Full-Day Celtic Heritage Tour in Boyne Valley

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Duration: 10h
Location: Drogheda, Ireland | Drogheda, Ireland


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Immersion into Ireland's ancient Celtic heritage & culture
Castle ruins at Trim & prehistoric passage tombs at Loughcrew
Sweeping views at Hill of Tara, seat of Ireland's High Kings
10th-century high crosses & round tower at Monasterboice
Whiskey tasting & relics in the fortified town of Drogheda

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Boyne Valley
Admission fees
Roundtrip transportation to and from central Dublin
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Uncover the Celtic heart of Ireland with a trip to Boyne Valley, a World Heritage Site. Tour passage graves and castle ruins, visit the hill where Ireland's ancient kings ruled, and explore the historic town of Drogheda on this full-day immersion into Ireland’s past.

Ride through the royal county of Meath to the passage tombs of Loughcrew, where some of the 30 gravestones date back as far as 3300 BC. Enter one of the largest passage tombs with a flashlight to see intricate Celtic carvings from over 5,000 years ago.

Continue on to visit Trim Castle, the filming location of Mel Gibson’s Braveheart. Admire the remarkably preserved, 800-year-old walls before your next stop at the Hill of Tara, the seat of Ireland's High Kings. Take in the view—it's said that you can see a quarter of the country's landscape from the top of the hill—and enjoy lunch before moving on.

At the sacred site of Monasterboice, explore the historic ruins of an early Christian settlement, with 14th-century churches, an even older Irish round tower, and 10th-century high crosses, including the Celtic High Cross of Muiredach, a charming example of Celtic stonework.

Your final stop is at the fortified town of Drogheda, where you can enjoy a walking tour to explore the rich history of the riverfront city. Step into St. Peters Church to see the shrine of St. Oliver Plunkett—his head is actually on display here—and end your tour on a festive note with a tasting of that favorite Irish libation—whiskey.