Overview
Enjoy a full-day tour of Dublin, Ireland’s beautiful capital city, famous for its warm and friendly welcome, situated on a beautiful bay at the edge of the River Liffey and surrounded by spectacular mountainous countryside.
Dublin’s picturesque cobbled streets are famed for their ‘craic’ (good fun) and are filled with vibrant art, markets, cafes and pubs as well as historic buildings.
Many famous historical figures have made Dublin their home, from beloved literary figures like W.B.Yeats, Oscar Wilde, (both of whom lived at Merrion Square,) Jonathan Swift, Samuel Beckett and James Joyce, to political and military figures like Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington.
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What's included
Entrance to Trinity College Grounds, Library & the Book of Kells shared group tour admission tickets
Entrance to the Guinness Storehouse
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Taxi/Uber transfer from the National Gallery to the Guinness Storehouse
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup/drop-off services
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you in front of the Dublinia Museum (under the bridge), St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8.
End point
This tour ends with the entrance to the Guinness Storehouse, which you are free to explore at your own leisure (tickets included).
What to expect
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Dublin
1 hour
Enjoy the personalised attention of a private local guide and explore the highlights and lesser-known gems of Dublin, a UNESCO city of literature.
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Christ Church Cathedral
30 min
Admire the historic buildings and learn the stories and legends associated with them, including Christ Church, which is the city’s impressive gothic cathedral and Dublin Castle dating back to the 13th century.
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Temple Bar
30 min
See the Temple Bar, a famous buzzing neighbourhood and also one of Dublin’s most famous pubs established in 1840 - renowned for serving 450 varieties of whiskey!
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30 min
Visit the picturesque 27-acre park St. Stephen's Green, formerly a marshy common used for grazing, witch burnings and public executions and now a popular place for Dubliners and visitors to relax from the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Trinity College Dublin
45 min
Visit the grounds of the historic Trinity College University and see the famed Book of Kells and magnificent Trinity College Library (tickets included). Please note: external guides are not allowed to guide in Trinity College so you will join a shared guided tour at Trinity College Campus, Old Library and the Book of Kells. All books from the Long Room have been removed as part of the historic Old Library Redevelopment Project, except the first four bays as you enter the space. In the meanwhile your visitor experience will include a digital journey through the Old Library’s precious collections.
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National Gallery of Ireland
30 min
Stop at the National Gallery of Ireland to see the Museum's most famed artwork: The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, and then jump in a taxi with your guide (transport cost included), and cross the city to the Guinness Storehouse.
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Guinness Storehouse
1 hour
This tour ends with timed entrance tickets to the Guinness Storehouse that you can explore at your own leisure (tickets included), ending your day with views over the city of Dublin from the Storehouse Gravity bar (pint included).
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Dublin in a Day: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse Private Tour
Can I cancel Dublin in a Day: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse Private Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 6 hours.
Where does it start?
Your guide will meet you in front of the Dublinia Museum (under the bridge), St Michaels Hill Christ Church, Merchants Quay, Dublin 8.
What's included?
- Entrance to Trinity College Grounds, Library & the Book of Kells shared group tour admission tickets
- Entrance to the Guinness Storehouse
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Taxi/Uber transfer from the National Gallery to the Guinness Storehouse
What's not included?
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off services
Which places does it visit?
It visits Christ Church Cathedral, Temple Bar, Trinity College Dublin, National Gallery of Ireland, Guinness Storehouse.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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