Castles • Abbeys • Private Experience
Walk through the pages of Irish history on this private eight-hour tour of the Boyne Valley’s castles and abbeys. Discover Norman fortresses, Cistercian ruins, and sacred hills where saints and kings once walked — all guided by a local historian in the comfort of a private vehicle.
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€689
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All Ages
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8 hours
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County Meath, Ireland
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Ardcath
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- Private driver-guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Irish bottled water
- Road tolls & taxes.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Weather-ready layers
- Camera.
Boyne Valley Castles & Abbeys Features
Boyne Valley Castles & Abbeys Details
- Highlights
- Description
- Itinerary
- Price & Availability
- Food & Drink
- Instructions
- Restrictions
- Transportation
Highlights
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Mellifont Abbey
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Monasterboice
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Private Transport
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Expert Driver-Guide
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Custom Itinerary
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Heritage Highlights
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Celtic History
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Photo Stops
Description
Your guide collects you from your Dublin or Meath accommodation for a journey through Ireland’s medieval soul. Begin at Trim Castle, the great Norman stronghold of the Boyne, then wander through the tranquil ruins of Bective Abbey. Climb the Hill of Slane, where St. Patrick defied the High King and lit Ireland’s first Christian flame. Visit Mellifont Abbey to admire its graceful Romanesque arches before finishing at Monasterboice, where intricate stone crosses tell stories of faith in stone. Each stop reveals another chapter in Ireland’s sacred and royal past — a day steeped in legend, craftsmanship, and beauty.
Itinerary
08:00 – Pick-up from Dublin or County Meath
09:30 – Explore Trim Castle grounds and keep
10:45 – Visit Bective Abbey ruins
11:30 – Scenic drive and storytelling en route to Slane
12:00 – Guided walk at Hill of Slane & lunch break nearby
13:30 – Tour of Mellifont Abbey architecture
15:00 – Visit Monasterboice monastic site & high crosses
16:30 – Return journey through Boyne Valley countryside
17:00 – Drop-off at your accommodation
Price & Availability
€689 per private vehicle (1–3 guests) | 8 hrs | Daily departures by request.
Food & Drink
Admission fees | Meals & beverages.
Instructions
Pick-up from hotels in Dublin or County Meath; drop-off at same or preferred location.
Restrictions
Most sites include uneven ground and limited wheelchair access.
Transportation
Children welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Frequently Asked Questions
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CONTACT US
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Tour Castles
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Meeting locations vary for each tour: You will be sent a meeting location after you book
