Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour
Overview
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Old Town & Book of Kells
Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library with skip-the-line tickets and discover other highlights of Dublin, such as Trinity College, Dublin Castle, and more.
3-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Transport
This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 2-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town with skip-the-line tickets to the Books of Kells exhibition in the Old Library.
4-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells & Christ Church Cathedral
Book this tour to see the Books of Kells in the Old Library and the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets and discover more highlights of Dublin, such as St Patrick's
5-hour: Old Town, Book of Kells, Christ Church Cathedral & Transport
This option includes a 1-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour walking tour of Dublin's Old Town, the Books of Kells, Old Library and Christ Church Cathedral.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral an Crypts (4 and 5-hour options only)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Dublin with The Book of Kells Exhibition and Christ Church Cathedral
- Skip-the-line timed tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 4H options)
- Entry to the Bell Tower of Chirst the Cathedral
Meeting and Pickup
Private car transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Suffolk Street
Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Molly Malone Statue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Book of Kells Experience
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Houses of Parliament
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Christ Church Cathedral
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Dublin
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Tickets to the Book of Kells are timed. You will skip the line at the ticket office, but not at the entrance and security checks. The exhibition is located in the Old Library at Trinity College, where guiding is restricted, especially during the ongoing renovations.
- Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts allow you to skip the ticket line. Entry during masses and special events is restricted.
- The 3- and 4-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a van for groups of 5+. Booking a 5-people tour ensures a larger vehicle for your comfort.
- 2-hour tour: for the best experience, group size is limited to 1-25 guests per guide.
- 4-hour tour: due to the cathedral's policy, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (IST).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral an Crypts (4 and 5-hour options only).
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only).
- Private Walking Tour of Dublin with The Book of Kells Exhibition and Christ Church Cathedral.
- Skip-the-line timed tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library (all options).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts (in 2 and 3-hour options).
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 4H options).
- Entry to the Bell Tower of Chirst the Cathedral.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-line Book of Kells and Dublin Old Town Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral an Crypts (4 and 5-hour options only)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3 and 5-hour options only)
- Private Walking Tour of Dublin with The Book of Kells Exhibition and Christ Church Cathedral
- Skip-the-line timed tickets to the Book of Kells Exhibition at the Old Library (all options)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- Round-trip transfer with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2 and 4H options)
- Entry to the Bell Tower of Chirst the Cathedral
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Check your email the day before the tour for important information from Rosotravel.
- The itinerary depends on the selected option.
- Tickets to the Book of Kells are timed. You will skip the line at the ticket office, but not at the entrance and security checks. The exhibition is located in the Old Library at Trinity College, where guiding is restricted, especially during the ongoing renovations.
- Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral and Crypts allow you to skip the ticket line. Entry during masses and special events is restricted.
- The 3- and 4-hour options include an estimated 1-hour round-trip transfer from your accommodation, depending on the distance and traffic. We will arrange a standard car (sedan) for 1-4 people, or a van for groups of 5+. Booking a 5-people tour ensures a larger vehicle for your comfort.
- 2-hour tour: for the best experience, group size is limited to 1-25 guests per guide.
- 4-hour tour: due to the cathedral's policy, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people.
- Operated by a business
