Dublin City & St Patrick's Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car, Dublin

About this activity

Explore the ‘must-see’ sights and hidden gems of Dublin by private car with a 5-Star Local Guide! See the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Extended options: visit St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Books of Kells.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hour: Old Town Highlights

Book this tour to explore the highlights of Dublin by car. See the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and more.

6-hour: Old Town Highlights & St. Patrick's Cathedral

Choose this car tour to see more of Dublin and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Audeon's Church. See Temple Bar, Docklands, Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and more.

7-hour: Old Town, St. Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells

Choose this car tour to fully explore Dublin and visit the Book of Kells (Old Library), St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Audeon's Church. See the Temple Bar, Docklands, and more.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Rosotravel - Ireland Tours & Experiences

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral & free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (6 & 7H only)
Included: Private Tour of Dublin City Center and Top Attractions by Car -
Included: 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
Included: Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (7-hour tour only)
Included: - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

Not included

Not included: Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (in 3H tour)
Not included: Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (in 3 and 6-hour tours)
Not included: Admission to the Bell Tower of St. Patrick's Cathedral

Itinerary

Dublin

one hour

Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Guinness Storehouse

2 hours

The tour will begin with pickup directly from your accommodation / hotel, and the itinerary will be tailored to your needs and interests to give you the best experience possible. Highlights include the Guinness Storehouse, home of the world’s most famous Irish beer. and the city's 2 cathedral churches: Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
Stop 3

one hour

At every turn your Expert Guide will share interesting facts and myths about Dublin, its history, Georgian architecture and important monuments, including the Famine Memorial Fountain and the Molly Malone Statue.
Stop 4

30 min

Other points of interest include Dublin’s spectacular malls, such as the Victorian George’s Street Arcade and the greenhouse-like Stephen’s Green Shopping Center.
St. Audoen's Church

30 min

You will visit the medieval Church of St. Audoen. This church is now home to the Polish chaplaincy in Ireland. The interior, which has a coffered barrel-vaulted ceiling, is lit by lunette windows high above the walls.
Saint Patrick's Cathedral

one hour Admission included

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is a treasure trove of Irish culture and heritage. Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are included so you can spend more time admiring this beautiful Gothic church instead of waiting in line. You can also get a taste of Irish nightlife in Temple Bar, the most talked about neighborhood in Dublin. The route will also cover the highlights of Dublin Docklands, such as the O’Connell Bridge, Famine Memorial, and the legendary ship Jeanie Johnston.
Trinity College Dublin

one hour Admission included

To enhance your experience with a visit to the Old Library Exhibition at Trinity College and see the real Book of Kells! For your convenience, skip-the-line tickets are included. The Old Library, with its collection of over 200,000 old books, is a quiet and elegant sanctuary that will delight every book lover. Its greatest treasure is the Book of Kells, a rare 9th century manuscript of the four Gospels of Jesus Christ. It’s a masterpiece in every sense of that word.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Judge Darley's Hotel
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
Hotel St. George
Niche Living Ballsbridge
The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
Trinity College Summer Accommodation
West County Hotel
Gardiner Lodge
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection

and 158 more pickup points

Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation

Using your ticket

Information for the customer (Know before you go)

Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours inside St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Old Library (Book of Kells) are not included in the 3-hour option.
Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
The Church of St. Audoen is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April to October. The church is closed in winter so it will be replaced by another attraction such as Dublin Docklands.
Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. The cathedral is usually open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
The Old Library and Book of Kells exhibition are best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will provide all information outside. Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to make use of a larger vehicle.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours inside St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Old Library (Book of Kells) are not included in the 3-hour option.
Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
The Church of St. Audoen is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April to October. The church is closed in winter so it will be replaced by another attraction such as Dublin Docklands.
Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. The cathedral is usually open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
The Old Library and Book of Kells exhibition are best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will provide all information outside. Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to make use of a larger vehicle.
For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.

Options

6H: Old Town & St. Patrick's

Duration: 6 hours: Choose this car tour to see more of Dublin and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Audeon's Church.

,: See Temple Bar, Docklands, Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language -IRDU005.

Pickup included
3H: Old Town Highlights

Duration: 3 hours: Book this tour to explore the highlights of Dublin by car. See the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Dublin Castle.

,: City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and more.

Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - IRDU005.

Pickup included
7H:OldTown,Patrick's&BookofKel

Duration: 7 hours: Choose this car tour to fully explore Dublin and visit the Book of Kells (Old Library), St. Patrick's Cathedral and

St. Audeon's Church. See the: Temple Bar, Docklands, and more. The tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.

5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. IRDU005.

Pickup included