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Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour

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Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour Highlights

Visit major tourist attractions of Dublin on a walking tour with a guide and learn about the rich history of Ireland
Enter one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, the Old Library of Trinity College, and take a stroll in Long Room with its massive collection of 200,00 book
Explore Trinity College Campus, & see 9th-century old 'The Book of Kells' which is a Celtic manuscript & Ireland's greatest cultural treasure
Marvel at the sight of magnificent Dublin Castle and roam around peacefully in its Victorian Gardens, situated south of State Apartments and Chapel Royal

Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour Overview

Activity Location: Main Front Gate, College Green, Dublin

Activity Time: Various time slots are available

Activity Duration: 2h 30mins

About Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour:

Embark on an insightful tour of a few iconic tourist attractions of the capital city including Dublin Castle and Old Library. Explore various monuments of historical importance around Trinity College including libraries, vaults, gardens, and exhibitions. Take this amazing walking tour with a local English-speaking guide and learn about the city's history, culture, and traditions with hassle-free entry tickets and The Book of Kells.

About the Activity:

Reach the activity location at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time and meet your professional and English-speaking tour guide.
Enjoy the walking tour while you cross Dame Street and visit the stunning Dublin Castle, a government complex and one of the most sought-after tourist destinations.
Explore the campus of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Trinity College Dublin, dating back to the 16th century.
Stroll across the vaulted Long Room in the 'Old Library' of 16th-century Trinity College in Dublin and marvel at the huge collection of approximately 200,000 books.
Popularly known as Ireland's greatest cultural treasure according to 11th-century archival records, The Book of Kells is a detailed documentation of Irish history.
Attend the exhibition 'Turning Darkness into Light' and get to know about the origin of the ancient Book of Kells and how it is beautifully decorated with unique painting techniques.

How to reach?

By Car: 3.2 km away from Dublin city center and can be reached in approximately 20 minutes by car/ cab.
By Bus: Alight at College Green, stop 1278; from here your destination is a minute's walk away.

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Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour Tickets

2 Hours, 30 Minutes

USD 68.26

USD 67.2

Per Adult

Visit Dublin Castle and other tourist attractions near Trinity College with a guide. Learn the city's history and culture from The Book of Kells.

Notes:

Children aged 0-3 years can enter free of charge. Child tickets are applicable for individuals aged 4-12 years.
Adult tickets are applicable for individuals aged 13+ years.

Price Includes

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- 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
Guide
- 2.5 hours guided tour in English with an expert local guide

More Details about Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour

Know Before You Go for Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour

ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
Children aged 0-3 years can enter free of charge. Child tickets are applicable for individuals aged 4-12 years. Adult tickets are applicable for individuals aged 13+ years.
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: the main front gate facing on to College Green at Trinity College Dublin.
Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide at the meeting point.

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College Green

College Green, Dublin, Ireland

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Dublin Castle and Book of Kells Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
If cancellation is made between 1 days to 30 days before the date of travel, total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.

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