Ah Dublin, city of saints and scholars, Vikings, literary giants, and republican rebels alike. A place of culture, rich traditions, music, poetry, history, and heavenly pints of Guinness. Whilst there are hundreds of reasons to visit the Fair City, this article will be focusing on what is often overlooked before visiting but seldom forgotten after visiting- The Craic. If you have a trip to Dublin coming up soon, it is likely you have already set your sights on the usual tourist haunts and will now be looking to spice up your trip by “doing as the Romans do” so to speak and letting your hair down. After all, the spritely atmosphere of the city will inevitably turn the heads of Joyceans and history buffs eventually. In this article, I’ll be sharing my local expertise on the city’s playful side and revealing my top 10 fun activities for a weekend in Dublin, from cliff walks to shouting at locals from a giant floating bus, this is the definitive guide to Dublin from one of its resident craic dealers. We'll be exploring unusual things to do in Dublin, fun things to do in Dublin and fun places to go in Dublin.

As Ireland's largest city, Dublin has much to offer, ranging from museums and history to incredible nightlife. This list includes a range of activities and restaurants within the city, as well as a few accommodation options, so that you may tailor any travel plans to your exact needs. By no means is this a list of the only things to do in Dublin, but it does hit the major tourist sites such as the Temple Bar and Guinness Storehouse, as well as a few quieter sites around town.