Tours and Tour Guides

The Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion has an abundance of fantastic family attractions, outdoor activities, superb local produce to be enjoyed at welcoming restaurants and pubs, indulgent spas, and great shopping experiences.

Its absorbing heritage and history include the enthralling St Patrick’s Story and mountains linked to Ireland’s most powerful myths and legends.

One of the best ways to experience its magic and majesty is with one of our qualified independent Tour Guides or Experience Providers.

Before you set off on your break, why not enlist the help of a tour guide, so the only thing you have to worry about is what to pack.

Experience an enchanting 18th - century Georgian estate in the stunning Down countryside.

Curious to hear how people once lived in the 18th century? Experience Montalto estate on a bespoke private tour and discover more about this 5-star, Georgian Mansion in the stunning Down countryside. You can even stay for afternoon tea and house tour and live like a lord and lady for the day.

Explore the Strangford Lough area – a land of saints, scholars, and smugglers!

Journey through the centuries on ancient coastal and pilgrim routes with geographer and chartered environmentalist, Brigid Watson. Her custom-made tours take you on a journey through time as she ‘reads the landscape’ for you. You will get an authentic ‘sense of place’, be immersed in nature, and have an opportunity to connect with the landscape as Brigid shares the fascinating stories of the people and place.

The summit is calling... embrace the epic Mourne Mountains.

Expert mountain guide Peter Rafferty has the best job in the world...climbing mountains! Peter is on a personal mission to offer you the experience of a lifetime. Join him to stretch your imagination - and your legs - as you follow rocky paths at a gentle pace, stopping to take in the sights, stories and sounds of the enchanting Mourne Mountains. Find yourself traversing gurgling streams and pretty little bridges, climbing rugged steps, and spotting photo opportunities around every twist in the track.

Experience a Slow Sensory Adventure and Re-connect with Nature.

Deepen your spiritual connection with nature, with Holistic tour guide, Ann Ward. Inheriting her great love of the landscape from her mother, whose birthplace was on the volcanic mountain of Slieve Gullion, Ann will take you on a mindfulness experiences, courses and retreats centred on meditation and the landscape.

Walk the Lecale Peninsula

An area steeped in history, walk the Lecale Peninsula with Duane Fitzsimons, who says, “as a seventh-generation farmer’s son he loves nothing more than bringing people around the area he calls home”. Hear about Saint Patrick’s ancient paths or join him on a bespoke coach tour as this avid walker and storyteller takes you on a journey through the ages.

List of Tour Guides available from Newcastle Visitor Information Centre