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Things to Do in Dublin with Kids
Dublin is a friendly, walkable city for families: a huge park with wild deer, a zoo, a free museum full of animals and Viking history kids can touch. This guide is organised by area, with parent tips from our local guides and free picks flagged.
Our Temple Bar doughnut tour mixes fresh doughnuts with Irish history, and families tell us it's a great way to get kids on a walking tour.
By the Underground Donut Tour team · Updated November 2026
At a glance
- Free favorites: Phoenix Park, St Stephen's Green, the Natural History Museum, Temple Bar street music, Dún Laoghaire pier
- Rainy day picks: EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublinia, the Natural History Museum
- Sweet treat: Our Dublin doughnut tour welcomes kids 2 and up
Kid-friendly things to do in Dublin, by neighborhood
City centre and Temple Bar
St Stephen's Green
FreeA city park with a playground and ponds.
Trinity College and the Book of Kells
An ancient illuminated book and the stunning Long Room.
Parent tip: St Stephen's Green has a great playground and duck ponds, a perfect break between sights.
The Docklands and Phoenix Park
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
Rainy day pickInteractive galleries about the Irish who travelled the world.
Phoenix Park
FreeOne of Europe's biggest city parks, with wild deer.
Parent tip: Keep a respectful distance from the deer and don't feed them.
Day trips
Howth
FreeA fishing village with a cliff walk and seals in the harbour, a short train ride away.
Dún Laoghaire
FreeA long pier walk by the sea, with ice cream at the end.
Sweet treats and kid-friendly eats
Underground Donut Tour (kids welcome, ages 2 and up). Our Temple Bar Doughnut Tour walks the city centre with stops for fresh doughnuts and stories about Irish history along the way. Guides set the pace around your group, which makes it easy with kids.
Taste Dublin's best donuts on one walk
Kids 2 and up are welcome. Guides set an easy pace for little legs.
Parent tip: Let us know about allergies or dietary needs when you book, and download our free Kids' Activity Book for the trip.
What families say about our Dublin tours
"I'd definitely recommend this to families as a way to get kids on a walking tour."
Nick S., TripAdvisor, August 2026
"He did well explaining us the history and some fun facts about Dublin, kids liked it a lot."
Jürgen, GetYourGuide, May 2026
"Patrick was a Great tour guide and was super patient with our kids..."
Kimberly S., TripAdvisor, March 2026
All 5-star guest reviews.
Exploring on your own? Our Best Donut Shops in Dublin guide lists the city's best doughnut shops by neighbourhood, and Best Christmas Doughnuts in Dublin covers the festive specials.
Sample days
Day 1: City centre
- Morning: doughnut tour from Temple Bar.
- Trinity College and the Book of Kells.
- Natural History Museum.
- Play at St Stephen's Green.
Day 2: Vikings and the river
- Dublinia.
- Lunch.
- EPIC museum in the Docklands.
- A walk along the Liffey.
Day 3: Out and about
- Phoenix Park and the deer.
- Dublin Zoo.
- Or the train to Howth.
- Fish and chips by the harbour.
Dublin with kids by season
Holidays
- Christmas lights: Grafton Street and Henry Street glow all season.
- Wonderlights at Dublin Zoo: a lantern trail on winter evenings.
- Christmas markets: festive stalls around the city.
- For seasonal treats, see Best Christmas Doughnuts in Dublin.
The rest of the year
- Spring: St Patrick's Festival, with a big parade in March.
- Summer: long, bright evenings and seaside trips.
- Autumn: Halloween started in Ireland, and the city celebrates.
- Winter: Christmas lights and cosy museums.
Dublin with kids FAQ
Is the Dublin doughnut tour good for kids?
Yes. Kids 2 and up are welcome, and guides set the pace for families.
What are free things to do in Dublin with kids?
Phoenix Park, St Stephen's Green, the Natural History Museum and the seaside at Dún Laoghaire.
Can you see deer in Phoenix Park?
Yes. A herd of wild fallow deer roams the park. Watch from a distance.
What's a good rainy-day plan?
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Dublinia or the Natural History Museum.