The Skelligs Coast’s Church Island Tour
Discover the Mystical Church Island 1hr Tour
Step into a world where history and legend intertwine on our exclusive Skellig Boat Tour. Journey to the heart of Valentia Harbour and set foot on the sacred grounds of Church Island, a treasure of the Skellig Coast. This 1-hour tour offers adventurers a rare glimpse into the serene life of 6th-century monks, whose stories of faith and endurance are etched into the very landscape of this historic island.
Tour Notes
- This tour involves climbing uneven surfaces to access Church Island
- This tour/boat is wheelchair accessible – If individuals cannot climb the island, the tour can still be enjoyed from the water’s edge while enjoying the comfort onboard ‘The Navigator’.
- Departs from Knightstown, Valentia Island & Renard Point.
- Tour last approximately 1 hour
- This tour requires sensible footwear.
€50 per adult, €35 per child under 10 (Min. 4 persons for the tour to operate.
**Please be advised that this tour requires sensible footwear**
Why visit Church Island?
Church Island stands as a monument to the monastic lives that inhabited the island. Here, amidst the ruins of their 6th-century monastery, you can feel the pulse of a bygone era, a time when monks and Vikings crossed paths. Only 200 meters from the shores of Beginish Island, the site of a Viking settlement established in the early 8th century.
Immerse yourself in the rich Celtic history as your guide leads you through an experience that transcends time, offering peace and tranquillity reminiscent of the monks’ existence, harmoniously intertwined with the land and sea. As you leave Church Island, let your imagination wander with local myths and folklore, tales of the strange and supernatural that have coloured the narrative of these remote islands for centuries. Decide for yourself: are these stories mere myths, or do they hold a kernel of truth?
Real Reviews, Real Experiences
- Huw P
Great trip to Church Island, an interesting early medieval archaeological site, with a shrine, church and beehive hut. Very informative guide.
May 18, 2022Z4492VCmargaretsGuide was excellent. Very professional customer service. Catered very well for those with mobility issues. Dress for a sea breeze. Lovely tour of the main sites on the island from... read more
August 28, 2021Siobhan SA boat trip not to be missed when visiting Valentia Island. Elizabeth our tour guide was excellent and was very knowledgeable of all the history attached to the island... read more
May 26, 2019
