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 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.
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)
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
892 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour of a key Dublin Sights
Vincent C,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with just the right stops and information! Out tour guide, Richard was very collegial and had superb command of facts and historical notables! Your meeting directions were unclear! That’s my only disappointment, not the tour operator, but Viator.
Well planned and very...
Barry W,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well planned and very informative. Enjoyed it so much. Fergus was the perfect guide. How can I get in touch with him?
Amazing
marylouise a,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide Fergus was knowledgeable and friendly. The tour of St Patrick's Cathedral was informative. The book of Kells was amazing. The Guinness store house gave me a new perspective of the making of beer. And can now say I've had an Irish Guinness in Dublin and the US.
Must do
Suz R,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Elsa was a wealth of information!! she had an answer for every question. She kept us engaged the entire 3 1/2 hours and could probably write a history book with all her knowledge.!! She was also extremely personable and helpful in making recommendations of what to do after the tour , where to eat and what else to go see!!
People should be aware...
Ashley F,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00People should be aware that this is a walking tour. Needs to be more explicit in the directions. Our tour guide Fergus was AMAZING! He helped my mom find ways to circumvent the walking part to still be part of the group. He made sure she had access to the lift when we were in buildings.
Informative, engaging...
Elizabeth B,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative, engaging tour of Dublin historic sites! Alan was an amazing tour guide - knowledgeable, entertaining and efficient. Definitely would recommend this tour if you want to get an understanding of the city’s history and take it all in.
Great story telling about Dublin City and sites
F4906WUmarks,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the walking tour including St Patrick’s cathedral,Dublin Castle, and the Book of Kells exhibition at Trinity and finally the Guinness storehouse tour. Fergus is an excellent host, guide, and story teller. This tour is the highlight of my stay in Dublin
Amazing
Evan T,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Paul was exceptional! We had a great time covering a few of the major historical locations in Dublin. Learned a lot and we were never bored.
Excellent and worthwhile
mollyhT5325AA,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We decided to do this tour on our first full day in Dublin and enjoyed it so much. Our tour guide Roger was excellent and very knowledgeable, and his sense of humor made the tour overall so fun. It was a perfect blend of the history of Dublin and insider tips on restaurants, tourist spots, and recommendations from a friendly local. My husband and I were in Dublin on our babymoon, and I was able to do this tour while 6 months pregnant. It was a lot of walking but very manageable and worthwhile. The old library at the book of kells was the highlight for us!
Fergus is #1
Jacob B,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The beginning of the tour was rough. Lots of rain very small group. But the tour guide Fergus was the embodiment of professionalism and charisma. The day ended at the Guinness Storehouse and you cannot expect a better guide for Ireland than this man. Fergus is the man and he is the best of the best.
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