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St Patricks Cathedral-Dublin Castle Exterior & Book of Kells Tour

4.9 · 185 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Dublin Operated by City Heritage Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
9 start times between 08:30 and 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Guided TourThe page priceFast-Entry Access-Local Guides€128 for 2+ people
Bespoke 5*Small Group VIP TourBespoke 5*Small Group VIP Tour€205

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 22 October 2026.

Included and not 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
  • Tour is led by a qualified and professional English speaking local guide.
  • See the Book of Kells exhibition, the Long Room of the Old Library new immersive digital experience
  • Gratuity

Reviews

4.9
185 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 181 of 185

Star breakdown of all 185 ratings

5 stars
170 · 92%
4 stars
11 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
1 · 1%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Meet Time: 15 minutes before scheduled start time. Meet Place: At the Henry Gratton Statue/monument at College Green. Dublin 2. Meet Point: Your guide will be at the foot of this statue located in College Green-its directly opposite the main east facing entrance gates/railings of Trinity College
Departure
9 start times between 08:30 and 14:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
We finish outside St Patricks Cathedral. https://maps.app.goo.gl/yqRerDwnbkYP5Z5TA?g_st=ic
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
City Heritage Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Strictly Not Suitable for wheelchair users or walkers and those with limited mobility issues.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Fitness notes apply see additional information

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #6 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €199, median €74; typical length 3h 30m. 9 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 28 City Tours & Sightseeing

From €128 per adult · St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Guided Tour