We have always heard of the medieval era where the warlords have ruled a huge part of land, and where the wars have had only swords and steel of armors. Brave souls underneath the metal plates are those who have lived these times and it can’t help but to amaze people of the great courage had merged in this history.

If you are to dwell upon this historic phase, it would be great to visit Ireland itself and see the places that you would have only imagined, dreamed or have seen in movies. The castles, the artifacts are the entire real thing, and it only gets richer when you try to see and experience it yourself.

Medieval Tour in Malahide

This first trip is a half day trip in Ireland that is out of the city. You can wonder off in the beautiful Malahide Castle and gardens where you can enjoy the fresh sea breeze and a view of Dublin Bay that will leave you in awe as you stand in the Howth Summit.

Malahide is a beautiful castle that is furnished with antique furniture of it’s period and a beautifully detailed paintings of Irish portraits. There is the history of Talbot family embracing a record in the Great Hall, together with portraits of generations after generations of families that have their own story to tell of Ireland’s turbulent history. One of the most moving events and legends would be the morning of the Battle of the Boyne in the year 1690 where there were fourteen members in the family having breakfast together in this room and has never to return since all had died by nightfall.

That was just a tid bit of what you could know in this tour. Once you have avail of the ticket, there are no refunds and all sales are final. If there will be certain changes within the tour, it would cost $20 dollars per reservation change and in any changed applied to its reservation. Be advised that change could only be applied upon confirmation of when you are available on the new date for your touring. Also keep in mind that changes or request for changes can only be made individually through their Resrvation Center.

This is a visit to Malahide that includes a guided tour of it’s historic medieval castle that gives you ample time to check out the craft shop and wonder around the castle grounds that is as wide as 250 acres. Going on would be a scenic drive let along Dublin’s spectacular northern coastline and have a picturesque fishing village that is found in Howth. The trail back is inclusive of a 10 minute stop on Howth Summit where you’ll see a breathtaking view of Dublin Bay.

While you are at the Malahide Castle which is a 100 minute stop, you have enough time to enjoy your coffee.

Take notice that there are no hotel pickup for the guest and the rates are in dollars and inclusive of tax. You can reserve by calling this toll free number at 866-714-4194

Medieval Period in Dublin City

The 2^nd trip would be a trip to the Viking and Medieval world of Dublin. This is a very reminiscent journey to the past that ponders upon two millennia. Here you will be walking through the streets of the narrow and bustling Temple Bar just before reaching River Liffey where there used to be Norse longboats 1,000 years ago in order to capture the early Christian village in Dublin.

It had went on in order to build what years had made into the most important trading town in the Viking world. There you will find hidden streets and passageways from the olden times as you discover the interesting period buildings together with the modern city meddling in the ruins of medieval towers, gates and walls and the creation of enormous archeological discoveries.

There you will find an underground medieval tower that reveals an intriguing connection with a Wagnerian opera! It is the site where the first Handel Messiah had first performed where there you’ll find the ancient Christ Church Cathedral. The walk will carry you to a stretch of Norman/Viking that still stand on the splendid isolation of a barely seen street. There is also an ancient gateway where you can pass up steps where an ancient church founded by the Normans in the year 1190.

This tour takes two hours and is open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday at 10:30 Saturday at 2:30 pm from the month of May to October. Again this tour does not allow hotel pick up and drop offs, rates are in US dollars and are inclusive of tax. You can call for reservations on this number: 800-208-4421

Our Adult Internet Rate: $17.95

Our Senior Rate (60+): $14.95

Our Student Rate w/student card or other proof (ages 16-26): $14.95

Our Child Rate with paid adult (ages 12-16): $7.95

Child – Free with paid adult (Under 12): $0.00

You will receive your E ticket for your tour or activity that is attempted to be delivered within 72 hours providing that your tour is in less that 10 days but if you’re tour or activity is within the 72 hours, your E-Ticket will be provide to you as soon as possible. Your E-ticket should be printed online. Please be advised that you should carry your E-ticket with you or you might be charged again. There is not refund having a $3.95 processing fee per order. This is a flat rate whether or not you purchase a couple of E-ticket or just one in a single transaction.

Like the earlier tour, there is a fee of $20 for each reservation change and for ongoing or any future reservation change. However, there are some tours that may not allow these activities and changes. Change are only applicable once there’s a confirmation on the available new date. All requests are handled and should be handled in an individual basis through their Reservation Center.

This is an opportunity you may never forget as you walk to visit Dublinia, the Viking & Medieval museum or also the magnificent interior of Christ Church Cathedral with an atmosphere crypt that has cathedral treasures and rich in historic artifacts, or St. Audoen’s Church that has been founded by the Normans, this is the city’s oldest parish church and still is in continuous use. Just nearby are the Cafes and bars where you can chill after and also you will find Brazen Head which is Ireland’s oldest pub.

There is an inner city where the coastel villages, waterways and hills and the interesting suburbs, the tours had been filled based on years of experience, collection of anecdote and historical research having legendary stories of Dublin City.

All of the guides are in favor in promoting their native city and had been trained by a group of specialists. This tour is to set the minds of the listeners with an engaging, vivid, and amusing stories of Ireland’s capital city. Both new and old guides is rest assured to make your trip/tour truly a memorable one.

After all the tours, take not that these places can be explored individually like Dublin Castle, cathedral land museums.