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Book of Kells, Dublin Castle Tour
4.6
66 Ratings
42 Wellington Quay
Explore Dublin’s iconic landmarks with a local guide. Skip the line at the Book of Kells, visit Dublin Castle, and Christ Church Cathedral.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 42 Wellington Quay - Meet your guide on the corner of Wellington Quay and Fownes St Lower, on the left side of The Ha’penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland (53.345912163687515, -6.263398765956021). Please wait on street and do not approach the entrance, as the staff is not informed about the tour.
- River Liffey - This 3-hour walking tour is an essential experience of Dublin. We begin our exciting adventure on the bank of River Liffey in the Temple Bar neighborhood, known as Dublin’s ‘cultural quarter’ and nightlife district where you’ll find the city’s most important cultural institutions and historic pubs. This will give us a chance to learn about Irish whiskey, Irish beer, Irish rock’n’roll, Irish film, and so much more.
- Christ Church Cathedral - We’ll dig through centuries of Dublin’s history and culture as we explore the historic city center, discovering traces of the Vikings, stories about Anglo-Saxon kings, and monuments commemorating historical events such as the Great Irish Famine. We’ll see highlights such as the majestic Christ Church Cathedral, the Georgian City Hall, and the inner courtyards of Dublin Castle - the nerve center of historical power in Ireland (admission tickets are not included). We’ll also discover some hidden gems, such as St. Andrew’s Church, and the Statue of Molly Malone, which has an interesting legend behind it.
- Trinity College Library - The main attraction of this tour will be a visit to the Old Library in Trinity College, one of the 7 ancient universities of Great Britain and Ireland. The Old Library dates to 1712 and houses a collection of over 200,000 books, including the famous Book of Kells - a rare medieval manuscript renowned for its intricate illustrations and calligraphy. We provide skip-the-line tickets to this popular attraction, so our 25-people group won’t be delayed by long queues. Come and see a cultural treasure of Ireland!
What's Included
- 5-Star Licensed Guide
- Small group of 1-25 people
- Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and legends about Dublin
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells (Trinity College’s Old Library)
- Walking Tour of Dublin’s top attractions: Dublin Castle, the Book of Kells, & Christ Church Cathedral
What's Not Included
- Tickets to Dublin Castle
- Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral
Additional Information
Visit the Book of Keels at the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover the history, cultural heritage and legends of Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral and Trinity College - Dublin’s 3 iconic landmarks and top-rated attractions in 1 day!
Highlights:
• Explore the history, legends and attractions of Dublin with a 5-Star Local Guide
• Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Book of Kells in the Old Library at Trinity College
• See Dublin Castle, City Hall, the Christ Church Cathedral and other iconic landmarks
• Discover the best things to do in the Historic Center and Temple Bar neighborhood
• Enjoy a well-organized walking tour for a maximum of 25 people
Join our Licensed Local Guide on a captivating journey through Dublin, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture. Our group walking tour covers the most iconic landmarks and attractions, and includes skip-the-line tickets to the Book of Kells exhibition at the Old Library in Trinity College!
- You should arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early, as latecomers won’t be able to join the tour or receive a refund
- The guide will provide commentary in 1 language. Select your preferred language when booking.
- We will have a maximum of 25 participants.
- This tour is not suitable for people with disabilities.
- There is no luggage storage so please do not bring extra clothing, umbrellas, large bags, scooters, etc. Pets are not allowed.
- The Books of Kells at the Old Library is best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will keep the commentary to a minimum. Skip-the-line tickets include a reserved time slot for entry. You will skip the line at the ticket office but not at the entrance and security checks.
- Tickets to Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral are not included.
- We’re not afraid of the sun and rain, so the tour will take place as planned, regardless of weather, so please check the forecast and dress appropriately.
- It is a walking tour, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.
Location
42 Wellington Quay
Wellington Quay
Meet your guide on the corner of Wellington Quay and Fownes St Lower, on the left side of The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, 42 Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 Y103, Ireland. Please wait on street and do not approach the entrance, as the staff is not informed about the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(66 Ratings)
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Curious67110911558
Sep 27, 2024
Excellent tour and learned so much about the history and stories of the area we toured. Dave was fantastic as a guide. - Had a fabulous tour guide. Dave Kavanagh. His knowledge of the area we walked through was amazing. Historical facts and lore of many of the local pubs was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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Beckytatro
Sep 27, 2024
Rain or shine, Ben will tour! - Ben was amazing! It was raining but we were still able to learn a lot. He kept the tour interesting and didn’t let the rain deter the tour.
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Mbhartz200
Sep 20, 2024
Wonderful tour! - Dave was a wonderful tour guide! Very personable, lots of great stories, and made the tour a lot of fun! Irish hospital at its finest! Book of Kels and Trinity library were amazing! Only wish tour had included ability to go inside Christ Church. Next visit!
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Caleb_d
Sep 18, 2024
Dave is the best! - Dave did amazing!!! He was very personable, great knowledge and a wonderful guide. Highly recommend this tour with Dave!!
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Nicole_f
Sep 6, 2024
Highly recommended - We really enjoyed the walk through Dublin and seeing Dublin Castle. Trinity College was also wonderful
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Bonnie_s
Sep 4, 2024
We really enjoyed this tour and recommend it highly! - Great tour. Highly recommended. The guide was excellent. He was highly knowledgeable and interesting. We could have never done this on our own.
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Nicola_s
Sep 4, 2024
Good pace, great stories and the perfect way to get a feel for Dublin - I was spoilt with a one on one tour, as the others who booked couldn't make it anymore. I had such a great time with Dave, he's so knowledgeable on all "tings" Ireland and I had such an entertaining tour. I loved the book of kells more than I thought i would and I've already recommended this to family when they next visit - purely to have a yarn and if they're lucky, a coffee with Dave!
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Colleen_k
Sep 2, 2024
Great time! - We truly enjoyed our tour! Dave made the experience come to life! His info was great and the stories even better!
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Jeannie_b
Sep 26, 2024
Expensive & disappointing - Book of Kell’s was extraordinary, sadly the guide was not able to give us any explanation but that was covered by a virtual app.
I was disappointed not to be able to go into Christchurch Cathedral or the Castle, as that was extra cost, and there too, the guide was not approved.
It seems a lot of money not to be able to go into 2 of the 3 locations.
Small group (5), hampered by the fact that there were only 2 English speakers. The 2nd was constantly translating for her 3 German colleagues. Spoilt my experience.
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Christine_c
Sep 1, 2024
Too fast to absorb anything...lost a couple! - Our guide was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed listening to him, when we could hear him. He was on time at the meeting place though the check in for an "extra" couple was chaotic while they tried to show their tickets (they weren't on his list). We started off as a group of about 13 but he walked so fast that we lost a couple in the crowds somewhere. We also had a younger slightly disabled girl in our group and it was near impossible for her and her mother to keep up, especially when having to cross, en masse, across very busy streets crowded with other tourists. She actually fell at one point but the guide was so far ahead he didn't notice. Once at Trinity College the missing couple and their tickets worked out because there were no tickets for the "additional" couple... they only cared about how many, not who. Within the Book of Kells experience the guide repeatedly told us he wasn't permitted to guide inside, yet he did. He frequently brushed off staff directing him to not "guide". It made me uncomfortable. And in his efforts to skate by college staff we probably got the short end of the stick in terms of the discussion of the book. I really think I would have enjoyed and learned more if I had simply used the audio guide for the Book of Kells. The running rampant through Dublin before then... meh... I could have done ok on my own.
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