Dublin Medieval Castle-Book of Kells & St Patricks Cathedral

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in Dublin’s history and culture on a guided walking tour
• Explore Trinity College and see the world-famous Book of Kells
• Discover the Long Room Library, home to 200,000 antique volumes
• Visit the Molly Malone statue, famed in Dublin folklore legend.
• Dublin Castle grounds & St Patricks Cathedral, the city's most iconic landmarks.

Description

Begin your journey at the Henry Grattan statue in College Green, where Dublin’s political heart once beat strongest. Gather beneath the bronze figure of Grattan—the fiery parliamentarian who championed Irish legislative independence in the 18th century—and set the stage for a story of power, culture, rebellion, and imagination.

Explore the origins of College Green as a medieval fairground, its transformation into Ireland’s political centre. From College Green, step through the front wooden gates of Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.
Enter the Treasury Building and begin your visit to the world-famous Book of Kells, created around 800 AD by monks of Iona, Scotland and Kells.

Examine the astonishing detail of the illuminated pages, swirling Celtic designs, the hidden animals, the golden symbolism—and learn how the manuscript survived Viking raids, political turmoil, and centuries of careful preservation. Next, the tour flows into the Long Room Library upstairs, one of the most breath taking literary spaces in the world. Its soaring barrel ceiling, 250,000 antique volumes, marble busts, an ancient harp form an unforgettable backdrop as you explore Ireland’s tradition of scholarship and storytelling. Continue through the newly redesigned Book of Kells Experience, where immersive displays and digital reconstructions bring the tour to life.
The tour offers time to browse the Trinity College gift shop before stepping back out into the city. From the campus, walk to the beloved Molly Malone statue, where the famed fishmonger of Dublin folklore stands with her cart. Share the origins of the song, the myths around Molly’s identity.

We then head towards the heart of Irish history with a visit to Dublin Castle grounds, one of the city’s most important and iconic landmarks. Located in the historic centre of Dublin, this former seat of British administration has played a central role in Ireland’s political and cultural story for over 800 years. Pass by the impressive Chapel Royal, a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture, and discover the medieval Record Tower, the castle’s oldest surviving structure. Your visit with a stroll through the tranquil Dubh Linn Gardens, named after the “black pool” that gave Dublin its name. Blending medieval remains, Georgian elegance, and modern Irish identity, Dublin Castle offers a fascinating journey through the nation’s past.

Discover St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest cathedral and one of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks. Founded in 1191, this magnificent Gothic structure stands on the site where St. Patrick is said to have baptized converts to Christianity.
We step inside for your tour and talk about and admire the soaring vaulted ceilings, colorful stained-glass windows, and centuries of history, including the tomb of Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels.
By the final stop, you will have walked through more 1500 years of Irish culture and heritage. A truly superb experience.

Dublin Medieval Castle-Book of Kells & St Patricks Cathedral

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