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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Overview
Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.
- Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour
- Enjoy early access to Trinity College Library and see the Book of Kells without the crowds
- Learn about the artistry, meaning, and symbolism of this revered illuminated manuscript from an expert guide
- Tour the grounds of Dublin Castle, hearing fascinating stories of its years as a prison, military fortress, and the seat of English Administration in Ireland
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- "This tour is also a must while in Dublin even if you have to go the earliest one at 8 am, it fills up very quickly, Loved it!" See review
- "It is worth the investment to skip the lines because even the "limited" lines were LONG." See review
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