Day Tours

DAY TOURS

Kilkenny

Kilkenny is known as the Medieval City and after a short time exploring this fabulous place you will easily see why ! Both the City and County are steeped in history.

 

Kilkenny Castle, originally built by the Normans in 1195 AD boasts wonderful gardens and tearooms. There are guided and self guided tours of the Castle available and details can be found here .Take a short stroll along Kilkenny's magnificent cobbled streets with boutiques, coffee shops, pubs, and fine eateries in abundance. While strolling through the city pay a visit to the Butler Gallery, one of Ireland's leading contemporary art gallerys and musems with a permanent collection. Take a trip on the medieval mile where you will find St. Canice's Catherdral and round tower, the oldest standing structure in Kilkenny, St. Mary's Cathedral and the medieval mile museum. Discover the Smithwicks experience where you will find 300 years of brewing history and learn how the Monk's of St. Francis crafted water into ale.

 

Castlecomer Discovery Park offers a wide range of outdoor activities form zip-lines and high ropes to mountain biking. Dunmore Cave is a show cave open to the public, particularly well known for its rich archaeological discoveries and for being the site of a Viking massacre in 928. Discover beautiful handcrafted irish pottery at Nicholas Mosse Bennetsbridge. Visit a tradtitional Irish Pub in the village of Stoneyford offering interesting insight into the gaelic sport of Hurling the fastest field sport in the world. Visit the historic Mount Juliet Estate steeped in heritage. 

 

The market town of Thomastown boasts Mount Juliet Estate, a 5-star luxury hotel and Jack Nicklaus designed championship golf course. Visit Jerpoint Abbey, a 12th century Cistercian abbey. Jerpoint Park, where the remains of a desserted medieval town can be found and Jerpoint Glass Studio, an internationally renowned hand crafted glass business where you will expierence skilled glass blowers manipulate red hot glass. Visit Kilfane Glen and Waterfall and take a stroll around the Medieval Streets.

 

The beautful town of Graiguenamanagh sits on the banks of the river Barrow. Explore Duiske Abbey or take a stroll on the riverside and bask in the scenic views. Visit Cushendale Wollen Mill which has produced hand crafted texitiles for 800 years. The picturesque and charming village of inistioge on the banks of the river Nore is a must see. Famous as a movie location and well known for its beautful recreational gardens and arboretum in Woodstock. 

Waterford

Explore the oldest city in Ireland. Founded by the Vikings in 914 AD Waterford City is modern lively and vibrant with shops, restaurants and bars in abundance. Waterford County is spectacular, the Copper Coast boasts 25km of stunning coastline and is a must see! Starting off your tour in the city you will visit the Viking district which dates back to battle times, the landmark Reginald's Tower and the medieval museum.The House of Waterford Crystal is just a short walk from Reginald's Tower and its origins date back to 1783. Waterford Crystal is one of Irelands most iconic brands. Here you will find a factory shop and the charming Crystal Café. The the facility offers VIP and self guided factory tours which showcases each stage of the creation of fine crystal incuding blowing. Details and online booking for the factory tours can be found here.  HERE. 

 

The beautiful fishing village of Dunmore East offers amazing views, cliff walks and secluded coves. A short distance away is the charming seaside town of Tramore. Take a stroll on the beautiful Tramore beach, have fun at the amusement park or grab some fresh fish and chips on the strand! Heading south we will take the Copper Coast route and you wil start to apprciate the stunning scenery enroute to Guillameane and Newtown Coves a beautiful swimming area in deep clear water and ideal for strong swimmers just a short distance from Tramore.

 

Take the stunning the Copper Coast route to Annestown a beautiful village which offers breathtaking scenery and taking a short stop at the ruins of nearby 13th century Dunhill Castle. Visit Bunmahon and take in the stunning views on the journey to Dungarvan a 12th century fortress. Helvic Harbour offers more stunning views and a visit to the picturesque Mahon Falls is a must. 






 

Wexford



Another town founded by the Vikings, Wexford town and County offers beautiful beaches stunning scenery and a fascinating look into history.

 

Lovers of history will really enjoy the JFK Tour, which begins in New Ross a town where in 1849 during famine times, a local man named Patrick Kennedy left his home bound for new beginnings in the city of Boston. 112 years later his great granson became President of the United States of America. President John F. Kennedy visited New Ross, in June of 1963 and called it 'The best 4 days of his life' You will visit the Kennedy Homestead and the magnificent Kennedy Arboretum Park, the Dunbrody Famine Ship which gives a unique insight into the Irish Immigrant experience and the Immigrant Eternal Flame on the quay side in New Ross which memorialises John F. Kennedy in perpetuity.   

