Dublin · TRINITY COLLEGE & BOOK OF KELLS
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The Book of Kells and the Long Room library are why people queue at Trinity, and a good tour gets you past the wait and explains what you are looking at. Below are the best options: which are fast-track tickets, which add Dublin Castle or the cathedrals, and what each costs.
Fast-track Book of Kells and Trinity, walk Dublin Castle grounds, then sing Cockles & Mussels beside Molly Malone.
“Our guide was fantastic. He gave us interesting facts, kept the tour going and made sure we were all accounted for. Our guide, Ferg, was so knowledgeable.”
Fast-track guided access to the Book of Kells at Trinity and an exterior walk of Dublin Castle gardens in 165 minutes, from $90.
“Amazing tour with Richard he knows everything about Dublin 🤩”
A 3.5-hour Dublin walk that bundles skip-the-line St Patrick’s, Trinity’s Book of Kells, and an exterior Dublin Castle story.
“It was great, our Guide Declan Roche was fantastic, funny, and very knowledgeable of history and fun facts”
A 45-minute Trinity College campus walk led by student guides, with special Museum Building access and alumni stories in English.
“Katy was enthusiastic and offered 46 mins of great information . Historical facts and interesting stories . Loved her tour !!”
Skip-the-line Book of Kells plus a compact walk past Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral with a lively local guide.
“Dave was a great tour guide. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. A wonderful tour. Glad to have booked it and highly recommend.”
See Dublin’s top sights fast: first access to the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Teeling whiskey, and Guinness with a Gravity Bar pint.
“Loved Brian’s knowledge of Irish history and tales. Learned so much from his expertise. Highly recommend!”
A 45-minute guided walk through Trinity College Dublin, from Front Square to the Museum building interior. Mobile ticket included.
“Excellent overview of Trinity College and its history. Pleasant walk round campus with a student leading the tour.”
Timed Book of Kells entry plus St Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin Castle in one guided walk through central Dublin.
“John was a fantastic guide- a local that clearly has a love for his city. Very informative and very entertaining. Highly recommend!”
Skip-the-line Book of Kells, Trinity College, and Dublin’s cathedrals on a 3-hour guided walk with small groups.
“Dave was great. Knowledgeable and fun. Kept things moving at a good pace. I learned a lot of Irish history and we saw a lot.”
Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse and Book of Kells in one guided half-day, with Liberties history, Molly Malone, and a pint included.
“Terrible experience. Vendor tried to get us to switch times, which we agreed to. We showed up at the new time and were turned away. Embarrassed us in front of the rest of the group and we were not able to go on the tour at all after planning it for a month in advance.”
Dublin highlights in one 7.5-hour day: Trinity and Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Teeling whiskey, and Guinness Storehouse with a rooftop pint.
“Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She was knowledgeable but also had a very good sense of humour, had the group laughing and engaging whilst learning. I would highly recommend the tour and especially our guide.”
Book of Kells, Trinity campus, College Green politics, and Dublin Castle grounds with a licensed guide in 2¾ hours.
“A very complete guide to the experience of the book of Kells, the Castle and Trinity College, our tour guide Michael was super kind and explained details of everything, as a local, he gave great tips and went above and beyond for a great experience of Dublin city and not only the tour”
Skip the lines in Dublin for St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle grounds, and Trinity’s Book of Kells. Small-group heritage tour.
“Amazing tour guide. He was very knowlegable and had a passion for making history come alive for all us.”
Semi-private Dublin walk with a guide and priority entry to Trinity’s Book of Kells and Long Room, plus Old Town landmarks.
“Great tour. Giulio is a very knowledgeable guide and is deeply in love with Ireland, you can not help but get passionate and hang on his lips, he is full of historical notions, anecdotes and useful tips of wise experience, we could not ask for better. Thanks again Giulio!!Auto-translated”
