St Patricks Cathedral-Dublin Castle Exterior & Book of Kells Tour
Overview
-We specialise in smaller groups
-All Entrance fees covered & Fast-Track Entry
-Award winning 'City Heritage Tours with 5* guide pedigree
-Experienced, qualified, Professional local Tour Guides
-Smaller comfortable group numbers
-Fully wireless audio earpieces (if requested)
-Excellent for Family groups/kids/corporates
-Does not include Dublin interior castle & grounds its CLOSED until Dec.
Dublin offers a unique blend of history &heritage with culture. The city is a bustling hub with centuries of rich history seamlessly merging with contemporary life, it tells the story of a nation’s evolution from conquest to rebellion. This tour has something for everyone, chic cafés, lively pubs that pulse energy.
Join our award winning guides on a specialist cultural journey in the heart of Dublin—a city that invites exploration, celebrates its past, and embraces its future, all while offering the charm of a welcoming, walkable metropolis.
What's Included
- St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin is a stunning Gothic church rich in history & architectural beauty.
- Walk the exterior of Dublin Castle. We don't enter the interior/grounds of any castle buildings.
- Fast track skip the line and exclusive entry to all sights.
- Visit the Old Library 'Long Room' at Trinity College
- See the Book of Kells exhibition, the Long Room of the Old Library new immersive digital experience
- Tour is led by a qualified and professional English speaking local guide.
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
College Green
Dublin, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Saint Patrick's Close
Dublin, D08 H6X3, Ireland
We finish outside St Patricks Cathedral. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yqRerDwnbkYP5Z5TA?g_st=ic
What To Expect
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Saint Patrick's Cathedral
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
The Book of Kells Experience
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Trinity College Dublin
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Molly Malone Statue
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Strictly Not Suitable for wheelchair users or walkers and those with limited mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5538108P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin is a stunning Gothic church rich in history & architectural beauty.
- Walk the exterior of Dublin Castle. We don't enter the interior/grounds of any castle buildings.
- Fast track skip the line and exclusive entry to all sights.
- Visit the Old Library 'Long Room' at Trinity College.
- See the Book of Kells exhibition, the Long Room of the Old Library new immersive digital experience.
- Tour is led by a qualified and professional English speaking local guide.
- Gratuity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the St Patricks Cathedral-Dublin Castle Exterior & Book of Kells Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Strictly Not Suitable for wheelchair users or walkers and those with limited mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St Patricks Cathedral-Dublin Castle Exterior & Book of Kells Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- St. Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin is a stunning Gothic church rich in history & architectural beauty.
- Walk the exterior of Dublin Castle. We don't enter the interior/grounds of any castle buildings.
- Fast track skip the line and exclusive entry to all sights.
- Visit the Old Library 'Long Room' at Trinity College
- See the Book of Kells exhibition, the Long Room of the Old Library new immersive digital experience
- Tour is led by a qualified and professional English speaking local guide.
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Strictly Not Suitable for wheelchair users or walkers and those with limited mobility issues.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
