Which one to choose in Dublin
Two churches in Dublin. St Audoen’s Church, Dublin has no online ticket listed; 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
Saint Audoen's Church stands on High Street in Dublin's medieval quarter, a few minutes' walk west of Christ Church Cathedral, and it is the oldest parish church in the city still in use, belonging to the Church of Ireland. The church is managed as a heritage site by the Office of Public Works, and access to the visitor centre, which includes an exhibition and guided tours, is free, usually from spring to autumn.
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.
| St Audoen’s Church, Dublin | St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Church | Cathedral |
| Height | — | 43 m |
| Opened | 1190 | 1191 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | 2 |
| Official website | yes | yes |