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Step through the gates of Ireland’s oldest university and explore centuries of fascinating history and heritage. Trinity Trails are the official walking tour for Trinity College Dublin, led by expert student and alumni guides.
- Historic architecture.
- Expert insights from student and alumni tour guides
- Five star rated by visitors.
- 45 minutes
- Hidden gems, stunning leafy grounds, quiet corners, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
- Access to buildings, not normally allowed for the public.
Trinity Trails are the official guided walking tours of Trinity College Dublin. Located in the heart of the capital, Trinity’s leafy campus spans 47 acres and is filled with stunning cobblestone pathways, beautiful gardens, architectural squares and iconic buildings.
Led by expert student and alumni guides, this outdoor walking tour takes you through the university’s historic grounds, exploring and discovering Trinity’s hidden gems and following in the footsteps of world-famous alumni.
You’ll hear tales from over the centuries, including the antics of renowned alumni like Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, as well as the fascinating architecture of beautiful buildings such as the Museum Building and The Dining Hall.
Trinity Trails is a unique way to experience the wonder of Ireland’s oldest university.
The tours follow accessible walkways across Trinity campus. Occasionally, there may be minor delays if a route is temporarily unsuitable. For any queries, please contact trinitytrails@tcd.ie
The meeting point is at the Bell Tower in Trinity’s Front Square (entry via College Green).
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- If the weather forecast is for rain please wear a raincoat or bring an umbrella
- Historic architecture.
- Expert insights from student and alumni tour guides
- Five star rated by visitors.
- 45 minutes
- Hidden gems, stunning leafy grounds, quiet corners, and stories you won’t find in guidebooks.
- Access to buildings, not normally allowed for the public.
Trinity Trails are the official guided walking tours of Trinity College Dublin. Located in the heart of the capital, Trinity’s leafy campus spans 47 acres and is filled with stunning cobblestone pathways, beautiful gardens, architectural squares and iconic buildings.
Led by expert student and alumni guides, this outdoor walking tour takes you through the university’s historic grounds, exploring and discovering Trinity’s hidden gems and following in the footsteps of world-famous alumni.
You’ll hear tales from over the centuries, including the antics of renowned alumni like Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Samuel Beckett, as well as the fascinating architecture of beautiful buildings such as the Museum Building and The Dining Hall.
Trinity Trails is a unique way to experience the wonder of Ireland’s oldest university.
The tours follow accessible walkways across Trinity campus. Occasionally, there may be minor delays if a route is temporarily unsuitable. For any queries, please contact trinitytrails@tcd.ie
The meeting point is at the Bell Tower in Trinity’s Front Square (entry via College Green).
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- If the weather forecast is for rain please wear a raincoat or bring an umbrella
Trinity Trails is a 45 minute guided outdoor walking tour of the Trinity campus grounds in English. The tour is led by expert Trinity student and alumni tour guides.
It is light, engaging, highlights history, architecture, Trinity’s famous alumni and touches on student life.
Consistently rated among the best walking tours in Dublin on TripAdvisor, our guides are known for their warmth, insights, and engaging storytelling.
The Trinity Trails tour does not include access to the Old Library and Book of Kells.
For the best value, bundle your Trinity Trails ticket with the Book of Kells Experience and enjoy both at a discounted rate.
The tour takes a loop of Trinity campus in approximately 45 minutes.
The Trinity Trails tour stops outside a number of historic buildings within the Trinity College Dublin campus including the Graduate Memorial Building and the Museum Building.
The outdoor walking tour starts in Trinity’s iconic Front Square and from there it takes a guided loop through the university grounds.
The Trinity Trails tour ends outside the Eavan Boland Library.
Please note: Entry to the Book of Kells and Old Library is not included in the regular Trinity Trails tour. However, visitors can choose a combined ticket that includes both the walking tour and the Book of Kells Experience at a reduced rate.
The Trinity Trails tour is fully guided and led by a Trinity student or graduate. Group sizes are a maximum of 25 participants, giving you the chance to chat with your guide and ask questions throughout the tour.
Guides are knowledgeable about the university’s 400 year history and famous past students, and are happy to share insights along the way.
The tour costs €16.00 per adult. A family ticket (two adults and two children) costs €50.00.
The walking tour does not include access to the Book of Kells Experience. Book the combined tour + Experience here.
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ReviewsTrinity’s historic Front Square
Start your tour in the heart of Trinity’s Front Square. Lined by 18th century buildings and some of Dublin’s most iconic architectural landmarks, Front Square is where all of Trinity’s stories begin. Learn about age old superstitions, trace the paths of famous past students, and discover hidden moments of history at every corner.
Anne
Soak up the magic of Trinity’s Front Square with Anne.
The Campanile
Sitting at the centre of Front Square, the Campanile is a focal point of academic life at Trinity. With its graceful arches and intricate stonework, it’s not only one of the university’s most photographed landmarks, but also one of its most enduring symbols.
