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Christ Church Cathedral Entrance Ticket & Self-Guided Tour

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

Journey back in time by almost 1,000 years as you enter Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin. Built circa 1028, the sacred monument is perfectly located in the heart of the city's medieval center and features a beautiful interior and the largest crypt in Ireland. Constructed in the early 12th century, and the oldest structure still in use in Dublin today, the crypt is home to some fascinating memorials and curiosities. Look at the treasury, and see the mummified cat and rat. According to cathedral lore, the cat chased the rat into the pipe of an organ and both became stuck. They are mentioned by James Joyce in "Finnegans Wake" and are known locally - with typical Dublin wit - as "Tom and Jerry." Follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims who beat a path to the church in the Middle Ages. Learn about the important collection of relics in the church. Admire the stained glass windows and medieval floor tiles of the nave. 

Dublin Highlights: 3-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

2. Dublin Highlights: 3-Hour Walking Tour in Italian

Learn the history of Dublin and its historic monuments with an Italian-speaking guide. Explore the early days when St. Patrick arrived to evangelize to the pagans, up to life in the city in the present day. Start at Trinity College and learn the legend of Molly Malone before walking to Dublin Castle, where the British controlled Ireland up to the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921. Marvel at the impressive facades of St. Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral before going to the popular entertainment district of Temple Bar. Cross the Liffey Bridge – known locally as the Ha'penny Bridge – to discover some of the most significant spots from the history of Ireland on the north side of the river, including the General Post Office, one of the last Georgian buildings built in the capital. Get insider tips, such as where to eat a tasty Irish stew, listen to live music or find the best pubs along the way. End at the Spire of Dublin monument on O'Connell Street.

Dublin: Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

3. Dublin: Airport Transfer and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Benefit from two great services in one convenient package and discover the city of Dublin at your own pace. Get a 1-way or round-trip ticket for the Dublin Express bus between Dublin Airport and the city center, and then explore at leisure with a 24 or 48-hour ticket for the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Experience Dublin's favorite city tour aboard the green hop-on hop-off bus and get your bearings of Ireland’s capital. Soak up the culture at historic sites and over 30 attractions, including Dublin Zoo, Trinity College and the Guinness Storehouse. Listen as the city is brought to life by live guides that make every tour unique.  To get to the city center from the airport, your Dublin Express ticket covers routes 782 and 784 with convenient stops throughout Dublin as follows: Route 782: • Dublin Airport Terminal 1 • Dublin Airport Terminal 2 • George's Quay • Aston Quay • Wellington Quay • Merchant's Quay • Usher's Quay • Heuston Station • Arran Quay • Ormond Street Upper • Eden Quay • Custom House Quay Route 784: • Dublin Airport Terminal 1 • Dublin Airport Terminal 2 • 3 Arena • North Wall Quay • Eden Quay • Trinity College • Pearse Station • Merrion Square • Harcourt Luas Dublin Express Timetable: Route 782: From George's Quay: The first bus departs at 04:28am and the last bus departs at 23:28pm. From Dublin Airport: The first bus departs at 04:05am and the last bus departs at 00:35pm. Route 784: From Harcourt Luas: The first bus departs at 04:00am and the last bus departs at 22:30pm. From Dublin Airport: The first bus departs at 05:20am and the last bus departs at 22:50pm. Airport to Dublin City center travel is between 15 and 20 minutes with services running up to every 15 minutes.

Skip the Line Guinness Storehouse & Book of Kells Icon Tour

4. Skip the Line Guinness Storehouse & Book of Kells Icon Tour

On this fully guided Celtic icon walking tour of Dublin city’s two must-see top highlights including The Guinness Storehouse and the 9th century Book of Kells. This tour not only traces the history of the 9th-century Book of Kells but also offers a fascinating Skip the Line tour to Ireland’s top attraction, The Guinness Storehouse where tour guests will enjoy the best pint ever at the world-famous Gravity Bar for unbelievable views of Dublin city and beyond. Packed full of incredible insights including visits to Dublin's Trinity College established in 1592 and to the legendary Molly Malone statue celebrating the legendary figure who was commemorated in the song 'Cockles and Mussels', and now one of the most familiar symbols of the capital. This interactive 4-hour tour is the essential guide to Irish culture Dublin city icons and Ireland's fascinating history and love for Guinness stout.

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Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 202 reviews

La nostro guida Michela è stata fantastica. Siamo andati a molti posti della città. In ogni luogo abbiamo ricevuto eccellenti informazioni sulla storia. Michela era molto ben informata e ci ha fornito molti fatti interessanti spesso in modo umoristico. Il nostro gruppo era composto da 2 italiani e 3 inglesi e ci siamo divertiti tutti immensamente Fantastic tour, knowledgeable guide, enjoyed by all!

For those who want to get to know the city, I highly recommend the experience of visiting the city on foot. The city center is not particularly large and a 3-hour walking tour is enough for a first acquaintance. We were guided by Giulio who proved to be a good connoisseur of the history of the city and also delighted us with smaller anecdotes.

The church is a place steeped in history. A nice audio guide gives a lot of freedom in your own exploration. If you also want to go to dublinia: a double ticket is cheaper.

Prepared and friendly guide. Interesting experience to get a feel for Dublin

Everything as planned. No queue at the entrance (morning of 31th dec)