Ready to explore Dublin’s history, culture and hidden gems? Begin your journey at Trinity College Dublin – right in the centre of the city’s historic heart.
Read on for everything you need to know about Trinity Trails, the official Trinity walking tour.
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Take a journey through the centuries at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s oldest university, founded in 1592.
Trinity Trails is one of Dublin’s top-rated walking tours, recommended by TripAdvisor and featured in Condé Nast Traveller. Led by Trinity’s expert student and alumni guides, you’ll explore the university’s historic campus and discover its remarkable architecture, hidden gems, and extraordinary past.
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Explore Trinity in 45 minutes: Walk in the footsteps of scholars and trailblazers on a historic guided tour through Ireland’s oldest university.
Explore Trinity in 120 minutes: Enjoy a 45-minute guided tour of Trinity campus, then step inside the Old Library to view the Book of Kells, Gaia and the new digital experience.
Rated 4.8 stars on TripAdvisor, Trinity Trails is one of Dublin’s top-rated walking tours. Scroll down for answers to our most frequently asked questions.
Trinity Trails is a 45 minute guided outdoor walking tour of the Trinity campus grounds in English. The tour is led by expert Trinity student and alumni tour guides.
It is light, engaging, highlights history, architecture, Trinity’s famous alumni and touches on student life.
Consistently rated among the best walking tours in Dublin on TripAdvisor, our guides are known for their warmth, insights, and engaging storytelling.
The Trinity Trails tour does not include access to the Old Library and Book of Kells.
For the best value, bundle your Trinity Trails ticket with the Book of Kells Experience and enjoy both at a discounted rate.
The Trinity Trails tour takes approximately 45 minutes on foot at a leisurely pace.
The bundled tour which includes access to the Book of Kells Experience takes approximately 120 minutes.
The Trinity Trails tour stops outside a number of historic buildings within the Trinity College Dublin campus including the Graduate Memorial Building and the Museum Building.
The walking tour starts in Trinity’s iconic Front Square and from there it takes a guided loop through the university grounds.
The Trinity Trails tour ends outside the Eavan Boland Library.
Please note: Entry to the Book of Kells and Old Library is not included in the regular Trinity Trails tour. However, visitors can choose a combined ticket that includes both the walking tour and the Book of Kells Experience at a reduced rate.
The Trinity Trails tour is fully guided and led by a Trinity student or graduate. Group sizes are a maximum of 25 participants, giving you the chance to chat with your guide and ask questions throughout the tour.
Guides are knowledgeable about the university’s 400 year history and famous past students, and are happy to share insights along the way.
The tour costs €16.00 per adult. A family ticket (two adults and two children) costs €50.00.
The walking tour doesn’t include access to the Book of Kells Experience. Book the combined tour + Experience here.
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Looking to explore Dublin at your own pace? Our curated self-guided walking tours are an ideal way to see the city and learn its history. Each tour starts or ends at Trinity College Dublin. We’ve also included personalised Google maps to help you navigate your way.
No need to book, just click the Google map links, start walking and take your time exploring!
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