Top Things to do in County Westmeath
The 8 Best Tours in County Westmeath, Province of Leinster
Discover the best top things to do in County Westmeath, Ireland including Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands, Private Tours with adventure activities, music, Irish pub, sight seeing & more, Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour , 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, Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion.
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1. Private Luxury Whiskey Trail: Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
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. Private Tours with adventure activities, music, Irish pub, sight seeing & more
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Get the chance to experience what Ireland has to offer on this tour. These private tours are unique, off the beaten track and full of adventure. Our guides who are outdoor instructors, as well as musicians and passionate about Ireland's culture and heritage, take you on a full day tour into the heart of Ireland. You have a choice of an adventure activity depending on your group's interest from kayaking, hiking, boating or rock climbing, visit Ireland Ancient East sites, hear local folklore stories and finish up with music and singing in an authentic Irish bar performed by our guides. This is a tour you will never forget. Come enjoy a beautiful Ireland that we are proud of and want to share with you. This is a full day tour departing Dublin at 8.30am and returning at 18.00pm and we pick up group at your city centre accommodation or other suitable city centre locations. No previous experience is required for any of the activities.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Live entertainment, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks
Reviewed By Y23r
Amazing trip to Ireland for 9 days which was a fantastic and an amazing adventure. Thanks to our amazing local tour guide Marcus ,who showed us beautiful and unique sites: from breathtaking views to kayaking activity, Whiskey distillery, Filming locations from “Game of Thrones”, Irish folklore and history and local music and an amazing hospitality at Marcus house and his family, which was unforgettable evening. Thank you Marcus for being so kind, professional, generous and always with a smile, which made our trip to an amazing and unforgettable adventure. Very recommended.
3. Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
On the Athlone Whiskey Walking Tour, you will fully discover the centuries-old tradition of whiskey production in Athlone that encapsulates over 270 years of whiskey heritage and enjoy a few local tipples along the way! Athlone was once a bustling hub of distilleries and brewery's. The earliest record of distilling in Athlone can be traced back as far as 1740 and brewing can be traced back to the 1730's! On this walking tour, we will delve into the fascinating history associated with the distilling industry in Athlone that dates back as far as 1740! We will journey through a range of Irish whiskeys along the way and discover what makes them so unique.
Inclusions: 3 Whiskey Tastings and handmade chocolate samples., Local Knowledgeable Tour Guide
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Reviewed By DrLeeW
Dierdre is awesome, we so enjoyed this tour. My wife and I and her parents arranged a private tour- it was well worth it.
4. Cliffs of Moher Private Day Tour - A Little Gem Experience (Prices per group)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
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!!
5. Cliffs of Moher & Galway Bay Experience - History music & Ireland's oldest pub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
'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.
6. Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin
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4.6 based on 379 reviews
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.
7. Explore Ireland, Escorted 12 Day Tour of Ireland
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.
8. Lonely Planet Experiences: Private Whiskey Distillery Excursion
Spend a day sampling some of the finest whisky on this distillery tour! Drive to the Hidden Heartlands of Ireland and to the river Shannon. Travelling into the centre of Ireland, your first stop will be to Kilbeggan Distillery for a guided tour. Kilbeggan Distillery produces Lockes Whiskey which has been on this site for a few centuries and boasts old machinery and traditions as you see the whiskey making process in full. Your route takes you a little further west to Lough Ree and a nice pub lunch in the sleepy little village of Glasson. After lunch, you will be brought into the historical town of Athlone where you can drop into Ireland's and possibly the oldest working pub in the world, 'Sean's Bar'. Sean's Bar now boasts its own whiskey and you will learn a little about Lough Ree and its connection to the origins of whiskey making. Passing by Athlone Castle and the River Shannon, you will finish up enjoying a tour at the Tullamore Dew Whiskey Distillery.
Inclusions: A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places, Private transport throughout the tour, Hotel pick-up, Bottled Water, Time for lunch
Exclusions: Price of lunch is paid on the day, Gratuities (optional)
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