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Guided tour
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View the Book of Kells, Ireland’s most prized manuscript, then explore Dublin Castle’s gardens with an English-speaking guide on this 2.5-hour adventure.
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Peer into a 1,200-year-old manuscript —Trinity College’s Book of Kells is treasured for its detailed artwork and deep connection to early Christian Ireland.
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Loop around battlements and grand exteriors before landing in Dublin Castle’s gardens, once fit for a king and now perfect for a slow stroll or quick snap.
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Pause for a picture with Molly Malone, the bronze beauty who’s wheeled her way into Dublin’s heart and folk songs for generations.
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2.5-hour tour of Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Grounds
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Entry to Book of Kells at Trinity College
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A walk around the Dublin Castle gardens
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English-speaking guide
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Entry to Dublin Castle
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Food & drinks
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Gratuities
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Transportation
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Wander Dublin’s top historic gems with a local who knows their stuff—Book of Kells, castle gardens, and stories that’ll make your brain do a happy jig.
Getting started
Meet your guide by the Molly Malone Statue, one of Dublin’s most iconic and easy-to-find spots. After check-in and intros, you’ll get a quick overview of the city before heading off toward Trinity College for your timed entry to the legendary Book of Kells.
What to expect
Molly Malone Statue
This well-known bronze statue celebrates Dublin’s legendary fishmonger, adding a fun and familiar touch to the beginning of your historical walk through the city.
Trinity College & the Book of Kells
Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university and home to the Book of Kells, a 9th-century masterpiece known for its vivid illustrations and deep importance in early Christian art.
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Book of Kells exhibition: See the richly detailed pages of this ancient Gospel manuscript, where every symbol tells a story.
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Long Room Library: Wander through this grand 18th-century library, where over 200,000 books stretch beneath a soaring barrel-vaulted ceiling.
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Trinity College Grounds: Soak up stories of Trinity’s role in shaping Irish education and politics while walking its cobbled paths and taking in the elegant classical buildings around you.
Dublin Castle
Once the seat of British rule in Ireland, Dublin Castle now stands as a symbol of national pride. Explore its grand courtyards and gardens while hearing how its story shaped the nation.
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Chapel Royal: Stand before this neo-Gothic treasure that features 103 limestone head-carvings of Irish icons like Saint Patrick and Brian Boru.
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Castle Gardens: Beneath the castle’s watchful towers, paths curve through tranquil lawns, seasonal flowers, and a symbolic garden marking the site of Dublin’s earliest settlement.
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What to bring
- Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.
What’s not allowed
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Food & beverages, sharp metallic tools or objects, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, tripods, and noise-creating equipment like mobile phones, computers, personal stereos, mp3 players, and radios are not allowed on this experience.
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Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue. Photography is also completely prohibited in the Treasury, where the Book of Kells is housed.
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
Additional information
- Facilities: restroom.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Edmund Burke Statue.
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Address: Trinity College Dublin, College St, Dublin, 2, Ireland.
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