Explore Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city of Ireland. It is situated on a bay on the east coast. Dublin is a warm and welcoming city, known for the friendliness of it,s people and for it,s humour and intelligence.
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Language Spoken
English and Irish are the most widely spoken languages in Dublin.
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC+01:00
Cuisine
Meals
A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs around 15.00 € (R295.94), and a three coursemeal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will cost around 62.50 € (R1233.10).Drinks
A domestic beer costs around 5.75 € (R113.45), and an imported beer around 6.00 € (R118.38).
Transportation
Taxis
Taxis have a starting tarrif of 4.00 € (R78.92), and then 1.50 € (R29.59) per kilometer thereafter.General Transport
Dublin busses are available to get around. A Leap Card fare costs around €1.50 (R28.94) and a cash fare €2.10 (R40.52).Things to do in Dublin
The most popular tourist attractions in Dublin are The Jameson Distillery, The Irish Whiskey Museum, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, The Little Museum of Dublin, and the Kilmainham Gaol Museum. St Stephens Green, National Botanical Gardens, Dublin Mountains, St. Anne,s Park, and Phoenix Park are great for outdoor activities.
Medical Precautions
Recommended Vaccines
These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Rabies
- Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus
- Ditherier
- Pertussis
- Chickenpox
- Shingles
- Pneumonia
- Influenza
- Meningitis
- Polio
Top 10 Packing Essentials
- Sunscreen
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunglasses
- Comfortable Shoes
- Universal adapter
- Power bank
- First Aid Kit
- Hand Sanitizer
- Camera
Passports & Visa Information
South African passport holders do not require a visa to visit Dublin for tourism.