a lovely time in this museum. the tour though short was lovely, lively and informative. Ciarán did an excellent job engaging his audience :) Recommend!”
A guided hour at Kilkenny’s St. Mary’s Medieval Mile Museum, with graveyard stories, Black Death history, and time to explore artifacts.
“For such a seemingly small museum, we received a wealth of knowledge from our tour guide Lynn. She was a great guide who was passionate about the history of the museum and the town of Kilkenny in general! She also gave us great recommendations for other places to visit while in town.”
Step into medieval Waterford in a museum built over centuries-old monuments, with rare artifacts and a quick 45-minute visit option.
“Definitely worth a stop if you’re in Waterford. So much history and a neat collection of items! We did the self guided tour and it took about 45 minutes as stated! I highly recommend the Viking VR experience as well. It’s right down the street from the museum but tickets can be purchased inside the museum.”
Every kind of Irish day out, and the best of each.
