Dublin in a Day: Book of Kells, Guinness Brewery, Distillery & Castle

We enjoyed this tour. We met our guide at Molly Mallone statue. First went to Trinity college. Then went to Book of Kells. It was nit crowded at that time. Learned a lot of history. Despite no books, the library hall is impressive. The Book of Kells story is interesting and we learned about Irish language but you actually only see one small page of the text. For the Castle of Dublin, to be clear you walk outside of it and your guide talks about it but you dont go in which surprised me give the title of tour. Anyway, its not really much of a medieval castle so was not as disappointed. Also see outside of St Patricks but not inside. Then lunch. Then whisky tour and tasting was interesting. The Guinness warehouse which is kind of a tourist trap but great view of Dublin. Be aware the guide leaves you at the warehouse and its less of a walkable/safe area than Trinity area. There is cab line so we took cab back to hotel. Our guide Deidre was enthusiastic and full of history. We did the private tour do less crowded. After doing this on our first day, we had a better idea of how to get around and this helped introduce us to city. a d snd

We had a small group so Niall was able to talk to all easily and answer questions giving an insight to his Dublin as well as the history lesson

If you’re booking a tour of Dublin, do yourself a favor and choose Walks — and ask for Niall if he’s available. From the start, Niall made the tour feel like more than just sightseeing. His energy, humor, and deep love for Dublin came through in every story. He brings history to life — whether it’s the legacy of Trinity College, the wild and fascinating tale behind Irish whiskey (exploding barrels and all), or the reverent magic of the Book of Kells. He doesn’t just recite facts — he connects with you. Niall tailored the experience to our group, remembered personal details, gave amazing local tips, and made a six-hour tour fly by. His storytelling is funny, heartfelt, and unforgettable. This was hands down one of the best tours I’ve ever taken — not just in Ireland, but anywhere. Walks runs a great program, and Niall elevates it to another level. I left feeling inspired, entertained, and more connected to the spirit of Dublin. Book it. You won’t regret it.

My favorite part was the Teeling Distillery and the Guinness store.