City pass Dublin: prices, visits and practical advice

During our visit to Dublin, we of course opted for the Dublin city pass. We are followers of this concept which makes it possible to greatly simplify the visit of a city. We were, once again, convinced by this principle of a pass which allows access to a large number of visits in the city. So if you want to know more, this article is for you. I present to you here the city pass de Dublin, what it includes as advantages, where to get it, how it works, the visits included, …

Summary:

• Introducing the Dublin City Pass
• How long is the pass valid for?
• Price, purchase and operation of the Dublin pass
• What visits are included in this pass?
• Usefulness and alternatives to the Dublin city pass
• Summary: Dublin Pass and Activities
• My opinion on buying this Dublin city pass

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Introducing the Dublin City Pass

First of all, I offer you a short presentation of this city pass, as well as a reminder of what a city pass is.

• Reminder: what is a city pass?
• Introducing the Dublin City Pass

Reminder: what is a city pass?

This term city pass may be completely foreign to you and we will remedy that right away. A city pass is a pass that is very practical for visiting a city. In the majority of cases, these passes offer free visits to museums or other tourist sites, access to public transport or even possible reductions. We will see just after what the Dublin Pass more specifically includes.

If you want to opt for a city pass whatever the destination, know that they are designed to:

• save you money
  Indeed, the city pass allows you to access a certain number of visits in the city. In general, this pass is supposed to cost you less than if you booked your activities individually.
• simplify the preparation of your stay
  Opting for a city pass allows you to have a single reservation for all the visits you wish to make. Thanks to a single code, you will have access to all the places included in the pass.
• allows you to discover new places to visit
  The last advantage is that the city passes generally include many visits throughout the city concerned. This allows you to discover sites that may be a little less touristy but are still worth a visit.

Introducing the Dublin City Pass

Now that you know a little more precisely what a city pass consists of, I will present the Dublin Pass in more detail.
The latter offers:

• Free visits : the Dublin city pass offers a large part of the essential visits of the city of Dublin. We will detail all these visits in the dedicated section below.
• The tourist bus : Thanks to the Dublin Pass, you will be able to enjoy one day access to the tourist bus with multiple stops. A different way to visit a city and get a global overview.
• A Culinary Tour of Dublin : here is an original visit to Dublin. Accompanied by a guide, you can discover some of the local specialties as well as the history of the city.

Unlike other city passes, this one does not give access to public transport (except the tourist bus) and does not offer discounts. On the other hand, we will see this in more detail later, but this pass is very complete in terms of tourist visits.

How long is the pass valid for?

The Dublin Pass is offered with several validity periods, which is ideal to adapt to all types of stays. Indeed, you will have the choice between a pass valid for 1 day, 2, 3, 4 or 5 days. It is quite rare to have so many possibilities and above all, to have such a long duration for a city pass.
Once you have purchased your pass online, you have 2 years to activate it. The latter is activated when you use it in a tourist place.

Price, purchase and operation of the Dublin pass

Now let's move on to the question of budget and purchase. I also give you some tips on how to use this pass, how to book in advance, …

How much does the Dublin City Pass cost?

The Dublin city pass is offered at different prices depending on the period of validity you want. Here is the detail:

• 1 day : 70€ per adult – 37€ per child;
• 2 days : 86€ per adult – 49€ per child;
• 3 days : 99€ per adult – 58€ per child;
• 4 days : 109€ per adult – 64€ per child;
• 5 days : 115€ per adult – 67€ per child;

Adult rates are applied from 16 years old; and children's rates concern young people between 5 and 15 years old.

Where to buy this Dublin Pass?

Regarding the purchase, the easiest way is to get it on the internet. You can take the time to study all the activities offered, calculate the profitability of this pass and see the number of days of validity you want.
Plus, you'll instantly get pass numbers to make reservations. I'll talk to you in more detail about how it works right after.

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How does this pass work?

Now let's talk about the practical side of this pass and more specifically, how to use it. We took it ourselves for our visit to Dublin, so I can confirm that this pass is really practical and that its use is simple and saves precious time once there.

1- List of visits to do

The first step is to list the visits you want to make. Then compare between the price of the city pass and the price that all the reservations would cost you if you booked them individually. I will help you in a next part for this step!

2- Buying the pass online

If it is more interesting to opt for the Dublin city pass, then the second step will be to buy it online. It's simple, fast and practical!

