Top Things to do in County Meath
10 Historical & Heritage Tours in County Meath That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in County Meath, Ireland including 10-Day Ultimate Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin, Castles & Whiskey Tour from Dublin , Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Private Day Tour - Little Gem - (Prices per group), Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin, Full-Day Castles and Celtic History Tour from Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle, Castles & Curiosities of the Boyne Valley, Tour of Hill of Tara and Tombs of Loughcrew from Dublin, Private Newgrange Tour, Private Medieval Day Trip with a Local: Trim Castle, Town & Whiskey Tasting, Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion.
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1. 10-Day Ultimate Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Your Irish Experience begins here. The Ultimate 10 day small group tour (max 15 people) of Ireland covers the length and breadth, north and south of our magical Emerald Isle. Spoil yourself on this ten day tour with unrivaled scenery, a feast of tradition, history, culture, castles and the great outdoors. You will have an unforgettable experience on your tour exploring everything from kayaking with dolphins in Dingle Bay to the magnificent sights on the Ring of Kerry. Prepare to be awestruck by Ireland’s most famous landmark – The Cliffs of Moher, fall in love with the bustling bohemian Galway City and the Aran Islands. Cross the border to Northern Ireland and lose yourself at the Giants Causeway and be blown away at the Titanic Belfast. This is a trip of a lifetime.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 nights local boutique hotel and guesthouse accommodation, carefully selected by our team, Great breakfast (daily) suitable for meet lovers, vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and other needs,, Professional qualified Irish tour guide other local tour guides for the great Irish experience, Transport to all locations by air-conditioned by class leading Mercedes Sprinter busses , Kayak excursion in Dingle Bay, Distillery tour, Rock of Cashel, Kiss The Blarney Stone, Cycling tours (Galway and Aran Islands), Cliffs of Moher, Walking Tour London Derry, Titanic Experience
Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Black Cab Tour Belfast
Reviewed By russ2jen
Sadly, in these uncertain days of Coronavirus, I had to cancel my upcoming tour. The team at Overland Ireland were compassionate and understanding in working out the details so as to minimize losses all around. Flexible reschedule options into next year were offered as well. This is the kind of small company to support.
2. Castles & Whiskey Tour from Dublin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
OUR SMALL GROUPS TOURS ARE CONDUCTED BY ONLY THE BEST HAND PICKED PROFESSIONAL DRIVER GUIDES AND ARE CONDUCTED IN LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED VEHICLES. OUR MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE IS 16 PASSENGERS SO NOBODY WILL FEEL LEFT OUT. OUR DRIVERS WILL TAKE YOU ON THE ROADS LESS TRAVELLED TO MEET THE REAL CHARACTERS AND TO FEEL THE CHARACTER OF THIS GREAT ISLAND OF IRELAND.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, COMPLIMENTARY WATER, UMBRELLAS
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By JoanieAnn
Irish Luxury Tours is the way to see Ireland! We toured southern Ireland in October of 2018 and we can not say enough about this company and our driver/tour guide Kieran D. From the time we were greeted at the airport in Dublin until our return there, every detail of our trip was planned and executed perfectly. Kieran was warm, charming, knowledgeable, and very fun. It was like touring with good friend. My husband had a recent organ transplant and Kieran anticipated his needs in a very kindly way. We have since recommended ILT and Kieran to friends and they had a similar experience to ours. Five stars of excellence and a big hoorah to this excellent company and tour guide. We miss you Kieran!
3. Newgrange & The Boyne Valley Private Day Tour - Little Gem - (Prices per group)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Little Gem Tours specialise in crafting unique, private experiences of Ireland. Our Newgrange tour takes you to the dawn of Irish civilisation with a journey into the past. We explore the main attractions of the Boyne Valley as well as the hidden gems with off the beaten path exploring. Our guides are professional, knowledgable, fun and have a genuine passion for their island.
Inclusions: Professional Driver Guide, Private transportation, All tolls & taxes.
