Dublin City & St Patrick's Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car
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Dublin, Ireland
3 to 7 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Explore the ‘must-see’ sights and hidden gems of Dublin by private car with a 5-Star Local Guide! See the Guinness Storehouse, Dublin Castle and Trinity College. Extended options: visit St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Books of Kells.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
3-hour: Old Town Highlights
Book this tour to explore the highlights of Dublin by car. See the Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, Dublin Castle, City Hall, Christ Church Cathedral, and more.
6-hour: Old Town Highlights & St. Patrick's Cathedral
Choose this car tour to see more of Dublin and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Audeon's Church. See Temple Bar, Docklands, Guinness Storehouse, Trinity College, and more.
7-hour: Old Town, St. Patrick's Cathedral & Book of Kells
Choose this car tour to fully explore Dublin and visit the Book of Kells (Old Library), St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Audeon's Church. See the Temple Bar, Docklands, and more.
What's Included
- Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral & free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (6 & 7H only)
- Private Tour of Dublin City Center and Top Attractions by Car -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (7-hour tour only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (in 3H tour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (in 3 and 6-hour tours)
- Admission to the Bell Tower of St. Patrick's Cathedral
Meeting and Pickup
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Pickup details
Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
What To Expect
Dublin
Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Guinness Storehouse
The tour will begin with pickup directly from your accommodation / hotel, and the itinerary will be tailored to your needs and interests to give you the best experience possible. Highlights include the Guinness Storehouse, home of the world’s most famous Irish beer. and the city's 2 cathedral churches: Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Famine Memorial Fountain
At every turn your Expert Guide will share interesting facts and myths about Dublin, its history, Georgian architecture and important monuments, including the Famine Memorial Fountain and the Molly Malone Statue.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
George's Street Arcade
Other points of interest include Dublin’s spectacular malls, such as the Victorian George’s Street Arcade and the greenhouse-like Stephen’s Green Shopping Center.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Audoen's Church
You will visit the medieval Church of St. Audoen. This church is now home to the Polish chaplaincy in Ireland. The interior, which has a coffered barrel-vaulted ceiling, is lit by lunette windows high above the walls.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral, which is a treasure trove of Irish culture and heritage. Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are included so you can spend more time admiring this beautiful Gothic church instead of waiting in line. You can also get a taste of Irish nightlife in Temple Bar, the most talked about neighborhood in Dublin. The route will also cover the highlights of Dublin Docklands, such as the O’Connell Bridge, Famine Memorial, and the legendary ship Jeanie Johnston.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Trinity College Dublin
To enhance your experience with a visit to the Old Library Exhibition at Trinity College and see the real Book of Kells! For your convenience, skip-the-line tickets are included. The Old Library, with its collection of over 200,000 old books, is a quiet and elegant sanctuary that will delight every book lover. Its greatest treasure is the Book of Kells, a rare 9th century manuscript of the four Gospels of Jesus Christ. It’s a masterpiece in every sense of that word.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours inside St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Old Library (Book of Kells) are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- The Church of St. Audoen is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April to October. The church is closed in winter so it will be replaced by another attraction such as Dublin Docklands.
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. The cathedral is usually open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
- The Old Library and Book of Kells exhibition are best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will provide all information outside. Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to make use of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin City & St Patrick’s Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-332544P397
Additional Info
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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Q:
What is the cancellation policy for the Dublin City & St Patrick’s Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car?
A:Apr 2025
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 (IST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation.
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral & free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (6 & 7H only).
- Private Tour of Dublin City Center and Top Attractions by Car -.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (7-hour tour only).
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking.
The following is NOT included:
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (in 3H tour).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (in 3 and 6-hour tours).
- Admission to the Bell Tower of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
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..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
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:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Dublin City & St Patrick's Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 City & St Patrick's Cathedral Half-Day Tour by Car will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat 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 2024What's Included
- Private car transfers for the whole tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral & free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (6 & 7H only)
- Private Tour of Dublin City Center and Top Attractions by Car -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (7-hour tour only)
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language selected when booking
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral and free entry to St. Audeon’s Church (in 3H tour)
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Old Library Exhibition with the Book of Kells (in 3 and 6-hour tours)
- Admission to the Bell Tower of St. Patrick's Cathedral
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours inside St. Audeon’s Church, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Old Library (Book of Kells) are not included in the 3-hour option.
- Guided tours inside the churches during mass and special events are limited. If entry is not possible, the guide will provide all information outside.
- The Church of St. Audoen is open to the public daily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April to October. The church is closed in winter so it will be replaced by another attraction such as Dublin Docklands.
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral are reserved for a specific time slot, so it's important to arrive on time. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. The cathedral is usually open Monday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
- The Old Library and Book of Kells exhibition are best enjoyed in silence, so the guide will provide all information outside. Skip-the-line tickets are reserved for a specific time slot.
- We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van or minibus for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to make use of a larger vehicle.
- For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests, so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
