Stone Circles, Celtic Sites & Sacred Landscapes
This Ancient Ireland day tour from Dublin is a deeply immersive journey into Ireland’s ancient sites, Celtic sacred places, stone circles, passage tombs, and mystical landscapes. Designed for travelers searching for mystical Ireland, Ireland Celtic sites, and prehistoric monuments, this private guided experience explores some of the most powerful and lesser-known archaeological locations in the country.
Travel through landscapes shaped by Neolithic farmers, Bronze Age ritual builders, and early Celtic communities, where myths, astronomy, and spirituality are woven into stone and earth. This tour focuses on authentic, off-the-beaten-path ancient Irish sites, far from crowds and tour buses.
Tour Overview
- Duration: 10–11 hours
- Departure point: Dublin city / hotel pick-up
- Tour style: Private guided day tour
- Ideal for: Lovers of ancient history, Celtic culture, archaeology, mythology, sacred sites, and mystical Ireland experiences
Detailed Itinerary & Timings
08:00 – Pick-up in Dublin
Meet your private guide and depart Dublin for a full-day exploration of Ireland’s ancient and mystical landscapes. As we leave the city, your guide introduces the world of Irish stone circles, burial tombs, Celtic beliefs, solar alignments, and ritual landscapes that define prehistoric Ireland.
This journey travels through the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East and south-western sacred territories, regions dense with Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments.
09:30 – Rock of Dunamase
Ancient Stronghold & Sacred Hill
Rising dramatically above the plains of County Laois, the Rock of Dunamase is one of Ireland’s most striking ancient sites. This limestone outcrop has been occupied since early Celtic times and later transformed into a major early medieval and Norman stronghold.
From the summit, enjoy panoramic views across a landscape once ruled by Celtic kings, warriors, and ritual leaders. The site offers an excellent introduction to how power, mythology, and landscape were deeply connected in ancient Ireland.
Time on site: ~45 minutes
11:00 – Grange Stone Circle
One of Ireland’s Great Stone Circles
The Grange Stone Circle is one of the largest and most impressive stone circles in Ireland. Dating back over 4,000 years, this Bronze Age monument consists of massive standing stones arranged in a ceremonial ring, likely used for ritual gatherings, seasonal festivals, and astronomical observation.
This is a key stop for anyone searching for Ireland stone circles, Celtic ritual sites, and ancient sacred places. Learn how stone circles functioned as spiritual centres linking the earth, sky, and community.
Time on site: ~40 minutes
12:00 – Lough Gur
Wedge Tombs, Sacred Lake & Celtic Mythology
Lough Gur is one of the most important archaeological landscapes in Ireland, with continuous human activity spanning over 6,000 years. Here, explore a wedge tomb, a uniquely Irish Bronze Age burial structure associated with ancestor worship and ritual transition.
Stroll along the lakeshore while hearing stories of Celtic legends, sacred waters, fertility rites, and seasonal cycles. The combination of ancient tombs, standing stones, and water makes Lough Gur a powerful location within mystical Ireland.
Time on site: ~60 minutes
13:30 – Lunch in the Lough Gur Area
Enjoy lunch at a local café or traditional Irish pub near Lough Gur (not included). This relaxed break allows time to reflect on the morning’s ancient sites while surrounded by one of Ireland’s most spiritually significant landscapes.
Lunch break: ~60 minutes
5:00 – Duntryleague Passage Tomb
Neolithic Burial Monument & Celestial Alignment
Hidden in rolling countryside, Duntryleague Passage Tomb is a remarkable Neolithic passage tomb, older than both Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. Built with precision and intention, this ancient Celtic site is aligned with solar events, reflecting the deep astronomical knowledge of Ireland’s earliest inhabitants.
Quiet, atmospheric, and rarely visited, Duntryleague is ideal for travellers seeking mystical Ireland experiences, ancient burial sites, and sacred Celtic landscapes.
Time on site: ~40 minutes
16:30 – Scenic Drive Back to Dublin
Begin the return journey to Dublin through rural Ireland. Your guide will continue sharing insights into Celtic mythology, ancient Irish belief systems, druidic traditions, and sacred geography, with optional comfort stops along the way.
18:30–19:00 – Drop-off in Dublin
Return to your hotel or chosen location in Dublin, concluding a full day exploring Ireland’s ancient sites, stone circles, and mystical landscapes.
Why Choose This Ancient Ireland Tour
- Explore Ireland’s best ancient and Celtic sites in one day
- Visit authentic Irish stone circles, wedge tombs, and passage tombs
- Ideal for travellers searching for mystical Ireland, sacred sites, and prehistoric monuments
- Private tour with expert local storytelling and flexible pacing
- Perfect alternative to crowded tourist routes
Book Your Ancient & Mystical Ireland Private Tour
This itinerary can be customised for archaeology-focused travel, photography, spiritual journeys, or slow exploration of Ireland’s sacred sites. It pairs beautifully with other Ireland ancient sites tours offered by Gateway To Ireland Tours.
Contact us to reserve your private Ancient Ireland day tour from Dublin and step into the timeless world of Celtic Ireland.