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Private Sightseeing Tours · Historical Tours
History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery
5.0(16)5 out of 5, from 16 reviews·8h·Private group
What you pay forThe bookingThe price does not change with the size of your group.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agestraveler 0–120
Will this work for your group?
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- All 5 of you can be booked together.
- Open to all ages, including your youngest.
- One price for all 5 of you
About this experience
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.
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What you actually do
- 1
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”.
About 120 minutes
- 2
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).
About 120 minutes
- 3
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.
About 120 minutes
- 4
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.
About 120 minutes
What is and is not included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Other
Before you book
The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.
Good to know (4)
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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