The 7 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in County Louth, Province of Leinster

Little Gem Tours specialise in crafting unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Newgrange tour takes you to the dawn of Irish civilisation with a journey into the past. We explore the main attractions of the Boyne Valley as well as the hidden gems with off the beaten path exploring. Our guides are professional, knowledgable, fun and have a genuine passion for their island.

Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, Private transportation, All tolls & taxes.

Exclusions: Activity Entrance Fees, Lunch

This tour is delivered by a local guide who has lived her life in this beautiful area. The Town Tour is ideal for those seeking to discover more about the history of Carlingford than is written in books and plaques on walls.This guided tour is 1-1.5 hours duration and covers the Medieval buildings and general history of Carlingford. It's way more fun than a history tour sounds! This tour is rated easy on a fitness level.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

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The North of Ireland is now a must-see for any traveler arriving in Ireland. This tour enables you to focus on Northern Ireland, the little corner of our motherland so present in world headlines since 1969 but now experiencing a new dawn after an end to the 30 years of political-violence. Included is the Titanic Experience Visitor Center. Be introduced you to local guides and the fun-loving characters and customs of both the Ulster-Irish and Ulster-British communities. The overnight stay will be some of the great memories of your travels. Downtown Belfast is amazing, and the glorious glens of Antrim are an absolute Irish paradise with Scotland in full view 12 miles away. Visit to the set of the hugely popular TV series Game of Thrones where you will see the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy harbor.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Overnight accommodation x 1, Professional Charming Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, High-speed Wifi featured on majority of coaches, Giants Causeway Visitor Centre ( Save £10 ), Titanic Experience Visitor Center, ( save £12 ), The Carrig-A-Rede rope bridge ( Save £6 )

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Black Taxi Tour (£90, *optional* payable and organised by your driver/guide during the tour)

A simply essential Belfast day tour & day trip! Explore the beauty & history of Belfast city with Titanic Experience Included!

Inclusions: Professional Charming Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Titanic Experience (Value 15euro)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Belfast, Black Cab Tour *OPTIONAL,organised and paid to your driver/guide*

This tour enables you to focus on the north of Ireland (both Northern Ireland and the Republic). This little corner of our emerald isle emerged from decades of tragic conflict with the Good Friday Peace Agreement of 1998. Nowadays visitors from all over the world come to marvel at spectacular landscapes (think Game of Thrones and Star Wars), explore historic cities and to sample local beers, whiskies and foods in great pubs and restaurants. Paddywagon Tours has great friends and connections in both the Ulster-Irish and Ulster-British communities and we cannot wait to introduce you to both. Some of the highlights to look forward to include Belfast city, Political Black Taxi tour (optional), Dark Hedges (Game of Thrones), (UNESCO) Giant’s Causeway, Derry / Londonderry (walking tour included), Letterkenny (Co. Donegal), WB Yeats’ Grave (Drumcliff, Co. Sligo), Strandhill (beaches & coastal village) and atmospheric Galway city.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation (Belfast & Letterkenny, Co.Donegal), Derry Walking Tour, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Fun Professional Guide, Entrance to Titanic Visitor Centre, Entrance to Giant’s Causeway Visitor Center

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch/Drinks, Black Taxi Tour in Belfast (*optional, organised and paid to driver/guide)

The Boyne Valley is to Irish people what Israel is to Christians. The Boyne Valley is historically the most important part of Ireland. On this tour you’ll be taken back through the mists of Ireland’s ancient history, spanning over 5,000yrs to visit Newgrange (an ancient passage tomb older than the Pyramids), The Hill of Tara (the old capital of Ireland), Slane (where St. Patrick secured his legacy), Monasterboice Monastery (famed for its elaborately carved High Crosses) and Trim Castle (a mighty spectacle from the 12th century). Why people love this tour: 1. Walk into a tomb that’s over 5000 years old and be moved by its majesty & mystery. 2. Stand atop the Hill of Tara (Ireland’s historic cultural, spiritual and political capital), contemplating its huge significance whilst peering at Ireland’s endless verdant stretches before you. 3. The myths, legends and histories of St. Patrick, ancient Gaelic Kings, battles and societies open up a whole world that you never knew existed.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Purchase your own lunch, Tips

On this tour you will have the opportunity to visit one of the oldest towns in Ireland: Drogheda. Our tour starts with a visit to Bru na Boinne. It represents the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley which includes the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth.Be aware that we are not going to go inside the Chamber, just outside visit. Then we will stop at Hill of Slane, ruins full of mystery, history and myth. Quick drive to Monasterboice High Cross and Rounder tower. Before we stop to have a rest and boost our energy at Drogheda village, we will have a quick stop at St. Laurence Gate. Drogheda is a great place to try some Irish food, just follow the instructions from your tour guide and enjoy We drive back to Dublin to visit our last attraction: Guinness Storehouse PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Inclusions: Guinness Storehouse Ticket, Bru na Boinne Ticket, Private Tour, Professional Local Guide, Port Pick Up and Drop Off

Exclusions: Gratuities