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

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Stroll through Dublin's historic center on an insightful tour with timed-entry tickets to the iconic Book of Kells. Visit the imposing St Patrick's Cathedral and gaze at the Dublin Castle's facade.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    3.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Expert local guide
    • Skip the line access at St Patrick's Cathedral
    • Book of Kells timed-entry ticket
    • Exterior visit of Dublin Castle
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Transportation
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Marvel at the Book of Kells, a beautiful illuminated manuscript
  • Learn about the rich symbolism of this book with an expert guide
  • Discover St Patrick's Cathedral and the hidden highlights of Dublin
  • Hear about Ireland's patron saint and Dublin Castle's history
  • Wander through the gardens and grounds of the ancient Dublin Castle

Description

Begin your journey with a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral and Garden Park. Learn about Ireland’s patron saint and his incredible life story while your expert guide offers a tour of this top Dublin landmark.

Continue to Trinity College, established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth 1. Enjoy priority timed-ticket entry to the Book of Kells to discover one of the most important highlights of Irish heritage and Celtic culture. Discover its many hidden secrets and mysteries, dating back to 800 AD.

Next, explore the 13th-century Dublin Castle and Gardens and see why this Dublin landmark holds over 700 years of history that forever changed the course of Ireland.

Good to know before you go
  • 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 compliant ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Children 12 or under are not allowed on this tour
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St Patrick's, Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle Tour English

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    4-12 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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