Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse

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About this activity

Discover the best of Dublin in a day including a guided visit to the Book of Kells at Trinity College and to the Guinness Storehouse to explore. Ireland’s iconic capital situated on the sea and surrounded by mountains is famous for its heritage, architecture and friendly atmosphere.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel Curious

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance to Trinity College Grounds, Library & the Book of Kells shared group tour admission tickets
Included: Entrance to the Guinness Storehouse
Included: Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Included: A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Included: Taxi/Uber transfer from the National Gallery to the Guinness Storehouse

Not included

Not included: Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Hotel pickup/drop-off services

Itinerary

Dublin

one hour

Enjoy the personalised attention of a private local guide and explore the highlights and lesser-known gems of Dublin, a UNESCO city of literature.
Christ Church Cathedral

30 min

Admire the historic buildings and learn the stories and legends associated with them, including Christ Church, which is the city’s impressive gothic cathedral and Dublin Castle dating back to the 13th century.
Temple Bar

30 min

See the Temple Bar, a famous buzzing neighbourhood and also one of Dublin’s most famous pubs established in 1840 - renowned for serving 450 varieties of whiskey!
Stop 4

30 min

Visit the picturesque 27-acre park St. Stephen's Green, formerly a marshy common used for grazing, witch burnings and public executions and now a popular place for Dubliners and visitors to relax from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Trinity College Dublin

45 min Admission included

Visit the grounds of the historic Trinity College University and see the famed Book of Kells and magnificent Trinity College Library (tickets included). Please note: external guides are not allowed to guide in Trinity College so you will join a shared guided tour at 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.
National Gallery of Ireland

30 min

Stop at the National Gallery of Ireland to see the Museum's most famed artwork: The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, and then jump in a taxi with your guide (transport cost included), and cross the city to the Guinness Storehouse.
Guinness Storehouse

one hour Admission included

This tour ends with timed entrance tickets to the Guinness Storehouse that you can explore at your own leisure (tickets included), ending your day with views over the city of Dublin from the Storehouse Gravity bar (pint included).