Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle

• Scan the Book of Kells at your own pace, without being rushed 

• Hear hidden mysteries and secrets about the book from the guide 

• Choose from multiple departure times to fit your busy sightseeing schedule

Your tour of the Book of Kells, Trinity College’s library, and Dublin Castle meets in the front of Trinity College in central Dublin. First your guide takes you through the college’s library, exploring the area known as the Long Room that's lined with books and statue busts of famous masters of science, literature, and art. Afterward, it’s on to the Book of Kells exhibit, where you beat the crowds and head in right away. Hear a detailed rundown of the book and why it’s so important to Irish culture. Once you reach the actual book, take as long as you’d like to look over its pages. Your last stop for this tour is Dublin Castle. Walk around the grounds and the gardens as you learn more about Emerald Isle culture. Your tour ends at the Castle, close to public transport and other fun areas to explore.

• Tour is led by an expert english speaking local guide

• Entry to the College Treasury to view the 9th Century Book of Kells

• Entry to the Oldest Vaulted Library in Europe

• Visit to the 16th Century Trinity College campus

• Entry to "Turning Darkness into Light" Exhibition

• Exterior tour of the13th Century Dublin Castle

• Visit to the Dublin Castle Victorian Gardens

• Visit the first 9th century Viking landing spot in Dublin

• From 4 Nov 2019 to early March 2020 the Book will be replaced by the only approved Fine Arts version

• Entry/Admission - The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition

• Entry/Admission - Trinity College Dublin

• Entry/Admission - Dublin Castle

• Entry/Admission - Molly Malone Statue

• Guaranteed to skip the lines

• Transportation

• Interior visit to Dublin Castle