Should I spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Limerick?

Should you spend 1, 2, or 3 days in Limerick?

Many travelers spend one to two days in Limerick during their visit. After all, the fun-filled city has plenty to explore such as the famous sights and museums, the restaurant scene, and the nightlife scene.

Located in the south of Ireland, Limerick is home to the impressive 13th century King John's Castle. There is also a compact old town as well as Georgian townhouses. The city sits along the River Shannon and it offers plenty of outdoor opportunities such as river cruises and kayaking options.

Do you have one or two days to visit Limerick? Here's our comprehensive breakdown of how much time you might need for your trip along with some suggestions for things to do.

Is one day enough time in Limerick?

With a variety of sights and attractions, Limerick is a fairly popular choice for tourists. So with one day, you'll probably feel rushed to see the main attractions. You really need more time to appreciate everything that the fun-filled city has to offer. Many visitors prefer to have one to two days to fully enjoy the city. If you have one day or less, we still have some great ideas for what to do while you're in town.

How to spend a day in Limerick

Don't miss King John's Castle during your trip to Limerick, as it's one of this destination's most well-known attractions. You should make sure to set aside enough time to see it.

You can't miss out on tasting the fantastic cuisine at one of the best restaurants in town, so make sure you find somewhere special for lunch or dinner. You'll find a mix of traditional Irish restaurants and more modern international cuisine. Local specialties to try include Limerick Ham, Cahill's Whiskey Cheese, and Walnut Cheddar.

The public transit in Limerick is fast and efficient. Over the course of a few days, you should be able to explore the city quite easily and affordably. There's a city bus service that travels around town.

Is a weekend (two to three days) enough time in Limerick?

A weekend is the perfect amount of time in Limerick, as many visitors prefer to spend around one to two days here. You'll be able to explore the major attractions and take part in this historical town's most popular things to do such as the famous sights and museums, the restaurant scene, the nightlife scene, and the gorgeous scenery. We have some suggestions for what to do and where to start your adventure below.

Limerick, Ireland

How to spend 2 days in Limerick

With a weekend (two to three days) in Limerick, you'll have a bit more time to enjoy everything that the city has to offer.

You'll find a few good museums and historic landmarks here, so it's worth your time to spend a day exploring a few of them. The town is famous for King John's Castle as well as St. Mary's Cathedral, and St. John's Square and Cathedral.

A few tour suggestions include:

Skip the Line: Hunt Museum Ticket ($14)
Skip the Line: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park Admission Ticket ($21)

The nightlife scene is very popular here. After dark, head out to one of the many venues around town. It's a student town so much of the nightlife scene centers around the student population. There are lively pubs and clubs around town so it's not hard to have a fun night out.

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