Early Access – Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour
by Letz Go City Tours EU
About This Tour
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.
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.!Description of image
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Logistics
- Start Location
- Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland
- End Location
- Dublin Castle, Dame St, Dublin 2, Ireland
- Meeting Point
- At the main entrance of Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2. Look for the LetzGo City Tours guide with a yellow flag.
- Languages
- English
- Operator
- Letz Go City Tours EU