10 Things to Do in Dublin

The Irish capital, Dublin, is one of the hottesttheatre aficionado must make it a point to see a
spots in terms of worldwide backpacking travelshow in the Gaiety Theatre, the oldest theatre in
right now. Especially for students and budgetDublin. It is a theatre that houses numerous
travelers, this is a city that promises to be a lotproductions, including opera, dance, drama,
of fun - time spent here invariably involvesmusicals and even ballet.
running round the city ticking off a list of4. Take the famous Dublin Ghostbus Ride.
magnificent things to do, before hitting one of theEveryone visiting Dublin should take the Dublin
famous Dublin pubs come nightfall.Ghostbus Ride - a great theme ride designed to
But before the backpacker can start exploring thespook you out in good jest. Designed in a gothic
city (and its booze), he or she needs to checktheme, the bus has guides who narrate spine
into a Dublin hostel. There are plenty of options inchilling stories while the bus speeds along the city,
town, with Abigails Hostel in Aston Quay popularstopping at select locations like graveyards and
choice thanks to its great facilities, cheap rates,other haunted sites of Dublin.
and unbeatable location.5. Take the Historical Walking Tour of Dublin.
Another one of the best Dublin hostels to stay inConducted by graduate students of the famous
is Abbey Court on Bachelor's Walk, which is a funTrinity College, this is a truly enriching walk for
and friendly type of place. Book a stay here, thenbackpackers who have an interest in
- or, for that matter, in any one of the hostelsunderstanding the history and culture of a nation.
that Dublin - and the backpacker is guaranteed a6. Try hurling. Hurling is one of the most popular
great base from which to experience the vibrantsports in Ireland, and it also goes far back in
city of Dublin and its many things to do...terms of the country's history. For the
1. Visit the Guinness Storehouse. If you are abackpacker who wants to understand and watch
beer drinker, you must have heard aboutthis unique sport, a match at the Croke Park
Guinness. For the fans of the most famous andstadium is a must watch.
popular drinks on the planet, the Guinness7. Literary and Musical Bus Tour. The Dublin's Rock
Storehouse is the ideal place to visit. Here, theN Roll Writers Bus Tour is yet another unique tour
backpacker gets the opportunity to witness thedesigned to give the visitor to Ireland's capital a
entire history of the drink.good idea about the cultural and literary richness
A great thing about the Guinness Storehouse isof the country.
that you get to have a pint of your favorite beer8. The Dublin City Pub Crawl. Temple Bar is
at the Gravity Bar and the cost is included in yourIreland's famous pub district, and doing a bar crawl
entry fee. They say beer tastes better the closeraround its many drinking holes easily rates as one
you get to its source, and it's harder to get closerof the most enjoyable things to do while in the
to Guinness than here!city.
2. Check out the Old Jameson Distillery. The Old9. Hire a cycle from Phoenix Park. The Phoenix
Jameson Distillery is another great booze-basedPark, one of the largest parks in Europe, is the
thing to do in Dublin. From tasting some great Irishplace to go if you fancy peddling your way
whiskey to a grand factory tour, you canaround Dublin's finer spots.
experience it all here. Located in Bow Street, this10. Sightseeing on a Dublin Bus. If you can't afford
one is definitely worth a visit.the ticket for an official city tour, why not just
3. See a performance in the Gaiety Theatre. Thejump on a regular bus and see where it takes
backpacker or the budget traveler who is ayou?