Dublin Book of Kells, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Walking Tour
by LetzGo City Tours
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This walking tour focuses on some of Dublin's most notable historical sites, beginning with early access to the 9th-century Book of Kells. Visitors enter the College Treasury to see this illuminated manuscript, examining its detailed ornamentation and symbolism that have made it a key example of medieval art for over 1,200 years. The tour includes a visit to the 16th-century Trinity College campus, where guests have time to browse the souvenir shop. Next, the tour moves to Dublin Castle, originally built in the 13th century on land previously inhabited by Vikings. The guided exterior tour covers the Record and Octagonal Towers, the Upper and Lower State Yards, and the Castle Gardens, which mark the landing site of Vikings in 795 AD. The guide shares stories about the castle’s roles as a fortress, prison, and seat of English administration over seven centuries. This tour does not include access inside the Castle Apartments. The final stop is the Molly Malone Statue, where the group sings lines from the traditional Irish song "Cockles and Mussels." The statue commemorates Molly Malone, a figure closely associated with Dublin’s cultural identity. The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours and is led by an expert English-speaking local guide. The Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations starting Autumn 2023, but the Book of Kells remains available for viewing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Book of Kells Experience
View the 9th-century Book of Kells, recognized in 1007 historical records as ‘the most precious object in the western world.’ This manuscript stands as a leading example of medieval illumination with over 1,200 years of history. Visitors learn about its detailed ornamentation, complex symbolism, and artistic significance during this 40-minute start to the tour.
40 min
Trinity College Dublin
Spend 10 minutes visiting the souvenir shop located within the 16th-century Trinity College campus after viewing the Book of Kells and the Library exhibits.
10 min
Dublin Castle
On this 50-minute guided exterior tour of Dublin Castle, see the original 13th-century Record and Octagonal Towers as well as the Upper and Lower State Yards. The castle served as a fortress, prison, treasury, courts of law, and seat of English administration for 700 years. The guide shares stories about the castle’s history and architectural features. The tour includes time in the Castle Gardens, the site where Vikings first landed in Dublin in 795 AD. This tour does not include interior access to the Castle Apartments.
50 min
Molly Malone Statue
At the Molly Malone Statue, spend about 5 minutes joining the guide and group to sing lines from the Irish song 'Cockles and Mussels.' The statue honors Molly Malone, a character closely linked to Dublin and its unofficial anthem.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College, Dublin 2, D02 E620 Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Main Front Entrance of Trinity College, facing on to College Green, between the big wooden doors, and iron railings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin Book of Kells, Trinity College, Dublin Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Walking Tour
by LetzGo City Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€144Overview
This walking tour focuses on some of Dublin's most notable historical sites, beginning with early access to the 9th-century Book of Kells. Visitors enter the College Treasury to see this illuminated manuscript, examining its detailed ornamentation and symbolism that have made it a key example of medieval art for over 1,200 years. The tour includes a visit to the 16th-century Trinity College campus, where guests have time to browse the souvenir shop. Next, the tour moves to Dublin Castle, originally built in the 13th century on land previously inhabited by Vikings. The guided exterior tour covers the Record and Octagonal Towers, the Upper and Lower State Yards, and the Castle Gardens, which mark the landing site of Vikings in 795 AD. The guide shares stories about the castle’s roles as a fortress, prison, and seat of English administration over seven centuries. This tour does not include access inside the Castle Apartments. The final stop is the Molly Malone Statue, where the group sings lines from the traditional Irish song "Cockles and Mussels." The statue commemorates Molly Malone, a figure closely associated with Dublin’s cultural identity. The tour lasts approximately two and a half hours and is led by an expert English-speaking local guide. The Library at Trinity College will be closed for renovations starting Autumn 2023, but the Book of Kells remains available for viewing.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Book of Kells Experience
View the 9th-century Book of Kells, recognized in 1007 historical records as ‘the most precious object in the western world.’ This manuscript stands as a leading example of medieval illumination with over 1,200 years of history. Visitors learn about its detailed ornamentation, complex symbolism, and artistic significance during this 40-minute start to the tour.
40 min
Trinity College Dublin
Spend 10 minutes visiting the souvenir shop located within the 16th-century Trinity College campus after viewing the Book of Kells and the Library exhibits.
10 min
Dublin Castle
On this 50-minute guided exterior tour of Dublin Castle, see the original 13th-century Record and Octagonal Towers as well as the Upper and Lower State Yards. The castle served as a fortress, prison, treasury, courts of law, and seat of English administration for 700 years. The guide shares stories about the castle’s history and architectural features. The tour includes time in the Castle Gardens, the site where Vikings first landed in Dublin in 795 AD. This tour does not include interior access to the Castle Apartments.
50 min
Molly Malone Statue
At the Molly Malone Statue, spend about 5 minutes joining the guide and group to sing lines from the Irish song 'Cockles and Mussels.' The statue honors Molly Malone, a character closely linked to Dublin and its unofficial anthem.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting Time: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Meeting Place: Edmund Burke Statue, Trinity College, Dublin 2, D02 E620 Meeting Point: Meet your guide at the Main Front Entrance of Trinity College, facing on to College Green, between the big wooden doors, and iron railings.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.