Book of Kells

Explore Dublin at your own pace on a hop-on hop-off city bus tour. Get on and off the bus as often as you like with a ticket valid for 24 or 48 hours, and learn about the history and culture of the city with the live commentary in several languages. Hop-on Hop-off TourThe double-decker tour bus takes you around the most interesting attractions in Dublin. Stroll among the students along the cobbled paths and visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College, and stroll in the stunning Phoenix Park. • Tour starts: O'Connell Street/DoDublin HQ • Parnell Square North - Writers Museum • O'Connell Street/Abbey Street - GPO • Nassau Street - National Library of Ireland • Merrion Square West - National Gallery • Merrion Street - Leinster House & Natural History Museum • St. Stephen's Green - Little Museum & Grafton Street • Westland Row - Oscar Wilde's Birthplace • Pearse Street - Science Gallery  • College Green - Trinity College & Irish Whiskey Museum • Dame Street - City Hall & Temple Bar • Cork Hill - Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Library • Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia • St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marshes Library • Newmarket Square - Teeling's Whiskey Distillery • St. James Gate - Guinness Storehouse • James's Street - Roe & Co & Pearse Lyons Distillery • Royal Hospital - Museum of Modern Art & Kilmainham Gaol • Heuston Rail Station • Phoenix Park - Dublin Zoo • Parkgate Street - Ryan's Victorian Bar • Collins Barracks - National Museum of History • Arran Quay - Jameson Distillery Bow Street and St. Michan's Church • The Four Courts • Bachelor's Walk - Dublin Discovered Cruise

Discover the “most precious object in the western world,” according to the 1007 Chronicles of Ulster, on a cultural fast-track easy access tour of the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin. Meet your local Dublin guide at the main entrance to Trinity College and marvel at the rich ornamentation and dense symbolism of the 8th-century Book of Kells. This is an illuminated manuscript of the 4 Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Get up close and admire one of the finest examples of medieval illumination. On the second part of this fascinating tour visit the 12th-century Dublin Castle built by King John where your professional local English-speaking guide will show you all the exterior highlights including the Castle gardens, affording you one of the best tour experiences in Ireland. From Autumn/Fall 2023, the Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations. The 9th-century Book of Kells will still be on display.

Explore Dublin at your own pace on a sightseeing bus. See all of the sights of the city with unlimited hop-on hop-off for either 24, 48, or 72 hours. Learn about the history and heritage of Dublin from on-board audio commentary. You’ll get a chance to hop off at the world-famous Guinness Storehouse to discover the origins of one of the world’s most famous beverages. For a touch of sophistication, head over to the Irish Museum of Modern Art, where you’ll experience a staggering collection of artwork. You can remain on the bus for a full loop, enjoying the 360 degree views from the open-top deck of sights such as Phoenix Park and the River Liffey.  Tour Stops: • Irish Whiskey Museum, Trinity College, Book of Kells • Dublin Castle, City Hall • Christchurch Cathedral, Dublinia Viking Visitor Centre • St Patrick’s Cathedral, Marsh's Library • The Dublin Liberties Distillery, Teeling Whiskey Distillery • Guinness Storehouse • Pearse Lyons Distillery • Irish Museum of Modern Art • Heuston Station • Phoenix Park, Dublin Zoo • Parkgate Street, Heuston Street • Collins Barracks, National Museum for Decorative Art and History • Smithfield Square, Old Jameson Distillery • Temple Bar, The Irish Rock and Roll Museum • The Writers’ Museum, The Hugh Lane Gallery, Garden of Remembrance • O’Connell Street • The GPO, Abbey Theatre • EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum • The Convention Centre Dublin, Samuel Beckett Bridge • U2 Studios, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Grand Canal Dock • Merrion Square, Natural History Museum, The National Gallery of Ireland • National Gallery - Merrion Street Upper • St. Stephen's Green, The Little Museum of Dublin, MoLI • Mansion House and St Ann's Church - Dawson Street

Discover the magic of Dublin with our hop-on hop-off bus tour! With a 24 or 48 -hour ticket, you can explore the city's top sights, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and St. Stephen’s Green at your own pace. Starting at Upper O'Connell Street, the Red Line has 25 stops packed full of Irish fun. Hop on and off the bus as many times as you wish within your ticket validity, and with buses passing through every 30 minutes, you can rejoin the tour when you're ready. Explore the beauty of Nassau Street and plan a visit to the National Art Gallery. Discover Merrion Square and stroll around the Georgian-style gardens before grabbing a bite to eat in Temple Bar. Don't forget to visit two of the most well-known cathedrals in Ireland - The Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's. And if you really want to experience the Dublin lifestyle, quench your thirst with a nice, cold pint of Guinness, freshly made from the Guinness Storehouse. But that's not all! Join the optional Yellow Umbrella Walking Tour to delve into the mysteries of Dublin, visit Trinity College, and explore the vibrant city center with our charming and witty guides. For a fun evening out, take our Panoramic Night Tour where our live guide shares the fascinating tales of the city as you cruise along its illuminated streets. Hear the hidden stories and exciting history with a locals' look into Dublin's traditions, architecture, and most memorable characters. Looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a trip to the Irish countryside? Our half-day Coastal Tour is perfect! Visit scenic Howth Summit and its fishing village to explore the cliffs on a guided walking tour and stroll through the picturesque Village on your own time. Try a delicious seafood dinner caught fresh from the shores before returning home. Experience Dublin like never before, with the freedom to explore where you want, when you want!

