St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour, Dublin

About this activity

Embark on a privileged journey through Dublin's historic center on this exclusive priority timed access tour. Gain entry to iconic landmarks, including St. Patrick's Cathedral, where you'll have ample space to admire its architectural wonders. Next, you'll enter Trinity College Library to witness the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of unparalleled beauty before visiting Dublin Castle & Gardens.

Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits including a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral & Garden Park. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint and his incredible life story while your expert first-class local friendly guide offer a fully guide tour of this Dublin top landmarks.

This tour continues to the Trinity College established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1. Enjoy priority timed access ticket entry to the Book of Kells.

Next, continue this fascinating walking tour to explore the 13th century Dublin Castle and Gardens.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: LetzGo City Tours

Ages: Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience
Included: Skip-the-Line Guinness Storehouse entrance and a pint of Guinness is included on the Full Day Option
Included: Skip the Line Entry to St Patrick's Cathedral & Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells
Included: Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle
Included: Optional Upgrade: Add Guinness Storehouse to your experience & see Dublin`s most iconic landmarks

Not included

Not included: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
Not included: Interior visit to Dublin Castle
Not included: Guinness Storehouse entrance is included for guests, who booked the upgrade option
Not included: Full Day Tour guests will need a single public transportation ticket (Luas)

Itinerary

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

one hour Admission included

Enjoy Skip the Line access and avoid the long lines for a fully comprehensive tour of Ireland's most famous Cathedral and Gardens where you will learn about the works of Johnathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral as well as Bram Stoker, author of Dracula and student of the 16th century Trinity College.
Dublin Castle

40 min

Continue on this fascinating fully guided tour to Dublin Castle. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years.

Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle awaits to enthrall all who enter her gates. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a "must do" for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn.
Molly Malone Statue

15 min

Visit Dublin's mascot 'Molly Malone Statue' where your local guide will introduce you to Dublin's heroine and her famous song. The song's tragic heroine and her barrow have come to stand as one of the most familiar symbols of the capital. As well as being known and sung internationally, the popular song 'Cockles and Mussels' has become a sort of unofficial anthem of Dublin city.
The Book of Kells Experience

1 h 5 min Admission included

Visit the 9th century Book of Kells, described in the 1007 Historical records off Ulster as 'the most precious object in the western world'. The cultural and historical value of the Book of Kells has only increased in the millennium since - this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination. This tour starts by delving into its rich ornamentation and explores its dense symbolism and meaning and its merit as an artistic masterpiece.
Trinity College Dublin

10 min Admission included

After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time

Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College, 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.
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time

Meeting Place: St Patrick's Garden, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the fountain in the middle of St Patrick's Garden

End point

The tour will finish inside Guinness Storehouse for all guests, who opted for the tour upgrade option (Ultimate Full Day Dublin (6hrs) and have the Guinness Storehouse included.

Using your ticket

Optional Upgrade: Add Guinness Storehouse to your experience and see Dublin`s most iconic landmarks on our all in one tour option (Tour duration: 6hr)

Your voucher is not an entry ticket to the venue. To participate in your tour, you must first check-in with the guide 15 MINUTES BEFORE DEPARTURE. You can only access the venues as part of your organised group tour.

Late arrivals cannot be accommodated and missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded or rescheduled.

Wheelchairs, motorised scooters, or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended.

Participants should be in good health, consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.

Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.

Operates in all weather conditions.

Parents must be aware that this tour serves alcohol and that under no circumstances are children under 18 years of age permitted to drink or sample any alcohol during the tour duration.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 ramps.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Options

Tour in German

German: Our award winning tour with German speaking guide

Trinity College Departure: Departs from Trinity College and concludes in St Patrick's Cathedral.

Starting point:

Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College Dublin, College St, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Tour in Spanish

Trinity College : Departs from Trinity College and concludes in St Patrick's Cathedral.

Spanish: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with Spanish Guide

Starting point:

Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College Dublin, College St, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Tour in English

St Patrick's Park: Departs from St Patrick's Park and concludes in Book of Kells Experience in Trinity College.

English Tour Guide: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with English Guide

Starting point:

St. Patrick’s Park, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland
Ultimate Full Day Dublin(6hrs)

St Patrick's Park : Departs from St Patrick's Park and concludes in Book of Kells Experience, Trinity College.

with Guinness Upgrade: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with Guinness Storehouse entry

Starting point:

St. Patrick’s Park, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland
Tour in Italian

Italian: Our award winning tour with Italian speaking guide

Trinity College: Departs from Trinity College and concludes in St Patrick's Cathedral.

Starting point:

Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College Dublin, College St, Dublin, 2, Ireland
Small Group

Max 15 PAX: Smaller group size for a more intimate guided tour ezperience.

St Patrick's Park: Departs from St Patrick's Park and concludes in Book of Kells Experience, Trinity College.

Starting point:

St. Patrick’s Park, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland