History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery
Overview
Looking for a memorable day trip from Dublin? This private guided tour to County Meath—Ireland’s Middle Kingdom—is ideal for travelers short on time who want to explore history, ancient sites and stunning countryside in one day.
Start with pickup from your Dublin hotel and head into Ireland’s Ancient East with your expert local guide. Enjoy a relaxed drive through County Meath as your guide shares fascinating stories that bring the landscape to life.
Tour highlights include:
-The Loughcrew Cairns, Neolithic passage tombs older than Newgrange
-A tour and tasting at a local Irish whiskey distillery
-The 12th-century monastic ruins of Fore Abbey
-The Norman stronghold of Trim Castle or the heritage town of Kells, linked to the Book of Kells
This private day tour from Dublin is fully customisable to match your interests.
Escape the city and immerse yourself in the authentic charm of Ireland’s past and present on this flexible, story-rich experience.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Distillery tour (€15 pp)
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up from any meeting point in Dublin area or beyond (in most cases this is the Hotel you're staying in or it can be any other pick up point of your choice)
What To Expect
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Loughcrew Cairns
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Fore Abbey
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Fore
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Kells
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Lunch.
- Distillery tour (€15 pp).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History & Heritage Tour: Kells, Trim, Loughcrew, Fore, Distillery will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Distillery tour (€15 pp)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
