Dublin in a day: quirky tours, local tastes, hidden gems

An award-winning restoration of 16th-century windmills, Skerries Mills is quite a sight. Delve into more than 500 years of industrial history and get stuck in with an interactive tour. Don't miss out on the windmills in Skerries as well!

No visit to Ireland is complete without paying a visit to MoLI and discovering the writers who shaped the country. Located in the historic UCD Newman House, just a short walk from Grafton Street, MoLI celebrates Ireland's internationally renowned literary heritage, past and present, inspiring visitors to create, read and write. As one of Dublin's newest museums, it features three floors of interactive exhibitions, ranging from original short films to immersive soundscapes. View priceless heritage artifacts on display to the public, including an essential Dublin Literary experience – seeing Copy No.1 of Ulysses inscribed by James Joyce.  With exhibitions constantly changing throughout the year, every visit to MoLI tells a different story. Explore the worlds and words of Irish writers, relax amid the museum's Readers' Garden, and enjoy a tea or coffee at The Commons Café. After your visit, stop by the MoLI Bookshop to browse books, unique gifts, and literary treasures inspired by Ireland's rich storytelling tradition. 

Can you think of a better way to get acquainted with this fair city? We thought not. This excellent tasting tour leads you away from the tourist trail to some places only the locals know. You’ll travel through time sampling traditional Irish drinks along the way, all while enjoying a range of quintessentially Dublin pubs.Okay, so this isn't quite a Dublin Food Tour, as it is a Dublin Drink Tour! You will learn all there is to know behind Irish ale, cider, whiskey and stout in the heart of Dublin’s fair city, quenching your thirst in four authentic locations.Your guide will make recommendations but ultimately, what you sample is for you to decide.Not only that, but your brilliant and knowledgeable guide will also let you in on a little history to drink in with your beverages. These stories, secrets, and rituals you’ll hear about will set you up to become an expert on Ireland’s most famous exports!

This murder mystery is inspired by true events. As an investigator, it is your duty to solve this mysterious disappearance.Along this murder mystery city walk, you must gather sufficient evidence and indict the right suspect to ensure the safety of Dublin's streets. It turns out that there are many possible suspects and the hunt to find the murderer is more challenging than expected...You'll cover approximately 1 mile and it's expected to take around 2 hours to complete, but as this is a self-guided tour, you can complete the game at your leisure!Once you and your team have solved the mystery, you can play the Investigator Personality Quiz included in your experience. Are you a logical thinker, a quick problem solver, a natural leader, or calm under pressure? Find out all about your investigator personalities after you've solved the mystery!