St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8
The best St Patrick's Cathedral tickets in Dublin
The St Patrick's admission with audio guide, the Christ Church nave-and-crypt ticket, a castle-and-cathedrals walk and two private tours. Here is which to book, with honest advice on whether it is worth paying to enter a church, the crowds and the service times that change the opening hours.
See our 5 picks
You need a ticket for St Patrick's Cathedral: adults pay €11.50 on the cathedral's own site. On GetYourGuide the same admission is from €12, with audio guides and free cancellation.
Free guided tours run Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:30. The cathedral says they can be cancelled at short notice.
Our 5 picks for St Patrick's and Christ Church
All five show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. The two private tours are new, with few reviews so far.
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from €12 per person Our top pick Self-guided 4.5 (3,518) reviews on GetYourGuide
St Patrick's Cathedral admission with audio guide
The cathedral's own self-guided ticket, with audio guides in six languages. See Jonathan Swift's grave and the Door of Reconciliation.
Best for Most visitors
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from €12 per person Self-guided 4.6 (1,260) reviews on GetYourGuide
Christ Church Cathedral nave and crypt ticket
Entry to Dublin's other medieval cathedral, with a self-guided visit of the nave and the crypt. The listing names the Magna Carta among the sights of the crypt.
Best for A second cathedral nearby
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from €20 per person 2 h 30 min 4.6 (20) reviews on GetYourGuide
Castle and cathedrals walk with a local expert
A guided walk past St Patrick's, Christ Church and Dublin Castle, from the outside. Entry fees are not included. Up to 20 guests.
Best for An outside-only history walk
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from €178 per person 2–3 hours 5.0 (4) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private St Patrick's tour with skip-the-line entry
A private guide and a timed entry to St Patrick's, with hotel pickup in the city centre. The 3-hour option adds Christ Church.
Best for Private groups who want a guide inside
Check availability: Private St Patrick's tour with skip-the-line entry on GetYourGuide - from €430 per person
3 to 7 hours
Private tour by car
3–7 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide
Private half-day of Dublin by car
A private guide and car with pickup at your hotel. St Patrick's entry comes only with the 6- and 7-hour options; the 3-hour option is a drive with stops.
Best for People who cannot walk far
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St Patrick's Cathedral tickets at a glance
| Tour | From | Duration | St Patrick's entry | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Cathedral admission with audio guide | €12 per person | Self-guided | Yes, official ticket | Most visitors | The official ticket, with 4.5 from 3,518 reviews. |
| Christ Church Cathedral nave and crypt ticket | €12 per person | Self-guided | Christ Church only | A second cathedral nearby | The second cathedral for the same price, with 4.6 from 1,260 reviews. |
| Castle and cathedrals walk with a local expert | €20 per person | 2 h 30 min | No, outside only | An outside-only history walk | Both cathedrals and the castle for €20, with 4.6 from 20 reviews. |
| Private St Patrick's tour with skip-the-line entry | €178 per person | 2–3 hours | Yes, timed entry | Private groups who want a guide inside | Few reviews so far (4), all 5 stars: a guide and entry in one. |
| Private half-day of Dublin by car | €430 per person | 3–7 hours | On the 6- and 7-hour options | People who cannot walk far | Few reviews so far (1): the only option without a long walk. |
St Patrick's Cathedral admission with audio guide
€12 per personSelf-guided 4.5 (3,518)
Details
- St Patrick's entry
- Yes, official ticket
- Who it suits
- Most visitors
- Why we picked it
- The official ticket, with 4.5 from 3,518 reviews.
Christ Church Cathedral nave and crypt ticket
€12 per personSelf-guided 4.6 (1,260)
Details
- St Patrick's entry
- Christ Church only
- Who it suits
- A second cathedral nearby
- Why we picked it
- The second cathedral for the same price, with 4.6 from 1,260 reviews.
Castle and cathedrals walk with a local expert
€20 per person2 h 30 min 4.6 (20)
Details
- St Patrick's entry
- No, outside only
- Who it suits
- An outside-only history walk
- Why we picked it
- Both cathedrals and the castle for €20, with 4.6 from 20 reviews.
Private St Patrick's tour with skip-the-line entry
€178 per person2–3 hours 5.0 (4)
Details
- St Patrick's entry
- Yes, timed entry
- Who it suits
- Private groups who want a guide inside
- Why we picked it
- Few reviews so far (4), all 5 stars: a guide and entry in one.
Private half-day of Dublin by car
€430 per person3–7 hours 5.0 (1)
Details
- St Patrick's entry
- On the 6- and 7-hour options
- Who it suits
- People who cannot walk far
- Why we picked it
- Few reviews so far (1): the only option without a long walk.
- Only one listing states a size: up to 20 guests.
- Only the two private tours include hotel pickup. The other three start at a meeting point.
- All 5 offer free cancellation.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 25 October 2026. Prices are “from” prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
St Patrick's Cathedral tickets and tours compared
For most people, the plain admission is the right St Patrick's Cathedral ticket. The cathedral sells it for €11.50; GetYourGuide shows it from €12 with free cancellation.
- Adult
- €11.50
- Student or 60+
- €10
- Child 6–12
- €5.50
- Family
- €31
Free guided tours
The cathedral runs free guided tours Monday to Saturday at 10:30 and 14:30. There are none on Sunday, and tours can be cancelled at short notice.
Is St Patrick's worth it?
Yes, if you like history, Gothic churches or stained glass. The €11.50 ticket includes the self-guided visit, and the free guided tours cost nothing extra.
If you only want to see the outside, a €20 walk passes it with Christ Church and Dublin Castle.
What you see inside
The cathedral's own listing names the grave of Jonathan Swift, who wrote “Gulliver's Travels” and was dean here. It also names the Door of Reconciliation, behind the saying “to chance your arm”, and a window of 39 pictures from the life of St Patrick.
The Discovery Space has touch screens and brass rubbing.
Christ Church Cathedral tickets
Christ Church Cathedral tickets are from €12 on GetYourGuide, for a self-guided visit of the nave and the crypt. The belfry and guided tours are not included.
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing. On Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, its hours work around service times.
Opening hours and service times
On weekdays, St Patrick's opens at 09:30, and last admission is at 17:00. On Saturday it opens at 09:00.
Sunday hours change around services, so check the cathedral's live page before you go. One private tour listing says Sunday visits run from 09:00 to 10:30 and from 13:00 to 14:30.
Getting there
St Patrick's Cathedral is on St Patrick's Close, Dublin 8. For buses, trams and the Leap card, see our Dublin getting-around guide.
It is in the same old-town area as Dublin Castle on Dame Street, Dublin 2, which is closed to the public until January 2027.
Before you visit St Patrick's
Groups must book
Groups of 10 or more must book online in advance. Adults in a group pay €10.
Combine with the Book of Kells
One tour includes skip-the-line St Patrick's and a Book of Kells ticket. Our Book of Kells guide compares it.
Step-free access
The cathedral is wheelchair accessible. The bell tower is not part of any ticket on this page.
If your plans change
All five picks show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. Check the deadline on each listing.
Marsh's Library
A joint ticket with Marsh's Library costs €17 on the cathedral's site.
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