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

By LetzGo City Tours
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €119 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Embark on a privileged journey through Dublin's historic centre 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 storey 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.

Activity location

  • Saint Patrick's Cathedral
    • 21-50 Patrick's Close, Off Clanbrassil St.
    • 8, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • St. Patrick’s Park
    • Bull Alley Street
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€119.00 x 1 Adult€119.00
Total
Price is €119.00
Until Wed, 20 May

Ultimate Full Day Dublin(6hrs)

  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

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

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€169.00 x 1 Adult€169.00
Total
Price is €169.00
Until Wed, 20 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip-the-Line Guinness Storehouse entrance and a pint of Guinness is included on the Full Day Option
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Skip the Line Entry to St Patrick's Cathedral & Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Optional Upgrade: Add Guinness Storehouse to your experience & see Dublin`s most iconic landmarks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transport / Food and Drink / Gratitude
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Interior visit to Dublin Castle
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Guinness Storehouse entrance is included for guests, who booked the upgrade option
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Full Day Tour guests will need a single public transport ticket (Luas)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Public transport 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/pavements/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
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket 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

  • 40m
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 enthral 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

  • 15m
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 and the Old Library Exhibition

  • 1h 5m
  • Admission ticket 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

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop.

Location

Activity location

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    Saint Patrick's Cathedral
    • 21-50 Patrick's Close, Off Clanbrassil St.
    • 8, Dublin, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    St. Patrick’s Park
    • Bull Alley Street
    • Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland

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