> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.irelandbylocals.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # The City: Walks To See The Best Of Dublin City - URL: https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-city-tour/ - Published: 2025-04-06T14:05:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-07-21T19:48:30.000Z - Author: Ireland by Locals - Tags: Dublin ## Founded By Vikings Dublin is a Viking city founded in 988\. Vikings were good at trade, bad at laying out cities. Today Dublin is still a tangle of winding streets that confuse tourists. My solution is walking routes that follow one main street each. Think of them like a walking subway system. Follow one street and don't worry about getting lost again. These routes will show you the best of Dublin City. Each is about 2 hours walk. *This post has affiliate links where we earn a commission at no cost to you* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/2025/05/The-Dublin-Routes-2.jpg) --- ## The Dame Street Route The perfect way to see Dublin's greatest hits in one go. This route takes you from Trinity College to the [Guinness Storehouse](https://getyourguide.tp.st/tLuROxpL?ref=irelandbylocals.com), hitting Dublin's heavyweight attractions like the [Book of Kells](https://getyourguide.tp.st/xT0xCZkQ?ref=irelandbylocals.com), Temple Bar, Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral along the way. If you can only do one walk, this will show you essential Dublin. [Trinity to Guinness: Easy to follow Walking Route through DublinDon’t get lost in Dublin’s confusing streets. We use Dame Street as our artery as we walk from Trinity to Guinness through the gritty Liberties![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-21.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0092-2-1.JPG)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-city-dame-line/) --- ## The Grafton Street Route While the Dame Street route is filled with the most popular tourist attractions, the Grafton Street route is where Dubliners go. This is where the city itself is the attraction. More locals than tourists. You'll meet Molly Malone (aka "The Tart With The Cart"), browse independent shops, eat at the fabulous Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, see our best parks, the nightlife area where we go and end at the Grand Canal. If you want to see where locals shop, eat, drink, and hang out, this is your walk. [Grafton Street Unwrapped- The Shopping Centre of DublinFollow Dublin’s Grafton Street from Trinity College to Grand Canal while discovering pubs Dubliners love, a hidden waterfall, & forge your own Claddagh ring. No maps needed.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-22.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0085-1.JPG)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-city-grafton-line/) --- ### If you walk just these two routes, you'll see more of Dublin than most visitors! I'm working on the other routes right now, check back soon! --- ## Dublin Museums [Guides & Reviews of The Best Dublin Museums By A DublinerDublin is a 1000 year old city with history on every corner. I’m a Dubliner and here’s my personal reviews & tips for the best museums in Dublin.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-206.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_8436-1.jpg)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/the-best-dublin-museums/) ## Dublin Pubs [The Best Pubs in Dublin: From 30 Years of ‘Research’Mulligans, McDaids, Kehoes. These pubs make every Dubliner drool at the thought of their creamy pints of Guinness. So skip touristy Temple Bar & discover the best bars in Dublin.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-207.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/Guinness-Pints-in-Dublin-3.JPG)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-the-best-pubs/) ## The Best Hotels in Dublin City [Where to Stay in Dublin: A Local’s Top Hotel ChoicesDublin hotel recommendations by budget and area. Handpicked by a Dubliner. Book with the confidence of a local & save time researching.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-203.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/Shelbourne-Hotel-16.webp)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-where-to-stay/) ## Walking Tours of Dublin City [The Jetlag Walk In Dublin. For When You’ve Just LandedYou’ve flown all night but your hotel room isn’t ready. Besides, you’re in Ireland! This walk is the perfect intro to Dublin. Fun not boring to keep you awake.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-204.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/Jet-lag-7.webp)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-jetlag-tour/) --- ### Next [What To Do in Dublin: Tips from a Dublin Tour GuideA Dubliner’s suggestions for things to do in Dublin. Get tips for the famous sites & off the beaten track Dublin. Plus the best Dublin day trips.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/icon/favicon-205.ico)Ireland By LocalsDarragh![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/4a/e7/4ae734df-56b6-4aa1-8dd1-dce3c399fce4/content/images/thumbnail/IRL-Killiney-16.19.11-16.jpg)](https://www.irelandbylocals.com/dublin-what-to-do/) ####