Irish Churches and Religion Private Walking Tour of Dublin

About This Tour

See the historic churches of Dublin and explore the complex history of religion in Ireland. Visit St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. Extended options: visit the Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: 2 Churches Tour Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. See Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral (outside only).

2,5-hour: 2 Churches & 1 Cathedral Tour Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit the Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. See St. Patrick’s Cathedral (outside only).

3-hour: 2 Churches & 2 Cathedrals Tour Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church.

What’s Included

• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
• Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (3-hour option only)
• Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral (2,5 and 3-hour options only)
• Private Walking Tour of Churches and Cathedrals in Dublin -
• Free admission to St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church (all options)
• • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

What’s Not Included

• Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral (in 2-hour option)
• Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (in 2 and 2,5-hour options)
• Admission to the Bell Towers of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral

Itinerary

1. Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch - Formerly Jurys Inn, 8 Christchurch Pl, Dublin 8, D08 REK7, Ireland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour. (10 min)
2. Your walking tour will begin outside the Christ Church Cathedral, which is one of the 2 medieval cathedrals in town. Admire its beautiful Gothic-Romanesque facade and learn about the most important events in its over 1,000 years history. Enjoy the cathedral’s architectural splendor and spiritual atmosphere, and discover its various monuments and historical features such as the oldest known secular carvings in Ireland, the heart of Lorcán Ua Tuathail, and the mummified cat and the rat in the crypt. (60 min)
3. Next, you will head to St. Audeon’s Church, which is the oldest parish church in Dublin. A visit inside will transfer you back in time to the Middle Ages, and you will discover the role that the church played in the Irish Confederate Wars. (60 min)
4. Another highlight will be St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the national cathedral of Ireland. Wander around the adjacent St. Patrick’s Park and hear the story of the baptism of the first Catholics in Ireland by St. Patrick. The guide will also take you to a lesser known church on Whitefriar Street. (20 min)
5. Inside this beautiful 19th century building by George Papworth you will find relics of Saint Valentine and Saint Albert. It’s a treasure trove of Irish history and culture with numerous monuments, memorials and chivalric chapels. Admire the richly decorated interiors of the cathedral, hear the story of the Door of Reconciliation, and learn the church’s contribution to Irish life. It’s a must-see in Dublin! (20 min)
6. The tour will end outside the Chapel Royal, which is part of the Dublin Castle complex. (10 min)

Meeting point: Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch - Formerly Jurys Inn, 8 Christchurch Pl, Dublin 8, D08 REK7, Ireland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

This is a private tour. Available in: de, ru, en, it, fr.