Timeline
09:30
Step inside St Patrick's Cathedral just as it opens at 09:30. The morning light fills the nave, and the crowds have not yet arrived. Take a moment to find the grave of Jonathan Swift, the dean who lived here from 1713 to 1745.
10:15
Walk 13 minutes east to Bewley's Café. This grand, stylish coffee shop is a Dublin institution. Order a coffee and a light bite in the bright, airy dining room. It is a perfect spot to people-watch and rest your feet after the cathedral visit.
10:45
Walk 14 minutes further east to St Stephen's Green. Enter the park and follow the paths through the landscape designed by William Sheppard. It is a peaceful green square in the heart of the city, ideal for a slow walk among the trees and the fountain.
Local tip
St Patrick's Cathedral opens at 09:30 daily. Bewley's Café is open from 08:00 on weekdays and 09:00 on weekends. St Stephen's Green is a public park with no closing time, but the surrounding shops and cafes will have their own hours.
Check before you go
- St Patrick's Cathedral admission is €11.50 for adults.
- Bewley's Café is open Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30 and Sa-Su 09:00-18:30.
- St Stephen's Green is a public park, always accessible.
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