Exclusions: Activity Entrance Fees, Lunch
Reviewed By pauladwyer
We took a 12 day private tour of Ireland with Little Gem back in 2019 and it was the best travel experience of our lives. We were an extended family of 12 and had all generations of travellers. Little Gem provided a perfect experience from the start. Private tour planner Rosie worked with us on every detail of our travels and customized the perfect tour for us. Our driver guide was incredible and knew all the best spots to take us away from the tour coaches. Each night we stayed in amazing local accommodations including some very swanky 5* castles as well as a lovely farm stay and B&B's. We would highly recommend Little Gem Private Tours of Ireland!!
4. Celtic Boyne Valley Day Trip from Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 379 reviews
The Celtic Tour along Ireland’s Ancient East brings you to the historically significant Boyne valley situated in County Meath - the Royal County - from where the ancient High Kings of Ireland ruled. Join us on a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, The predominantly Iron Age Hill of Tara, the spiritual center of Ireland; the 7th Century Christian monastery of Fore Abbey, Hill Of Uishneach and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Natalie P
I had a reservation on March 16th the day after the city of Dublin shut down and EVERYTHING was closed. We had to leave early because of Covid( the city shut down so nothing to do or eat besides our hotel restaurant). We tried getting in contact with Irish Day Tours to see if our tour was still continuing because we figured maybe we could do that before we slip out of the country but no one was answering calls, emails, Facebook messages and even comments. We tried to cancel but couldn’t because we and our hotel could not reach them. I was emailing the company in the beginning of April when we were back and settled to get this straightened out but they wouldn’t issue a refund because apparently the tour still continued even though the city shut down and there was no notice sent to us that it would continue the next day. We left Ireland that morning and the city of Dublin shut down less than 24 hours from our scheduled tour time so Flaure said no refund would be authorized which is ridiculous given the circumstances of the city and world at that time. It’s very upsetting because I’ve been trying to get in contact with someone from the company named Jonathan who Flaure said would maybe be able to hear us out and help but he has never replied to my email. (6 months later) Highly do not recommend. Terrible customer service and just a money hungry company that at the end of the day apparently only cares about money and not their customers.
5. Full-Day Castles and Celtic History Tour from Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 71 reviews
We are the only tour company in Ireland that will visit both the Newgrange Monument and Trim Castle on their day tour... the two most important sites in the Boyne Valley. We use small minibuses with max capacity of 16 people so you can enjoy the tour better. This tour is a shared-group experience with fully qualified and enthusiastic guides.
Inclusions: Transportation in small minibus, Qualified friendly guide
Exclusions: Any entrance fees, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By hmfinn
a wonderful walk with guide Gillian. it was an easy walk in terms of terrain and i was fascinated to hear all Gillian had to say about wild flowers and local lore as we walked along
6. Castles & Curiosities of the Boyne Valley
Overall Ratings
1.0 based on 1 reviews
Come and experience some of the most special sites in the Boyne Valley including Trim Castle, Slane Castle and the Neolithic Tomb at Fourknocks. Taste the foods of the Boyne Valley. Touch kerbstones dating thousands of years old. Let me weave for you the fascinating stories of the Boyne Valley, birthplace of Ireland's Ancient East - from the land-thirsty kings to saints and scholars - as we make our way through an immersive journey off the beaten track - through 5,000 years of ancient Irish history - past landmarks and locations that have played host to great deeds and legends. On windswept hills, in small green fields, or simply at a bend in the road - the stories here are never far away. They are written on the land and echo in the voices of the locals. "Tell me a story; spin me a tale" - are you ready?
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Dublin/Louth/Westmeath areas., Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Maggie D
Lucy is a wonderful lady who gave us an engaging tour of Tara Hill, the village of Kells, Bective Abby, Trim Castle and the countryside of the Boyne Valley. We enjoyed Lucy's warmth and witty stories on a wet and windy day.
7. Tour of Hill of Tara and Tombs of Loughcrew from Dublin
Come and experience some of the most special sites in the Boyne Valley including the Hill of Tara and the Tombs of Loughcrew. Touch kerbstones dating thousands of years old. Let me weave for you the fascinating stories of the Boyne Valley, birthplace of Ireland's Ancient East - from the land-thirsty kings to saints and scholars - as we make our way through an immersive journey off the beaten track - through 5,000 years of ancient Irish history - past landmarks and locations that have played host to great deeds and legends. On windswept hills, in small green fields, or simply at a bend in the road - the stories here are never far away. They are written on the land and echo in the voices of the locals. "Tell me a story; spin me a tale" - are you ready?