Trinity Chapel & Exam Hall
Facing each other in perfect symmetry, the Chapel and Exam Hall are twin Georgian landmarks. One was built for quiet reflection, the other for exams – together, they’ve shaped some of the most memorable moments in Trinity’s history.
Trinity Dining Hall
Trinity’s Dining Hall has hosted scholars for over 300 years. Still in use today, it’s a place of tradition, ceremony, and more than a few surprising stories you’ll hear along the way.
The Graduate Memorial Building
Gothic and full of character, the Graduate Memorial Building is home to some of the world’s oldest student societies. Inside, generations of students – including Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker and Mary Robinson have debated big ideas, shared bold opinions, and shaped the world beyond its walls
The Rubrics
Tucked along the edge of Front Square, the Rubrics is Trinity’s oldest surviving building.
Its distinctive red-brick walls have housed generations of students and academics, and carry the quiet weight of history, myth, and memory.
Its distinctive red-brick walls have housed generations of students and academics, and carry the quiet weight of history, myth, and memory.
The Museum Building
Get insider knowledge on the Museum Building – one of the true wow moments on the Trinity Trails tour. A showcase of Ireland’s natural beauty, it features rare Connemara marble, Cork red limestone, and intricate carvings inspired by the island’s native flora. Every detail inside and out holds meaning – look up, and let the stone carvings take your breath away.
Entrance Hall
Stepping into the Museum Building’s domed entrance hall is an experience in itself. Intricate columns, layers of marble, and a vaulted tiled ceiling combine to create a space that feels other-worldly.
**Please note: Museum Building access may be restricted from time to time due to student exams.
**Please note: Museum Building access may be restricted from time to time due to student exams.
Stone carvings
One of the Museum Building’s most distinctive features is its richly detailed stone carvings. Delicate depictions of Irish flora and fauna wrap the exterior – each one hand-cut, completely unique, and crafted with extraordinary care.
Gothic influence
The Museum Building’s design draws from Gothic traditions, reimagined through a 19th-century lens. Pointed arches, intricate carvings, and dramatic contrasts of light and shadow give the building a sense of depth, mystery, and movement.
Mosaic style roof and bricks
Learn about Museum Building architectural styles with James
Biodiversity and the Rose Garden
Take a quiet pause in the Rose Garden to learn about Trinity’s ongoing commitment to biodiversity. Nestled between historic buildings, it’s a space where students come for stillness—and where heritage and sustainability exist side by side. Learn about the biodiversity projects that quietly weave their way through the campus, connecting nature with everyday college life.
Katie
Experience the beauty of the Rose Garden with Katie
Trinity’s biodiversity mission
From rewilding lawns to planting pollinator-friendly species and protecting ancient trees, Trinity’s 47 acre campus is dedicated to creating a greener, more sustainable environment
Swift nests
Look up and you might spot one of Trinity’s quiet conservation efforts in action. Specially produced nest boxes on the Museum Building offer a summer home for swifts—migratory birds that return each year.
Lichen
Take a closer look at the trees and you’ll notice delicate patches of lichen clinging to the bark. These slow-growing organisms are a sign of clean air and a small reminder of Trinity’s improving urban environment.
Wildflowers
From the moment you reach Trinity’s front gates, you will notice wildflower areas. This is designed to increase the plant species available for pollinators, as well as cementing Trinity’s commitment to the All-Ireland Pollinator plan
Hidden Gems
Venture beyond the main squares into quieter corners of campus. Here, your guide will reveal some of Trinity’s hidden gems—from unexpected buildings to striking artworks and departments that have been teaching, collecting, and curating for centuries. You won’t step inside, but you’ll learn about what lies within and why these lesser-known places are just as fascinating as the college’s most celebrated landmarks.
Samuel Beckett Theatre
Named after one of Trinity’s most celebrated alumni, the Samuel Beckett Theatre blends history with creativity. Inspired by ancient Irish dwellings known as crannógs, it’s home to one of the world’s most active student theatre companies, staging over 60 productions a year.
Trinity Herbarium
Trinity’s Herbarium holds over 300,000 plant specimens, some dating back to the 1700s. Still used by researchers today, it’s one of the oldest and most important botanical collections in Ireland—quietly preserving centuries of scientific exploration.
Apples & Atoms
One of Trinity’s most striking sculptures, Apples & Atoms pays tribute to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Ernest Walton.
Sfera con Sfera
A bronze globe layered with symbolism, Sfera con Sfera is part of a series found in iconic sites around the world. Positioned between the historic Museum Building, the brutalist Eavan Boland Library, and the iconic Old Library, it marks a pivotal point where past, present, and future meet on campus.
Meet our tour guides
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Explore snippets of Trinity stories
Explore snippets of Trinity stories
