What makes it 85% Couple-Friendly: Couples can view medieval art together, photograph the vaulted Long Room, join a 45-min campus walk, and relax in nearby cafés; queues and a brisk 40-min exhibit limit extended romantic wandering.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Couples can explore the Book of Kells, Long Room and digital exhibits at a relaxed pace.
Book of Kells Exhibition:
View two open pages of the 9th-century illuminated manuscript in a climate-controlled display.
Tip: Arrive at opening to avoid lines; audio guide included with ticket.
Long Room Walkthrough:
Stroll under the barrel-vaulted oak gallery housing 200,000 early printed books.
Tip: Non-flash photography allowed; pause by marble busts of historic scholars.
Red Pavilion Digital Exhibition:
Interact with touchscreens, sound and light to bring Trinity’s manuscripts to life.
Tip: Allow 20–30 minutes and use provided headphones for full experience.
Trinity Trails Guided Tour:
Join a 45-minute student-led campus walk to learn founding stories and legends.
Tip: Book online in advance for your preferred time slot.
Self-Guided Campus Tour:
Use the free Visit Trinity app for audio commentary on Front Square and the Campanile.
Tip: Download the app and map before arrival to save data.

Atul Thakrar
Another must visit sites in Dublin. A stunning - The Book of Kells is a world-renowned, early (9th century) manuscript housed in the Old Library at Trinity College Dublin.Beautiful display of manuscript of the four Gospels in Latin, famous for its intricate and vibrant illustrations. Book of Kells is displayed in the Old Library at Trinity College, one of the first university in ireland modeled a...
Logan Lindeman
Beautiful, absolutely stunning. I thought the library was awesome, it was a little busy but not too bad. We could still enjoy it. The big globe in the back of the room ruins the experience though. It doesnt belong in an old library and I feel it detracts from the overall beauty.
Tarek El-Eter
Trinity College Dublin – A Must-Visit I recently visited Trinity College Dublin and took the guided tour, which was fantastic. The college grounds are stunning, with cobblestone paths, historic buildings, and a peaceful atmosphere. Our student guide was friendly and full of fascinating facts about the university’s long history and famous alumni. The highlight was visiting the Old Library and see...
Leon B
Very disappointing experience. You have to book tickets well in advance because they often sell out, but it’s just not worth the hype — especially in its current state. Most of the books in the Long Room are missing due to restoration works, which wasn’t clearly advertised beforehand. The space is packed with tourists, making it hard to move, let alone appreciate the exhibits. The section on the B...
Jennifer
The campus of Trinity College is absolutely stunning, and walking around it made me think I wouldn’t mind studying there myself! We took advantage of the student discount (€17.50 per person) for the tour that included the Trinity Library and the Book of Kells. We did it in advance and did not have to wait that long in the queue. To be honest, the experience didn’t quite live up to my expectations...
In summer, head in at 9:30am to beat midday crowds. In winter, the Long Room feels cozy and less busy after 2pm.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Book of Kells & Old Library tickets (2 adults) | EUR 50 |
| Trinity Trails Guided Tour (2 adults) | EUR 16 |
| Coffee at nearby café (2 drinks) | EUR 8 |
| Souvenir from Library Shop | EUR 10 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 84 |
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Address: Old Library, College Green, South-East Inner City, Dublin 2, D02 VR66, Ireland
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