Dublin: Book of Kells, Trinity Library. Museum & City Tour

This guided walking tour in Dublin suits history and culture enthusiasts wanting to explore key landmarks including Trinity College and St. Patrick’s 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
• View the Dublin Castle grounds and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, iconic city landmarks

Description

Start your tour at the Henry Grattan statue in College Green, the former political centre of Dublin. Learn about Grattan, an 18th-century parliamentarian who championed Irish legislative independence.

Explore College Green’s transformation from a medieval fairground to Ireland’s political hub. Enter Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.

Visit the Treasury Building to see the Book of Kells, created around 800 AD by monks from Iona and Kells. Study the intricate illuminated pages featuring Celtic designs and hidden animals.

Proceed to the Long Room Library upstairs, housing 250,000 antique volumes beneath a vaulted barrel ceiling, with marble busts and an ancient harp. Experience immersive displays in the Book of Kells Experience, including historical videos and a seating area.

Take time to browse the Trinity College gift shop before leaving the campus. Walk to the Molly Malone statue and learn the origins and myths surrounding this famous Dublin folklore figure.

Next, visit the exterior of Dublin Castle grounds, a landmark with over 800 years of political and cultural history. Note that the castle interior is not included.

Conclude at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest cathedral, founded in 1191 on the site where St. Patrick baptized converts. Tour the Gothic structure's vaulted ceilings, stained-glass windows, and see Jonathan Swift’s tomb.

By the end, you will have explored over 1,500 years of Irish cultural heritage through Dublin’s most significant historical sites.

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
• Visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest cathedral

Excludes

• Food and drinks
• Transportation to the starting point
• Gratuity

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes; 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.