Dublin Book of Kells and Old Town Private Tour

4.6
(1973 Reviews)

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Duration: from 2 to 5 hours
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Experience Highlights

Explore the famous Book of Kells and discover the beauty of Dublin' s Old Town on this private tour. Choose from 2, 3, 4 and 5 hour tours and avoid the long queues with priority access.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Ireland as you admire this medieval masterpiece accompanied by an expert guide. Depending on the type of tour you select, the activity includes return transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Discover the charm of Dublin' s Old Town and its main attractions on a private tour .
  • Enjoy priority access to the Book of Kells, with skip-the-line entry.
  • Choose from 2, 3, 4 or 5 hour tours, depending on your needs and interests, and benefit from the company of an expert guide.

What’s included

  • Private Tour of the Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town
  • Queue-free entry to the Book of Kells exhibition
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Christ Church Cathedral (available in options 4 and 5)
  • Return transfers from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle (available in options 3 and 5).

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Step by Step

Venture into the history and culture of Ireland on this private tour of the Book of Kells and Old Dublin. You will enjoy priority access to the Book of Kells, one of the most precious jewels of the Trinity College Library. Avoid the long queues and get up close and personal with this 9th century illuminated manuscript, famous for its intricate Celtic art and historical significance.

For this activity you can choose between different lengths of experience:

  • 2 hour tour: includes a priority access visit to the Books of Kells and a tour of Dublin's Old Town.
  • 3 hour tour: includes priority access to the Books of Kells, a tour of Dublin Old Town and return transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • 4 hour tour: includes priority access to the Books of Kells and Christ Church Cathedral and a tour of Dublin Old Town.
  • 5 hour tour: includes a priority access tour of the Books of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral and the Old Library. Also a tour of Dublin's Old Town of around 4 hours and return transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Accompanied by an expert guide, you will discover the secrets and history behind this medieval masterpiece. As you explore the decorated pages and detailed drawings, you will learn about monastic life in ancient Ireland and the cultural significance of this national treasure.

Afterwards, you will continue your tour of Dublin's Old Town. You'll wander the cobbled streets and admire the Georgian architecture as you learn fascinating stories about the city.

Reviews

4.6
· 1973 Reviews
  • A
    A. J.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit to the Book of Kells was a unique experience, although I think it would benefit from more time to explore it in depth.
  • A
    A. F.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    The visit to the ancient manuscript with a private guide was a unique and unforgettable experience, highly recommended!
  • F
    F. N.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    I loved this tour, I felt like I was in an adventure movie. I learned a lot about history and art, something that has always fascinated me.
  • E
    E. M.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    The Book of Kells tour was great, I learned a lot. The people there are very friendly and everything was easy to understand.
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