Join our Licensed Local Guide on a captivating journey through Dublin, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. Our group walking tour covers the most iconic landmarks and attractions, and includes skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells exhibition at the Old Library in Trinity College! Come and discover Irish treasures and legends! This 3-hour walking tour is an essential experience of Dublin. We begin our exciting adventure on the bank of River Liffey in the Temple Bar neighborhood, known as Dublin's 'cultural quarter’ and nightlife district where you’ll find the city’s most important cultural institutions and historic pubs. This will give us a chance to learn about Irish whiskey, Irish beer, Irish rock’n’roll, Irish film, and so much more. We'll dig through centuries of Dublin’s history and culture as we explore the historic city center, discovering traces of the Vikings, stories about Anglo-Saxon kings, and monuments commemorating historical events such as the Great Irish Famine. We'll see highlights such as the majestic Christ Church Cathedral, the Georgian City Hall, and the inner courtyards of Dublin Castle - the nerve center of historical power in Ireland (admission tickets are not included). We'll also discover some hidden gems, such as St. Andrew's Church, and the Statue of Molly Malone, which has an interesting legend behind it. The main attraction of this tour will be a visit to the Old Library in Trinity College, one of the 7 ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland. The Old Library dates to 1712 and houses a collection of over 200,000 books, including the famous Book of Kells - a rare medieval manuscript renowned for its intricate illustrations and calligraphy. We provide skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction, so our 25-people group won’t be delayed by long queues. Come and see a cultural treasure of Ireland!

Benefit from two great services in one convenient package and discover the city of Dublin at your own pace. Get a 1-way or round-trip ticket for the Dublin Express bus between Dublin Airport and the city center, and then explore at leisure with a 24 or 48-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Experience Dublin's favorite city tour aboard the green hop-on hop-off bus and get your bearings of Ireland’s capital. Soak up the culture at historic sites and over 30 attractions, including Dublin Zoo, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse. Listen as the city is brought to life by live guides that make every tour unique.  To get to the city center from the airport, your Dublin Express ticket covers routes 782 and 784 with convenient stops throughout Dublin as follows: Route 782: • Dublin Airport Terminal 1 • Dublin Airport Terminal 2 • George's Quay • Aston Quay • Wellington Quay • Merchant's Quay • Usher's Quay • Heuston Station • Arran Quay • Ormond Street Upper • Eden Quay • Custom House Quay Route 784: • Dublin Airport Terminal 1 • Dublin Airport Terminal 2 • 3 Arena • North Wall Quay • Eden Quay • Trinity College • Pearse Station • Merrion Square • Harcourt Luas Dublin Express Timetable: Route 782: From George's Quay: The first bus departs at 04:28am and the last bus departs at 23:28pm. From Dublin Airport: The first bus departs at 04:05am and the last bus departs at 00:35pm. Route 784: From Harcourt Luas: The first bus departs at 04:00am and the last bus departs at 22:30pm. From Dublin Airport: The first bus departs at 05:20am and the last bus departs at 22:50pm. Airport to Dublin City center travel is between 15 and 20 minutes with services running up to every 15 minutes.

Begin your journey with a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral and Garden Park. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint and his incredible life story while your expert guide offers a tour of this top Dublin landmark. Continue to Trinity College, established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1. Enjoy priority timed-ticket entry to the Book of Kells to discover one of the most important highlights of Irish heritage and Celtic culture. Discover its many hidden secrets and mysteries, dating back to 800 AD. Next, explore the 13th-century Dublin Castle and Gardens and see why this Dublin landmark holds over 700 years of history that forever changed the course of Ireland.

