24 Jan 2026 Dublin, the capital of Ireland, is chosen year after year as one of the best destinations for school trips and end-of-year trips for schools across Europe.
It has a truly interesting history and culture, and is a warm and welcoming country. In addition, its monuments are known and recognised throughout the world.
If you are looking for a destination that offers the perfect balance between a great atmosphere, rich history, large green spaces and lots of fun for everyone, you couldn't have found a better place than Dublin.
The first reason why Dublin is a fantastic place for an end-of-year trip is its culture. Its rich cultural heritage is one of the main reasons to come here on a school trip.
It has fantastic national museums, as well as major educational institutions such as the renowned Trinity College. Ireland in general, and Dublin in particular, has a rich literary tradition that has included great names in history such as Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, W.B. Yeats and George Bernard Shaw.
Another very good reason to consider Dublin as a destination for your school trip is the variety of activities it offers. The combination of wild nature with history, culture and leisure in general makes it a completely exciting city to discover and experience.
The city is already accustomed to receiving not only tourists but also large groups of visitors of all kinds, so it has adapted to them. Educational tourism is a reality in Dublin, and you will discover that transport is punctual and straightforward, it is a very safe city, and its entire infrastructure is solid, from accommodation to services specialising in this type of tourism and travel.
It must be said that Dublin is a city with somewhat unpredictable weather. It is not the sunniest city in Europe, but that does not detract from its charm in the slightest; in fact, it adds to it.
Rainfall is frequent, although it does not last long and can be intermittent. If you want to avoid bad weather as much as possible, then you should visit during the warmer months, between spring and summer.
Temperatures are mild and rainfall decreases, although it never disappears completely. One of the most important reasons to visit Dublin during these months is the amount of sunshine we enjoy.
You will notice a big difference between the summer sun, which sets after 9:30 p.m. at the end of June, and the winter sun, when it can be dark by just after 5:00 p.m. While there is sun, there is life, and you can feel that in the streets of Dublin.
Trinity College is the most prestigious university in Ireland. Walking around its campus is a real treat for the senses, with impressive buildings that have been standing since the late 16th century.
One of these buildings houses one of the country's greatest symbols: the Book of Kells. This is a 9th-century Catholic manuscript of enormous cultural and historical importance. The same building also houses the famous Old Library and the Long Room, one of the most beautiful libraries in the world.
Without a doubt, a visit to Trinity College is one of the most important and significant stops you will make on your end-of-year trip to Dublin.
We now enter the heart of the city, walking through its most central streets in search of the most representative monuments of Dublin, and even of all of Ireland.
The city centre is very easy to explore on foot, as it is not too far to walk with a group of children.
As we mentioned, the centre of the Irish capital is a manageable size, and it is possible to see its most notable attractions in a few hours' walk without the need for public transport.
On this route through the city centre, as you take a leisurely stroll, you will discover the wonderful atmosphere of the city and see great monuments such as the Spire, considered the tallest sculpture in the world. It is a giant needle 120 metres high.
Then we arrive at the River Liffey and come across the most popular and beloved bridge among locals: Ha'Penny Bridge. From there, it's just a short walk to the impressive Dublin Castle. It's a true architectural marvel, and a photo here is the perfect souvenir of your school trip to Dublin.
But we can't leave out other places such as City Hall and, of course, the bustling and always dynamic Temple Bar neighbourhood. Imagine having a bar so well known and popular that it ends up giving its name to an entire neighbourhood. That's Temple Bar, a national symbol with its interesting history and unmistakable red façade.
We can't forget to stroll down Grafton Street, one of Dublin's main thoroughfares, which is always bustling with life, especially on Fridays and Saturdays, with music, dancing and lots of hustle and bustle among its many shops and flower stalls.
We cannot leave out some of the most important and representative museums in the city of Dublin. In order to fully understand its culture and history, it is necessary to explore its roots.
The Dublinia Museum is our first stop, as it focuses on the city's past and its true historical roots. It is a fantastic museum that uses curiosity and fun to teach local and national history.
You will discover everything about the Vikings across its three large floors, which feature interactive displays and lots of games. In addition, the museum is just a few metres away from another of Dublin's attractions, St Patrick's Cathedral.
Our next stop is the EPIC Museum, which explains the history of Irish migration and is designed for a mainly child audience. To understand the present, you have to know the past, which is why they explain everything in such detail and in such an educational way. In about two hours, you can learn all about the recent history of Irish migration, explained with interactive resources and lots of games.
The last stop on our tour of the best museums, ideal for your end-of-year trip to Dublin, takes us to the Leprechaun Museum. This is a small centre that focuses on the famous, and somewhat mischievous, lucky gnomes.
These little forest dwellers have been walking among us since Celtic times, and their story is told through twelve areas within the museum.
One of the largest urban parks in Europe is located here, very close to Dublin's historic centre. It is one of the city's most important green spaces, and you would need more than a full day to see everything, as it covers an area of over 710 hectares.
Huge green areas where you can relax or have a picnic together. In addition, within the park you will find Dublin Zoo and the People's Garden, a huge landscaped area that is the most popular in the entire park. And speaking of popular activities, a great idea is to explore the park by bike, a fantastic activity to do as a group.
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