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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.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: 2 Churches Tour
Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. See Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral (outside only).
2,5-hour: 2 Churches & 1 Cathedral Tour
Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit the Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church. See St. Patrick's Cathedral (outside only).
3-hour: 2 Churches & 2 Cathedrals Tour
Choose this tour to learn about religion in Ireland and visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Audeon’s and Whitefriar Street Church.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour will end outside the Chapel Royal, which is part of the Dublin Castle complex.
Itinerary
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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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Christ Church Cathedral
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. 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Saint Patrick's Cathedral
Inside this beautiful 19th century building by George Papworth you will find relics of Saint Valentine and Saint Albert. 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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The tour will end outside the Chapel Royal, which is part of the Dublin Castle complex.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. Tickets to Christ Church Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral are not included on the 2-hour tour.
- 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. 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 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. Church tours during mass and scheduled events are limited. Admission excludes the Bell Tower.
- 2-hour tour: 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.
- 3- and 4-hour tours: due to the cathedral's rules, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-20 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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