Early Access Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to the Book of Kells
- Explore Dublin Castle's historic exterior
- Learn about Ireland's rich history
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through Dublin
- Capture memorable photos of iconic landmarks
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Priority entry to the Book of Kells exhibition
- Guided tour of Dublin Castle's exterior
- Expert local guide with historical insights
- Interior access to Dublin Castle
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Photography is allowed in the Book of Kells exhibition.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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 ramps.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Traveler reviews
Informative tour
Colm was a great guide. We learnt a lot of him that we would not have learnt had we done this on our own. He is also a local Dubliner, which was a great plus. Note that the library currently housing the Book of Kells will be closed at the end of the year to install a fire suppression system for 5 years so get there soon!
Do this tour!
Samantha Rose was fantastic. She went over time to show us Trinity University, the book for cells, and many other surrounding sites. She fielded questions from everyone and allowed us to roam freely. She displayed encyclopedic knowledge of relevant trip information and included a few stories about famous Trinity alums, including Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde. Strongly recommend!
Niall was the BEST!!
Our tour guide Niall was amazing and made the tour what it was! He made sure to tell us about everything we saw in ways that were interesting, informative and not to detailed that he lost us! Would recommend this tour…with Niall!
Book of Kells & Trinity College
Richard was amazing! He was not only knowledgeable about Ireland’s history but the activities we did and the city itself. He was a pleasure to conversations with and very entertaining!
Inspiring and enlightening tour
Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. He gave details you wouldn’t learn without a guide.