A place of calm in the centre of Dublin city, Christ Church Cathedral offers events and opportunities for worship, including an invitation to walk the Labyrinth to experience a sense of peace and connection with God.
History is also brought to life at the cathedral, originally a Viking church, and it is the perfect place for individuals, families and school tours to learn about life, art, music and architecture through the ages. Find out more about our interpretation on these pages, including our multi-language audio-guide, a bone conductor sound installation, a tactile bronze model of the medieval cathedral and our family dress-up area.
People have been visiting Christ Church Cathedral for almost 1,000 years for varied reasons. Whatever your reason for visiting, you will find a warm welcome awaits.
Christ Church Cathedral is one of Ireland’s most historic buildings and the perfect place to visit on your school tour.
Students of all ages will be fascinated by the 1,000-year-old cathedral, which was originally a Viking church.
Enjoy the cathedral’s beautiful architecture, discover our fascinating history and experience the spiritual atmosphere of this special place.
Everyone is welcome, and tours can be tailored to suit many different interests.
We invite you to walk the labyrinth at Christ Church Cathedral.
A labyrinth is a reflective space designed to encourage meditation and spiritual connection. As you walk the Labyrinth, we hope you feel a sense of peace and connection with God.The cathedral offers guided and school tours, as well as interactive exhibits, to help visitors explore its history, art, and architecture.
The labyrinth is a reflective space designed to encourage meditation and spiritual connection. Visitors are welcome to walk it.
There are a variety of tour options, along with activity sheets, to help students explore the cathedral’s Viking origins and medieval history.