Top Experiences in The Book of Kells

Book you own local Dubliner for a 2-4 hours personalized exploration of the city. Your local host will build the best experience for you based on your interests. Discover what it is like to see the city through the eyes of a local.

Discover Dublin’s rich history and top sights with a Private Guide and take an audio guided tour of the beautiful campus of Trinity College, one of the 7 ancient universities of Britain and Ireland. Optional: see the Book of Kells in the Old Library!

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

3-hour: Dublin City Center & Trinity College
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to Trinity College Campus (audio guided tour without a guide) and a 2H walking tour of Dublin City Center.

3,5-hour: Dublin City Center, Trinity College & Old Library
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to Trinity College Campus and the Book of Kells exhibition in the Old Library (audio guided tour without guide)& a 2H walking tour of Dublin City Center.

Join our Licensed Private Guide on the streets of Dublin and discover its rich history and top sights, including the oldest and most prestigious university in Ireland.

We can definitely name Dublin as one of the top cities in the world to visit. Dublin is Ireland’s capital and largest city, offering an endless number of museums, attractions, and entertainment options. We have included in this tour all the main highlights of the city - so if you have only one day - we recommend to book this tour and enjoy this amazing city.

Your guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel or from your cruise ship.

You will have a sightseeing tour both walking and driving with photo stops.

The main attractions you will see are Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, Georgian Dublin, Trinity College.

During the day you will have time to have a lunch – your guide will suggest you the best options.

At the end of the tour, the driver will take you back to the place you are staying.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Old Town & Book of Kells
Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover other highlights of Dublin, such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and more.

3-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Transport
This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Books of Kells exhibition in the Old Library.

4-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Christ Church Cathedral
Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets and discover more highlights of Dublin, such as St Patrick's

5-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral & Transport
This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town, the Books of Kells, Old Library and Christ Church Cathedral.

Unlock Dublin and make your own sightseeing itinerary with a 24 or 48 hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket in Dublin. Use your ticket to explore 25 well-placed stops around town. Listen to live commentary as you ride and hop on and off whenever and wherever you please. See landmarks such as Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse and St Stephen’s Green. Complimentary admission to the Little Museum of Dublin are included with the ticket.
*Kids Go Free - One Child Under 15 travels free with each adult.

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.

With upwards of 1,200 years of action-packed history to draw upon, there’s not a pavement stone in Dublin that doesn’t have a tale to tell. On this self guided audio tour, I’ll escort you through a small chunk of the Irish capital, bringing you from St Stephen’s Green via Merrion Square to Trinity College Dublin.

Along the way, I’ll fill you in on characters such as Bernardo O’Higgins, Maurice Fitzgerald, Wolfe Tone and Paddy Hitler. We’ll learn about Vikings who became Normans, Frenchmen who fought for Ireland, and Irishmen who fought for Mexico.

At the time of publishing this tour, Trinity College was closed to the public until August 10th to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It might reopen sooner, or later, and it might close again after reopening. If it happens to be closed when you take this tour, I recommend retiring to one of the many fine pubs nearby, to listen to the rest of the tour in comfort.

On this fully guided Celtic icon walking tour of Dublin city’s two must-see top highlights including The Guinness Storehouse and the 9th century Book of Kells.

This tour not only traces the history of the 9th-century Book of Kells but also offers a fascinating Skip the Line tour to Ireland’s top attraction, The Guinness Storehouse where tour guests will enjoy the best pint ever at the world-famous Gravity Bar for unbelievable views of Dublin city and beyond.

Packed full of incredible insights including visits to Dublin's Trinity College established in 1592 and to the legendary Molly Mallone statue celebrating the legendary figure who was commemorated in the song 'Cockles and Mussels', and now one of the most familiar symbols of the capital.

This interactive 4-hour tour is the essential guide to Irish culture Dublin city icons and Ireland's fascinating history and love for Guinness stout.

