About This Tour
Embark on a privileged journey through Dublin’s historic center on this exclusive priority timed access tour. Gain entry to iconic landmarks, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where you’ll have ample space to admire its architectural wonders. Next, you’ll enter Trinity College Library to witness the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of unparalleled beauty before visiting Dublin Castle & Gardens.
Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits including a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral & Garden Park. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint and his incredible life story while your expert first-class local friendly guide offer a fully guide tour of this Dublin top landmarks.
This tour continues to the Trinity College established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1. Enjoy priority timed access ticket entry to the Book of Kells.
Next, continue this fascinating walking tour to explore the 13th century Dublin Castle and Gardens.
What’s Included
- Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience
- Skip-the-Line Guinness Storehouse entrance and a pint of Guinness is included on the Full Day Option
- Skip the Line Entry to St Patrick’s Cathedral & Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells
- Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle
- Optional Upgrade: Add Guinness Storehouse to your experience & see Dublin`s most iconic landmarks
What’s Not Included
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
- Interior visit to Dublin Castle
- Guinness Storehouse entrance is included for guests, who booked the upgrade option
- Full Day Tour guests will need a single public transportation ticket (Luas)
Itinerary
- Enjoy Skip the Line access and avoid the long lines for a fully comprehensive tour of Ireland’s most famous Cathedral and Gardens where you will learn about the works of Johnathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral as well as Bram Stoker, author of Dracula and student of the 16th century Trinity College. (60 min)
- Continue on this fascinating fully guided tour to Dublin Castle. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years.
Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle awaits to enthrall all who enter her gates. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a “must do” for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn. (40 min)
- Visit Dublin’s mascot ‘Molly Malone Statue’ where your local guide will introduce you to Dublin’s heroine and her famous song. The song’s tragic heroine and her barrow have come to stand as one of the most familiar symbols of the capital. As well as being known and sung internationally, the popular song ‘Cockles and Mussels’ has become a sort of unofficial anthem of Dublin city. (15 min)
- Visit the 9th century Book of Kells, described in the 1007 Historical records off Ulster as ‘the most precious object in the western world’. The cultural and historical value of the Book of Kells has only increased in the millennium since - this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination. This tour starts by delving into its rich ornamentation and explores its dense symbolism and meaning and its merit as an artistic masterpiece. (65 min)
- After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop. (10 min)
Meeting point: Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
Meeting Place: St Patrick’s Garden, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland
Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the fountain in the middle of St Patrick’s Garden
Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Includes skip-the-line access.
Maximum group size: 30 travelers.
Available in: en, es.
