Dublin Historic Tour: St. Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells

Discover Dublin’s history with priority access to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle. Join our expert guide for an unforgettable tour.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral - Benefit from Skip the Line access to bypass the queues for an in-depth tour of Ireland’s renowned Cathedral and Gardens. Discover the contributions of Jonathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula and a former student of the 16th-century Trinity College.
  • Dublin Castle -…
What's Included
  • Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience
  • Skip-the-Line Guinness Storehouse entrance and a pint of Guinness included on the Full Day Option
  • Skip the Line Entry to St Patrick’s Cathedral & Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells
  • Exterior tour of the 13th Century Dublin Castle
  • Optional Upgrade:…
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude
  • Interior visit to Dublin Castle
  • Guinness Storehouse entrance is included for guests, who booked the upgrade option
  • Full Day Tour guests will need a single public transportation ticket (Luas)
Additional Information

Embark on a privileged journey through Dublin’s historic center on this exclusive priority timed access tour. Gain entry to iconic landmarks, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where you’ll have ample space to admire its architectural wonders. Next, you’ll enter Trinity College Library to witness the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript of…

Location
St. Patrick’s Park
Bull Alley Street
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: St Patrick's Garden, Bull Alley St, Dublin, Ireland Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the fountain in the middle of St Patrick's Garden
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Bernie_m
Jan 17, 2026
Great day out! - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Jimmy who was an excellent host. We found the tour very informative and really enjoyed it, Jimmy was very knowledgeable and patient with us all as a group we would highly recommend it! Bernie & John
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Wanderer44380716367
Jan 10, 2026
Fantastic - This was a fantastic experience. We would recommend to couples and families. The whole experience, history through to food, was second to none.
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Peter_f
Jan 9, 2026
Experience Dublin through local eyes - A wonderful way to get to know more about Dublin and to see the highlights with a local guide. Our guide, Emmett, was professional, knowledgeable and ensured a well-paced tour throughout the six hours of the walking tour.
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Bumblebee7669
Jan 4, 2026
Intense tour through Dublin’s history - Dear Jimmy, Thank you so much for your great tour through Dublin. Your deep and profound knowledge was fantastic. We had a great time.
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Brianna_b
Jan 3, 2026
A Wonderful Walking Tour - From the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral, with its beautiful stained glass windows, to the awe-inducing Book of Kells, this walking tour was such an incredible experience. It's a lesson in history and culture, a fun way to explore parts of Dublin, and an excellent opportunity to take photos along the way. If you're lucky enough to have Fergus as your guide- who truly went above and beyond for our small group- then you are in for something special.
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Cuzupp
Jan 3, 2026
Very nice tour of Dublin sights! - What a great walking tour of Dublin the sights and stops were well worth it! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly.
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Pamela_y
Dec 27, 2025
Great long tour of the city - Great tour for an interactive experience, admission into things visited, and a lay of the land in a new city! Tour guide, Fergus, was so amicable and knowledgeable about the places we passed and visited. would definitely recommend!
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K
Dec 25, 2025
Money Grab- Don’t do it with this tour company. - St. Patrick’s Cathedral is terrific! The library and Book of Kells is under a conservation process. The shelves are empty. Dublin Castle is basically standing in a parking lot and listening to a a self absorbed tour guide. There is no entry into Dublin “Castle”. I would consider 2/3 of the “tour” fraudulent. A refund whether it be full or partial is warranted.
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Nwokie
Dec 23, 2025
Letz get that money refunded! - Don’t do it. They won’t refund your money. St Patrick’s was great! There is no tour of a castle. There shelves are empty at the library.
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Nwokie
Dec 23, 2025
Refund my money, Let’s go! - Do not waste your money. We basically paid $120 person to see St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The library is basically empty and you do not tour the “castle”. You can go stand in the parking lot if you want that experience. I have requested a 50% refund and it was declined. Please save your money.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).