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Tickets for Early Access: Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

Experience the fascinating and ancient Book of Kells, and more!

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LetzGo City Tours
Registered address: 15 ST Saint Martin's Park, Dublin, IE
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Duration: 2h 30mins
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What's included

2.5 hours guided tour in English with expert local guide
Guaranteed skip-the-line entry
Entry to the College Treasury to view the 9th-century Book of Kells
Entry to the "Turning Darkness into Light" exhibition
Entry to the oldest vaulted library in Europ
Visit to the 16th-century Trinity College campus
Exterior tour of the 13th-century Dublin Castle
Visit to the Dublin Castle Victorian Gardens
Molly Malone Statue
Visit to the first 9th-century Viking landing spot in Dublin

Important information

* Wheelchairs or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended. There is no guarantee that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ADA/EU compliant ramps * No strollers

Meeting point

College Green, Dublin

  • Beat the crowds with early access to the 16th-century Trinity College and its storied Old Library
  • Enjoy a walking tour of the 13th-century Dublin Castle exterior and gardens, and see the 15th-century Brian Boru Harp
  • See the ancient Book of Kells – the Celtic manuscript that's stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination

The Book of Kells was described in 11th-century archival records as 'the most precious object in the western world', and its cultural and historical value has only increased since then. Imagine being able to see it without fighting the crowds!

Join your expert local English-speaking guide and learn the facts on the ancient book's origins in the exhibition Turning Darkness into Light. Explore its rich ornamentation, admire its intricate symbolism, and see how the book was meticulously illustrated using a special painting technique. Your guide will also explain its meaning and merit as an artistic masterpiece.

From here you'll pay a visit to the fascinating Old Library at Trinity College, with its world-renowned vaulted Long Room, home to 200,000 of the library's oldest books. Many of these are actual historic treasures. No tour to Dublin is complete without a peek inside!

  • Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide at the meeting point
  • Meeting point: the main front gate facing on to College Green at Trinity College Dublin
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit.

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Paul,  United States United States
30 Apr 2024
Excellent
Great tour! Paula, our guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate. She kept a pace to accommodate everyone during the walk from Trinity College to Dublin Castle and back. We learned so much and...
Great tour! Paula, our guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate. She kept a pace to accommodate everyone during the walk from Trinity College to Dublin Castle and back. We learned so much and the weather cooperated also.
Early Access - Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour
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Anonymous
06 May 2024
Good
Everything was good. Tour guide was great and got a lot of historical information out of tour. The only thing that was difficult, was the meeting location listed on app and emails prior to tour....
Everything was good. Tour guide was great and got a lot of historical information out of tour. The only thing that was difficult, was the meeting location listed on app and emails prior to tour. There was more than one meeting location tossed around in emails and notifications. I had to asked a security guard. I'm just glad I made it to the tour.
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Julee,  United States United States
21 Mar 2023
Excellent
Antonio was amazing! He was full of enthusiasm and incredibly knowledgeable. Would book all of our excursions with him if we could!! Thanks, Antonio! Julee and Steve
Early Access - Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

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