Trinity Trails: Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College

About This Tour

Experience the history and heritage of Dublin’s Trinity College on a guided walking tour. Walk in the footsteps of generations of students, academics, and graduates as you discover the stories that make Ireland’s oldest university so extraordinary.

Pass by the home of two of the world’s oldest student societies, whose past members include some of Ireland’s most renowned writers including Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Samuel Beckett and Sally Rooney. Stroll along pathways lined with historic buildings and discover their hidden stories.

Enjoy the tranquility of Trinity’s leafy squares while learning about the campus’s rich biodiversity. Keep an eye out for native plant life and discover how Trinity is protecting nesting birds and bees across its 47-acre grounds.

Tours are led by Trinity students and alumni. Please note that the tour is in English. It is an outdoor activity, and the ticket does not include access to the Book of Kells or the Old Library.

What’s Included

• A guided walking tour around Trinity College university campus

What’s Not Included

• Does not include entry to the Book of Kells exhibition & Old Library

Itinerary

1. Our guides will begin each tour in Front Square - where you will be introduced to the history of Trinity College, and the beautiful Georgian buildings of Front Square (10 min)
2. Our tour includes a visit to the Museum building, where visitors can enter and admire the craftsmanship and decoration of the interior of this Victorian building. (10 min)

Meeting point: Enter Trinity College through the front gate of College Green. Your guided walking tour will commence from the Campanile (Bell Tower) in Front Square.

Good to Know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Maximum group size: 25 travelers. Available in: de, ru, pt, ja, en.