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
Tour in Spanish
Spanish: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with Spanish Guide
Tour in English
English Tour Guide: Our popular Triple Headliner Tour (St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle and Book of Kells) with English Guide
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
Reviews
849 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
Cathy S,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful guide; wonderful tour. Very knowledgeable brought history to life and its context and humor
Great tour!!
Janet P,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a terrific time on our tour! Fergus, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and in addition to having fun, I learned a lot. Fergus went above and beyond, stopping at interesting places along the way that felt like bonus content, such as the Molly Malone statue. He even offered to take us around to see some of the Christmas lights after the formal tour had ended. There were several young women on the tour and he made sure everyone got to a cab or to their next destination safely. It was a great experience and one I highly recommend to others.
A Deeper Perspective on early Irish History
Jeffrey P,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Book of Kells Experience were very moving, to be able to actually "feel" the history and what each meant to early Ireland. The Dublin Castle was interesting from the outside; I only wish we could go inside. Our guide, Malena, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. We like our small tour group.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable Triple Headliner experience
pannir2025,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin Creighton was an absolutely amazing guide. He turned the Triple Headliner (St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and the Book of Kells) into a truly memorable experience. His knowledge, storytelling, and passion for Dublin’s history brought every stop to life, and the tour flowed perfectly from start to finish. It never felt rushed, yet we covered so much in a really engaging and enjoyable way. If you’re considering this tour, I can’t recommend it enough — and if you get Martin as your guide, you’re in for something special.
Fantastic walking tour....
Kristen C,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic walking tour. Fergus was a great guide that shared a lot of history along the way. Great way to see a lot in a short amount of time. Highly recommend.
A deeply meaningful day
L9540IIronalda,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean was an excellent guide. Im not sure how one person can have so much knowledge, share it in a deeply meaningful way and also be happy and pleasant the whole time. We learned so much history today. We highly recommend this tour- ask for Sean!
Great tour, loaded with history
Danielle B,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great tour with Sean, who was a compelling storyteller. The tour was detailed while still being efficient, and we were able to take in so much history!
Ireland inspiration!
K1390YDamyo,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sean was awesome with humor and stories the entire tour! Highly recommend the tour and experience of both history and modern perspective!
St Patrick's, Dublin Castle, book of kells
Angie T,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Martin was our guide for this tour. Very knowledgeable, and personable. Keep a good pace and answered everyone's questions. Lots of history and interesting facts.
Paul was an amazing...
Shannon M,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was an amazing guide. Great information, friendly and very knowledgeable. St. Patrick’s was our favorite, but the other stops were fantastic as well.
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