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Book of Kells tickets: €25

Main adult ticket: Book of Kells Experience (self-guided). Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.

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Admit oneBook of KellsAdult prices · Dublin
  • Book of Kells Experience (self-guided)From, per person. The Book of Kells, the Old Library's Long Room and the digital exhibition in the Red Pavilion; free audio guide; about 90 minutes€25
  • Book of Kells & Old Library only (no Red Pavilion)From; about 45 minutes€19
  • Trinity Trails walking tour + Book of Kells ExperienceFrom; a 45-minute student-led tour of the college first€37
  • Guided Book of Kells Experience (up to 16 people)From; 75 minutes€65

Main ticket €25 (about US$28 · £21, 2026-10-23 rates)

Checked October 2026 on the official site

Booking

Book online at Trinity College's official site; tickets have limited availability. The pages on show are turned several times a year.

Buy from the official seller: Trinity College Dublin: Book of Kells Experience

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Within 100 km (62 miles), as the crow flies.

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How much does it cost to visit the Book of Kells?

The main adult ticket (Book of Kells Experience (self-guided)) costs €25, about US$28 · £21. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.

Do you need to book Book of Kells tickets in advance?

Book online at Trinity College's official site; tickets have limited availability. The pages on show are turned several times a year.