--- title: Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 4331 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 22 of 28 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-book-of-kells-castle-and-molly-malone-statue-guided-tour/ --- # Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour In our comparison: #22 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Enjoy ease of access with online fast-track ticket entry to the Book of Kells. Discover one of the most important highlights of Irish heritage on this early access fully guided tour. You will explore the 9th Book of Kells' rich ornamentation, multi-layered symbolism and meaning. It is known for its world-renowned artistry, as well as its many hidden secrets and mysteries dating back to the 800 AD. This timed access tour offers visitors an extraordinary opportunity to enjoy the exhibition experience without the hustle and bustle of large crowds. Next, continue on this fascinating walking tour to explore the 13th century Dublin Castle and Gardens along medieval streets located within the original city walls of Dublin. Enjoy the history of Ireland and Dublin dramatized in extraordinary stories narrated by expert english speaking local guides. From Autumn/Fall 2023 the Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations. The 9th century Book of Kells will still be on display. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 15 people: shared group - 15 start times: between 08:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation… - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Age rule: Anybody under the age of 18 years must be… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person for the Tour in English option; other options up to €109 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.66/5 from 4331 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LetzGo City Tours - Group: Shared, up to 15 travellers - Guide languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 15 start times between 08:00 and 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.66 from 4331 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3942 of 4331. - 5 stars: 3580 (83%) - 4 stars: 362 (8%) - 3 stars: 178 (4%) - 2 stars: 90 (2%) - 1 star: 121 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in English | €72 / person | English | English: Our Award Winning Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour with English Guide | | Book of Kells & Castle GERMAN | €79 / person | German | German Guide: Our award winning tour with German speaking guide | | Book of Kells & Castle Italian | €79 / person | Italian | Italian Speaking Guide: Our award winning tour with Italian speaking guide | | Tour in French | €79 / person | French | French: Our Award Winning Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour with French Guide | | Tour in Spanish | €79 / person | Spanish | Spanish: Our Award Winning Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour with Spanish Guide | | Small Group Tour | €109 / person | English | Max 15PAX: Smaller group size for a more intimate guided tour experience. | ## What's included - Entry to the College Treasury to view the 9th Century Book of Kells - Visit to the 16th Century Trinity College campus - Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle - Book of Kells 360 & Long Room reimagined Experience & Gaia - The illuminated sculpture of Earth - Tour is led by an expert english speaking local guide ## Not included - Interior visit to Dublin Castle - Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude ## Itinerary 1. **The Book of Kells Experience** (40m; admission included) - Visit the 9th century Book of Kells, described in the 1007 Historical records off Ulster as 'the most precious object in the western world'. The cultural and historical value of the Book of Kells has only increased in the millennium since - this exquisite work of art has... 2. **Trinity College Dublin** (10m; admission included) - After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop. 3. **Dublin Castle** (50m; admission included) - Continue on this fascinating fully guided tour to Dublin Castle, the heart of historic Dublin. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English... 4. **Molly Malone Statue** (5m; admission included) - Visit the Statue of Molly Malone and join your guide and tour group for a few lines of good Irish cheer as you sing "Cockles & Mussels" alive alive oh"s well as being known and sung internationally, the popular song 'Cockles and Mussels' has become a sort of unofficial anthem... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 15 start times between 08:00 and 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College, Dublin 2, D02 E620 Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Main Front Entrance of Trinity College, facing on to College Green, between the big wooden doors, and iron railings. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. - Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise. - Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps. - Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older. - Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #22 of 28** | €72 | 2h 30m | 4.66 (4331) | shared, max 15 | | [Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/irish-rock-n-roll-museum-experience-dublin/?format=md) | €22 | 1h 15m | 4.94 (7448) | shared | | [The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/the-little-museum-of-dublin-famous-guided-tour/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.91 (5154) | shared | | [Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City](/ireland/dublin/tours/interactive-living-history-in-dalkey-castle-near-dublin-city/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.98 (206) | shared | Ranked #22 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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