The Best of Dublin including Trinity College: Private Tour
Description
On your tour, you will explore the castle’s 800-year history. Near old Christ Church Cathedral, you will learn about the area's history as a Viking settlement, and view the site of the world’s first performance of Handel’s Messiah. Continue your turn about the city with a dive into some of Dublin's most famous architectural buildings, including the Neoclassical 18th-century former House of Parliament and the Georgian-style City Hall. You will also visit the famous Temple Bar, Dublin’s cultural and entertainment quarter and one of the liveliest nightlife areas that preserve its medieval street pattern, with many narrow, cobbled streets. You will get to visit the famed Trinity College, Ireland’s first and most acclaimed university. You will hear about the college’s numerous treasures and tales of renowned past students, including Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker as well as visit its campus and see the famous Book of Kells, the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts.
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Discover the culture and vibrancy of Ireland between the rolling landscapes and foggy skyline and see the best of Dublin and its historical highlights on this half-day tour with your knowledgeable tour guide and Dubliner.
Walk through the Dubh Linn Garden of Dublin Castle, with over 800 years of history.
See Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of Dublin founded in 1030 by Sitric, King of the Dublin Norsemen.
Stroll through several of the city’s famed sites, including Grafton Street and Temple Bar. Also pass by the famous Ha’penny Bridge and O'Connell Bridge.
Visit Dublin's famed university Trinity College and the famous people who studied here, from Oscar Wilde to Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett. See the acclaimed Book of Kells, the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts housed in the Old Library. Please note: external guides are not allowed in Trinity College so you will be parting ways with your guide at the entrance where you will join a small guided tour the visit to the 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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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(1)
Bartle was our guide for this “3 hour” walking tour that turned into 6! He met us at our hotel (Wilder) and led us on an incredibly unique and engaging tour throughout Dublin. He must have cued in immediately that we were interested in avoiding high volume locations with tons of tourists…and also that we like to experience cities with their alcohol. He led us on a private tour for the Book of Kells where he had other patrons asking him questions as he was so knowledgeable. He know precisely which things were worth taking pictures of to save time for the more interesting/hidden gems of the tour. It seemed like everyone we passed knew Bartle on sight and helped accommodate our needs immediately. We had a crack at several pubs, including with the owner of Sweny’s Chemist, a lovely James Joyce stop. We sang Irish songs and my wife even played guitar a bit there! An amazing experience and hard to imagine a better tour/tour guide. I would recommend this very very highly for anyone who likes to drink and chat and walk!
