Dublin Castle Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Dublin: Book of Kells Early Access & Castle Walking Tour, € 72 per person (2h 30m, 4.66★ · 4,354).
- Top rated: Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local Guide, € 112 per person (3h, 4.85★ · 157).
- Also recommended: Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Tour: Skip the Line, € 119 per person (3h 30m, 4.74★ · 1,626).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: € 21–€ 168 (median € 88). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 7.
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 6 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Dublin Castle Tours
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7 options
Dublin: Book of Kells Early Access & Castle Walking Tour Step into Dublin’s heart with early access to the Book of Kells, a guided walk through castle grounds, and a singalong at Molly Malone, includes fast-track entry. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.66 (4,354 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 72 per person
Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Tour: Skip the Line Skip-the-line walking tour of Dublin's three must-see landmarks, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College's Book of Kells, and Dublin Castle. Every day · 9 start times, 08:45 to 14:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.74 (1,626 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · IT · FR +1 ✓ Free cancellation. from € 119 per person
Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local Guide Private Dublin city tour covering Dublin Castle, Trinity College & Christ Church Cathedral with a local guide. Small groups, includes a local drink, carbon-neutral. Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 ★ 4.85 (157 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 112 per person
Book of Kells Guided Tour Dublin: Small Group, Fast-Track Entry Small-group guided tour of Trinity College and Book of Kells in Dublin with skip-the-line entry and licensed guide. Around 2 hours. Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.88 (152 reviews) Duration: 2h 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 88 per person
Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour: Skip-the-line access Walk Dublin's medieval heart with a licensed guide, starting at Temple Bar and moving through Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral. Every day · 11:00 and 14:30 · All ages ★ 4.76 (185 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from € 21 per person
Dublin Walking Tour: City Icons, Temple Bar & Castle Stories Wander Dublin’s O’Connell Street, Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral & Dublin Castle on foot with a local guide. Includes wheelchair access and small group size. Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 4.55 (231 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 28 per person
Dublin Castle Skip-the-Line & Private Walking Tour Private Dublin walking tour with skip-the-line Dublin Castle tickets and audio guide. 2–4 hours, small groups max 8 people, 5-star local guide included. Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from € 168 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin: Book of Kells Early Access & Castle Walking TourOur pick | € 72 per person | 2h 30m | 4.66★ · 4,354 | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 15:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local GuideTop ratedPrivate | € 112 per person | 3h | 4.85★ · 157 | Every day · Every 30 min, 09:00 to 19:00 | English |
| Dublin Castle & Book of Kells Tour: Skip the LineAlso recommended | € 119 per person | 3h 30m | 4.74★ · 1,626 | Every day · 9 start times, 08:45 to 14:00 | English, German, Spanish +2 |
| Book of Kells Guided Tour Dublin: Small Group, Fast-Track Entry | € 88 per person | 2h 45m | 4.88★ · 152 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Book of Kells & Dublin Castle Tour: Skip-the-line access | € 21 per person | 3h | 4.76★ · 185 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:30 | English, German |
| Dublin Walking Tour: City Icons, Temple Bar & Castle Stories | € 28 per person | 2h 30m | 4.55★ · 231 | Next departure: 1 Apr 2027 | English |
| Dublin Castle Skip-the-Line & Private Walking TourPrivate · Pickup offered | € 168 per person | 3h–4h | 5.00★ only 2 reviews | Every day · Every 1 h, 09:00 to 14:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Dublin: Private 1916 Easter Rising & Castle Tour with Local Guide (€ 112 per person) · Dublin Castle Skip-the-Line & Private Walking Tour (€ 168 per person)
- With pickup (1): Dublin Castle Skip-the-Line & Private Walking Tour (€ 168 per person)
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