Experience all the highlights of Dublin in just one tour, from historical landmarks to the story of the most famous and Ireland's No. 1 attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, where tour guests will enjoy the best pint ever at the world-famous Gravity Bar. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits including a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral & Garden Park as well as the 13th century Dublin Castle in addition to a visit to Dublin’s oldest pub, the 12th century “The Brazen Head”. Guests will also enjoy an extraordinary visit to the 16th-century Trinity College to view the spectacular 9th-century Celtic icon, the Book of Kell’s, and visit Europe’s longest vaulted historical library. Packed with essential highlights and led by an expert local friendly guide, this tour offers visitors to Dublin the opportunity to see, do, learn, and experience so much more for a day of authentic Irish experiences.

Let us know your to do list, where you would like to go, what you would like to see, what experiences interest you, what type of tour you would prefer. Would you like the authentic Irish family ancestry tour experience or take the more scenic route and view Ireland's most beautiful locations. It's entirely up to you!
We are a family run tour company! We love every opportunity to share our local knowledge, expertise with the most memorable experiences to ensure the perfect unique holiday.

If you don’t know where to start with a custom tour and would you like our guidance and expert knowledge, just contact us through our website, email or phone number found on our TripAdvisor page.

Take an award-winning tour of the world famous Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience and then discover Dublin on-board an open-top, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour.

Discover the history of an iconic Irish whiskey brand on a 45-minute tour of Jameson Distillery Bow St. Experience. A Jameson ambassador will show you around and entertain you with stories, laughs, and a whiskey tasting. Learn about the unique ‘Grain to Glass’ process which goes into creating Jameson whiskey. Finish your tour with a complimentary drink in the distillery bar.

Then explore the city of Dublin on a 24-hour hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour taking in unmissable sights such as Trinity College, Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin Castle and St Patrick's Cathedral. Hop on and off as often as you like to discover the city at your own pace. Enjoy a free guided walking tour with your ticket. Tours include live English-speaking local guides and pre-recorded audio commentary in 8 languages.

Customised private tour to suit you by a badged professional guide who is a history graduate and genealogist.

Experience our Private Excursion tailored exclusively for you!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Ireland as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Dublin.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of Dublin Castle, marvel at the grandeur of Guinness Storehouse, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like Merrion Square and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed schedule.

We'll greet you directly at the hotel and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

Discover Dublin with a Big Bus, open-top, hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour with your ticket you get the must-do tour of Dublin plus entry to the Guinness Storehouse.

With our lovingly designed route, you can visit the most iconic sights and attractions Dublin has to offer with a live guide to accompany you to bring the city’s rich culture and history to life – as well as introduce some of Dublin’s famous humor!

Hop on and off at any point on the route to explore further like a local and with our Guinness Storehouse ticket. You’ll have the chance to understand the history and production secrets of the world’s most famous stout before ending your visit with a free pint.

Choose from a one or two day Big Bus ticket to accompany your Guinness visit and ensure your trip to Dublin is the best ever!
• Unlimited Hop on Hop off for 24 or 48 hours
• Free Walking Tour
• Live commentary on board all tours
• 25 stops around Dublin

When you arrive at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, unlock Dublin’s best attractions with a 24-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour with Dublin’s famous green bus guides. Make the most of your short stay in Dublin on Dublin's No.1 Hop On Hop Off Tour - your tour route covers 25 stops around the city visiting all of Dublin's favorite attractions. Listen to brilliant live commentary from local guides as you hop on and off wherever you wish.

Favorite places to hop off the DoDublin Bus Tour include the world-famous Guinness Storehouse, Jameson Distillery Bow Street, and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

Enjoy complimentary admission to the Little Museum of Dublin at St. Stephen’s Green worth €15.

This is a thorough but leisurely-paced walking tour that covers most of Dublin's major and minor sites. History, culture, architecture, Irish society, Irish language, literature, and many-a-joke to be heard during our jaunt around the fair city.

Everything can be tailored to suit you.

A coffee break and a lunch break will be included to nicely punctuate your Dublin experience.

Five hours fly by quickly!

Optional:
- Guided tour of Old Library of Trinity College where the Book of Kells is housed. Note that if this option is selection, the National Museum of History and Archaeology must be substituted out. On Mondays, the National Museum of History and Archaeology is closed.
- Please note that there is an entrance fee for the Book of Kells (adults and children) – you can purchase the tickets at the door.

