Celtic Heritage Day Trip from Dublin

From€63

10 hours

Dublin, Ireland

About this activity

Experience Ireland's rich Celtic heritage on a full-day tour from Dublin, visiting ancient sites like the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Distillery, and Fore Abbey.

Highlights

Explore the Hill of Tara, ancient seat of Irish kings
Visit Trim Castle, Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle
Discover 6,000-year-old petroglyphs at Loughcrew Cairns
Enjoy a tasting at Fore Distillery
Explore the 7th-century Fore Abbey

Full description

Step back in time and immerse yourself in Ireland's rich Celtic heritage on this captivating day trip from Dublin. Begin your journey at the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of Irish kings, where you'll delve into the nation's storied past. Next, visit Trim Castle, Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, and marvel at its impressive architecture. Wander through the 6,000-year-old Loughcrew Cairns, where ancient petroglyphs adorn the stone passageways. Savor a delightful tasting at Fore Distillery, and explore the 7th-century Fore Abbey, a testament to Ireland's monastic history. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty, ensuring an unforgettable experience.

Included / Excluded

Air-conditioned transportation with USB ports
Driver/guide
Round-trip transportation from Dublin
Wi-Fi on board
Lunch
Entry to Trim Castle

Gratuities

Meeting point

Start Location

Suffolk Street, Molly Malone Statue, Dublin 2, IE

Important information

Know before you book

The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Infants must sit on laps during the journey.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
Bring a light jacket or sweater, as weather conditions can change.
Carry a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible
Easy Public Transport
Infants Required On Laps

Good to know

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.
We recommend to bring sturdy walking shoes and weather-appropriate gear (rain jackets/layers)

Traveler reviews

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967 reviews

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The rain didn't stop us

John was great craic and his singing was worth the journey! The Hill of Tara was worth the climb and we enjoyed the nettle poitin tasting.

Hector_BSep 28, 2026VIATOR

Great experience

Very informative and our tour guide, Alec, was great. Very friendly. The stops were great except our lunch place. Food was good, but the menu was very limited.

Lauren_RSep 26, 2026VIATOR

I walk with a cane, and...

I walk with a cane, and the driver took one look at me and told me to go on a different tour. I finally convinced him to let me on the bus. The terrain turned out to be manageable for me. I’m glad I didn’t listen to him. This driver ruined my day.

SALLY_DSep 23, 2026VIATOR

Fun ancient sites tour

Lots of things to see on this tour. Had a blast. Loved hearing all the stories and myths about these ancient sites. Would definitely recommend!

kelly_nSep 19, 2026VIATOR

Really great tour to some lessor known sites

We really enjoyed this day trip to the Boyne Valley. Our driver and guide was Callum and he was really knowledgeable and a great driver. Our favourite stop was the cairns and the lunch spot was excellent too. Perhaps consider offering another tour to the Boyne Valley that includes Newgrange and Battle of the Boyne as we would be interested in that.

Courtney_WSep 15, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.

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