Dublin Castle & Cathedral Tickets — Christ Church & St Patrick's
Dublin's medieval core is its castle and two great cathedrals — choose individual admission to Christ Church or St Patrick's, or a guided tour that ties Dublin Castle in with the old town.
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Castles & Cathedrals: what to know before booking
Dublin's medieval core is its castle and two great cathedrals — choose individual admission to Christ Church or St Patrick's, or a guided tour that ties Dublin Castle in with the old town.
- Availability
- 5 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $12 EUR before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.8 stars across 2,884 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Dublin Castle, Dame Street; Christ Church, Christchurch Place; St Patrick's, St Patrick's Close — all Dublin 8/2
- Best time
- Morning, before tour groups, and check service times for the cathedrals
- Ticket note
- Dated entry; cathedral access may pause during worship and the castle may close at short notice
Castles & Cathedrals in Dublin
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Everything you should know before you book
Dublin Castle was the seat of British rule in Ireland for 700 years and now holds the lavish State Apartments and the medieval undercroft. A short walk away stand the city's two cathedrals: Christ Church, the older Viking-era foundation with its atmospheric crypt, and St Patrick's, Ireland's largest church, where Jonathan Swift was dean.
Combine the castle with one cathedral, not both. Christ Church and St Patrick's are close but similar; most visitors pick one and pair it with Dublin Castle and the medieval streets between them. Guided tours add the layered Viking, Norman and Georgian history that the buildings alone don't explain.
Frequently asked questions
Christ Church or St Patrick's — which cathedral should I visit?
Christ Church is older with a famous Viking-era crypt; St Patrick's is larger with the Swift connection. If you only do one, Christ Church pairs best with Dublin Castle a few minutes away.
Can Dublin Castle close to visitors?
Yes — it's an active state venue, so the State Apartments occasionally close for government functions. A flexible, free-cancellation ticket protects against that.
Are the cathedrals always open to tourists?
Both pause visitor access during services. Check service times, or book a guided tour that plans the route around them.