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

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Gateway To Ireland Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Distillery tour (€15 pp)

Itinerary

Loughcrew Cairns

2 hours

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

2 hours

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

2 hours

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

2 hours

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Hotel St. George
Trinity College Summer Accommodation
Gardiner Lodge
Temple Bar Hotel Dublin by The Unlimited Collection
The Westbury
The Central Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Dublin City Centre
Beresford Hotel

and 63 more pickup points

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)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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

Options

Mysterious Middle Kingdom & Local Distillery Day Tour from Dublin

Pickup included
Trim Castle Option

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
Private LuxuryTour for 4-5 ppl

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