The 9th-century Book of Kells, Ireland's greatest medieval manuscript, on display in the Old Library, followed by the Long Room, one of the world's most famous library halls. The 200,000 books have been taken out for a restoration project, so the hall is emptier than in old photos.
- Address
- Old Library, Trinity College, College Green, Dublin 2
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 08:30-18:30; Fri-Sat 08:30-19:00; Sun 09:00-18:30 (visittrinity.ie, 2026)
- Best time to go
- Morning, Evening · About 1.5 h
- Price
- From EUR 25 per adult, self-guided; with Trinity Trails campus tour from EUR 37 (visittrinity.ie, 2026)
- Price level
- €€€
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Book a timed slot online; tickets start at EUR 25 and sell out in summer.
- The bundle with the 45-minute student-led Trinity Trails campus tour starts at EUR 37.
- Go at the 08:30 opening or in the last hour to avoid tour groups.