St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience
Skip-the-Line Guinness Storehouse entrance and a pint of Guinness is included on the Full Day Option
Skip the Line Entry to St Patrick's Cathedral & Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells
Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle
Optional Upgrade: Add Guinness Storehouse to your experience & see Dublin`s most iconic landmarks
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
Interior visit to Dublin Castle
Guinness Storehouse entrance is included for guests, who booked the upgrade option
Full Day Tour guests will need a single public transportation ticket (Luas)
What To Expect
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
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
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.
Options
Ultimate Full Day Dublin(6hrs)
with Guinness Upgrade: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with Guinness Storehouse entry
Tour in English
English Tour Guide: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with English Guide
Tour in Spanish
Spanish: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with Spanish Guide
Reviews
508 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour would do again
James K,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great tour if you want to hit highlights and a good pace. Guide was knowledgeable and passionate. I would go again. St Patricks was packed so hard to enjoy that but not their fault. Only suggestion is that all these viator tours have late people joining tour, last minute booking etc every time. It’s distracting to tour.
Book of Kells
Teri E,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Declan was wonderful, very knowledgeable and fun. We had originally scheduled for 10:30 but it was changed to 1 pm, which for us was not an issue.
Lovely tour. Must do!
Ashley W,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Seamus was very knowledgeable, patient and kind. It was easy to hear him at all times as well.
A Definite must do when...
Marcia P,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00A Definite must do when in Dublin. Richard, our guide, was excellent and very knowledgeable and funny, too.
5 thumbs up for Victor and Samantha
Denise C,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ask for Samantha as your tour guide! Also definitely do the Guinness tour with her. The interaction with Samantha was so entertaining and informative that I couldn’t imagine not getting all that flavor of Ireland with anyone else! She made Ireland and its history the star of the show but I learned more from her than any other tour guide on our trip! Five thumbs up!
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