Skip-the-line St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Dublin City Tour 3-hour: 2 Cathedrals & Dublin Highlights
ID: GYG513066-O-898480
Category:
Country: Ireland
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Join this private tour of Dublin’s Old Town to visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, the largest one in Ireland,and learn about its more than 800 years of history and hear the legend of St. Patrick’s Day.
It is rare for a city to have 2 cathedrals, but Dublin does because St Patrick serves as the national cathedral of Ireland. On this private tour of the old town we invite you to visit St Patrick’s Cathedral with an Expert-Guide to discover its rich history, legends and sacred treasures. Hear the origins of St. Patrick’s Day and Dublin!
Book a 2-hour walking tour to visit St Patrick’s Cathedral and see Dublin’s top sights. With skip-the-line tickets to St Patrick’s you will avoid waiting in line, so there will be more time to admire this beautiful Gothic church inside and out. Your Private Guide will tell you the old legend of St Patrick and lesser known stories, like the one about The Door of Reconciliation and the origins of the phrase “to chance your arm”. You will also learn about the notable individuals who are buried on the site, such as Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels.
Other highlights of this tour include a walk through the historic center of Dublin, during which you will also see the Christ Church Cathedral, which serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Dublin. You will also discover the majestic Dublin Castle, the Georgian-style City Hall, and many other historic buildings and monuments. With every step you will learn more about Dublin’s rich history, culture and heritage.
Book a 3-hour tour to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the second cathedral of Dublin, the Christ Church Cathedral. Skip-the-line tickets to both churches are included to save time. The Christ Church Cathedral was built by a Viking king and is one of the city’s oldest buildings. Inside, you will marvel at a stunning interior and the largest medieval crypt in Ireland and Britain, home to a mummified cat and rat.
Highlights
- Visit the Cathedral of St. Patrick with a 5-Star Private Guide
- Save time with skip-the-line tickets to this top attraction of Dublin
- Learn about St. Patrick's Day and Irish history
- See the Dublin Castle and other highlights of the Old Town
- Visit the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets (3-hour tour only)
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please check your email the day before the tour.
Note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option.
Admission to church tours during mass and scheduled events is restricted.
Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral come with a reserved time slot for entry. You will save time by skipping the line at the ticket office. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral allow you to get in faster without queuing at the ticket office. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
2-hour tour: for the best experience, we will limit your group size to 1-25 guests per guide. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
3-hour tour: due to regulations inside the Christ Church Cathedral, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people.
Pickup service is available only for accommodations / hotels located no more than 1,5 km away from the meeting point at Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, Dean St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 W3X7, Ireland.
Meet your guide in front of Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, Dean St, The Liberties, Dublin, D08 W3X7, Ireland. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
