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. Extended option: visit the Christ Church Cathedral.

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)
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Facilities
  • 2-hour to 3-hour
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
Dublin is one of the few cities in the world with two cathedrals, a unique feature that Rosotravel invites you to explore on this private Old Town tour. With an Expert Guide, you’ll visit St Patrick’s Cathedral to uncover its rich heritage, sacred treasures, and fascinating legends, from the story of St Patrick to the origins of St Patrick’s Day. Discover the soul of Dublin!

Book a 2-hour walking tour to explore Dublin’s historic center and visit St Patrick’s Cathedral with skip-the-line tickets, saving you time. Inside this stunning Gothic church, your Private Guide will share its most captivating stories, including the legend of The Door of Reconciliation, which gave rise to the phrase “to chance your arm.” You’ll also see the final resting place of Jonathan Swift, the author of Gulliver’s Travels.

Along the way, enjoy a guided walk past Dublin’s most famous landmarks. Admire the imposing Christ Church Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Dublin, and see the grandeur of Dublin Castle, a symbol of British rule. Pass the elegant Georgian-style City Hall and other historic sites as your guide brings the city’s history, culture, and heritage to life.

Book a 3-hour tour to visit both of Dublin’s iconic cathedrals—St Patrick’s Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral. With skip-the-line tickets to both, you’ll save time and enjoy a deeper dive into Dublin’s religious and architectural history. Step inside Christ Church, one of the city’s oldest buildings, built by a Viking king. Explore its magnificent interior and the largest medieval crypt in Ireland and Britain, home to a curious mummified cat and rat.

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Includes

    Private Tour of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church Cathedral and Dublin Highlights (number of attractions depends on the selected option)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the St. Patrick’s Cathedral (all options)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral with extended tour of Dublin (3-hour option only)
  • Pickup from accommodation located in Dublin City Center
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Christ Church Cathedral with extended tour of Dublin (in 2-hour option)
  • Pickup from the accommodation located outside the Dublin City Center
  • Admission to the Bell Towers of St Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral
Meeting point

2-hour: St. Patrick’s Cathedral & Dublin Highlights: 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. Open in Google Maps

3-hour: 2 Cathedrals & Dublin Highlights : 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. Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • The number of attractions included will depend on the option you select.
  • Church tours cannot be accessed during mass or scheduled events.
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  • Skip-the-line tickets to St. Patrick’s Cathedral include a reserved time slot, helping you save time at the ticket office. Please note that admission does not include the Bell Tower.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to Christ Church Cathedral let you enter faster without queuing at the ticket office. Admission does not include the Bell Tower.
  • The 2-hour tour allows up to 25 guests per guide. Additional guides can be arranged for larger groups.
  • On the 3-hour tour, Christ Church Cathedral allows up to 20 guests per licensed guide.
  • Pickup is available for accommodations within 1.5 km of Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin, Dean St, Dublin.
  • Have special requests or need accessibility support? Just let us know—we’re happy to help!