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Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse

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Overview

Discover the best of Dublin in a day including a guided visit to the Book of Kells at Trinity College and to the Guinness Storehouse to explore. Ireland’s iconic capital situated on the sea and surrounded by mountains is famous for its heritage, architecture and friendly atmosphere.

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
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off services
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

St Michaels Hill Christ Church
Merchants Quay, Dublin 8, Ireland

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End point

St. James's Gate
Saint Catherine's, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland

This tour ends with the entrance to the Guinness Storehouse, which you are free to explore at your own leisure (tickets included).

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Dublin

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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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Christ Church Cathedral

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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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Temple Bar

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 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Saint Stephen's Green

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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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Trinity College Dublin

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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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

National Gallery of Ireland

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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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Guinness Storehouse

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).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-255730P192

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
  • Taxi/Uber transfer from the National Gallery to the Guinness Storehouse.
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities (optional).
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off services.
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse is as follows:

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dublin in a Day Private Tour: Book of Kells & Guinness Storehouse will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • 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
  • Taxi/Uber transfer from the National Gallery to the Guinness Storehouse
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off services
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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