Trinity College and the Book of Kells: what 25 visitors said
Book a timed slot online; the Long Room is the highlight.
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Good to know: Since 2024 most of the Long Room's books have been moved out for the Old Library redevelopment; about 20,000 remain in the first bays. Expect partly empty shelves. Trinity's update
What visitors said
Don't skip the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin; she regretted missing it. Rick Steves' Trinity-student-led historical walking tour was a highlight. · Rick Steves forum
Book Newgrange a month ahead, plus Kilmainham Gaol and the Book of Kells; reserve Etto and Mr. S in Dublin, which turned away walk-ins. · TripAdvisor, 2024
Book Book of Kells ahead and pick the standard ticket for the old library; the digital Experience ticket is underwhelming. · Rick Steves forum, 2026
Buy Book of Kells and Long Room tickets the night before for a much shorter queue; Kilmainham Gaol had already sold out. · Blog
25 visitors said this; showing 4 of the 22 who gave detail.