Step back in time and delve into the city's rich history, from Viking invasions to Georgian grandeur. You'll be swept away by the charm of the locals, who are sure to make you feel right at home. As you explore the city's key sights, you'll uncover surprises around every corner—it's no wonder so many people fall in love with Dublin! No trip to Dublin would be complete without a visit to Trinity College, one of the world's most renowned universities. Marvel at the staggering library and the magnificent Book of Kells, a true celebration of meticulous craftsmanship. You'll be among the first people of the day to enter the library to see the Book of Kells in peace before the crowds arrive. With only one page displayed each day, every visit to Trinity College is a truly special moment. Travel back in time to the Norman period as you explore Dublin Castle, a historic spot that played an integral role in Irish history for centuries. After, you'll take a short stroll across Dublin and pause at the breathtaking arches of Christchurch Cathedral and outside St. Patrick's Cathedral on your way. Ready to indulge in the best of Irish culture? Head to The Liberties, Dublin's most charming neighborhood, for a whiskey-tasting session after a guided tour. Savor the unique flavors of craft whiskey and relax with a whiskey-based cocktail for a true taste of Ireland! And of course, no trip to Dublin would be complete without a pint of Guinness. Take a self-guided tour of the brewery and learn about the beermaking process, the Guinness family, and the astounding 9,000-year lease signed by Arthur Guinness in 1759 where the brewery still stands today. Then head to the rooftop bar for 360-degree views and let a Guinness pro pour you the best pint you've ever had. Dublin is a city unlike any other, with a truly unique mix of culture, history, and fun. Join an unforgettable tour that showcases the best of this vibrant city in just one day.

Please note that all visits are external, but opportunities will be available for such visits after the tour. •City Hall •Dublin Castle grounds & gardens •Christ Church Cathedral •Fishamble Street & Smock Alley •Meeting House Square, Temple Bar •Millennium Bridge & River Liffey •Italian Quarter •St Mary’s Church (now a famous café/bar) •Henry & Moore Streets •O’Connell Street •General Post Office •O’Connell Monument •Former Parliament House (bank of Ireland) •Finish outside Trinity College with its famed Book of Kells This exceptional and easy-going tour is one of the best introductions to Dublin’s rich history and culture. Enjoy this small-group experience. Maximum numbers on tour limited to 16 people and is often less. Additional guides are provided where required. (effective from 01 April 2023).The walk takes you to many of Dublin’s icons and also brings you to some wonderful hidden spots too. If you are looking for a comprehensive tour that introduces you to the best of the city centre, on both sides of the River Liffey, then this is the tour for you. Starting from Dame Street you will wind your way through the former Viking & Medieval Quarter including Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral before wheeling around through Temple Bar and across to the River Liffey to the Northside City and onto the main historic street, O’Connell Street. We will pass by the General Post Office which housed the headquarters of the rebels of the 1916 Rising which resulted in the then destruction of this building and almost the entire street and surrounds. We will finish around Trinity College and the former 18th century Houses of Parliament. All these places certainly have their interesting histories, but the human stories associated with them often capture more than just their eventful past. Our dedicated guides will share their love for the city with you and make you feel like a true Dubliner. To crown all this, the tour will also introduce you to many secret gems and surprises that visitors and even Dubliners often miss. Find Dublin’s first but now defunct full-time cinema, a church that’s not a church, a former Lisbon tram now serving as a café. Discover an amusing representation of a da Vinci painting, feel the bounce of a wobbly bridge and enjoy the tale of a post-box that represents Ireland’s transition to independence. And not forgetting a stark-naked representation of a very famous 18th century composer!

The DoDublin live German city tour operates on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays only. Tours depart at 10:15, 12:15 and 15:15. Your ticket can be used on any DoDublin Hop-on hop-off bus however, so you can enjoy recorded commentary in German at any time. Live German Hop-on Hop-off TourDoDublin's live German tour guides are all native German speakers who live in Dublin and know the city like the back of their hand. They'll bring you to see all of Dublin's most famous landmarks, tell you about the colourful history of Ireland's capital and bring you to all of the city's top tourist attractions. Visit the Guinness Storehouse, St. Patrick's Cathedral, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and many more. The DoDublin tour has 25 Stops; • Tour starts: O'Connell Street/DoDublin HQ • Parnell Square North - Writers Museum • O'Connell Street/Abbey Street - GPO • Nassau Street - National Library of Ireland • Merrion Square West - National Gallery • Merrion Street - Leinster House & Natural History Museum • St. Stephen's Green - Little Museum & Grafton Street • Westland Row - Oscar Wilde's Birthplace • Pearse Street - Science Gallery  • College Green - Trinity College & Irish Whiskey Museum • Dame Street - City Hall & Temple Bar • Cork Hill - Dublin Castle & Chester Beatty Library • Christ Church Cathedral & Dublinia • St. Patrick's Cathedral & Marshes Library • Newmarket Square - Teeling's Whiskey Distillery • St. James Gate - Guinness Storehouse • James's Street - Roe & Co & Pearse Lyons Distillery • Royal Hospital - Museum of Modern Art & Kilmainham Gaol • Heuston Rail Station • Phoenix Park - Dublin Zoo • Parkgate Street - Ryan's Victorian Bar • Collins Barracks - National Museum of History • Arran Quay - Jameson Distillery Bow Street and St. Michan's Church • The Four Courts • Bachelor's Walk - Dublin Discovered Cruise