Ireland’s Ancient East: Hill of Tara & Loughcrew Day Trip from Dublin

Your tour begins at the Molly Malone Statue

Meet your guide in the middle of Dublin at the famous bronze statue on Suffolk Street. After a quick check-in, you will hop on the bus and head north into the green hills of County Meath to start your day exploring the legendary land of the high kings.

Stand atop the Hill of Tara

Next, you will explore the sacred site where the ancient High Kings of Ireland were once crowned. This spot is over 5,000 years old and full of mystery. See the Stone of Destiny, used during inaugurations of kings, and enjoy amazing views of the green countryside that served as the country’s ancient capital.

Explore the grounds of Trim Castle

Then, arrive at the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, a massive stone fortress that was used in famous Hollywood movies like Braveheart. You will walk around the huge walls and see the three-story tower that has watched over the town of Trim since the 1200s.

Enter the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew

You will follow your guide up the hills to reach stone-age burial chambers that are actually older than the pyramids in Egypt. Inside these dark stone rooms, you will see ancient art carved into the walls by people who lived in Ireland thousands of years ago.

Enjoy a local lunch stop

After visiting the tombs, the bus will stop at a nearby restaurant where you can buy a traditional Irish meal. This is a great time to relax, eat some local food, and talk about the ancient sites you saw earlier in the morning.