Book of Kells, Dublin Castle Tour

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: 24 hours
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.
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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…

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
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Meghanm943
Jan 23, 2025
Great Tour with an Amazing Guide - Great tour! Our tour guide, Dave, was incredible. My 10 year old was the only kid on the tour, but Dave worked to keep him interested. He was also very knowledgeable when answering questions from the group. It was a chilly day, but a quick break for restrooms and a coffee shop halfway through the tour helped!
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Darrell_c
Dec 25, 2024
Wonderful tour and history of the city - You will learn quite a lot about the history of the oldest part of Dublin. The history behind the Book Of Kells is as fascinating as seeing the actual book itself. Our guide, Karen, was wonderful with tidbits and stories as we walked along the way. This is the best way to experience the history behind the Book of Kells. I highly recommend this if you have any interest in history!
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Z6558armicheleh
Dec 18, 2024
Extremely informative tour - We had the absolute pleasure of having Ben as our tour representative for the Book of Kells tour in Dublin, and we cannot recommend him highly enough! Ben’s knowledge of Irish history, culture, and the fascinating details surrounding the Book of Kells was truly outstanding. He brought every aspect of the tour to life with his engaging storytelling and deep passion for the subject. Not only was Ben incredibly informed, but he was also warm, approachable, and attentive to every question we had. He went above and beyond to ensure everyone in our group felt included and comfortable, adding extra layers of insight and charm to an already magnificent experience. Thanks to Ben, we left with a profound appreciation for the artistry and historical significance of the Book of Kells, as well as a newfound love for Dublin’s rich history. He is a credit to the tour company, and anyone fortunate enough to have him as their guide is guaranteed an unforgettable experience. Thank you, Ben, for making our visit truly exceptional!
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C1852zjseanm
Dec 11, 2024
An Amazing Trip Through History - This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide Dave was very informative and great at telling stories about the places we saw on the tour. I really learned a lot from it.
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Ben_l
Dec 8, 2024
Dave was fantastic! Very... - Dave was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Tour was well planned. We learned so much and had a lovely time!
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Gerardo_c
Nov 29, 2024
Excellent tour ! - Our guide did an excellent job. He was extremely informative and filled us with a lot of knowledge. You could definitely feel that he truly enjoys welcoming everyone to Dublin and was very helpful with anything or questions we may have had.
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Charlene
Nov 23, 2024
A great tour prior to our main tour - This excursion was booked before our actual tour of Ireland started. I read this tour was not to be missed. There was so much history to explore. We took a quick cab ride from our Hotel on O’Connell street. The detailed drawings color and history were amazing. We were able to walk back to our hotel after the tour. Do not miss this attraction. Booking was very easy with Trip advisor.
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Zach_r
Nov 12, 2024
Great experience - The tour was very informative and our guide was able to give us an exciting, informative experience about the book of kells and Dublin as well!
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Dominic_d
Nov 16, 2024
Good city overview. - Book of Kells room was dark and made viewing difficult. Rest of experience was very good. Dublin Castle was viewed from outside as was Christ Church. Tour guide was good and informative but wander off a few times.
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Karen_b
Jan 9, 2025
Book of kells - You only go inside the book of kells not the other places mentioned. Our tour guide Ben was extremely friendly and knowledgeable.
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