3- Receiving pass numbers

You will then receive by email a booking confirmation with a pdf document including:

• all passes purchased in the form of a QR code and a confirmation code
• and the list of activities you can do with practical information for each place

4- Reservation by email

All you have to do is organize your stay. It could not be easier. For each visit to be made, I advise you to go to the websites to check the dates and times of possible visits. Indeed, the majority of tourist places offer online booking with access to the schedule of visits.
Once you have found the tour you want, just send an email with the following information:

• the day and time of visit you want
• The number of people
• city ​​pass confirmation codes

Be careful, above all do not book online, you will pay twice! Indeed, it is not yet possible to book a visit online by indicating the number of your city pass. You must therefore contact the premises directly.

5- Peaceful visits

Finally, all you have to do is enjoy your visits! At the entrance, you will be asked to scan your QR codes, so you must always have the confirmation PDF document with you. It is not necessary to print it, having it on your phone is sufficient.

What visits are included in this pass?

Now that you know everything about this pass, we can move on to the visits that are included. You will see that they are numerous and very varied. You can also visit must-see places such as the Guinness Storehouse, as well as lesser-known museums. This is the charm of this very comprehensive city pass.

• Christ Church Cathedral
• Saint Patrick's Cathedral
• Dublin Castle
• Dublinia
• EPIC Museum
• Sailboat Jeanie Johnston and Famine Museum
• Guinness Storehouse
• National Museum of Ireland
• Jameson Distillery
• Distillerie Teeling
• Dublin Zoo
• Tourist bus
• Other museums
• Recreational activities

Christ Church Cathedral

Let's start with one of Dublin's most famous places, Christ Church Cathedral. The latter is the oldest building in use in Dublin. Among other things, you can admire a very beautiful crypt, which is also the largest in Ireland.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

This is Dublin's second cathedral. In addition to the interior which is to be visited, you can also enjoy its pleasant park which is attached.

Dublin Castle

An essential visit to make in Dublin, the Dublin Castel and its pretty garden just behind. This castle offers very beautiful rooms to visit. Some are period while others now host various exhibitions. A very nice visit that we highly recommend.

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Dublinia

This museum occupies a wing of Christ Church Cathedral. This wing is connected to the cathedral by a covered bridge which is quite remarkable.
The theme of this museum is the history of Dublin at the time of the Vikings and during the Middle Ages. Realistic reconstructions and very interesting explanations thanks to the touch screens offering subtitles in several languages ​​including French.
A visit that will appeal to both adults and children.

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EPIC Museum

The EPIC museum takes you through the history of Dubliners who emigrated over the centuries. Thanks to this museum, you will understand why Irish bars are present throughout the world, and how this culture has spread over the years. A very fun and interesting museum.

Sailboat Jeanie Johnston and Famine Museum

If you do the EPIC museum, plan a visit to this sailboat, located just opposite. This is a replica of an old ship that made the crossing between Dublin and America, in order to flee Ireland during the Great Famine. During the visit, you will learn its history, which ends well unlike other ships of that time.

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Guinness Storehouse

Probably the most visited site in Dublin, this museum dedicated to Guinness beer is really very interesting. Over the floors, you will learn everything you need to know about Guinness: its manufacture, its history, the necessary tools, the evolution of advertisements, … The visit ends with a beer or a soft drink at the panoramic bar.
To learn more about this visit, I invite you to read our detailed article: visit the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

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National Museum of Ireland

The National Museum of Ireland is made up of several sites each talking about different themes. With the Dublin City Pass, you can access the following museums:

• the archeology museum
• the museum of history and decorative arts
• the natural history museum
• the National Gallery of Ireland: it presents very beautiful paintings by famous artists such as Caravaggio, Picasso, Rembrandt, …

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Jameson Distillery

The Dublin city pass gives you access to the guided tour of the Jameson distillery. It is rather a museum on the history of this whiskey which took place in the old distillery of the brand. Today, whiskey making has been moved to have more space. But the place is full of history and absolutely beautiful. As for the visit, it is really worth the detour. The plays are animated in a very instructive and stunning way.
There are several distilleries to visit in Dublin. To help you prepare for your stay, read this article: Which distillery to visit in Dublin?

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Distillerie Teeling

The other flagship distillery to visit in Dublin is that of Teeling whiskey. For once, you will be able to see the production line. It is therefore very interesting to be able to compare the two distilleries.
Teeling is a smaller, family-run house, so you can follow the entire manufacturing process during the visit.

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Dublin Zoo

If you're traveling with youngsters, then you might be interested in this Dublin Zoo tour included in the Dublin Pass. This zoo is located in Phoenix Park, at the entrance to this green lung of more than 700 hectares. This zoo has the distinction of being the oldest in Europe. Indeed, it was created in 1831. You can therefore take a tour of it to discover the various reconstituted natural spaces which are home to many wild species, some of which are part of a conservation program.

