Celtic Boyne Valley Day Tour from Dublin
From
$81.69
Highlights
Travel in comfort and style on a luxury coach with an expert driver-guide
Visit some of Ireland’s most historically important ancient sites on this day tour from Dublin
Enjoy a tour and tasting at Fore Distillery, set beside the ruins of Fore Abbey
Explore 5,000-year-old Megalithic tombs at Loughcrew Passage
Marvel at the historic Trim Castle, purportedly the largest surviving Norman Castle in Europe
Walk around the ruins of Fore Abbey, a 7th-century Christian monastery
See where the High Kings of Ireland once ruled from at the Hill of Tara
Included
Return coach transport
Professional driver/guide
Wi-Fi onboard (where fitted)
Guided tour of Hill of Tara and Loughcrew Passage Tomb
Description
On this guided day tour from Dublin you’ll travel as far back in time as the Stone Age as you visit a variety of important ancient sites. Start the day by travelling north into County Meath where you’ll visit the Hill of Tara, the most sacred site of Ancient Ireland. Climb to the top to see where the High Kings of Ireland once ruled the entire country in c. 600 BC. Legend has it that you can see a quarter or Ireland’s countryside from here!
Next, travel to 12th-century Norman Ireland as you walk around the keep of Trim Castle. It is said to be the largest surviving castle of its type in Europe and was used as one of the filming locations for Braveheart.
Then it's onto the most ancient site visited on this tour: Loughcrew Passage Tomb. These Megalithic cairns date to 3000 BC, and as you explore the tombs you’ll be amazed by the 5,000-year-old rock carvings that adorn the walls and ceiling.
Explore the grounds of Fore Abbey, an ancient Christian monastery founded by St Fechin in the 7th century. Up to 300 monks once lived in the compound. However, after St Fechin’s death the community slowly disbanded and the monastery was set on fire a total of 12 times!
Before you go
When booking your tickets, please select the date on which you would like to take the Celtic Boyne Valley day tour.
- Pick-up: Please meet at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street, Dublin, at 07:50 (a.m.), ready for an 08:00 (a.m.) departure.
- Drop-off: Approximately 18:00 at the Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin.
- We recommend wearing shoes that are appropriate for walking on rough terrain
- Ireland’s weather can be unpredictable, so we recommend bringing suitable clothing for the conditions.
- Please note that all timings are approximate and may be affected by traffic or other operational conditions.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final: tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded by City Sightseeing.