See the historic churches of Dublin and explore the complex history of religion in Ireland. Visit St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. Extended options: visit the Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets.

Highlights
  • Discover the ’must-see’ churches of Dublin with a 5-Star Expert Guide
  • Learn about the complex history of religion in Ireland
  • Explore Old Town and enter the medieval St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church
  • Visit the Christ Church Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets (2,5 and 3-hour options only)
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (3-hour option only)

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  • 2 to 3 Hours
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Religion played a key role in the separation of Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland and remains an important part of Irish identity. Join our History Guide on the streets of Dublin to see the most important churches and cathedrals and learn about the historical background of political and religious conflicts in Ireland. Enjoy a theme tour tailored to your needs and interests.

Book a 2-hour tour to explore Dublin’s historic city center and visit 2 churches. Your walking tour will begin outside the Christ Church Cathedral,which is one of the 2 medieval cathedrals in town. Admire its beautiful Gothic-Romanesque facade and learn about the most important events in its over 1,000 years history. Next, you will head to St. Audeon’s Church, which is the oldest parish church in Dublin. A visit inside will transfer you back in time to the Middle Ages, and you will discover the role that the church played in the Irish Confederate Wars.

Another highlight will be St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the national cathedral of Ireland. Wander around the adjacent St. Patrick’s Park and hear the story of the baptism of the first Catholics in Ireland by St. Patrick. The guide will also take you to a lesser known church on Whitefriar Street. Inside this beautiful 19th century building by George Papworth you will find relics of Saint Valentine and Saint Albert. The tour will end outside the Chapel Royal, which is part of the Dublin Castle complex.

Choose the 2,5-hour tour to enrich your experience with a visit inside the Christ Church Cathedral. Skip–the-line tickets are included to avoid waiting in line. Enjoy the cathedral’s architectural splendor and spiritual atmosphere, and discover its various monuments and historical features such as the oldest known secular carvings in Ireland, the heart of Lorcán Ua Tuathail, and the mummified cat and the rat in the crypt.

Choose the 3-hour tour to also visit the magnificent St. Patrick’s Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets. It’s a treasure trove of Irish history and culture with numerous monuments, memorials and chivalric chapels. Admire the richly decorated interiors of the cathedral, hear the story of the Door of Reconciliation, and learn the church’s contribution to Irish life. It’s a must-see in Dublin!

Includes
  • Private Walking Tour of Churches and Cathedrals in Dublin (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Free admission to St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church (all options)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral (2,5 and 3-hour options only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (3-hour option only)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral (in 2-hour option)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral (in 2 and 2,5-hour options)
  • Admission to the Bell Towers of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral

Important information

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the main entrance to Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch - Formerly Jurys Inn, 8 Christchurch Pl, Dublin 8, D08 REK7, Ireland. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

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What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important information..
  • Please note that tickets to Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are not included in the 2-hour tour.
  • Admission to churches during mass and special events is restricted.
  • The Church of St. Audoen is opendaily from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM from April to October. In winter, you will only see it from the outside.
  • 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.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral is reserved for a specific time slot for entry. You will skip the line at the ticket office. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
  • 2-hour tour: for the best experience, we limit the group size to 1-25 guests per guide. We can arrange additional guides for larger groups.
  • 3- and 4-hour tours: due to the cathedral’s rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people.