History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery

By Gateway To Ireland Tours

Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
8h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

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.

Activity location

Loughcrew Cairns
- Slieve na Caillaigh Hills, Loughcrew
- Oldcastle, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Loughcrew Cairns
- Slieve na Caillaigh Hills, Loughcrew
- Oldcastle, Ireland

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Private LuxuryTour for 4-6 ppl in Multilingual

8h
Opening hours: Mon 7:30am-11:30am
English

Toyota Alphard Luxury Vehicle: Experience ultimate comfort and style in our luxury Toyota Alphard, where every journey is smooth, spacious and stress-free.
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

$1,043.91 x 1 Traveler$1,043.91

Total

Mysterious Middle Kingdom & Local Distillery Day Tour from Dublin in Multilingual

8h
Opening hours: Mon 7:00am-11:30am
English

Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

$754.57 x 1 Traveler$754.57

Total

Trim Castle Option in Multilingual

8h
Opening hours: Mon 7:00am-11:30am
English

Trim Castle: As an alternative, instead of going to Kells, we can finish the tour by stopping at the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Trim
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

$777.26 x 1 Traveler$777.26

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Distillery tour (€15 pp)

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Loughcrew Cairns

2h

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.

Fore Abbey

2h

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.

Fore

2h

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.

Kells

2h

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.

Location

Activity location

Loughcrew Cairns
- Slieve na Caillaigh Hills, Loughcrew
- Oldcastle, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Loughcrew Cairns
- Slieve na Caillaigh Hills, Loughcrew
- Oldcastle, Ireland

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