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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour
Badge of ExcellenceDublin, Ireland
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From $63.96
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.
- Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour
- Enjoy timed access to Trinity College Library and see the Book of Kells without the crowds
- Learn about the artistry, meaning, and symbolism of this revered illuminated manuscript from an expert guide
- Tour the grounds of Dublin Castle, hearing fascinating stories of its years as a prison, military fortress, and the seat of English Administration in Ireland
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
See the Book of Kells without the crowds with early-access admission to the Trinity College Library.
What's Included
- Tour is led by an expert english speaking local guide
- Entry to the College Treasury to view the 9th Century Book of Kells
- Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe
- Transportation
- Interior visit to Dublin Castle
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Edmund Burke Statue119 Grafton Street, Dublin 2, D02 E620, Ireland
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, 119 Grafton Street, 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.
End point
- Dublin CastleDame St, Dublin 2, Co. Dublin, Ireland
What To Expect
Start your Book of Kells and Dublin Castle fast-track, early-access tour at the Trinity College Library in Dublin.
Beat the crowds of the day as you head inside with a guide who first takes you through the library and then on to the main attraction—the Book of Kells. See one of Ireland’s most important artifacts as your guide tells you about its history and significance to Irish heritage. You can look at the book’s pages, which are on display, as long as you like before moving on.
Next, your guide leads your group to Dublin Castle to see its lovely exterior as you walk around its grounds to see its gardens and other areas. Hear about the castle’s history as you stroll.
Your tour ends as Dublin Castle and leaves you with the rest of the day to explore Ireland’s capital city as you wish.
Beat the crowds of the day as you head inside with a guide who first takes you through the library and then on to the main attraction—the Book of Kells. See one of Ireland’s most important artifacts as your guide tells you about its history and significance to Irish heritage. You can look at the book’s pages, which are on display, as long as you like before moving on.
Next, your guide leads your group to Dublin Castle to see its lovely exterior as you walk around its grounds to see its gardens and other areas. Hear about the castle’s history as you stroll.
Your tour ends as Dublin Castle and leaves you with the rest of the day to explore Ireland’s capital city as you wish.
The Book of Kells & Old Library
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Trinity College Dublin
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Dublin Castle
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Molly Malone Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves 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.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
2,350 reviews
Brigid_D, Apr 2024
Our guide Malena was friendly and knowledgeable. She even took the time to walk us to the restaurant we were looking for once our tour ended. The Kells and the Long Room at trinity were so interesting!
Robecca_Q, Apr 2024
Alan with the Yellow Hat was great! He was caring and knowledgeable throughout the tour. Book of Kells is not to be missed.
David_P, Apr 2024
Such a great tour. Our guide Richard was a fount of knowledge and jokes! A really good experience. Wear layers in April!
Amber_H, Apr 2024
A fun way to spend an afternoon in Dublin. Gets you to several of the important sites relatively quickly with a guide to give you the history. Our guide, Brian, was a Dublin local who was super informative and helpful and gave us plenty of recommendations for other things to do in Dublin.
Cara_L, Apr 2024
The only reason this tour was. 4/5 is because I wanted to see a bit more of Trinity College, it over all it was a wonderful tour! Malena was a great guide, personable and friendly, giving us tons of cool information as we walked around Dublin. The Book of Kells and Trinity College library were fascinating. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Ruth_C, Apr 2024
Our guide, Richard, was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable. His tour was great and he also gave recommendations for other things to see and places to go.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi Ruth and thank you for your for your 5-STAR review of our tours, especially thanks to Ricard's exceptional guiding skills.
Ricard is indeed a gem in our team, and we're delighted that he made your visit special by sharing not only the tastings but also the fascinating stories and histories of each facility. His local anecdotes truly add an extra layer of enjoyment and insight to the tours.
We appreciate your kind words and will be sure to pass along your compliments to Ricard. If you find yourself in the area again, we'd love to welcome you back for another memorable tour.
Thank you once again for choosing us and for your lovely review!
Best regards,
Caitlin_L, Apr 2024
Guide was very nice. Book of Kells and the Trinity library were amazing. Great experience overall. Worth it to pay to have everything arranged and get the extra information
CHARLES_P, Apr 2024
Dermot McGrath, our guide, was SPLENDID! He has a wealth of knowledge, a wonderful connectivity with his audience, especially the children, and a lovely singing voice to boot! Can’t think of a better way to see Dublin! Highest recommendation!
Paula_J, Apr 2024
This was awful. Would leave 0 atars if i could. We arrived 1/2 hour early. There was no voucher location. We ran around looking for the meet up to no avail. Never found the tour group. On the phone for an hour seeking help. No reschedule and no refund.
Haydee_M, Apr 2024
Sean was a fantastic story teller! Very knowledgeable! We were lucky to see both exhibits, the original and the digital versions.
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