# Early Access – Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

> Book of Kells early access tour: see the manuscript before the crowds, then a guided visit to Dublin Castle. 2 hours, from €45, English-speaking guide.

- URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/tour/early-access-book-of-kells-dublin-castle-tour/
- Published: 2026-06-08
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- Author: Dermot

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## About Early Access - Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

This Book of Kells early access tour lets you see the 9th-century manuscript before the crowds arrive. It includes a guided tour of Trinity College and admission to Dublin Castle, with a professional English-speaking guide. Meet at the main entrance of Trinity College on College Green; look for the guide with a yellow flag. It lasts about 2 hours, from €45.

## FAQs

### Where do I meet?

At the main entrance of Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2. Look for the guide with a yellow flag.

### What's included?

Early access to the Book of Kells, a guided tour of Trinity College, admission to Dublin Castle and an English-speaking guide.

### How long is it?

About 2 hours.

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**Operator:** Letz Go City Tours EU
**Duration:** 2 h
**Area:** Dublin
**Prices:** Adult €79, Child €75

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## About this tour

### Summary

Discover the “most precious object in the western world,” according to the 1007 Chronicles of Ulster, on a cultural fast-track easy access tour of the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin. On the second part of this fascinating tour visit the 12th-century Dublin Castle built by King John where your professional local English-speaking guide will show you all the exterior highlights including the Castle gardens.

Duration: 2.5 hours

***Tour Highlights – what we offer you on this tour***

- Discover up close the finest example of Ireland's most important medieval illuminated manuscripts
- See and walk through Europe's largest vaulted library
- Wander the gardens and grounds of Dublin Castle after a photo stop with the Molly Malone Statue

***Inclusions***

- First-Class English Speaking local guide
- Guaranteed Timed Easy Access to Book of Kells

***Exclusions***

- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
- Transportation
- No Food or Drink
- Guide Gratuity
- Entry Tickets to Dublin Castle

## Meeting point

Trinity College Dublin, Edmund Burke Statue. **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.

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