St Patrick's Cathedral: Self-Guided Cathedral Admission

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St Patrick's Cathedral: Self-Guided Cathedral Admission
4.542065 out of 5 stars
4.5
4.542065 out of 5 stars
2092 reviews

As the largest cathedral and one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s has been at the heart of Dublin and Ireland’s history and culture for over 800 years. Visit the cathedral and learn about its history.

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Ursula – Ireland

Stunning Cathedral. A hugh amount of Irish history a lot to absorb so will definitely go back - I would have liked a book on the Stain Glass windows and some history of the building of the cathedral on the lines of what is in Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Shop a bit twee and in the wrong place it takes from the solemnity of the building.

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Jill – United States

Beautiful Church Loved the architecture and stone used inside, gorgeous

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Highlights

  • Visit where Jonathan Swift, author of "Gulliver's Travels" and dean of the cathedral, is buried and learn about his life and work
  • See the Door of Reconciliation, which gave rise to the Irish expression "to chance your arm"
  • Learn about its history through interactive touch screen technology and take a brass rubbing in the Discovery Space
  • Experience beautiful Gothic architecture and stained glass windows, including a window showing the life of Saint Patrick in 39 images

Full description

Built in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral stands adjacent to the famous well where tradition has it, Saint Patrick baptized converts on his visit to Dublin.

Built in 1220, the Cathedral is today the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, hosting sung services twice daily Sunday through Friday, and also serves as a popular visitor attraction. On view are a selection of artifacts relating to Jonathan Swift, the dean of the cathedral from 1713 to 1745 and author of Gulliver’s Travels.

The cathedral also features a new Discovery Space with iPads playing samples of their choir and touch screen technology illuminating the cathedral’s long history. Perhaps more than any other building in Ireland, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral embodies the history and heritage of all Irish people of all backgrounds from the earliest times to the present day.  

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  • Self-guided admission
  • Audio guides

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  • Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent of guardian.

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Ursula – IrelandMay 19, 2025 – Verified booking
Stunning Cathedral. A hugh amount of Irish history a lot to absorb so will definitely go back - I would have liked a book on the Stain Glass windows and some history of the building of the cathedral on the lines of what is in Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Shop a bit twee and in the wrong place it takes from the solemnity of the building.
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Jill – United StatesMay 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Beautiful Church Loved the architecture and stone used inside, gorgeous
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carole – United KingdomApril 27, 2025 – Verified booking
There are guided tours about every 15 minutes which are well worth joining. You can also use a taped guide.

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