What to do in Dublin for the day

lemontart

Rachie_B wrote: »

thank you

where does this drop off do you know ?

last time we went straight to the hotel from the airport

but will want to go to the zoo this time

the zoo is on the outskirts of the city, my grandparents used to live around the corner from it and there is a lovely big park there too, but to be honest not a practical thing to do on a day trip. if you get a taxi you may well have one of my cousins driving as two do pickups from the airport.

Rachie_B

why do you say it won't be practical on a daytrip ?

when we went last yr ,we passed the zoo whilst on the tour bus

we plan(ned!) to get the bus to the city, then onto the tour bus,and get off and on again at the zoo

is this not a good plan ?

GlennTheBaker

MrSmartprice wrote: »

If you are going by bus from the airport to the centre, don't use the Airbus, which is about 6 or 7 euros each way per person. It is much cheaper to use the 41 service, which leaves from outside the terminal. It's about 1.30 euros.

The Family Rambler ticket is valid on the Airlink bus so 10 Euros for 2 adults and 3 kids would probably be a better bet, not to mention quicker.

cardiffforthefacup

Thought children under 5 were free on transport? You can use the kellogs zoo vouchers off cereal packs for a free ticket, I have a spare if you need one

shaun40400

hi
food in the zoo is er.....crap
buy from supermarket in city center theirs an aldi 5 min walk just off oconnel st,
on parnel street
zoo is very good and theirs a play ground for the little ones its on the right of the park on way to zoo as you come through the main gates.
viking tour is nice as well.. road and water ride.
park with oscer wilde.. statue is in stephens green top of grafton st. cross river go past trinity college 20min from oconnel st
park with zoo is phoenix park(biggest closed park in europe)
deer raom free on main park over to the left by popes cross
occonel st cross river turn right take 66 66a 66b 67a 67 25 25a ask for zoo
youll past guinesess who also have vivitors centre
on the right you have jamersons wiskey viitors centre(walk from city cenre to this)
crist church cathedral and viking history museum again 15/20min walk from city
at patrick cathedral 10 min from c/c
god its 12.35 going bed
will ck back2moro if u need more info

Diane65

Hi Rachie B
The airport bus drops you off on O'connell street. You can use this ticket to get the bus to the zoo and all around Dublin city centre as it's a day rambler but not on the tour bus, obviously not as interesting as the tour bus but cheaper.

Rachie_B

Diane65 wrote: »

Hi Rachie B
The airport bus drops you off on O'connell street. You can use this ticket to get the bus to the zoo and all around Dublin city centre as it's a day rambler but not on the tour bus, obviously not as interesting as the tour bus but cheaper.

ah right thanks

thats was what was confusing me so its hop on and off like the tour bus ?
what does the rambler / airlink bus look like ?

and can we get back to the airport on the same bus / ticket at the end of the day too ?

sorry for all the Qs !
doh totally forgot about the free zoo kelloggs thing! :rolleyes: I have some of those !

thanks shaun for the info guess we wont be eating at the zoo then lol

lemontart

Rachie_B wrote: »

why do you say it won't be practical on a daytrip ?

when we went last yr ,we passed the zoo whilst on the tour bus

we plan(ned!) to get the bus to the city, then onto the tour bus,and get off and on again at the zoo

is this not a good plan ?

not practical as you will no doubt spend several hours at the zoo and you only have a day after all. and there is so much else to see, for day trips get a taster of the city - take in the sights so to say and on longer trips you can dedicate more time to things you want to see more of .

cundall

Just landed back today i went for 2p including tax

Anyway the bus has now gone up to €2 (number 41) to the centre and you need to have coins as no notes are accepted and no change... €23 for a taxi (no traffic)

Rachie_B

lemontart wrote: »

not practical as you will no doubt spend several hours at the zoo and you only have a day after all. and there is so much else to see, for day trips get a taster of the city - take in the sights so to say and on longer trips you can dedicate more time to things you want to see more of .

we did that last yr,just myself and hubby on our 2 day trip

we are taking the children this time,hence why we want to visit the zoo.

the youngest wants to go on a plane! he was only 22 months the last time he flew so cant remember it

thanks for your input though