The Best of Dublin including Trinity College: Private Tour

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About this activity

On your tour, you will explore the castle’s 800-year history. Near old Christ Church Cathedral, you will learn about the area's history as a Viking settlement, and view the site of the world’s first performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Continue your turn about the city with a dive into some of Dublin's most famous architectural buildings, including the Neoclassical 18th-century former House of Parliament and the Georgian-style City Hall. You will also visit the famous Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural and entertainment quarter and one of the liveliest nightlife areas that preserve its medieval street pattern, with many narrow, cobbled streets.

You will get to visit the famed Trinity College, Ireland’s first and most acclaimed university. You will hear about the college’s numerous treasures and tales of renowned past students, including Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker as well as visit its campus and see the famous Book of Kells, the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Trinity College campus and Book of Kells shared group tour tickets
Included: Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Included: A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off

Itinerary

Dublin

one hour

Discover the culture and vibrancy of Ireland between the rolling landscapes and foggy skyline and see the best of Dublin and its historical highlights on this half-day tour with your knowledgeable tour guide and Dubliner.
Dublin Castle

30 min

Walk through the Dubh Linn Garden of Dublin Castle, with over 800 years of history.
Christ Church Cathedral

30 min

See Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of Dublin founded in 1030 by Sitric, King of the Dublin Norsemen.
Temple Bar

45 min

Stroll through several of the city’s famed sites, including Grafton Street and Temple Bar. Also pass by the famous Ha’penny Bridge and O'Connell Bridge.
Trinity College Dublin

45 min Admission included

Visit Dublin's famed university Trinity College and the famous people who studied here, from Oscar Wilde to Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett. See the acclaimed Book of Kells, the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts housed in the Old Library.

Please note: external guides are not allowed in Trinity College so you will be parting ways with your guide at the entrance where you will join a small guided tour the visit to the Trinity College Campus, Old Library and the Book of Kells.

All books from the Long Room have been removed as part of the historic Old Library Redevelopment Project, except the first four bays as you enter the space. In the meanwhile your visitor experience will include a digital journey through the Old Library’s precious collections.