Boyne Valley, Celtic Ireland, and Slane Castle Whiskey Distillery Day Tour from Dublin
1 day
About this activity
Travel back in time and explore Ireland's rich historical sites at County Meath, just in the northern outskirts of Dublin. Learn more about the country's heritage as you tour around County Meath in Boyne Valley. Visit the Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb, a 5,000-year-old tomb built during Ireland's Neolithic Period. Explore the tomb and you may even find an ancient Celtic ‘smiley face’ carving inside! Enjoy an exciting trip to the famous Slane Castle and its whiskey distillery, and taste their signature triple casked whiskey blend. Get a chance to roam the vast grounds of the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, Trim Castle. Make more memories at Ireland’s other iconic historical sites, such as Monasterboice High Crosses and Bective Abbey.
Itinerary:
• 9:00am meet opposite Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin
• 9:15am tour departs for the itinerary
• Travel to Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb
• Visit Monasterboice, the Celtic High Cross of Muiredach
• Journey to Slane Castle and its whiskey distillery
• Visit the 12th-century Bective Abbey
• Explore Trim Castle
• 06:30pm return to Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin
• Please note: This schedule is for reference only and may be affected by weather and traffic conditions on the day of the trip. Please be patient if any delays occur
How To Use
• You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
• The voucher is only valid on the date specified
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Itinerary:
• 9:00am meet opposite Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin
• 9:15am tour departs for the itinerary
• Travel to Fourknocks Megalithic Passage Tomb
• Visit Monasterboice, the Celtic High Cross of Muiredach
• Journey to Slane Castle and its whiskey distillery
• Visit the 12th-century Bective Abbey
• Explore Trim Castle
• 06:30pm return to Kilkenny Shop, Nassau St, Dublin
• Please note: This schedule is for reference only and may be affected by weather and traffic conditions on the day of the trip. Please be patient if any delays occur
How To Use
• You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for this activity
• The voucher is only valid on the date specified
Included
- Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle (16-seater Mercedes Mini-Coach)
- An English-speaking driver-guide
Not included
- Entrance fees to visitor attractions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children aged 0-4 cannot be accomodated in this tour
- Children must always be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: This tour is not suitable for disabled participants, strollers, or wheelchairs
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Guests should be comfortable getting on and off the mini-coach on their own or with the assistance of a traveling companion
- Each participant is allowed to bring one 14kg (31lbs) piece of luggage and one small bag onboard for personal items. Luggage size should be similar to an airline carry-on luggage (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in)
- A moderate amount of walking is involved in the tour
- Personal food and drinks allowed in this tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
70%
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