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Tourist Trap: Sorry, but it just don't add up
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  • 'The Dublin pass' is similar in format to the 'pass' offered in many other European cities.

    Unless you are brilliantly organised, the savings will only be minimal.

    The pass gives access to 30 attractions (and discounts elsewhere), but the one day pass is a hefty 29 Euro. If you consider that adult entry to the Guiness storehouse is about 14 Euro, and Dublin Zoo much the same price, it begins to look less attractive.

    Transport around Dublin is not included, although the website offers a 'Bus rambler' ticket which is well worth it.

    The 'aircoach' (from the airport only) is included, and this would activate your ticket on the first day. Considering that you can use a local bus to get in from the airport, this again does not represent good value. You don't even get the aircoach back to the airport included.

    So, unless you have planned out your trip to Dublin with military precision, give this offering of the tourist board the heave-ho. It's not worth the trouble.

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     Like your style (great humor). I got to Dublin a couple of years ago... Great time.. took a day trip to Glendalough. Was surprised to see palm trees in Dun Laoughrie (can't spell it!) Beautiful trip but needed more time... Next time Galway
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     I have an ongoing love affair with Egypt:-)
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     No Irish heritage here but I would enjoy going there someday. Very interesting reading.
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     gidday sour bugger.thanx for hilerious tipz on paris and dublin.talk about larf.i havent larfed so much since we didnt catch my ole aunty on the safety blanket last winter..very brillo and will be checking into your pages again soon
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