The 10 Best Private Tours in County Meath, Province of Leinster

Get the chance to experience what Ireland has to offer on this tour.  These private tours are unique, off the beaten track and full of adventure. Our guides who are outdoor instructors, as well as musicians and passionate about Ireland's culture and heritage, take you on a full day tour into the heart of Ireland.  You have a choice of an adventure activity depending on your group's interest from kayaking, hiking, boating or rock climbing, visit Ireland Ancient East sites, hear local folklore stories and finish up with music and singing in an authentic Irish bar performed by our guides.  This is a tour you will never forget.  Come enjoy a beautiful Ireland that we are proud of and want to share with you.  This is a full day tour departing Dublin at 8.30am and returning at 18.00pm and we pick up group at your city centre accommodation or other suitable city centre locations. No previous experience is required for any of the activities.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Live entertainment, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks

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

On your visit to Ireland make sure to visit its best kept secret, Loughcrew's Ancient Passage Tombs, on this small-group walking tour. These passage tombs are over 5,000 years old, predate Newgrange and located just one hour from Dublin. Your 1.5-hour tour will begin at Loughcrew Megalithic Centre in Oldcastle, where you will visit the traditional Irish home of Maggie Heaney. Next you will walk to the highest point in the Boyne Valley giving you spectacular views over Ireland's Ancient East. Learn why our stone age ancestors built these extraordinary structures, hear the legend of the Cailleach (Witch), sit on her throne and enter the chamber of passage tomb ''Cairn T''. See the path the rising sun takes on the mornings of the Equinox. To finish you will make your journey back to Loughcrew Megalithic Centre for a well-deserved coffee and a scone. 

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Light refreshments, Local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: DVD (available to purchase), Lunch

Come and experience some of the most special sites in the Boyne Valley through the medium of food stories! 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.  "Fadó Fadó -  the story begins with "a long, long time ago in Ireland..." "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, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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.

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

You will be greeted by your chauffeur guide at the reception of your hotel or your location / address in Dublin City. You will have a stress-free luxury day tour in an Executive Mercedes Benz V Class MPV. suitable for up to 6 passengers. It is a flexible tour, the listed sites are an example of the Newgrange tour. You have the option of including or excluding sites according you preferences. Tour starts and ends in Dublin.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Tolls & Taxes, Driver with vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch & Entrance Fees to The Sites., Gratuities not included and gratefully accepted. We recommend 15%

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

• Tours pick up and drop off at clients’ hotel. Tour pick up times are flexible but MUST be advised at time of booking. Tours do not include entrance fees. Suggested entrance tickets have been provided as a separate charge with each tour. •Chauffeurs provide a panoramic tour with historic highlights and luxurious transport to and from the sites visited but are not accredited tour guides. The tour descriptions are suggested itineraries, the passengers may visit any other sites within the tour areas that they may wish to visit, time permitting. The driver will discuss any specific requests with passengers on the day. •Visits will include Newgrange passage tomb, Hill of Tara and Trim castle all in the Royal county of Meath.

Inclusions: Hotel Pick up and Drop off, Transport by private vehicle, Water Bottle

Exclusions:

The Ultimate Self-Drive Tour of Ireland covers the length and breadth, North and South, of our magical Emerald Isle, covering more of our stunning countryside and seeing more sights than you could imagine! Spoil yourself throughout this tour with  unrivalled scenery, a feast of  tradition , history,  culture, castles, and the great outdoors. This unique self-drive experience to Ireland is powered by our bespoke app. Paddy the Pocket Pilot has hours of information pre-loaded about Ireland’s most famous sites and off the beaten track locations. Learn Gaelic on the go and have 24/7 access to a professional guide via the app. The app connects to google maps with all your destinations pre-loaded so all you need to do is show up and drive! Passes for activities and experiences throughout the tour will be at your fingertips through the app. All the freedom of a self-drive road trip safe in the knowledge that Paddy the Pocket Pilot is on hand whenever you need him!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation, Car Rental - Comprehensive Insurance, Bespoke Paddy the Pocket Pilot App - 24/7 Support on Tour, Most Activities, Experiences and Entries to National Parks, Detailed Itineraries

Exclusions: Some optional activities and entrance fees that cannot be prepaid.