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Loughcrew Megalithic Walking Tour in Oldcastle

3.0 (one review) 1 h 30 min Private tour
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Loughcrew Megalithic Walking Tour in Oldcastle

About this activity

On your visit to Ireland make sure to visit its best kept secret, Loughcrew's Ancient Passage Tombs, on this small-group walking tour. These passage tombs are over 5,000 years old, predate Newgrange and located just one hour from Dublin. Your 1.5-hour tour will begin at Loughcrew Megalithic Centre in Oldcastle, where you will visit the traditional Irish home of Maggie Heaney. Next you will walk to the highest point in the Boyne Valley giving you spectacular views over Ireland's Ancient East. Learn why our stone age ancestors built these extraordinary structures, hear the legend of the Cailleach (Witch), sit on her throne and enter the chamber of passage tomb ''Cairn T''. See the path the rising sun takes on the mornings of the Equinox. To finish you will make your journey back to Loughcrew Megalithic Centre for a well-deserved coffee and a scone.

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre

Ages: Children (10–15 years) · Adults (16–75 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Light refreshments
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Private tour
  • Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges

Not included

  • Not included: DVD (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Pickup points

Location Name: Loughcrew Megalithic Centre, Oldcastle

Location Address: Summerbank, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, Ireland

Directions: Visit the local towns of Oldcastle, Kells or Virgina and look for Loughcrew. Loughcrew Megalithic Centre is located 200 meters from the Loughcrew Cairns Car Park. Look out for traditionally styled thatched buildings.

GPS 53.746,-7.123

Using your ticket

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Appropriate clothing for outdoor hike
  • Arrive on time

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Loughcrew Megalithic Walking Tour in Oldcastle

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