 

The Hook Peninsula is stunning and Hook Head Lighthouse sits on rugged landscape surrounded by beautiful cliffs at the tip of the peninsula. It is one of the oldest working lighthouses in the world and is over 800 years old. A stop at neighbouring Loftus hall is well advised and it is apprently, the most haunted house in Ireland. A interactive tour offers re-inactments of the house's dark past.The beautiful fishing village of Kilmore Quay is well wotha a stop.You can take a stroll along the charming marina or take a trip out to the uninhabited Saltee Islands and have some fresh fish & chips!

 

Take a stroll through the medieval streets of Wexford Town where you can visit the Bull Ring Market and sample some of the incredible local artisan food. Nearby Johnstown Castle Estate and Museum is well worth a visit. Discover 800 years of history, take a stroll along along the magnifcent lake walk or pre-book a castle tour. A trip to The National Heritage Park, located just out side Wexford Town is truly beautiful. Set in 40 acres of natural woodlands and features historic sites and trails, the park offers family activities and demonstrations covering 5000 years of Irish history. It also has 2 playgrounds, a visitor centre and a shop.





Tipperary 


Pay a visit to the Premier County and experience mountains, lakes, forests and ancient castles. Another Irish county steeped in History, Tipperary has loads to offer!

 

The Rock Of Cashel is one of Ireland'a most well known and spectacular archaeological sites and was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster for several hundred years prior to the Norman invasion. Stop off in the picturesque town and pay a visit to St. John's Cathedral which has stunning Georgian archeticture.


A stop at the the 5-Star Cashel Palace Hotel, located in the centre of Cashel Town is highly recomended. The hotel offers a very enticing menu and specialises in afternoon tea.     


Thurles is home of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and is well worth a visit.  Semple Stadium, the main GAA stadium in Thuirles has a museum called Lár na Páirce which is dedicated to Irish sport. A stop in Holycross Abbey, a Cistercian monastery on the outskirts of Thurles is a must see. 

 

Discover Tipperary Town and the beautiful Glen Of Aherlow Nature Park. Visit Cahir and Cahir Castle which is one of the largest castle's in Ireland situated on an island in the river Suir and built in 1142. A visit to the Swiss Cottage, a 19th Century cottage orné, is highly recvcomended. The Knockmealown Mountains and spectacular Vee Pass, a beautiful scenic route through the mountains that seperate Tipperary and Waterford is a must see!




 

 

Wicklow & Kildare



If you are a lover of mountains, hill walking and epic scenery this tour is the one for you!

 

Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland and Kildare is known as the thoroughbred county.

 

The Wicklow Mountains National Park is one of Ireland's most visited beauty spots and is home to Glendalough, a glacial valley where in the late 6th century, St. Kevin established a monastic settlement. Set in 20,000 acres of wild habitat, the park offers breathtaking walks both simple and challenging, 2 mountain lakes, ancient church ruins and decorative crosses and is surrounded by a beautiful oak forest.You will spend the full length of this tour in the Wicklow Mountains to explore this magnificent place. 

 

 

Take a trip to Kildare and a visit to the flat plains of the historic Curragh well known for horsebreeding and training throughout the world.We visit and the National Stud and Japanese gardens a thoroughbred horse breeding facility and Irish horse racing museum. Take a trip into Newbridge and pay a visit to Newbridge Silverware, a premier designer outlet and a producer of fine jewelery is a must see. A short hop down the M7 to Kildare Village shopping outlet in Kildare where you will find designer boutiques, sportswear stores and fine coffee shops.Make a stop in Kildare town and visit St. Bridgets Cathedral with it's magnificent stained glass windows and beautiful monuments. Climb the 12th century round tower and take in the amazing views!





 

Other parts of Ireland



While we specialise in tours based in Ireland's Southeast, we also cater for tours throughout the whole of Ireland.


We have specialist guides who can cater for longer trips to the Southwest, the West coast, the Midlands and the Northwest of Ireland.


We can cater for trips to - The Ring of Kerry


                                            - The Cliff's of Moher & Aran Islands


                                             - The inishowen Peniusula


                               - The Giants Causeway


                                              - Achill Island

                       

                                              - Dublin CIty


Contact us at info@seict.ie with your specific requirement. 

 

                                           


 

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