Boyne Valley History Tour

History Tour of the Boyne Valley with Michael Kelly.

The tour starts from Trim at 9:30am with collection points in Trim and Navan. It is a full day tour returning to Trim by 6pm. Price of €40 per person includes entry fees, a light lunch and complimentary chilled bottled water. A Dublin pickup can be arranged for groups at additional cost.

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Tour Highlights

Newgrange Megalithic Tomb - UNESCO World Heritage Site.  Info & Map

Battle of the Boyne Site - 1st July 1690 it was the largest battle ever fought on Irish or English soil involving 60,000 men.  Info & Map

Mellifont Abbey - Site of 12th century Cistercian Monastery.  Info & Map

Monasterboice - Magnificent High Crosses and Round Tower founded 520AD.  Info & Map

Hill of Slane - Scene of the Pascal Fire lit by St. Patrick in 433AD.  Info & Map

Slane Village - Walking tour of the 250 year old village with many historical references.

Slane Castle - Probably best known for its Rock Concerts, also home to the Mount Charles family.

Tankardstown House - Magnificent manor house hotel on 80 acres of grounds, winner of numerous top awards.

Hill of Tara - Seat of the ancient High Kings of Ireland, and the scene of stone age passage tomb.  Info & Map



The Boyne Valley is without doubt Ireland’s most important historic area with sites and monuments that date back over 5000 years. The story of Ireland can be traced back in this valley to the Neolithic (Stone Age) through their megalithic tombs such as Newgrange. The Hill of Tara and the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland. The introduction of Christianity to Ireland and its early settlements. The Viking raids and the Norman conquest of Hugh De Lacy. The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 between King James and King William. Apart from its important heritage the Boyne Valley is a truly wonderful area full of natural beauty, mystery and intrigue.