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Dublin/Louth/Westmeath areas., Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks
Reviewed By Maggie D
Lucy is a wonderful lady who gave us an engaging tour of Tara Hill, the village of Kells, Bective Abby, Trim Castle and the countryside of the Boyne Valley. We enjoyed Lucy's warmth and witty stories on a wet and windy day.
8. Private Newgrange Tour
On this tour we visit Newgrange, the Neolithic burial site that dates back over 5000 years. From there we visit the 10th century High Crosses at Monasterboice and the Melifont Abbey dating back to 1142. We will also visit the Battle of the Boyne site fought in 1690 by King William & King James.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Entrance fees to sites visited during your tour.
Reviewed By Michael M
I contacted our hotel (The Alex Hotel) to book a private tour of Dublin for my wife and I. The hotel recommended Brian O'Reilly from Tours with Locals Ireland. Unfortunately, the hotel never confirmed the reservation with Brian. When I contacted Brian regarding the tour he was unavailable but arranged for a free tour the following day with his colleague, Alan Ingoldsby. Alan was a very knowledgable, personable and funny guide. He took us to Trinity College, (recommended us to book - Book of Kells Tour) , took us to numerous locations including Guiness Factory, Jameson Distillery, Phoenix Park ( US Ambassador & Irish President's residences), Kilmainham Gaol Jail, Hapenny Bridge, Dublin Castle among many other stops. Along the way Alan informed us of Irish history and recommended Pubs and restaurants that were enjoyed by the locals. The tour was a great overview that allowed us return to spots that we wanted to explore more in depth. When I return to Dublin I will definitely contact Brian O'Reilly and request Alan Ingoldsby as a tour guide.
9. Private Medieval Day Trip with a Local: Trim Castle, Town & Whiskey Tasting
The medieval town of Trim has the most medieval remains of any town in Ireland. Experience Trim's former grandeur through its majestic ruins. From The Tomb of the Jealous Man and Woman to the Cathedral of Peter and Paul, your local host will show you all the highlights. Swing by the unusual Echo Gate, which got its name because when you call out, your voice echos back several times. Discover stone-carved sculptures and hear the local ritual for curing warts. Swing by a cozy pub and enjoy some typical Irish hospitality. Enjoy the warm atmosphere of a country pub as you relax by the fire and sip on a refreshing glass of whiskey. Then move onto the huge and impressive structure of Trim Castle which dominates the town and the local countryside. Admire its high walls and check out the moat that runs all around the castle. As you explore the inside and out, your host will tell you all about Trim Castle's deep and rich history
Inclusions: Entrance tickets, Private tour, Local guide, 1 alcoholic drinks: local drinks, Bus tickets
Exclusions: Hotel pick-up and drop off, Food and beverages not mentioned as inclusions
Reviewed By MapDash
I loved these tours. Took them back in April of 2019. The first tour I took was a walking tour of Dublin. Ciaran was the tour guide. He was a total history buff and made the tour super interesting. The next day I went on a tour to a seaside village called Howth. I had a tour guide named Stephen. He was very cool and even preformed Shakespeare in the woods for his group. I hope to take these tours again one day.
10. Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion
The Boyne Valley is to Irish people what Israel is to Christians. The Boyne Valley is historically the most important part of Ireland. On this tour you’ll be taken back through the mists of Ireland’s ancient history, spanning over 5,000yrs to visit Newgrange (an ancient passage tomb older than the Pyramids), The Hill of Tara (the old capital of Ireland), Slane (where St. Patrick secured his legacy), Monasterboice Monastery (famed for its elaborately carved High Crosses) and Trim Castle (a mighty spectacle from the 12th century). Why people love this tour: 1. Walk into a tomb that’s over 5000 years old and be moved by its majesty & mystery. 2. Stand atop the Hill of Tara (Ireland’s historic cultural, spiritual and political capital), contemplating its huge significance whilst peering at Ireland’s endless verdant stretches before you. 3. The myths, legends and histories of St. Patrick, ancient Gaelic Kings, battles and societies open up a whole world that you never knew existed.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Parking Fees
Exclusions: Purchase your own lunch, Tips
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