Trinity College Dublin
Trinity College Dublin
4.5
Speciality MuseumsUniversities & SchoolsArchitectural BuildingsLibrariesWalking Tours
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
The building facade of Trinity College is among many constructed since the foundation of the College on March 13th, 1592. The design is attributed to Theodore Jacobsen, a London-based amateur architect, with the collaboration of Henry Keene and John Sanderson.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Awards
Travellers' Choice
2024
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esjaytee17
Sevenoaks, UK30 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
I visited Trinity with my partner on my last trip back to Dublin and have to say I was in awe! We had wanted to visit the Book of Kells exhibition whilst there and luckily had booked tickets beforehand. When we got there the main queue was huge, buying tickets online beforehand meant we had a time to go in so only waited about five minutes to enter. If you are visiting would highly recommend booking ahead! What a fascinating exhibition and to see so much history was mind blowing! Beautiful building and amazing library at the end of the tour! My partner is a big book nerd and so was in heaven! Would definitely recommend visiting and would love to return.
Written 17 February 2020
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Tate Beech
Brooklyn, NY13 contributions
Aug 2019
I spent a beautiful week in Dublin over the summer, and I definitely recommend this spot for any visitor. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept, buildings intricately designed, and sculptures and statues are fascinating and full of history. I would recommend taking a guided tour of the area in order to really learn about all the history because it makes you appreciate this amazing city even more. Be sure to take a look at the statue of the former president of the school, as well as visit the side entrance women had to take when the school became coeducational. The library is also a must-see for any book-lover, and you can step inside most of the buildings as well.
Written 2 February 2020
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AnnMayTravelling
Baden-Württemberg, Germany441 contributions
Aug 2019 • Solo
I booked a tour with the student association for about 15€ and enjoyed it very much! They are selling the tickets right at the entrance and all the tours are lead by a current student at Trinity. They shared many cool facts about the college and its history as well as some fun facts out of today’s student life. I liked the tour very much and after we finished the ticket included also the access to the library. All in all very recommendable and I would visit again.
Written 31 May 2020
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Christine A
Chicago, IL124 contributions
May 2022
We booked the full tour of the College with the Book of Kells about 2 weeks prior to our trip. I am glad that I did because it filled up very quickly. The tour of the College itself was very entertaining and the student who gave the tour was very knowledgeable. Next they walk you to the Library where the Book of Kells is displayed. I was there with three teenagers who were not that interested in the historical exhibits, but they were well done and I would liked to have read more before seeing the Book of Kells. The museum was really quite crowded so it was hard to spend a lot of time there. As others have stated, you only see a few pages of the Book on display, but it is still a good stop. The best part for my family was the Long Room in the Library- it was remarkable and has a very Harry Potter feel. The shop at the end is loaded with souvenirs, but be forewarned that things run small. My daughter bought a sweatshirt and it is weirdly small on the forearms even though the bodice fits fine. I bought a t-shirt in a size bigger than usual, and it still is a little snug, so I would recommend trying the clothes on over your shirt just to get an idea of the sizing. We bought other clothes in Ireland and did not have this problem anywhere else.
Written 22 June 2022
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Gad About
67 contributions
Jul 2022
TCD student accommodation is rented to tourists during the university holidays. It proved to be a perfect base for my 4 nights in Dublin. The room was really comfortable, clean and secure. I arrived at 4am with no difficulties checking in. The heavy curtains and wooden shutters kept city centre noise to a minimum.
The location is right in the centre of town. The aircoach leaves from directly opposite so getting to the airport with my luggage was easy. The breakfasts available on campus were good value. The accommodation office and the security personal were really helpful. You can leave bags for 3 euros each after you check out, which meant I could really enjoy my final day. There was a wedding happening at the chapel next door on my first day, and the place is buzzing with life. The Book of Kells and Long Room library are on site, and many tourist attractions are within walking distance.
The location is right in the centre of town. The aircoach leaves from directly opposite so getting to the airport with my luggage was easy. The breakfasts available on campus were good value. The accommodation office and the security personal were really helpful. You can leave bags for 3 euros each after you check out, which meant I could really enjoy my final day. There was a wedding happening at the chapel next door on my first day, and the place is buzzing with life. The Book of Kells and Long Room library are on site, and many tourist attractions are within walking distance.
Written 2 August 2022
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Aiv Lis
15 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
When you walk up the steps, you don’t expect to have your breath taken away by the sheer size, beauty and architectural magnificence. It is unfortunate that you are surrounded by loads of people who want to share the same experience as you. However, it has to be said that everyone seemed to be equally impressed and enjoyed the unique atmosphere.
