Trinity College Library, Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

Discover Dublin's treasures with a guided tour of the Book of Kells, Trinity College's Old Library, Dublin Castle, and George's Street Arcade.

Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour

We'll meet at the Edmund Burke Statue in Dublin. The tour includes the Book of Kells, a Celtic manuscript over 1,200 years old, renowned for its medieval illustration. Our guide will introduce the “Turning Darkness into Light” exhibition, covering the book's origins and symbolism.

Next, we will visit the Old Library at Trinity College, which houses the famous Long Room with 200,000 old books, including the “Brian Boru Harp” and an original Declaration of Irish Independence.

Our journey continues to Dublin Castle, built in the 13th century on a Viking settlement. We will tour its exterior, including gardens and the Record and Octagonal Towers. The guide will share historical tales of the castle.

We will then explore George’s Street Arcade, an 18th-century shopping district with nearly 50 stores and restaurants. This is a good opportunity to find souvenirs. We will also visit the statue of Molly Malone, a symbol of Dublin.

The tour lasts 3 hours and concludes near Dublin Castle.