Trinity College Library, Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour, Dublin

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Skip–the–line admission to Trinity College Library
Admission to the Turning Darkness into Light exhibit
Admission to the Book of Kells

Not included

Admission to Dublin Castle

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Reviews of our customers

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June 7, 2026
Anonymous
United States
Anna did a great job showing us around the city! The colorful stories and poems really connected.
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May 2, 2026
Tom Kuhn
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Paula was very nice . She did have an issue with your mike . But was still able to here her.
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September 27, 2025
Obdulia
A Coruña, Spain
Our guide was Mario. He was English-speaking, and since I don't speak English (my husband, who does, accompanied me), I enjoyed it like never before. ...
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June 28, 2025
Fernando Fernández Bonilla
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Samanta is a fountain of wisdom and super friendly. We really enjoyed it.
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September 17, 2024
Anonymous
Tucson Az, United States
It was fine and what I expected. The only thing wrong was the swarm of other tourists!
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Discover Dublin's treasures with a guided tour of the Book of Kells, Trinity College's Old Library and Dublin Castle. The city's rich history and culture will amaze you!

Tour Details

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Edmund Burke Statue in the heart of Dublin. If you're a history buff, you can't miss out on this!

First of all, we'll head to the home of the famous Celtic manuscript. Once hailed as 'the most precious object in the western world,' the Book of Kells is over 1,200 years old, and perfectly exemplifies medieval illustration.

Kept in Trinity College's Old Library, this book contains a Latin text of the four gospels. During the tour, we'll explain the book's origins, its intricate symbolism, the meticulous painting techniques used to create this artistic masterpiece, and the role monks and Vikings played in its preservation.

After a 40-minute visit to learn about the unique features of the Book of Kells, we'll leave you with about 10 minutes of free time in the Trinity College shop. Next, we'll head to the statue of Molly Malone, where we'll make a brief stop to learn about the history of this character.

Afterwards, we'll go to the heart of Dublin to visit its castle. Originally built on an ancient Viking settlement in the 13th century, it has served as a fortress, prison, treasury, court of justice and even as the seat of English power in Ireland.

During a 50-minute visit, we'll tour the entire castle from the outside, admiring every detail. During the tour, we'll also see the Record and Octagonal Towers, as well as the beauty of its gardens.

Finally, after a total of 3 hours, we'll bring this tour to an end near the Dublin Castle. Slán!

Itinerary Changes

Please note that the order of visits in the itinerary may vary.

The gardens of Dublin Castle will be closed until December 31, 2026.