Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
3 iconic & historic landmarks:
(1) Swords Castle
(2) St. Colmcille's Well
(3) St. Columba's Church, Belfry & Round Tower
This is a 'must do' tour if you've an interest in Vikings, High Kings, Normans, Monks, Empires, Genealogy or you're just curious about which Hollywood Superstar's ancestors are buried here in the quaint village of Swords.
Get the REAL experience from a REAL Swords native.
Learn, Laugh and Sing-along to my ballad about the High King Of Ireland, Brian Ború, who was waked in Swords after his army's legendary triumph in The Battle Of Clontarf in 1014 AD.
Souvenir Pack for everyone... and an extra something sure to please any kids who tag along.
Suitable for all ages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Guide, Ó'Donghaile from The Jungle, will greet you at the entrance to Swords Castle. Look for the 'Cute Hoor Tours' sign or umbrella (this is rainy Ireland afterall :-)
Itinerary
-
1
Meeting point is Swords Castle, learn from a local historian about this mediaeval castle built as an Archbishop's Palace circa 1200 AD by the Anglo Normans, then it's 'walk the hallowed turf' with your cute where tour guide, O Donghaile from The Jungle, and take in the Round Tower where Brian Ború was waked after his army's triumphant victory over the Vikings in the Battle of Clontarf 1014 AD, explore the monastic settlement and see the miraculous healing well blessed by St. Colmcille around which the magical town of Swords was founded.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
