Personalised private tours of the Boyne Valley. The Boyne Valley is where Newgrange and Knowth the UNESCO World Heritage megalithic passage tombs are located. Also visiting the less well known Stone Age sites such as Loughcrew and Fourknocks. The main Celtic site is the Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings of Celtic Ireland. Monasterboice is an early Christian monastery where you can see an Irish Round Tower and 10th century Celtic High Crosses. Trim Castle is the largest Anglo Norman Castle in Ireland, dating from the 12th century, it was also where much of the Mel Gibson movie Braveheart was filmed. There are Medieval Cistercian Abbeys at Mellifont and Bective. There is so much to see and experience in the Boyne Valley you could spend a number of days touring. Boyne Valley Tours will work with you to design a one day tour to include as many of the sites of your choice as possible.
Escape to the nation's only theme park and zoo located in the heart of Ireland's Ancient East, County Meath. Emerald Park is home to Ireland’s only water flume ride, The Viking Voyage.
Newgrange Farm and Coffee Shop in County Meath, is a 333 acre farm in the beautiful and historic Boyne Valley near some of Ireland's most famous ancient monuments. See what a working farm looks like and pet the friendly farmyard animals.
Visit beautiful Dowth, a passage tomb that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Brú na Bóinne. Over 5,000 years old, the ancient Dowth once had two burial chambers and a ritual basin.
The Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre in Oldbridge, County Meath gives an in-depth insight into the battle between King William III and his father-in-law King James II in 1690. Explore the colourful tale of the Battle of the Boyne through detailed displays and historical reenactments.
Discover Boyne Boats and sail through the Boyne Valley on a boat from Game of Thrones. Paddle your way down the Boyne Canal spotting fairy doors, WWII military bunkers and historic battlegrounds.
Take a trip to spectacular Slane Castle, a famous fortress on a vast estate in the heart of the Boyne Valley, County Meath. Slane Castle is known for hosting concerts, weddings, events, tours and whiskey tastings at its own distillery.
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