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Discover Dublin’s history and culture on a guided walking tour. Visit Trinity College, see the Book of Kells, explore the Long Room Library, and visit the National Museum of Ireland.

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 National Museum of Ireland and see ancient treasures
• Learn about Dublin’s political history at Leinster House and the Dáil

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 center, and its role in shaping modern Irish identity. From College Green, step through the 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 and Kells. Examine the astonishing detail of the illuminated pages—the 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, 200,000 antique volumes, marble busts, and 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 Mansion House, official residence of Dublin’s Lord Mayor since 1715 and the site where the First Dáil declared Ireland’s independence in 1919. A little farther on rises Dáil Éireann, seat of the modern Irish Parliament. Outside Leinster House, discuss the history of the Irish Free State, the evolution of democracy, and the political debates that continue to shape the nation. From there, enter the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology for a guided exploration of Ireland’s ancient treasures. Highlights include the beautiful and ancient Tara Brooch, the Ardagh Chalice, and the mysterious bog bodies preserved for over two thousand years. As you weave through exhibits of Viking Dublin, Celtic craftsmanship, and early Christian Ireland, gain a vivid sense of how the island’s story unfolded long before written history. The tour concludes nearby at Bram Stoker’s former residence, the childhood home of the creator of Dracula. Explore Stoker’s life in Dublin, his inspirations drawn from the city’s folklore, and how a civil servant from Kildare Street created one of the most influential Gothic novels of all time. By the final stop, you will have walked through more than a one and half thousand years of Irish culture and heritage.

Includes

Guided walking tour Visit to Trinity College Dublin Entry to the Book of Kells Visit to the Long Room Library Visit to the Molly Malone statue Pass by The Mansion House Pass by Dáil Éireann Entry to the National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology Visit to Bram Stoker’s former residence

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking The tour involves walking through historical sites Photography may be restricted in certain areas

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund