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Dublin: Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Tour

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Dublin: Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Tour
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4.8818183 out of 5 stars
330 reviews

Visit the Book of Keels at the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover the history, cultural heritage, and legends of Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral, and Trinity College.

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Duration 3 hours
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Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Andrew – Canada

Dave K is an excellent guide. He provided a good historical account of each stop on the tour. The walking pace and distance was perfect. Trinity College and the Book of Kells was definitely worth it. All in all an excellent tour — well worth the money!

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Dinesh – United Kingdom

The tour was great . Dave - the guide gave us so much informations during the walking tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Great job by Dave. Thanks for everything.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    42 Wellington Quay

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    Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • City Hall, Dublin

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Dublin Castle

    Sightseeing (20 minutes)

  • St. Andrew's Church

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

  • Molly Malone Statue

    Sightseeing (10 minutes)

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    Trinity College Dublin

    Photo stop, Walk (20 minutes)

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    Book of Kells

    Visit (1.5 hours)

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Highlights

  • Explore the history, legends and attractions of Dublin with a 5-Star Local Guide
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Book of Kells, Old Library at Trinity College
  • See Dublin Castle, City Hall, the Christ Church Cathedral and other landmarks
  • Discover the best things to do in the Historic Center & Temple Bar neighborhood
  • Enjoy a well-organized walking tour for a maximum of 25 people

Full description

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!

Includes

  • Walking Tour of Dublin's top attractions: Dublin Castle, the Book of Kells, and Christ Church Cathedral
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide with live commentary in 1 chosen language
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells (Trinity College's Old Library)
  • Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and legends about Dublin
  • Small group of 1-25 people
  • Tickets to Dublin Castle
  • Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the corner of Wellington Quay and Fownes St Lower, on the left side of The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland (53.345912163687515, -6.263398765956021). Please wait on street and do not approach the entrance, as the staff is not informed about the tour.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Umbrellas
  • Scooter

Know before you go

  • "You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early, as latecomers won't be able to join the tour or receive a refund.
  • The guide will provide commentary in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
  • We will have a maximum of 25 participants.
  • This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
  • There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
  • The Books of Kells at the Old Library is best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will keep the commentary to a minimum. Skip-the-line tickets include a reserved time slot for entry. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance and security checks.
  • Tickets to Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral are not included.
  • We're not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 330 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Andrew – CanadaMay 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Dave K is an excellent guide. He provided a good historical account of each stop on the tour. The walking pace and distance was perfect. Trinity College and the Book of Kells was definitely worth it. All in all an excellent tour — well worth the money!
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Dinesh – United KingdomMay 14, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was great . Dave - the guide gave us so much informations during the walking tour. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Great job by Dave. Thanks for everything.
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Sonja – United StatesMay 12, 2025 – Verified booking
Dave was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. A wonderful tour. Glad to have booked it and highly recommend.

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