Open House: Tour of Leinster House

Tours will be conducted by our Parliamentary Ushers. They will share the history of Leinster House while taking you on a tour that includes both the Dáil and Seanad Chambers.

• Entrance is free but you must book a ticket in advance.
• Entry via Kildare Street entrance only.

Built in 1745 for the Earl of Kildare (Later Duke of Leinster) James Fitzgerald. Sold in 1815 to the Dublin Society (later the Royal Dublin Society). Seat of the Irish Parliament from 1922 to date.

Find out more about the building's history.

This year we are proud to hold AsIAm accreditation as an autism-friendly Parliament. Leinster House is the seat of the Houses of the Oireachtas, a Parliament for all. To find out more about how we strive to meet the needs of all our visitors to Leinster House, take a look at our guides, maps and resources.

• Explore how we can meet your accessibility needs when visiting Leinster House

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