The 3 Best Castle and Cathedral Tours in Ireland

1.St Patrick’s Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 882 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143Our pick

You’ll walk from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to Dublin Castle, the Molly Malone statue, and Trinity College with an English-speaking guide. Expect timed access to the Book of Kells, an exterior castle tour, uneven streets, and plenty of Dublin history. Guides may include Fergus, Richard, Miriam, Alan, or John.

“We had a terrific time on our tour! Fergus, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and in addition to having fun, I learned a lot. Fergus went above and beyond, stopping at interesting places along the way that felt like bonus content, such as the Molly Malone statue. He even offered to take us around to see some of the Christmas lights after the formal tour had ended. There were several young women on the tour and he made sure everyone got to a cab or to their next destination safely. It was a great experience and one I highly recommend to others.”

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2.Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

This 3-hour walking tour links Temple Bar, the River Liffey, Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, and Trinity College. Your English-speaking guide, often Dave or Ben, adds stories about Vikings, whiskey, music, film, and Irish history. Skip-the-ticket-office access to the Book of Kells and the Old Library is included, but cathedral and castle admission costs extra.

“Our guide, Dave, was knowledgeable and fun! In addition to the official sites, he gave great recommendations for restaurants!”

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3.St Patricks Cathedral. Dublin Castle, Book of Kells Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $142Top rated

Walk through Dublin’s key heritage sites with an English-speaking local guide. See St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle grounds, Molly Malone, Trinity College’s Long Room, and the Book of Kells exhibition. Guides such as Noel, Marty, Michael, Alan, Sean, and Ann are known for lively storytelling and personal attention.

“Tour of St Patrick's Cathedral and Dublin Castle plus the Book of Kells experience at Trinity Collage. Tour price included admission fees for the cathedral and the book of Kells. Strictly a walking tour so it may not be suitable for persons with limited mobility. Guide was very knowledgeable.”

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