Introduction
Written by Kevin. M (Marketing and Travel Advisor)
Planning a few fun things to do during your hotel break in Ireland can turn a good trip into a great one. Whether you're looking for family-friendly activities in Dublin, romantic Dublin weekend getaways, or cultural experiences in the city, we’ve got you covered. From staying active, trying new tastes, learning a new skill or taking in some local history it can make your stay that extra memorable. We're delighted to now be able to bring you the additional option of booking an activity from a huge amount of things to do around the country as part of your hotel break.
If you're always on the hunt for things to do, we're here to help. This month our blog is going to focus on some of the fantastic activities now available to you on our website when visiting Dublin from open top buses, museums, food tours, biking and walking tours, breweries and distilleries the list goes on and on. We'll also include our usual recommendations of place to stay as well.
List of Things to Do in Dublin
1. Big Bus Dublin
One of the best ways to explore Dublin is with an open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. It’s perfect for first-
time visitors or locals rediscovering the city, offering a flexible way to see Dublin’s top attractions like Trinity College, Temple Bar, and Kilmainham Gaol. Explore and learn about the city, but with the additional benefit of being able to hop-off and explore on foot before re-joining the tour at a later stage. If you're visiting Dublin in the summer or Autumn this is a fantastic way to learn a bit more about the capital and be a tourist in your own country. The ability to leave and re-join this bus tours at will means you can even incorporate some of the best places to eat in Dublin while you explore. Check out the Big Bus Tour available to book directly with SuperValu Getaway Breaks here.
2. Museums
If you're looking for indoor things to do in Dublin or want to explore Dublin’s best museums, the city has something for everyone—from the quirky to the classic. Museums in Ireland have really come to life over the last 15-20 years with many niche or hidden museums really getting the coverage they deserve. Dublin's museum offering would rival many mainland cities in Europe, with an array of unique subjects most interested are covered from Literature to sport, music, rail, whiskey, print, pop-culture (wax) as well as a number of free art museums. Little Museum of Dublin recently reopened after a massive refurbishment (ref.1) and is available to book along with the likes of The Irish Rock n Roll Museum, The National Wax Museum and Museum of Literature while the city has over 20 free museums (Ref.2) including the likes of Chester Beatty Library, Irish Museum of Modern Art and the Natural History Museum. You can review some of our range of bookable Dublin museums here.
3. Unique Dublin Activity
One of the more unique and best value things you can do when visiting Dublin any time of the year, is the PicTour. This is a great opportunity to not only see Dublin on foot with a guided tour, but also be brought to some of the most instagrammable places in the city. A perfect way to bring your social to the next level.
4. Dublin Horror Stories
Looking for spooky things to do in Dublin or a fun way to explore the city after dark? An Autumn visit to Dublin could be made that little bit scarier with some of the spookier activities available during your visit. Learn about Dublin's darker side with the Dark Dublin, Dracula, Bram Stoker & Other Horrors Tour which is a brilliant walking tour by the renowned Pat Liddy. The Gravediggers Ghost Bus Tour (Ref.3) is another chill-tastic tour full of flamboyant story telling in an eery atmosphere where you'll tour around the city making frequent stops at grim points in Dublin's history, completed by a trip to one of the cities most famous pubs, The Gravediggers.
Where to Stay in Dublin
If you're searching for hotels near Dublin city centre, family-friendly hotels in Dublin, or a luxury spa hotel in Co Dublin, we’ve got options to suit every type of traveller.. The Croke Park Hotel is iconic due to it's location next to the country's most famous stadium but also close to the city centre and within walking distance of a number of popular pubs and restaurants. If it's more of a luxury resort vibe the Castleknock Hotel should be considered. The Co Dublin hotel offer golf, leisure, spa, exquisite dining and beautiful surrounding. This is a fantastic hotel for a romantic getaway or weekend break to catch up with friends or family. If you're thinking of making it a family escape to Dublin the Clayton Hotel Leopardstown should be one of your first places to consider, the hotel is offers easy access to the city via Luas but is also in close vicinity to shopping (Dundrum Town Centre), parks (Marley Park), Airfield Estate, various activity and VR gaming centres.
Summary / TLDR
Whether you're planning a romantic weekend in Dublin, a family city break, or a solo cultural escape, SuperValu Getaway Breaks makes it easy to combine your hotel stay with unforgettable experiences. From Dublin’s best museums and ghost tours to open-top bus rides and Instagram-worthy walking tours, there’s something for everyone.
Browse our full range of Dublin hotel and activity packages now and start planning your city break today.
References:
(Ref.1)Little Museum of Dublin Reopens
(Ref.2) Free Museums of Dublin
(Ref.3) Dublin Ghost Bus Tour Review
