The Best of Dublin including Trinity College: Private Tour
Overview
On your tour, you will explore the castle’s 800-year history. Near old Christ Church Cathedral, you will learn about the area's history as a Viking settlement, and view the site of the world’s first performance of Handel’s Messiah.
Continue your turn about the city with a dive into some of Dublin's most famous architectural buildings, including the Neoclassical 18th-century former House of Parliament and the Georgian-style City Hall. You will also visit the famous Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural and entertainment quarter and one of the liveliest nightlife areas that preserve its medieval street pattern, with many narrow, cobbled streets.
You will get to visit the famed Trinity College, Ireland’s first and most acclaimed university. You will hear about the college’s numerous treasures and tales of renowned past students, including Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker as well as visit its campus and see the famous Book of Kells, the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts.
What's Included
- Trinity College campus and Book of Kells shared group tour tickets
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Location
3 High Street
Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, D08 R990, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Dublin
Ireland
Finish point will be in Central Dublin, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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Dublin
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Dublin Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Cathedral
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Temple Bar
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Trinity College Dublin
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Trinity College campus and Book of Kells shared group tour tickets.
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Food and drink.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Best of Dublin including Trinity College: Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Best of Dublin including Trinity College: Private 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
- Trinity College campus and Book of Kells shared group tour tickets
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
