Luxury Irish Day Tours - Castles + Whiskey Tour

Take a day tour in your very own private transportation and discover the beauty of county Meath as you travel to the largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland and others along a VIP Whiskey Tasting in Slane Distilery.

What can I expect
  • Take the Slane Distillery tour
  • Sample the best of Irish whiskey at Slane Distillery
  • Small groups Only – Max 14 people per vehicle
  • Tours every Friday
  • *Minimum 2 people is required per booking

Castle & Whiskey Tour

The Castles & Whiskey Tour will provide you with a fantastic day out visiting some of Ireland’s most impressive medieval castles, a medieval abbey, an Iron age fort and a famous Irish Whiskey distillery. For fans of Irish history and whiskey this is a day tour not to be missed

 

Trim Castle

The tour departs from opposite the Kilkenny Store in Dublin city centre and heads to County Meath and the first stop 12th century Trim Castle. This Norman castle was made famous in the 1995 epic movie Braveheart starring Mel Gibson. It was built by Hugh de Lacy when he was granted the liberty of Meath by King John of England.

 

Bective Abbey

Next stop on the tour is 10th century Bective Abbey located on the river Boyne in County Meath (which also featured in the movie Braveheart) The ruins of this Cistercian abbey are all that remain today but are very well preserved and are really worth a visit.

 

Slane Castle

Nestled in a captivating location along the banks of the river Boyne, Slane Castle stands as a captivating architectural gem in Ireland.

 

The Conyngham family has called it home since 1703, and our historical tours delve into the family's vibrant history, featuring anecdotes from the renowned rock concerts that have taken place on the castle grounds.

 

Famous in Ireland for it’s castle, the grounds of which hold Ireland’s biggest music concerts each year, with crowds of over 100,000 people. You’ll visit Slane Distillery, located within the beautiful 250 year old stables of the castle where you’ll learn all about the whiskey distilling process and sample the Slane signature triple casket blend of Irish whiskey.

 

Slane Distillery

Indulge in an exclusive tour of Slane Distillery, taking you through the heritage room, barley room, cooperage, and maturation warehouse.

 

The journey culminates with a fascinating view of the pot stills and production areas.

 

To top it off, the VIP tour concludes with a delightful tasting experience featuring the distinctive triple-casked blend, Slane Irish Whiskey.

 

 

 

Before you leave you’ll have time to visit their gift shop, photograph Slane Castle and see the venue that has held concerts by the likes of the Rolling Stones, Guns n Roses, Bruce Springsteen, Queen and REM to name but a few.

 

Highlights Include:

  • Trim Castle - Largest Anglo-Norman Castle in Ireland
  • Bective Abbey - Film location for Braveheart (1995) and is also an important monastic settlement
  • Slane Castle - Home of the Conygham family since 1703
  • Slane Distillery - Distillery tour and tasting experience

Buy Luxury Irish Tours - Castle &Whiskey Tour Tickets

Adults
€225.00

Total: 0

Tour Duration: 8 Hours

*Minimum 2 people is required per booking

 

Depart 9.00am, opposite the Kilkenny Store on Nassau Street, Dublin 2

 

Included:

  • In-person guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Transportation
  • Bottled Water and umbrellas provided
  • Entrance to Slane Castle
  • Entrance to Slane Distillery

 

Please note:

This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible

Child seats are not available

Snacks and Lunch are not included

Bookings for this tour must be made by 17.00 the day before the tour takes place

Trip Advisor

Excellent!

My sister and I decided last minute really to book this tour while we were visiting Dublin. Our tour guide was amazing and the tour, breathtaking! I highly recommend them and will use them again when I return. Incredibly knowledgeable and informative.

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