Looking for a memorable day trip from Dublin? This private guided tour to County Meath—Ireland’s Middle Kingdom—is ideal for travelers short on time who want to explore history, ancient sites and stunning countryside in one day. Start with pickup from your Dublin hotel and head into Ireland’s Ancient East with your expert local guide. Enjoy a relaxed drive through County Meath as your guide shares fascinating stories that bring the landscape to life. Tour highlights include: -The Loughcrew Cairns, Neolithic passage tombs older than Newgrange -A tour and tasting at a local Irish whiskey distillery -The 12th-century monastic ruins of Fore Abbey -The Norman stronghold of Trim Castle or the heritage town of Kells, linked to the Book of Kells This private day tour from Dublin is fully customisable to match your interests. Escape the city and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Ireland’s past and present on this flexible, story-rich experience.
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From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 10.
Go back in time and touch upon ancient history of one of the largest prehistoric sites in Ireland - Loughcrew Cairns - passage tombs that neolithic people built almost 6000 years ago. Do a short walk up the hill and get guided around “the most extraordinary collection of archaic monuments to be found in Ireland”. Take some time to enjoy the wonderful panoramic view on 18 Irish counties on a clear day.
Explore legendary Fore Abbey, standing in the dramatic landscape of the Valley, the story of St Feichín and The Seven Wonders of Fore (including The Stone Raised, The Mill without the Stream, The Water that flows uphill, The Tree that will not burn and others). Take a short walk and main features of Irish countryside and rural Ireland - fields with dry stone walls, cows and sheep, beehives and more.
ax over lunch in a cafe, which is part of the local distillery, enjoy a warm welcome and the great food with gorgeous view out over the countryside from the upstairs cafe area. Then take an educational tour around the distillery conducted by its owner and enjoy some rum and poitin tastings.
Explore the iconic town of Kells closely associated with the legendary book of Kells and St Columcille's first monastery. Look closely at the fine round tower and the crosses.
We can pick you up from any meeting point in Dublin area or beyond (in most cases this is the Hotel you're staying in or it can be any other pick up point of your choice)
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $756 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from any meeting point in Dublin area or beyond (in most cases this is the Hotel you're staying in or it can be any other pick up point of your choice) Pickup points include The Morgan Hotel, The Kingfisher Guesthouse.
The experience is available in EN, FR.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 15 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery | 8 hours | 5.0 (17) | $756 | |
 Book of Kells. Dublin Castle exterior. 5* History & Heritage Tour | 2h 45min | 4.9 (151) | $98 | View |
 Dublin Jameson Distillery Tour and Tasting 45 mins | 45 min | 4.8 (5,536) | $35 | View |
 Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour | 2h 30min | 4.7 (4,353) | $82 | View |
 Dublin Jameson Distillery and Guinness Storehouse Guided Tour | 4 hours | 4.7 (3,152) | $140 | View |
 Dublin Teeling Whiskey Distillery Guided Tour and Tasting 1 Hour | 1 hour | 4.9 (2,071) | $25 | View |
 St Patrick's Cathedral, Book of Kells and Dublin Castle Tour | 3h 30min | 4.7 (1,625) | $135 | View |
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gateway To Ireland Tours.
