Book of Kells Early Access Tour with Dublin Castle

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Stop At: The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition, College Green Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 Ireland

Visit the 9th century Book of Kells, described in the 1007 Historical records off Ulster as 'the most precious object in the western world'. The cultural and historical value of the Book of Kells has only increased in the millennium since - this exquisite work of art has stood for 1,200 years as the greatest example of medieval illumination. This tour starts by delving into its rich ornamentation and explores its dense symbolism and meaning and its merit as an artistic masterpiece.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Book of Kells and the Old Library Exhibition, College Green Trinity College Dublin, Dublin 2 Ireland

Visit Europe's largest vaulted library located above the Treasury where the Book of Kells is displayed. The Old Library is a “must see” on the itinerary of all visitors to Dublin. Located in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin visitors will be immersed in the 18th century, when the magnificent and extraordinary Old Library building was constructed. Your expert local guide will lead you upstairs from the Book of Kells Treasury to the magnificent Long Room which houses 200,000 of the Library’s oldest books in its oak bookcases. Your expert guide will also show you one of the few remaining original copies of the Irish Declaration of Independence as well as the 15th century copy of the 11th century Irish Warrior "Brian Boru".

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Trinity College Dublin, Grafton St. College Green, Dublin 2 Ireland

After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Dame St Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Ireland

Continue on this fascinating fully guided tour to Dublin Castle, the heart of historic Dublin. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years.

Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle awaits to enthrall all who enter her gates. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a "must do" for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn. (This tour does not visit the Castle Apartments)


Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Molly Malone Statue, In Front of the Saint Andrew's Church Tourist Office Suffolk Street, Dublin Ireland

Visit the Statue of Molly Malone and join your guide and tour group for a few lines of good Irish cheer as you sing "Cockles & Mussels" alive alive oh"s well as being known and sung internationally, the popular song 'Cockles and Mussels' has become a sort of unofficial anthem of Dublin city. The song's tragic heroine Molly Malone and her barrow have come to stand as one of the most familiar symbols of the capital.

Duration: 5 minutes