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Dublin Skip the Line Full Day Highlights with Top Attractions

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience all the highlights of Dublin in just one tour, from historical landmarks to the story of the most famous and Ireland's No. 1 attraction, the Guinness Storehouse, where tour guests will enjoy the best pint ever at the world-famous Gravity Bar. Packed full of incredible insights and up-close historical visits including a visit to the must-see St Patrick’s Cathedral & Garden Park as well as the 13th century Dublin Castle. Guests will also enjoy an extraordinary visit to the 16th-century Trinity College to view the spectacular 9th-century Celtic icon, the Book of Kell’s, and visit Europe’s longest vaulted historical library. Packed with essential highlights and led by an expert local friendly guide, this tour offers visitors to Dublin the opportunity to see, do, learn, and experience so much more for a day of authentic Irish experiences.

What's Included

  • Skip-the-Line Entrance to Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick's Cathedral
  • Easy Access Timed Entry to Book of Kells & Valuted Library
  • Visit the famous Molly Malone Statue - the mascot of Dublin city
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and soft Drinks / Gratiude
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Bull Alley Street
Dublin, Ireland

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End point

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

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Saint Patrick's Cathedral

Enjoy Skip the Line access and avoid the long lines for a fully comprehensive tour of Ireland's most famous Cathedral and Gardens where you will learn about the works of Johnathan Swift, Dean of St. Patrick's Cathedral as well as Bram Stoker, author of Dracula and student of the 16th century Trinity College.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Dublin Castle

Continue on this fascinating fully guided tour to Dublin Castle. Originally built in the 13th century on a site previously settled by the Vikings it functioned as a military fortress, a prison, treasury, courts of law and the seat of English Administration in Ireland for 700 years. Rebuilt in the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, Dublin Castle awaits to enthrall all who enter her gates. On this fully guided exterior tour, see the original 13th century Record & Octagonal Towers, the Upper & Lower State Yards and their architectural highlights. Led by an expert local English-speaking guide who will unveil incredible secrets including tales of intrigue and mystery, this tour is a "must do" for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Enjoy and added bonus on this magnificent tour of the 13th century Castle to visit the Castle Gardens, which is the very location where the first Vikings landed in Dublin in 795 AD. Today it is a magnificent Celtic inspired landscaped lawn.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Molly Malone Statue

Visit Dublin's mascot 'Molly Malone Statue' where your local guide will introduce you to Dublin's heroine and her famous song. The song's tragic heroine and her barrow have come to stand as one of the most familiar symbols of the capital. As well as being known and sung internationally, the popular song 'Cockles and Mussels' has become a sort of unofficial anthem of Dublin city.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Book of Kells Experience

View the exterior of Dublin's beautiful Trinity College, established by Queen Elizabeth 1 in 1592. Your expert local guide will introduce to the College's history throughout the centuries and to the famous legends and myths associated with this most historic of Colleges in Europe.
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Trinity College Dublin

After your visit to the Book of Kells and Library enjoy 10 minutes at the venues souvenir shop.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Guinness Storehouse

Visit Ireland’s No 1 cultural attraction and home to the world-famous Guinness Stout. Admission is included
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin Skip the Line Full Day Highlights with Top Attractions?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Skip-the-Line Entrance to Guinness Storehouse and St Patrick's Cathedral
  • Easy Access Timed Entry to Book of Kells & Valuted Library
  • Visit the famous Molly Malone Statue - the mascot of Dublin city
  • See an original copy of the Declaration of Irish independence
  • First-class expert local friendly guide and a pint of Guinness in Gravity Bar
  • Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and soft Drinks / Gratiude

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Guests younger than 18 mustn't drink/taste alcoholic beverages on this tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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