Tourist bus

Among the activities included in this city pass, you will be able to access the Dublin hop-on hop-off tourist bus for a day. The latter offers a circuit serving all the tourist sites of the city. On board, you can enjoy an audio guide in several languages, including French. As an indication, the non-stop tour lasts approximately 2h15. The bus runs every 15 to 20 minutes.
But one of the advantages of this bus is to be able to get off whenever you want to do the visits and to be able to take a next bus to continue your tour.

Other museums

The Dublin city pass includes other museums to visit, but it would take too long to list them all. So here is the list of other museums you can visit with the Dublin Pass:

• 14 Henrietta Street
• Irish Rock’n Roll Museum Experience
• Croke Park Stadium and GAA Museum
• Musée Chester Beatty Library
• Casino Model Railway Museum
• Castletown House
• James Joyce Center
• Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center
• Malahide Castle and Gardens
• Farmleigh House and Estate
• Airfield Farm
• The Little Museum of Dublin
• Moulins of Skerries
• Museum of Literature Ireland
• GPO Museum
• National Botanic Gardens
• Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
• Irish Museum of Modern Art
• National Wax Museum Plus
• Newbridge House and Farm

Recreational activities

In addition to the many visits presented above, you can also enjoy some more fun activities such as:

• access to the Aquazone National Aquatic Center
• walking food tours – Food on Foot
• ou un walking food tour – Beer on Foot
• a bike rental at Lazy Bike Tours
• an indoor golf experience at Rainforest Adventure Golf

Usefulness and alternatives to the Dublin city pass

After this very detailed description of the Dublin city pass, there are two questions you are likely to ask yourself: is this pass really useful? Are there alternatives to this Dublin Pass?
We will answer these two questions in this part.

Is the Dublin Pass really useful?

In order to answer this question correctly, the simplest and most reliable is to compare the price of a city pass with the price that each of the visits would cost if you booked them individually.

1 DAY PASS: 70€

• Jameson Distillery: €25
• Guinness Storehouse : 22€
• Tourist bus: 29€
• Distillerie Teeling : 17€
• TOTAL : 93€

2-DAY PASS: €86

• Day 1: 93€
• Stade Croke Park : 10€
• St. Patrick's Cathedral: €8
• Christ Church Cathedral: €7,50
• Dublinia : 12€
• TOTAL : 130,50€

I think it is not necessary to continue the demonstration with the passes for 3, 4 and 5 days. The conclusion is quite obvious: visits are relatively expensive in Dublin. The pass, on the other hand, is much more affordable. The days of visits presented above are quite feasible over 2 days. They include the main places to visit. But of course, you can spread these visits over longer and in any case, you will be a winner because the most expensive pass, valid for 5 days, is 115€ per person, which is still cheaper than the 2 days of tours offered here.

Is there an alternative to this city pass?

If this pass still hasn't convinced you, you can always book your activities individually on platforms such as Getyourguide or Tiqets.
There is, strictly speaking, no alternative to this city pass. You may be able to find combined tickets which allow you to visit 2 sites with a single ticket, but there is no other city pass in Dublin. These combined tickets can be useful in certain cases:

• you don't stay long in Dublin
• or you don't think you'll visit enough places to make your pass profitable
• otherwise, you take a city pass and you want to devote a day to the visits not included in this pass

Does this pass have any limits?

The Dublin Pass has many advantages: attractive prices, wide variety and diversity of visits, quality of visits, simple and efficient organization, different validity periods and so on!
But like everything, there can be limits. In this case, the main limitation is the fact that some must-see places in Dublin are not included in this pass. I am thinking in particular of Kilmainham prison or Trinity College.
Apart from that, I don't see any other black points to raise for this pass!

Summary: Dublin Pass and Activities

This article is coming to an end soon. Before concluding on this pass, here is a summary of this article. You will find the link to book your pass directly. You will also find other links to book your activities directly and individually in case the Dublin city pass does not interest you.

My opinion on buying this Dublin city pass

To conclude this article dedicated to the Dublin city pass, I can tell you that it has largely convinced us! Indeed, we went to Dublin for a week and therefore opted for a city pass valid for 5 days. And it was very cushioned. We did the main tours, but we also discovered other tours that we hadn't necessarily thought of at first.
This pass also has a very practical side because it is not necessary to print any document, the simple QR code on the phone is sufficient.
The fact that we had 2 extra days on top of the 5 day city pass allowed us to visit other places not included in the pass and also to get out of Dublin.
Not to mention the very advantageous price in view of the number of visits that are included in the pass. In short, a great experience that we warmly recommend.