Which one to choose in Dublin
Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin vs St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin
Two churches in Dublin. Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin has 2 tickets and tours to book; St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin has 2 tickets and tours to book. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Dublin, Ireland
The ticket covers the cathedral and the crypt, and a combined version adds Dublinia, the Viking and medieval museum reached by the covered bridge across the street; the combination is the usual buy for families. Booking online saves a little. Free guided tours are included at set times through the day and are led by volunteers who know the building well. Attending a service costs nothing, and the cathedral choir, which sang at the first performance of Handel's Messiah in 1742, sings Evensong several days a week.
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Dublin, Ireland
A moderate ticket covers the cathedral and includes a leaflet guide; booking online saves the queue at busy times. Free guided tours are included at several points through the day and are worth timing your arrival around. Attending a service costs nothing, and the choir, founded in 1432 and the one that sang at the premiere of Handel's Messiah, sings Evensong on most weekdays in term; it is the best free thing in Dublin.
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