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses. Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our 25 designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish within your ticket validity. All located near Dublin’s best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. With buses passing through every 20 - 30 minutes, simply rejoin the tour when you’re ready.
• Unlimited Hop on Hop off for -24, -48 hours
• Free guided walking tour
• Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

Do you enjoy Food, Pub, Museums, Culture tours and learning how the locals live?
This tour comprises elements from all those tours to give you the most varied, comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Dublin possible! After 10yrs tour guiding private tours, and over 500 5-star reviews, Garvan has designed a tour to deliver an outstanding full day in Dublin.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have visited all the essential attractions, experiencing only the best of the National Gallery and National Museum, eaten lunch where the locals go, shopped for Irish artisanal foods & cheeses, paired them with Irish beer/whiskey in a locals’ pub, visited a jeweller (or similar) and learned the methods & inspiration behind their art.

As if that wasn’t enough, you will have also gained not only an understanding but a powerful feeling for Irish history & culture. Most importantly of all, you’ll have connected with an authentic Irish guide who wants to share a fantastically memorable & personal day with you.

Indulge in an unparalleled exploration of Viking Dublin with our exclusive self-guided audio tour, narrating the extraordinary heritage of this picturesque town. Using your smartphone and personal headphones, seamlessly blend heritage and history as you wander through Dublin's enchanting streets.

Dublin stands on the ancient Viking settlement, strategically located nearby the cold waters of the Liffey River. Enjoy complete autonomy through the use of your smartphone and headphones as you discover hiddenViking heritage in the picturesque city-centre.

The distance between stops is a delightful 5 to 10 minutes stroll, creating an ideal half-day exploration for enthusiasts keen on visiting every location, with each site requiring 5 to 30 minutes.

Experience the best of Dublin in one day and hear how it grew from a Viking port into one of the friendliest cities in the world. And seeing as Dublin is home to some of the world's most unrivaled drinks, you'll visit a craft whiskey distillery in the famous Golden Triangle before heading to the Guinness Storehouse. Step inside Trinty College and visit the Long Room where Ireland's greatest cultural treasure is housed. See the utterly astounding craftsmanship on every page of the lavishly decorated manuscript. Step inside St Patricks Cathedral, founded in the 11th century in honor of Ireland's most loved saint himself!

A city tour with a difference I tend to stay on the outskirts of the city to give our clients a taste of what happens outside the city boundaries we will visit the Dublin suburbs and a local fishing village in the village of Howth. we will take in the castle and a short hike if anyone is interested.

Discover over 800 years of history on a guided tour of Malahide Castle, meander down the winding pathways of our enchanted Fairy Trail, get up close and personal with rare species in our Butterfly House, discover the rare collection of plants and flowers in the Walled Garden.

Howth has been settled since prehistoric times, and features in Irish mythology. A fishing village and small trading port from at least the 14th century, Howth has grown to become a busy and affluent suburb of Dublin, with a mix of suburban residential development, wild hillside and heathland, golf courses, cliff and coastal paths.

The last lighthouse to be automated in Ireland and built 1667 the Baily Lighthouse.

Tour the streets of Dublin on our stylish red open-top buses. Hop-on, hop-off sightseeing tour gives you the freedom to explore your way. You can hop on and off the bus at any of our 25 designated Big Bus stops, as many times as you wish within your ticket validity. All located near Dublin’s best attractions, you're free to delve deeper into the city at your own pace. With buses passing through every 20 - 30 minutes, simply rejoin the tour when you’re ready.
Unlimited Hop on Hop off for -24, -48, -72 hours
Free guided walking tour
Live commentary and recorded commentary in 8 languages on-board the red route

The best way to discover the charming city of Dublin is a guided walk through the best sights a friendly local expert. To stroll through the hidden streets, to see the things which are mot mentioned in the popular guide websites and could not be found in guidebooks. To listen to the history of the city, legends, and secrets, to drink a coffee in the oldest pub in the city. Are you expressed? We are!

Your guide will pick you up in your hotel or from your cruise ship.

You will start your tour from historic O Connell Street and explore all the city throughout the city both Northside and Southside stopping off at key locations along the way.

During your way, you will have a coffee stop to have a little rest and listen to another amazing story.

At the end of the tour, your guide will help you to call a taxi back or suggest the place to have the best dinner in the city and leave you at that place.