Written 16 February 2020
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Elena
Germany5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
The Trinity College Tour was a very informing 45min Tour over the college grounds. Our amazing guide Luca, a student currently studying history at Trinity, showed us several important buildings while adding personal anecdotes, historic facts about famous alumni and the English-Irish conflicts as well as serving everything with a wink and some good-hearted humour!
You can either book only the college ground tour or you add tickets for the Book of Kells and the Long Room. I'd certainly recommend doing the grounds tour but personally, as a non-religious person, found the Book of Kells and the corresponding exhibition to be somewhat underwhelming and overly crowded. Please also note that the famous Long Room is currently under construction and will be restored to its former glory by 2026. Until then, there are no books on the shelves!
You can either book only the college ground tour or you add tickets for the Book of Kells and the Long Room. I'd certainly recommend doing the grounds tour but personally, as a non-religious person, found the Book of Kells and the corresponding exhibition to be somewhat underwhelming and overly crowded. Please also note that the famous Long Room is currently under construction and will be restored to its former glory by 2026. Until then, there are no books on the shelves!
Written 3 September 2023
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Cynthia H
26 contributions
Nov 2022
This is a fascinating and very educational place to visit.
Paid time slots are required to visit the exhibit of the Book of Kells, Ireland’s most prized illuminated manuscript. The Library of Trinity College is an awe inspiring example of a building with grand architecture and shelves of books that tower two stories high.
Paid time slots are required to visit the exhibit of the Book of Kells, Ireland’s most prized illuminated manuscript. The Library of Trinity College is an awe inspiring example of a building with grand architecture and shelves of books that tower two stories high.
Written 10 December 2022
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James Kapherr
Honley, UK177 contributions
Jan 2020
It's always nice walking around the grounds of buildings as old as Trinity College. I've been around Cambridge University too. It's hard to imagine people are actually studying there when we visited, as it looks like a massive government building. The Book of Kells and Old Library is on-site too, but we never visited them. The place is clean and tidy with several shops and cafés.
Written 20 January 2020
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Rachel T
4 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
Don't buy your tickets ahead of time if you have a smartphone (they have a QR code you can scan at the door to get immediate tickets). They can't even give half an hour leeway but have plenty of immediate tickets available. No point in trying to be good to them and planning ahead.
Written 18 October 2021
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Do you need reservations just to explore Trinity College grounds? Not including Book of Kells or Library
Written 2 July 2023
No, you can walk around there to your heart’s liking. It is an open site. Only when you wish to enter the buildings do you need to make a booking.
Written 3 July 2023
Are you allowed to take pictures once in the Long Room???
Written 12 May 2023
Can I sign up online for a student led tour of Trinity College?
Written 8 April 2023
You can go to the Trinity College website for tours and sign up there for a student led tour + the Book Of Kells Museum. You must remember that this coming September the Old Library will be closed for 3yrs for restoration.
Written 28 April 2023
Is it possible to see the inside of the Museum Building if I book onto the official walking tour? Or any other way?
Written 18 March 2023
Yes, we booked an official Trinity College walking tour with the Book of Kells and Library. It was well worth it because you will learn so much more about the history of the university. The tour we were on went into a special building that had green marble that was only available in Ireland. Yes do the tour and at the end you will be at the museum.
Written 19 March 2023
I've just purchased two tickets to the Book of Kells and Trinity tour. My credit card has been charged for two. But my ticket is for one. I can't find any "customer service" link or other way to contact to get an amended ticket. HELP
Written 1 March 2023
I've just purchased two tickets to the Book of Kells and Trinity tour. My credit card has been charged for two. But my ticket is for one. I can't find any "customer service" link or other way to contact to get an amended ticket. HELP
Written 28 February 2023
We booked 4 tickets and the confirmation came through by email with 4 QR codes, so effectively 4 tickets on the one transaction. We just had to scroll through the email to so each QR code
Written 4 March 2023
Vorrei sapere se dall'Italia si può prenotare solo il bigietto con la visita guidata, o anche il biglietto per la visita in autonimoia della libreria e del Book of Kells. Inoltre vorrei sapere se ci sono visite guidate in italiano oppure audioguide in italiano. Grazie
Written 30 August 2022
Le visite si possono prenotare anche senza guida, Preferibile on line e dall'Italia, quella con durata di circa una ora e mezza che comprende il tour della città.
Written 9 October 2022
Can you just go to the long room? Without seeing the book of Kells?
Written 21 February 2020
Dure you can. But that would be a pity, Kells is great as well. And it doesn't cost extra; entrance is for both.
Written 21 February 2020
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