

The Book of Kells Tours and Activities
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Dating back to AD 800, the illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells is renowned for its extraordinary illustrations and ornamentations. Its intricate drawings incorporating Celtic and Christian traditions are a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of the medieval Irish monks believed to have created it while on the remote island of Iona in Scotland. Despite Viking raids, theft, and fights between various Irish and English factions, 680 astonishingly detailed vellum (calf-skin) pages of the book remain intact.
Library open daily 9:30am - 5pm, winter Sundays until 4:30pm
Trinity College Dublin, College Green, Dublin, 2
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Fast-track Easy Access Book of Kells Tour with Dublin Castle
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Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.
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$59.61
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$59.61
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Big Bus Dublin Open-top, Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour
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Explore Dublin at your own pace with Big Bus tour; your 24- to 72-hour ticket allows you to hop on and hop off whenever you like at more than 30 stops. Choose from two routes offered live or digital commentary that teaches you about Dublin's history and culture, and you also get access to a walking tour (with a 48-hour ticket) and included drinks at some bars and distilleries. Hop on and off as many times as you like to explore Dublin highlights at your leisure, such as St. Stephens Green, Croke Park, EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum, and others.
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$31.75
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$31.75
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Dublin Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
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It’s easy to explore Dublin’s top attractions on your own, but only a local guide can give you the inside scoop on life in the city. This private half-day tour can be completely customized to your preferences, so you can benefit from your guide’s expertise and learn more about Irish culture as you hit the shops, pick up tips for where to eat, drink, or party, and experience the city like a true Dubliner.
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$114.44
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$114.44
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(Nearly!) All of Dublin in 5 hours
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Short on time and want to see as much of Dublin as you can? This tour has you covered. In five hours, you'll see many of the city's top attractions, from Trinity College to Dublin Castle, along with a host of other important historical and cultural attractions along the way.
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$235.99
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$235.99
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Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin
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Do Dublin your way with this customizable private tour of the city. There’s no need to waste time studying maps or waiting for public transport with a guide to drive you around. As a history graduate and genealogist, your guide can also share information on Dublin’s history and heritage, as well as its most interesting sights, from St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the Ha'penny Bridge.
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$659.33
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$659.33
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Explore Ireland, Escorted 12 Day Tour of Ireland
Explore Ireland" - Escorted 12 Day Tours. Explore the various facets of Ireland & experience the Beautiful landscapes of this "Emerald Ireland"
Discover heart-warming moments and spectacular sights. Explore the Island of Ireland
From the Causeway Coast and the Wild Atlantic Way to the Sunny South East and the 11 cities in between, now's the time to start exploring the Island of Ireland.
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$3,759.15
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$3,759.15

Guinness Storehouse Fast-Track Ticket and Big Bus Dublin Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Maximize a short stay in Dublin with easy and efficient hop-on hop-off bus transport and fast-track access to the Guinness Storehouse. See as much of the city as possible, and get familiar with key sights as you listen to live commentary on board the open-top bus, then avoid lines at one of the capital’s most popular, and therefore busy, attractions.
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$57.42
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$57.42
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My Authentic Dublin: History, Music, Locals & Pubs - Private Day Tour Experience
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Totally bespoke Dublin tour unique to you based on our chat and I will do the rest!
My tour style is: History - Music - The Craic (fun) - Real Pubs
These 4 elements will give you an understanding of Irish culture such as we discover the 1916 Revolution, the catastrophic Great Hunger of the mid 19th century, Viking Dublin, classic Dublin pubs culture, religious Ireland, Irish America, scenic Dublin bay & more.
Traditional Irish music throughout.
Once you book the tour, we will coordinate which of the optional stops which are important to you and I can put the bespoke tour together for you.
An Authentic Dublin Experience is to learn the real Dublin, meet the locals with a local and to see the sides of Dublin that also exist outside of the well worn tourist trail.
Hope to see you soon in Dublin,
Éamonn
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$824.16
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$824.16
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Dublin city throug the ages full day private tour
We can definitely name Dublin as one of the top cities in the world to visit. Dublin is Ireland’s capital and largest city, offering an endless number of museums, attractions, and entertainment options. We have included in this tour all the main highlights of the city - so if you have only one day - we recommend to book this tour and enjoy this amazing city.
Your guide will pick you up at the reception of your hotel or from your cruise ship.
You will have a sightseeing tour both walking and driving with photo stops.
The main attractions you will see are Dublin Castle, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Brewery, Georgian Dublin, Trinity College.
During the day you will have time to have a lunch – your guide will suggest you the best options.
At the end of the tour, the driver will take you back to the place you are staying.
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$2,303.87
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$2,303.87
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Secrets of Dublin private walking tour
The best way to discover the charming city of Dublin is a guided walk through the best sights a friendly local expert. To stroll through the hidden streets, to see the things which are mot mentioned in the popular guide websites and could not be found in guidebooks. To listen to the history of the city, legends, and secrets, to drink a coffee in the oldest pub in the city. Are you expressed? We are!
Your guide will pick you up in your hotel or from your cruise ship.
You will start your tour from historic O Connell Street and explore all the city throughout the city both Northside and Southside stopping off at key locations along the way.
During your way, you will have a coffee stop to have a little rest and listen to another amazing story.
At the end of the tour, your guide will help you to call a taxi back or suggest the place to have the best dinner in the city and leave you at that place.
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$406.51
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$406.51
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Ultimate Day in Dublin
Do you enjoy Food, Pub, Museums, Culture tours and learning how the locals live?
This tour comprises elements from all those tours to give you the most varied, comprehensive and enjoyable tour of Dublin possible! After 10yrs tour guiding private tours, and over 500 5-star reviews, Garvan has designed a tour to deliver an outstanding full day in Dublin.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have visited all the essential attractions, experiencing only the best of the National Gallery and National Museum, eaten lunch where the locals go, shopped for Irish artisanal foods & cheeses, paired them with Irish beer/whiskey in a locals’ pub, visited a jeweller (or similar) and learned the methods & inspiration behind their art.
As if that wasn’t enough, you will have also gained not only an understanding but a powerful feeling for Irish history & culture. Most importantly of all, you’ll have connected with an authentic Irish guide who wants to share a fantastically memorable & personal day with you.
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$250.55
Price varies by group size
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$250.55
Price varies by group size
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