The 5 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in County Westmeath, Province of Leinster

June 20, 2021 Agatha Simes

Discover the best top things to do in County Westmeath, Ireland including Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Cliffs of Moher Private Day Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group), Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay Experience - History music & Ireland's oldest pub, Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin, Explore Ireland, Escorted 12 Day Tour of Ireland.
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1. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands

Whiskey Island - Premium Tours & Tastings
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Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin City for one day as we take you on a private whiskey adventure to the midlands of Ireland, to the real Irish countryside. As you cruise through rural Ireland, enjoy lively conversation with your Whiskey Specialist Host before arriving at Kilbeggan Distillery, one of Ireland’s oldest distilleries which is still producing their world famous Kilbeggan whiskey. We stop in a great little town after our tour and tasting at Kilbeggan called Athlone, home to Ireland's oldest pub - Sean's. They love whiskey so much at Sean's that they have 2 of their own brands! We'll try them after you've had a bit of free time in Athlone to explore / grab some lunch. Then onto Tullamore Distillery for tour of the working distillery and tasting. We'll have you back in Dublin in the early evening.

Inclusions: A wide variety of Irish whiskey sampled on tour, Admissions to the whiskey stops, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Admissions to distilleries with tastings

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By kevincX4472FA

I organized a virtual whiskey tasting for our key customers. John Callely was an incredible host and storyteller - not too mention that he knows everything there is to know about whiskey. I'd highly recommend him for your next corporate event.

2. Cliffs of Moher Private Day Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group)

Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland
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Little Gem Tours specialise in creating unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Cliffs of Moher & Burren tour takes in the main highlights along with off the beaten path travel along the journey. From the majestic Cliffs of Moher to the hidden gems such as Rock of Dunamase or Corcmore Abbey this private day tour takes you to the heart of the Wild Atlantic Way.

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

Exclusions: Lunch, Activity Entrance Fees

Reviewed By pauladwyer

We took a 12 day private tour of Ireland with Little Gem back in 2019 and it was the best travel experience of our lives. We were an extended family of 12 and had all generations of travellers. Little Gem provided a perfect experience from the start. Private tour planner Rosie worked with us on every detail of our travels and customized the perfect tour for us. Our driver guide was incredible and knew all the best spots to take us away from the tour coaches. Each night we stayed in amazing local accommodations including some very swanky 5* castles as well as a lovely farm stay and B&B's. We would highly recommend Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland!!

3. Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay Experience - History music & Ireland's oldest pub

ChaperoneVIP Private Tours
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'Cliffs of Moher & Galway bay Experience' by ChaperoneVIP Private Tours is a comprehensive day out of Dublin to the Wild Atlantic Way where not only will you experience Galway bay and the rugged beauty of the famous Liscannor Cliffs and dramatic coastlines but you will also learn of many key events in Irish history as we do not waste any time during our full day. My Tour motto is: History - Music - The Craic (fun) - Guinness! Before we part ways you'll have - - a locals insights into Ireland and what makes us unique. - a good understanding of Irish history from the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish famine, Irish life & culture and what makes a PERFECT Guinness!! - you will learn the basics of the Irish language and a cúpla focal. - a collection of high quality digital photos as I am your personal candid photographer for the day! Tours are conducted in a highly personal and professional manner by myself unless explicitly stated. See you in Ireland, Éamonn ChaperoneVIP Private Tours.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Still or sparkling, cool or ambient., Chocolate is provided for my guests., Cliffs of Moher admission, Glass of Guinness or Tea/coffee, Irish music history lesson - learn about local Irish history via Irish traditional song.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Kwumphred

Unfortunately due to COVID, our trip to IRELAND was canceled. However, I still wanted to leave a review to give praise to Eamonn. He was so incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind during all of our correspondence. I would recommend him just based on his honesty and integrity, he returned our deposit plus supplied me with websites to gain more information for our trip. I can't wait to get to Dublin to meet him and rely on his expertise to see the country. He made the trip planning seamless and stress-free! 5 stars well deserved.

4. Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin

Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland Irish Day Tours
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The  Celtic Tour along Ireland’s Ancient East brings you to the  historically significant Boyne valley situated in County Meath - the Royal County -  from where the ancient High Kings of Ireland ruled. Join us on a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, The predominantly Iron Age Hill of Tara, the spiritual center of Ireland; the 7th Century Christian monastery of Fore Abbey,  Hill Of Uishneach and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle.

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By Natalie P

I had a reservation on March 16th the day after the city of Dublin shut down and EVERYTHING was closed. We had to leave early because of Covid( the city shut down so nothing to do or eat besides our hotel restaurant). We tried getting in contact with Irish Day Tours to see if our tour was still continuing because we figured maybe we could do that before we slip out of the country but no one was answering calls, emails, Facebook messages and even comments. We tried to cancel but couldn’t because we and our hotel could not reach them. I was emailing the company in the beginning of April when we were back and settled to get this straightened out but they wouldn’t issue a refund because apparently the tour still continued even though the city shut down and there was no notice sent to us that it would continue the next day. We left Ireland that morning and the city of Dublin shut down less than 24 hours from our scheduled tour time so Flaure said no refund would be authorized which is ridiculous given the circumstances of the city and world at that time. It’s very upsetting because I’ve been trying to get in contact with someone from the company named Jonathan who Flaure said would maybe be able to hear us out and help but he has never replied to my email. (6 months later) Highly do not recommend. Terrible customer service and just a money hungry company that at the end of the day apparently only cares about money and not their customers.

5. Explore Ireland, Escorted 12 Day Tour of Ireland

Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, 23 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 C3W7, Ireland Benny's Ireland Vacations

Explore Ireland" - Escorted 12 Day Tours. Explore the various facets of Ireland & experience the Beautiful landscapes of this "Emerald Ireland" Discover heart-warming moments and spectacular sights. Explore the Island of Ireland From the Causeway Coast and the Wild Atlantic Way to the Sunny South East and the 11 cities in between, now's the time to start exploring the Island of Ireland.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, 11 Nights Accommodation at 4 Star Hotels with Full Irish Breakfasts Each Morning

Exclusions: Flights & Airport Transfers, Guinness Storehouse – Supplement of $22.00 p.p.

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