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

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

1 hour•Admission Included

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.

40 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

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

4.77

376 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

327

Ask for Samantha as your guide
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Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide Samantha was magnificent! She was funny, informative, thoughtful, and attentive to each of us. She even recommended a place for lunch and walked us there after the tour!
Do it on your own.
Curt H,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
This tour was a little pricey for what you got. There was no transportation involved. We were in a large group and some had canes and trouble walking. They did not know it was a walking tour, nor did we. Our guide, Richard, was knowledgeable and probably did the best he could with that many people. I would recommend doing it in your own at St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Trinity College, if you want to see The Book of Kells. Dublin Castle was just a walk-by and was under restoration.
Paul was a great tour...
Jessica G,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Paul was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and even some good jokes! Would recommend the tour to see the highlights.
The current Dublin experience
Katheryn F,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Our tour was very long. Too much time in the St. Patricks Cathedral was too long . The time at the Palace was too long. There was quite a lot of walking. We had 27 in our group and our Tour leader had a difficult time making sure everyone could hear him. He was very knowledgeable, attentive, answered everyone’s question. He kept apologizing about the walking, the size of the group, and the heat. I was so excited to see the Long Room and was a little disappointed that more than 3/4 oh the shelves in that beautiful room were empty of books. It was still beautiful but we were given no notice that we would just see empty shelves in that BEAUTIFUL room. We needed more free time to walk Grafton Street, Temple Bar, or the beautiful Georgian Architecture around the city. We loved Dublin❤️
Anonymous, Jul 2025...
Anonymous,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Anonymous, Jul 2025 Thanks to the guidance of retired Dublin police officer Martin, we navigated centuries of history with engaging insights and efficiency.