Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, Christ Church was originally a Viking church and has been welcoming pilgrims and visitors for almost 1,000 years.
Today, it is a working Anglican cathedral. When you enter, you’ll see the large Nave with its high ceilings and medieval tiled floor.
Below the cathedral is the crypt, the city’s oldest building still in use. Above it is the belfry, where you can learn about our world-famous bells.
Throughout the cathedral, you’ll find many historic features, including: Strongbow’s final resting place, the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole, a rare copy of the Magna Carta and our famous mummified cat and rat.
Come on a journey of discovery in the spiritual heart of Dublin city centre.
Christ Church offers several tours, including a self-guided tour with our audio guides or visitor leaflet.
You can join one of our experienced tour guides on a guided tour, where you can learn about the many stories of Christ Church Cathedral – and ring the famous bells while visiting the belfry.
Christ Church Cathedral is in the heart of Dublin.
Find out how to get here by train, DART, Luas and car.
We warmly welcome groups visiting Dublin to experience our historic cathedral.
Self-guided tours include admission to the crypt as well as the ‘Treasures of Christ Church’ exhibition.
There is so much to discover at Christ Church, from its history and musical heritage to its spirituality and pattern of worship.
Everyone is welcome at Christ Church Cathedral; however, as it is a medieval structure, there are some access limitations within the building.
Visitors to Christ Church Cathedral can take photographs for personal use.
Photography and filming are not permitted during services, and no commercial photography or filming is permitted within the cathedral or cathedral grounds without written permission from the cathedral office.After exploring Christ Church Cathedral, take time to enjoy a coffee or meal in a nearby café, browse local shops, or discover another of the city’s many attractions.
You can explore the stunning nave, medieval tiled floor, and ancient crypt, as well as see historic artefacts like Strongbow’s tomb, the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole, a rare copy of the Magna Carta, and the famous mummified cat and rat.
The cathedral has self-guided tours with audio guides, guided tours led by experienced guides that include bell-ringing experiences, as well as group tours with special rates for groups of 10 or more.
Read the cathedral opening hours.
The cathedral is located in the centre of Dublin and easily accessible by train, DART, Luas, and car.
While walk-ins are welcome, booking tickets in advance is recommended.
