Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Day Tour from Dublin
Description
Trim Castle – Discover Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle, dating back to the 13th century. Explore its vast gardens, impressive three-story keep, and medieval atmosphere, perfect for stunning photos. Loughcrew – Uncover the secrets of a 5,000-year-old passage tomb, adorned with ancient art, atop Meath’s highest hills. A guided tour brings Ireland’s prehistoric past to life. Fore Distillery – Go behind the scenes of Fore Valley spirits, experience expert distillation, and immerse yourself in history. Optional lunch available (not included). Fore Abbey – Visit St. Fechin’s 7th-century monastery, home to the legendary “Seven Wonders of Fore.” **Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure**
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We will meet in front of the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. Our exciting day tour will begin by travelling through Ireland's terrain. Before leaving you’ll meet your fun-loving and knowledgeable tour guide and your fellow travel companions! *PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
Next, pay a visit to the Hill of Tara, a holy location and the former home of the high monarchs of ancient Ireland. Discover centuries of history with breathtaking views of the landscape, including the well-known Coronation Stone and An Forradh monument. Experience this 5,000-year-old Boyne Valley gem firsthand.
A drive across the Irish countryside wouldn't be the same without passing through verdant, scenic areas. We go to the town of Trim, which is home to a striking and well-preserved Anglo-Norman castle, through stunning scenery. Ireland's largest castle of its kind is Trim Castle. You will have opportunity to stroll about the expansive grounds and castle (the ticket inside the castle it's not included). This is a great chance to take a picture. You will learn about the background of this intriguing castle and the neighbourhood from your guide.
After that, we go to Loughcrew, the location of Neolithic passage tombs with complete rock art covering the inside walls that date back more than 5,000 years. After our visit, we will have lunch at a nearby restaurant, where the tastes enhance the area's rich history and add even more value to our experience.
Is delighted to invite you behind the scenes for an exclusive look at the craftsmanship behind Fore Valley spirits. Experience the art of distillation, where you can immerse yourself in the rich history of this remarkable location. For those who wish to extend their visit, a delightful lunch option is available (not included)
Finally, visit Fore Abbey, the site of Saint Fechin's founding of a Christian monastery in the seventh century, lastly. Before it was destroyed twelve times, the settlement was home to 300 monks at its height. Explore the ruins, which include Saint Fechin's Church, which dates back to approximately 900 AD.
We will return to Dublin reminiscing about the day's activities, the memorable scenery, and with stories to tell about our experiences!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.
Reviews(947)
10 out of 10. This site's are off the beaten path. Peaceful and less touristy. Loved the distillery stop. I would recommend to anyone
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Overall, we had a wonderful tour with Alec. He was a great and enthusiastic guide from start to finish. The views of the Irish countryside were beautiful and the small towns and castles were lovely. Our lunch stop was excellent. The distillery owner gave an informative and humorous history of Poitin in the countryside. Our stop in Fore Valley was nice, the people were welcoming and friendly. We’d suggest the guides be aware of the daily weather. It was a hot day and shade was limited until the pub opened. Otherwise, great trip!
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We’ve been to Dublin multiple times, so we’re looking for a different sort of experience. The price for a full day was very reasonable, the guide (Michael) was entertaining and knowledgeable and the day we went was a rare sunny one. If you listen to sleep stories by Calm, the places are described in one called The Emerald Isle. It’s Ireland’s ancient history and the settings are on hills you have to climb. I don’t think I could have done it in the rain, but others have.
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Really enjoyed this Boyne Valley Tour which explored some amazing and less touristy sites. Our guide, Orain, was great!
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Excellent value! Mick was a great guide. The entire day was filled with incredible sites and excellent information! Highly recommend!
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Rory, our guide, was not just knowledgeable and engaging, he was wonderfully hillarious. His humor made the entire trip fun and entertaining as well as relaxing and informative. Tara was very neat, as was Trim Castle, the climb to the Loughcrew cairns was a fun workout. the Fore Abbey was neat to see and the Fore whisky tasting was fun. A great tour.
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If you’re staying in Dublin and don’t plan on heading across the country to the west coast this is the tour to take to get a taste of Ireland’s history. Loved Trim Castle and the Abbey ruins. The bus was very clean and comfortable. And the lunch stop was surprisingly delicious! As an added bonus our guide Colin was very pleasant and had answers to all our questions. Book it!
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Colin was a great tour guide. Both knowledgeable and personable, he made the trip a pleasant one.
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Absolutely brilliant tour, Alec, our tour guid was so good, I could listen to him all day. Learned so much. The day was packed full of interesting facts, story telling and sites with mystical history. Absolutely worth every penny a must do!!!
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There was so much packed into this tour: neolithic sites from 5,000 B.C., sacred Celtic gathering places, an 850-year-old castle, an atmospheric medieval abbey, and even a whiskey demonstration! Yet we had time to do it all somehow, even with a relaxing sit-down lunch in a lovely village. Our guide Mick's enthusiasm for Irish history made this tour unforgettable.
