The 12 Best Book of Kells Tours & Tickets

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

This 2.5-hour Dublin walk pairs timed entry to Trinity College’s Book of Kells Experience with an exterior tour of Dublin Castle and a short stop at the Molly Malone statue. An English-speaking local guide sets the context; guides such as Dermot, Jimmy and Noel have earned praise for lively storytelling. Expect cobbles, stairs and plenty of walking.

“Our guide Sean was fantastic, very knowledgeable and friendly, but the format of the tour (he wasn’t allowed to lead us formally and comment while we were inside the Long Hall) was not made clear on the website. We would have liked to hear more from Sean.”

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

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

Join a local guide at Trinity College for the Book of Kells and its current exhibition, then walk through central Dublin to Molly Malone’s statue and the grounds of Dublin Castle. The tour lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes, costs $90 per person, and runs in English, Spanish or French. Guides have included Richard, Sean, Alan and Declan.

“The tour was amazing. we really liked tour guide Alan with a yellow hat. He is awesome.”

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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

In about three and a half hours, an English-speaking guide leads you from St Patrick’s Cathedral to Dublin Castle’s exterior, Molly Malone’s statue and Trinity College’s Book of Kells experience. Cathedral admission and timed Book of Kells access are included. Expect substantial walking, an outdoor castle visit and a short stop at the Trinity souvenir shop.

“Excellent tour. Awesome guide. A few hours out of the day to check some bucket list items off the list.”

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4.Trinity College Campus Guided Walking Tour

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

Meet a current Trinity student at the Bell Tower in Front Square for a 45-minute walk through Ireland’s oldest university. Hear stories about Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and Bram Stoker, see the Museum building and Dining Hall, and learn about campus wildlife. The tour is in English and does not include the Book of Kells or Old Library.

“Fascinating. The undergrad who took us round shared her love of the place and could do whimsey”

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

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

Walk from Temple Bar to Christ Church, Dublin Castle and Trinity College with a licensed English-speaking guide, then spend 90 minutes at the Book of Kells and the Old Library. Groups are capped at 25. Guide Dave Kavanagh is often praised for his lively stories; Dublin Castle and Christ Church admission are not included.

“Our tour guide Dave was amazing!! He was so much fun and so informative about the city. He had so many great stories to tell along the way and got us to each stop efficiently. This was tour was the first activity we did after arriving in Dublin and it really helped us get a grasp on the city. Would definitely recommend the tour and Dave to any visiting!”

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

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

Start at the Molly Malone Statue with a local English-speaking guide and a group capped at 16. Visit Trinity College and the Book of Kells, walk past Dublin’s riverfront and historic centre, then tour Teeling Whiskey Distillery before finishing at Guinness Storehouse. Tastings, a whiskey cocktail, a pint and key entry tickets are included.

“Hannah was our tour guide and we learned so much about Dublin from her. She's really very passionate about her country and that's what you want when someone's showing you around their hood! Loved the tour of Trinity College and the Book of Kells Experience. Of course, we loved the Whiskey and Guinness tour as well. We booked 3 tours during our 4 days in Ireland and this one was our fave.”

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7.Trinity Trails: Guided Walking Tour of Trinity College

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

This 45-minute English-language walk starts at Trinity College’s Campanile and covers Front Square, the Georgian campus buildings, and the Victorian Museum building’s decorated interior. Guides such as James, Niamh, Ava, and Johann have led tours, though your guide will vary. The walk ends outside the Old Library; Book of Kells and Old Library admission is not included.

“Ela made our tour interesting and informative we will go back again to see Book of Kells and she kept us out of rain”

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

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

Walk Dublin’s historic center with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle’s grounds, Molly Malone and Trinity College. Timed entry gets you to the Book of Kells, where you’ll hear about its imagery and Irish heritage. The optional Guinness Storehouse extension makes this a longer, six-hour day.

“This was a wonderful tour! Our guides Malene and Sam were amazing! We learned so much from both of them. My only suggestion would be for them to have microphones, or those Voxbox headphones. With a larger group, it was sometimes easy to miss something they were saying. And, we didn’t want to miss anything they said! Otherwise, fantastic!!”

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9.Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Christ Church Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 145 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking from Temple Bar through central Dublin, hearing stories about Vikings, Irish whiskey, music and city landmarks. A licensed guide leads a group of up to 25, then you enter Trinity College’s Old Library with a reserved Book of Kells time slot. Guides Dave and Ben are among those praised for lively storytelling.

“Dave is a great guide. He knew his stuff and we had many stops along the way to hear about different historical events.”

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10.Dublin Guinness Storehouse, Molly Malone Statue and Book of Kells

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · from $92

Follow a local guide from the Guinness Storehouse through the Liberties to Trinity College, with stops at the Molly Malone statue and the Book of Kells. Your $92 fare includes timed admission, skip-the-line access at Guinness and a pint in the Gravity Bar. Guides named in past tour experiences include Maura, Paul, Ciara, Martin and Alan.

“Guinness was awesome. Richard was a great tour guide, had a lot of facts about Dublin during the tour”

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11.Trinity College, Castle, Guinness and Whiskey Tour

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

Spend 7.5 hours walking central Dublin with an English-speaking guide, from first access to the Book of Kells and a look at Dublin Castle to a whiskey tasting at Teeling and a self-guided Guinness Storehouse visit. Guides have included Brian, Hannah, Niall, and Gabriel, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Thoroughly recommend this tour. was a great day, and Gabriel was a fantastic guide. Lots of local knowledge, and a really warm and personable manner, which added to the enjoyment of the day. Fantastic range of stops/attractions - we really enjoyed every one of them. Definitely do this tour if you're visiting Dublin.”

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12.Book of Kells. Medieval Dublin Castle. 5* History & Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Walk from Trinity College to Dublin Castle with a licensed guide, stopping at the Book of Kells, the Old Library, College Green and the Molly Malone statue. The tour lasts about 2 hours 45 minutes and includes entry to Trinity’s campus and Book of Kells experience. Guides such as Sean, Michael, Marty and Noel lead groups of up to 20.

“As you enter the book of kells, there are two display boards that break down the page you will see, noting the various important symbolic components of the page. I wanted to film that but did not realize it's importance till it was too late. Sean food a good job discussed the points, but... the display panel was a deconstruction of the page and excellent to view.”

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