Book of Kells. Dublin Castle exterior. 5* History & Heritage Tour

Meeting point

Where

Meet Time: 10/15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Meet Place: At the Henry Gratton Statue, on a traffic island directly in front of Trinity Colleges main entrance on College Green. Dublin. Meet Point: Your guide will be standing there at the foot of the statue, it has trees around it.

Departure

13 start times between 08:30 and 16:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

Dublin Castle is a historic complex located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Originally built in the 13th century, it served as the seat of British rule in Ireland for centuries. Today, it is a government complex, hosting official functions and events.

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

City Heritage Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Trinity College Dublin

   With our experienced and licensed tour guide we start with a brief introductory talk about Trinity College and its history from 1592 onwards....then head into the University campus.

   30 min · Admission included
2. 2
   The Book of Kells Experience

   At Trinity College we visit The Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript Gospel book that originated in the ninth century. It is considered one of Ireland's greatest cultural treasures and is widely regarded as an example of Insular art. The book is a masterpiece of medieval bookmaking and contains intricate designs, elaborate lettering, and colorful illustrations. It is composed of four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, and is written in Latin. The Book of Kells is housed at Trinity College Library in Dublin, Ireland, where it is seen by millions of visitors each year.

   1h 15m · Admission included
3. 3
   The Bank On College Green

   We stand outside and pass the Bank of Ireland on College Green for an earlier and perhaps more noble example of repurposing in the city building. Standing on the traffic island on College Green and looking up, it’s difficult not to be impressed. Surely this is the grandest bank you’ve ever seen. There’s a royal coat of arms. Statues of Hibernia (the Latin name for Ireland), Fidelity and Commerce. And at ground level, a couple of cannons. Oh, and a sentry box. They’re all clues to this building’s former role because, for the first 61 years of its life, it was home to the Irish Houses of Parliament. In 1800, however, the Irish parliament voted itself out of existence, and its former premises became the Bank of Ireland’s flagship branch in 1803. It had an amazing history during those times of colonization and rebellion. The building was the first purpose-built bicameral houses of parliament in Europe (‘bicameral’ meaning it had two ‘chambers’: a House of Commons and a House of Lords.)

   10 min
4. 4
   Molly Malone Statue

   A final history talk of Dublin - 'Through The Ages' to The Molly Malone statue is located a short distance from where you started at College Green and Trinity College. Molly Malone was a semi historical, semi-legendary figure who was commemorated in the song 'Cockles and Mussels', a Dublin anthem. A great opportunity for photos of your visit.

   10 min

About this tour, from the operator