Image of the Gaia display in the Long Room, with white sculptures along the aisles of bookshelves

The artwork Gaia, a sculpture of an illuminated globe, suspended from the ceiling in the Long Room in the Old Library, during the historical walking tour of Trinity College.

Guided Book of Kells Experience

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Book of Kells Experience this summer season.

Enjoy an exclusive guided tour of the Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College Dublin this winter season.

Your journey begins in Trinity’s Old Library, where your tour guide will introduce you to the world famous Book of Kells, Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure, on display in the Treasury.

Learn about the extraordinary 1,200 year old manuscript, and get a fascinating look at the intricate artwork and profound symbolism that weaves throughout it.

The Book of Kells on display in The Book of Kells Experience at Trinity College Dublin.

From there, you will be led to the Long Room, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries, where you will marvel at Gaia, a breathtaking installation that features NASA imagery of Earth.

Your guide will show you some of the precious collections such as the Brian Boru Harp, a rare surviving copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic, and 4 new sculptures of trailblazing women.

After exploring the Old Library, your guide will bring you to the Red Pavilion for an immersive, self-guided digital exhibition that will deepen your understanding of the Book of Kells and highlights from the Library’s collections.

Take home a limited-edition keepsake, a unique gift available only through this tour.

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