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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

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Dublin: Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour
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4.5  / 51402 reviews
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Enter the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin to see the illuminated manuscript of the Book of Kells. Then, explore the grounds and gardens of Dublin Castle.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Edmund Burke Statue

  • Trinity College Dublin

    Guided tour, Walk (30 minutes)

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    Book of Kells

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1 hour)

  • Molly Malone Statue

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (15 minutes)

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    Dublin Castle

    Guided tour, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Dublin Castle

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Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover up close the finest example of Ireland's most important medieval illuminated manuscripts
  • Wander the gardens and grounds of Dublin Castle
  • Learn about the rich symbolism of the Book of Kells with an expert local guide
  • See and walk through Europe's largest vaulted library
  • Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience & Gaia

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Entrance ticket to the Book of Kells at Trinity College
  • English speaking local guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not suitable for

  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 D02 E620 Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Main Front Entrance of Trinity College, facing on to College Green, between the big wooden doors, and iron railings. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled. You must first check-in with the guide, as you can only access the venues as part of your organised group tour.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage
  • Baby strollers
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Mobility scooters
  • Non-folding wheelchairs
  • Non-folding strollers
  • Electric wheelchairs

Know before you go

  • 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.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable compliant ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

Customer reviews

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based on 1402 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
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  • Value for money
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  • Service
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  • Organization
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Christina – United StatesOctober 3, 2024  – Verified booking
Alan with the yellow hat was fabulous !! Extremely knowledgable & engaging ! Made us feel at ease.
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malene was funny, knowledgeable and engaging. she made that tour exciting and interesting.
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Meriah – United StatesSeptember 15, 2024  – Verified booking
it was very interesting! good knowledge of history
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Product ID: 53768

Activity provider:LetzGo City Tours Europe

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