Never Ever Do This in Dublin!

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00:00Welcome back to Ireland in View. Planning a trip to Dublin, Ireland?

00:04In this video, we will show you what not to do in Dublin as a tourist,

00:08from overpriced tourist traps to misunderstandings about Irish culture.

00:13There are 1,500 more hotel beds in Dublin in 2025,

00:17so with cheaper rates, what better time to plan a visit?

00:20Let's see if we can show you how to navigate the city like a local.

00:24Let's start by telling you the most obvious thing but least understood.

00:27The first thing you don't need in Dublin is a rental car.

00:31It's a walkable city and for €2 a time, the bus and tram line, the Lewis, will get you around.

00:37Some buses run all night.

00:38Getting from the airport to the city, air coach or Dublin bus do a great service for under €10.

00:44So, number one, you don't need a car in Dublin.

00:46By the way, if you want more factual information on how best to visit Ireland, please subscribe and follow.

00:52We publish up-to-date videos every week. Thank you.

00:55Number two, taxis are metered.

00:57Never assume your driver is honest.

01:00The meter should only be switched on when you are in the car and not before.

01:04That's a trick some drivers pull.

01:06But be aware, the rate changes with time of day and at weekends.

01:10Passenger numbers also make a difference.

01:13Use Google Maps on your phone with your hotel in the search and track your journey, especially if it's long.

01:18If it differs from your phone route, you should query it with the driver.

01:23Some drivers will give you a fixed price for long journeys, for example, intercity, so you know where you stand.

01:30Taxis will be marked with a large yellow marker on each side.

01:34Uber will be a taxi also.

01:36Free Now is a taxi app on your phone for hailing cabs, which can be useful.

01:40Links, as always, in the description.

01:43If you are in a taxi, you can pay by credit or debit card, despite what some drivers might try and tell you.

01:49Cash is king no more.

01:51By law, they must accept cards.

01:54Number three, like any large city anywhere, never take chances with your mobile phone or purse.

01:59Unfortunately, in crowded places, pickpockets can be operating.

02:03Keep all bags closed and valuables in view at all times.

02:08Number four, we have a large number of beggars on our city streets.

02:12Some are genuine, but many are not.

02:15What you do with your hard-earned cash is up to you, but we would advise if you want to help those in homeless,

02:21give to the homeless charities, such as the Simon Community or Focus Ireland.

02:25It's a controversial subject, and this is only our view.

02:28Yours may be totally different.

02:31Number five, eating out in Dublin, the etiquette.

02:34Never assume tables are available without booking.

02:37There are some great restaurants in Dublin and new ones coming on every year,

02:40from Chinese to Japanese to Thai to traditional Irish restaurants.

02:45Many good restaurants like the famous Trocadero on St. Andrew's Street, which we highly recommend.

02:50Need booked particularly for Friday and Saturday nights?

02:54Generally, now booking online is the usual method.

02:57Others, it's come when you're hungry and it's more casual, tipping usually 5% to 10% for good service.

03:04Certainly no more.

03:05Number six, getting round the city on public transport.

03:08As we said earlier, public transport in Dublin is good.

03:11Never assume you need a car.

03:13It's a walkable city and easy to get around.

03:16But if you do need to use the bus in Lewis, the tram system, it's pretty simple.

03:21A leap card is handy and cheaper, but for visitors, it's hardly worthwhile.

03:25Cash and coinage is the preferred payment on buses.

03:28They cannot take notes or give change.

03:31The good news is a lot of this change goes to various charities, so it's not swallowed up by corporate greed.

03:37The Lewis will take notes and give change on the platform ticket machines.

03:41Punch in your destination and the fare change and ticket will drop into the basket.

03:46You can even hire bicycles at various locations.

03:49Links again in the description.

03:51By the way, when getting off the bus, the age-old custom of thanking the bus driver still exists.

03:56Don't forget that one.

03:57It's important.

03:59Number seven.

04:00Never assume a three-star hotel will have five-star facilities.

04:04Irish hotels are rated three, four, and five-star.

04:07Three up to five with rising facilities where five will have a higher room rate.

04:11Never book into a three-star and expect five-star quality.

04:14You will get what you pay for.

04:16Some three-star hotels are extremely good.

04:18All Irish hotels and all buildings are smoke-free.

04:21If you smoke cigarettes in a hotel room, they can charge you up to a 250 euro fee.

04:28Be aware of that one.

04:29All rooms are fitted with smoke alarms and it's easy to catch you out.

04:33Here is some useful information.

04:35Most hotels have family rooms for up to five people.

04:38And if you arrive off the red-eye but can't check in until 3 p.m., they will store and look after your luggage so you can explore the city.

04:47Number eight.

04:47Never ignore your round.

04:50Bar etiquette.

04:51How to annoy people.

04:52If you meet strangers in a bar and they offer to buy you your favorite drink, never drop out of buying them one back.

04:57Even if you are leaving, always make sure if someone has bought you your favorite drink to thank their hospitality, buy them one back.

05:04It's our friendliness and hospitality and it's the way we do things always in Ireland.

05:09Our advice for travelers is never travel with huge cases unless for a weddings.

05:14Dublin has shops where you will get anything you need.

05:17A light plastic Mac to rainproof you and a few layers is all you need.

05:21We have Arnott's, Brown Thomas, Penny's here in Dublin and they go from the most expensive to the cheaper ranges of clothing.

05:28There are also shops selling hiking gear and anything else you may want.

05:32A carry-on bag is all we ever use when traveling.

05:35Never go to Temple Bar.

05:36Well, no, not really.

05:38Just be aware that the price of drink is high.

05:40Even great crack with some plastic patty as it always is.

05:43With a five-minute walk to South William Street or off Grafton Street prices will be much lower and you won't feel ripped off.

05:52And in the suburbs of, say, Klontarf, even lower again.

05:56Just so you are aware.

05:58This is a silly one, but a serious one.

06:00Crossing the street and the city always look right.

06:03As we drive on the left, traffic will be coming at you on the right, not the left where you might be used to.

06:08A simple one, but we don't want our visitors to get hurt or worse, killed.

06:12That's nearly it for this one.

06:14We hope we have helped you and enticed you to come to Dublin, our home in Capital City.

06:20We have loads more from all over Ireland on the playlist and there will be another next week.

06:25Take care.

06:25Thank you for watching Sláinte.

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