Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Tour

Explore Ireland's rich history on this day trip from Dublin, visiting the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew's Cairns, and Fore Abbey.

Tour Details

Meet at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin for a coach departure to explore eastern Ireland's historic sites.

After 40 minutes, arrive at the Hill of Tara, a ceremonial and burial site of the High Kings of Ireland, offering views of the Coronation Stone and An Forradh monument.

Next, a 30-minute drive takes us to Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman fortress in Ireland. The guide will share insights about its well-preserved 12th-century ruins.

Continue for 50 minutes to Loughcrew, featuring Megalithic passage tombs from 3000 BC. Enjoy the historical significance and views from this elevated site, followed by a lunch stop at a nearby restaurant.

After a 15-minute drive, reach Fore Distillery to learn about the production of Golden Irish Rum, White Irish Rum, and Irish Poitín. Then, visit Fore Abbey, founded by Saint Fechin in the 7th century, which housed up to 300 monks and has a notable history of destruction.

Return to Dublin with a drop-off on Dame Street in the city center after a 10 hours and 15 minutes tour.