Book of Kells Tickets & Tours: The 9 Best Ways In

1.Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,825 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95Our pick

Start at Trinity College with an English-speaking guide such as Dermot, Noel, Alan, or Jimmy. See the Book of Kells, the Long Room reimagined experience, Dublin Castle’s exterior and gardens, and Molly Malone’s statue. Expect history, stories, stairs, cobblestones, and plenty of walking.

“Jimmy was awesome! We really appreciated his customer service and gab. We made many small stops that got to show us a lot of what Dublin has to offer.”

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2.Fast-Track Book of Kells Ticket & Dublin Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,661 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide at Trinity College for fast-track access to the Book of Kells, the redesigned Long Room experience, and Gaia. Then walk through central Dublin to Molly Malone and Dublin Castle. Guides such as Richard, Sean, Alan, Fergus, and Declan bring Irish history to life in English, French, or Spanish.

“Fergus was our tour guide and was the best! Knowledgable and courteous. Enjoyable experience.”

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

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

Walk through Dublin’s major historic sights with an English-speaking guide such as Fergus, Miriam, Richard, or John. See St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle’s courtyards and gardens, Molly Malone, and Trinity College’s Book of Kells and Long Room. Expect cobblestones, stairs, hills, and about three and a half hours on foot.

“Great guide, Dermot. Too long for the material, and a bit expensive. Maybe add Christchurch to add value.”

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4.Trinity College Campus Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 392 reviews · from $18Best value

Spend 45 minutes walking Trinity College Dublin with a current student or alumni guide such as Sinead, Ethan, Tess, or Harry. See Front Square, the Museum Building, historic societies, gardens, native plants, and nesting birds while hearing stories about Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Bram Stoker, and college life. The Book of Kells and Old Library are not included.

“Lovely. The guide was great and very informed. I enjoyed it very much. Thanks.”

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5.Book of Kells, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · from $77

Walk from Temple Bar through Dublin’s historic center with a licensed guide, stopping at Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Molly Malone, and Trinity College. Skip the ticket-office line for the Book of Kells and Old Library. Dave Kavanagh and Kieran are among the guides who lead this English-language tour.

“our guide, Dave, was amazing! He had a ton of information and was engaging! we loved our tour!”

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6.Dublin in a Day: Dublin Castle, Book of Kells, Guinness & Whiskey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · from $172Top rated

Spend 7.5 hours exploring central Dublin with an English-speaking guide, from the Molly Malone Statue and Trinity College to the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Teeling Whiskey Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. The tour includes timed admissions, whiskey tastings, a Guinness pint and a small group of up to 16 people.

“Very nice tour of key tourist attractions in Dublin. We had ample time to explore the several locations we visited (we were not rushed) and ended the day at the Gravity Bar at Guinness. We did not wait in any lines as all of our entrances were prebooked and the tour arrived on time at each location. Our tour guide Caroline was knowledgeable and very friendly.”

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7.Trinity Trails: Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 203 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Walk through Trinity College Dublin with a guide such as James, Ava, Niamh, or Alice, hearing campus stories, seeing Front Square, and entering the Victorian Museum building. The tour lasts about 45 minutes, costs $19.36, and ends outside the Old Library. Book the separate Book of Kells visit if you want inside access.

“Our tour guide Ava was fantastic! She gave us a great deal of information in a one hour tour with a little humor to keep it fun!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 164 reviews · from $101

Walk Dublin’s old center with guides such as Richard, Rory, Martin, or Seamus, visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College’s Book of Kells, Molly Malone, and Dublin Castle’s grounds. Timed entry helps at the Book of Kells, while an optional Guinness Storehouse upgrade extends the day to six hours.

“We had an incredible experience on this tour! Sara, our guide, was exceptional—so knowledgeable, engaging, and an absolute joy to listen to. The itinerary was well-organized, managing to cover so much while still allowing us time to absorb and appreciate the history and beauty of each site. Every stop felt meaningful, and Sara’s passion truly enhanced the experience. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin! It’s a perfect mix of history, culture, and storytelling. Don’t miss it!”

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9.Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 85 reviews · from $169

Spend 7.5 hours exploring Dublin on foot with an English-speaking guide. Visit the Book of Kells and Old Library, walk through Dublin Castle, taste whiskey and a cocktail at Teeling, then tour Guinness Storehouse with a pint at the rooftop bar. Small-group and private options are available.

“Great !! I recommend it .. Hannah , our guide was so wonderful!!! We learned so much !! Only one down side : our Time in St Patrick was too short . But , otherwise, we LOVED this experience!!”

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