History • Architecture • Whiskey Tasting
Spend a day tracing Ireland’s royal past and spirited present on this luxury small-group tour from Dublin. Wander medieval fortresses, explore monastic ruins, and finish with a private whiskey tasting in an 18th-century castle distillery.
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€239
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4+
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8 hours
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County Dublin, Ireland
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Dublin
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- Luxury Editor
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- Professional driver-guide • Luxury air-conditioned vehicle • Entry to Trim Castle, Slane Castle & Distillery • Bottled water & umbrellas.
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- Wear comfortable shoes and smart-casual attire; whiskey tasting for ages 18+.
Castles & Whiskey Luxury Day Tour from Dublin Features
Trim Castle
Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman fortress and Braveheart film location.
Bective Abbey
12th-century Cistercian monastery and haunting movie backdrop.
Castles & Whiskey Luxury Day Tour from Dublin Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Slane Distillery
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Luxury Transport
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Expert Guide
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Small-Group Comfort
Description
From medieval walls to malted barley, this full-day experience blends Irish history with refined indulgence. Begin at Trim Castle—its vast keep rising from the Boyne Valley—and hear stories of Norman lords and movie legends. Stroll through the quiet arches of Bective Abbey, then step inside Slane Castle for a private tour of aristocratic life and architecture. Conclude with a VIP tasting at Slane Distillery, savoring their signature triple-casked blend where history, heritage, and craftsmanship meet in every pour.
Itinerary
09:00 – Depart Dublin (Nassau Street, opposite The Kilkenny Store)
10:15 – Guided tour of Trim Castle and grounds
11:30 – Visit Bective Abbey ruins and photo stop
12:15 – Arrive at Slane Castle for private historical tour
13:00 – Leisure lunch (own expense) at Slane estate café
14:15 – VIP whiskey experience at Slane Distillery: heritage rooms, cooperage, maturation halls, and tasting
16:00 – Scenic return drive through the Boyne Valley
17:00 – Arrive back in Dublin
Price & Availability
€238.50 per person | Duration 8 hrs | Small Group | Daily departures.
Food & Drink
Lunch • Snacks • Gratuities.
Instructions
Meeting point: Nassau Street, Dublin 2 (opposite “The Kilkenny” store).
Restrictions
Easy – suitable for most travelers.
Transportation
Complimentary bottled water provided onboard.
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