Ireland's oldest university, founded in 1592, is a 47-acre oasis in central Dublin housing the world-famous Book of Kells, the stunning Long Room library, and centuries of hidden stories brought to life by student-led tours.
See Ireland's greatest cultural treasure — a 1,200-year-old illuminated manuscript — up close in the Old Library's Treasury. Your visit continues through the breathtaking Long Room with its soaring oak shelves and the suspended Gaia globe installation, then into the Red Pavilion for three immersive digital exhibitions. Free audio guide available in 13 languages. Allow 90 minutes.
A 45-minute outdoor tour of the historic campus led by Trinity students and alumni. You'll visit Front Square, the Campanile, the Museum Building, and hear stories of famous alumni from Oscar Wilde to Bram Stoker. Rated 4.93 by over 3,200 visitors. Available in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German.
A newer offering combining a literary-themed campus tour following in the footsteps of Wilde, Beckett, Eavan Boland, and Sally Rooney, plus a 60-minute live theatre show, Oscar Unwritten, at the on-campus Samuel Beckett Theatre. Runs seasonally.
Six cafés and restaurants dot the campus: grab a barista coffee and pastry at The Perch Café (open daily 8am–4pm), enjoy a full breakfast or hot lunch at The Buttery (weekdays), or dine at the elegant 1592 restaurant for a seasonal Irish lunch (Mon–Fri). The Dining Hall serves lunch in a spectacular 18th-century setting during term time.
Browse exclusive Irish design collections, from Book of Kells prints and Celtic jewellery to Trinity-branded clothing and keepsakes. Located in the Red Pavilion at the end of the Book of Kells Experience, with an online store also available.
From June to August, anyone can book a room on the historic campus. Choose from heritage singles (from €91) to modern ensuite doubles (from €198) and family apartments (from €279). All stays include WiFi, linen, and 24-hour campus security. Breakfast options available.
A free, cutting-edge contemporary art space just steps from the Old Library. Open Wednesday to Sunday, showcasing Irish and international artists in a striking gallery setting. Admission is always free.
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