The 7 Best Dublin Cathedral and Church Visits

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 882 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143Our pick

Walk through four major Dublin sights with an English-speaking guide, including skip-the-line entry to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and timed access to the Book of Kells. Expect stories about Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, Vikings, and Irish history, plus a short stop at Molly Malone and time for souvenirs.

“We had a terrific time on our tour! Fergus, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about everything we saw and in addition to having fun, I learned a lot. Fergus went above and beyond, stopping at interesting places along the way that felt like bonus content, such as the Molly Malone statue. He even offered to take us around to see some of the Christmas lights after the formal tour had ended. There were several young women on the tour and he made sure everyone got to a cab or to their next destination safely. It was a great experience and one I highly recommend to others.”

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2.Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 773 reviews · from $14

Visit Dublin’s Christ Church Cathedral at your own pace with entry to the nave and Ireland’s largest crypt. Use the multilingual audio guide to trace medieval pilgrims, view relics, stained glass, Magna Carta material, and the famous mummified cat and rat. A separate guided tour and belfry visit cost extra.

“We would have like to have been prepped in advance to have some kind of listening device like air pods in advance to hear the audio tour that had to be downloaded. We missed the audio portion of the tour because we couldn’t hear it in our phones.”

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3.Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Dublin Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 548 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

Visit Dublin’s largest cathedral at your own pace with admission and an audio guide included. See Gothic stonework, stained glass, battle colors, the organ, and memorials linked to Jonathan Swift. Allow 45 minutes at minimum, or up to two hours if you want the full story.

“Great tour. I would recommend doing the audio guided tour. Beautiful cathedral. A lot of rich history. I had always thought St. Patrick’s was a catholic cathedral, it’s not but was at one point and is now a Protestant cathedral.”

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

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

Join Dave Kavanagh, Kieran, or another licensed local guide for a three-hour walk through Temple Bar and Dublin’s historic center. See Christ Church, City Hall, Dublin Castle, Molly Malone, and Trinity College, then use a reserved entry time for the Book of Kells and Old Library.

“DAVE WAS SO MUCH FUN! He’s is informed about all the historic places, and so enthusiastic to share stories and more ✨🇮🇪💚”

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5.Dublin Christ Church Cathedral Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 341 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $14

Visit Christ Church Cathedral at your own pace with admission and an audio guide when available. See the neo-Gothic nave, Ireland’s largest medieval crypt, historic treasures, a Magna Carta copy, and the mummified cat and rat found in an organ pipe. Allow 45 minutes to an hour.

“Beautiful cathedral with an interesting crypt. The self guided tour makes easy peazzy allow you to play dress up as a Tudor.”

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

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

Walk Dublin’s old center with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin Castle gardens, Molly Malone, Trinity College, and the Book of Kells. Guides such as Richard, Rory, Martin, and Seamus add humor and useful city tips. Add Guinness Storehouse access for a six-hour version.

“Richard our guide was great we appreciate his time”

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

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

Spend about three hours walking central Dublin with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Dave Kavanagh or Ben. Hear stories about Vikings, whiskey, rock music, and Irish film, see Christ Church and Dublin Castle from outside, then use reserved entry for Trinity College’s Book of Kells and Long Room.

“Dave was an excellent guide friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. He made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable, and I felt well taken care of throughout the trip. Highly recommended!”

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