Trinity College Dublin Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience Trinity College Dublin. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour

• Dublin Book of Kells, Castle, and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

• Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour With Guide and Little Museum Entry

• Afternoon Tea Bus in Dublin

• Big Bus Dublin Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour With Live Guide

Trinity College Dublin isn’t a regular tourist attraction, but it’s home to the history-steeped Book of Kells and the Old Library, which are both popular ticketed attractions. Tickets to see the Book of Kells Exhibition inside the Old Library start from €25.50, while guided tours start from €65.

Yes, the 16th-century university campus is steeped in history and boasts an impressive alumni, including Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and novelist Sally Rooney. Irish history buffs in particular will enjoy exploring the central Dublin campus, where student-led tours shine a light on the university's architecture, famed graduates, and more.

Per one customer who booked the Dublin Book of Kells, Castle, and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour, "We have lived in Ireland for three years and have brought many friends to this tour. Malene was far the best! Very friendly. Very knowledgeable."

Trinity College is known as one of Ireland’s highest ranked universities, and it’s also the country’s oldest. The Trinity College Library is a popular attraction for international visitors and houses The Book of Kells, which is on display.

If you don’t have a car to drive to Trinity College from Dublin Airport (DUB), take a taxi. Other options include the Airlink bus: Take route 747 and get off at College Green Street, near the main entrance. You also can take the Aircoach; route 700 goes directly to Dublin’s city center.

Yes, you can visit the Book of Kells at Trinity College. Although the college is free to enter, the Book of Kells requires an admission ticket. Lines can be long, so it’s best to plan ahead and purchase your ticket in advance. Fast-track entry also is available.

Dublin’s Trinity College Library is open to visitors on the weekdays, typically from between 8am to 6pm. Plan ahead for your visit, as the Trinity Library also is closed during certain times, such as exam periods.

Yes, you can book a guided walking tour of Dublin’s Trinity College campus, or choose to pay for the school’s Trinity Trails self-guided tour that leads you to 14 points of interest across the campus. You can add The Book of Kells Experience to the campus tour, too.

Yes, the school houses the Book of Kells and is close to several famous landmarks, including Dublin Castle, which is about an 18-minute walk away. Alternatively, take a quick bus or taxi ride to the National Museum of Ireland or Kilmainham Gaol, a former prison turned museum—both are nearby.

When you're done at Trinity College Dublin, the city has a ton of fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of Dublin's top attractions to visit:

• Guinness Storehouse

• Dublin Castle

• Temple Bar

• Molly Malone Statue

• Christ Church Cathedral

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Dublin.