Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour
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Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour

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2-5 hours

Highlights

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the language of your choice
  • Private Walking Tour of Dublin with The Book of Kells Exhibition and Christ Church Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral an Crypts (4 and 5-hour options only)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only)
  • Skip-the-line timed tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library (all options)

About This Tour

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

2-hour: Old Town & Book of Kells Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover other highlights of Dublin, such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and more.

3-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Transport This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin’s Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Books of Kells exhibition in the Old Library.

4-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Christ Church Cathedral Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets and discover more highlights of Dublin, such as St Patrick’s

5-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral & Transport This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour walking tour of Dublin’s Old Town, the Books of Kells, Old Library and Christ Church Cathedral.

What’s Included

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the language of your choice
  • Private Walking Tour of Dublin with The Book of Kells Exhibition and Christ Church Cathedral
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral an Crypts (4 and 5-hour options only)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only)
  • Skip-the-line timed tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library (all options)
    • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

What’s Not Included

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts (in 2 and 3-hour options)
  • Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 4H options)
  • Entry to the Bell Tower of Chirst the Cathedral

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland (10 min)
  2. private tour to the Book of Kells and Old Library at Trinity College in Dublin. Your Private Guide will meet you next to the legendary Molly Malone Statue and take you to the college campus, where each corner tells fascinating stories about notable people who had attended this renowned institution. You’ll enjoy priority access with our skip-the-line timed tickets, allowing you to leisoursly explore the university’s Old Library with the Book of Kells Exhibition, the Immersive Digital Exhibition and Gift Shop. The Old Library’s iconic Long Room is filled with the nostalgic smell of old paper and wood. It houses a collection of 200,000 old books, including the 9th century manuscript that documents the four Gospels of the life of Jesus Christ, known as the Book of Kells. It’s a very rare treasure that you won’t see anywhere else! In addition to this unforgettable experience, you explore the Old Town (120 min)
  3. See highlights such as the Irish Houses of Parliament, Irish Whiskey Museum and the old St Andrew’s Church, bringing you closer to Dublin’s history and heritage. (50 min)
  4. Visit the Christ Church Cathedral and the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library. This is your chance to dive deeper into the medieaval history of Dublin, as Christ Church Cathedral is one of the city’s oldest buildings. Our fast track tickets allow you to skip the line at the ticket office and access the Cathedral and its secret Crypts with a history as old as the Viking Age. In addition, you’ll also explore iconic sights such as Dublin Castle, City Hall and St Patrick’s Cathedal - the national church of Ireland. Don’t miss out on these highlights! (60 min)
  5. 1-hour transport and an extended 4-hour walking tour of Dublin’s Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition, Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral. Book in advance to save time and money, and enjoy the comfort of private car transfers. Simply provide the address of your hotel or accommodation when booking, and we’ll make all the arrangements for your unforgettable experience. (60 min)

Meeting point: Meet your guide next to the Molly Malone Statue (outside St. Andrew’s Church), Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland

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.

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