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Boyne Valley Tours
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Explore private day tours of the Boyne Valley, County Meath—a region steeped in heritage and history. Discover Ireland's heritage capital at your own pace, with your personal driver taking you from one iconic site to the next. Choose from a suggested itinerary or customize your own tour to suit your interests. With personalized service, you’ll be picked up directly from your accommodation in the Meath or Dublin area, ensuring a seamless and comfortable experience.
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5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our day with Michael Fox in Boyne Valley July 2024. We had a delightful day! He grew up near Boyne Valley and had many personal stories to share about his love for the sacred spaces we discovered. The pace of the day was excellent. I especially enjoyed stopping at the local weaver for a demonstration. He is passionate about telling the stories of the ancient communities that built Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Slane, Hill of Tara, and Battle of the Boyne museum. With his knowledge and great story telling, we easily traveled back in time to experience early life in Ireland. I highly recommend his private tour.
Written August 24, 2024
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Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful 5-star review, along with the beautiful photos that truly enhance your feedback. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with both of you, and I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the experience!
Warm regards,
Michael Fox
Boyne Valley Tours
Written September 16, 2024
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Samantha R
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Jun 2024 • Family
My family and I went on the Castles and Abbeys tour with Michael. Michael was wonderful with communicating before the tour. His knowledge of the area was impressive, to say the least. We went to visit many different historical sites that he explained in depth. He extended the tour to include a neolithic cairn that is in the area that was another local spot where you really had to know who to ask about getting in. He answered all of our questions thoroughly. He brought us to an amazing lunch spot that was clearly a local favorite. We are so thankful for Michael for providing this tour. There was no way we would be able to see all those sites or have a quarter of the knowledge and historical significance of the sites without him. Thank you Michael for the amazing and magical day!
Written August 25, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this detailed 5-star review! It was a real pleasure to spend the day with your family. I always enjoy it when guests are curious and ask lots of questions, whether about the sites we visit or about Ireland in general. Despite the rainy weather, you were incredibly understanding, and I truly appreciate that.
Warm regards
Michael Fox
Boyne Valley Tours
Written September 16, 2024
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Susan R
3 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
My son and I toured the Boyne Valley with Michael Fox. We visited the Megalithic Passage Tombs of Knowth and Newgrange, the Hill of Slane with its myths, monastery ruins and beautiful views, the Hill of Tara burial site and Ardmulchan Cemetery with its church ruins and more beautiful views. Michael was very professional and knowledgeable offering information about the sites we were to visit and interesting commentary on life in Ireland. He provided opportunities for scenic and noteworthy photo stops. He is an exceptional guide; he answered questions both historical and contemporary, he shared his love for Ireland and provided for us an unforgettable day in the beautiful Boyne Valley. I would highly recommend him and the Newgrange and Boyne Valley tour.
Written July 6, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to post a 5-star review! I am absolutely delighted that you and your son enjoyed your day exploring the beautiful and historic Boyne Valley with me. It was a genuine pleasure to spend the day with you both, and your kind words truly mean the world to me.
Warm regards,
Michael Fox
Boyne Valley Tours
Written July 11, 2024
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Robert G
Fort Worth, TX2 contributions
Jul 2022
Our private day tour with Michael of the Boyne Valley was the highlight of our two week visit to Ireland. I can't say enough about what an enjoyable and informative day it was. Michael was very professional and very knowledgeable about the Neolithic sights that we had wanted to see, primarily Newgrange and Knowth. In fact, Michael created the first websites for Newgrange and Knowth and has spent decades learning about their history, which he is happy to relate. In addition to those large passage tombs, Michael took us to Four Knocks, which is a passage tomb off the beaten path that we never would have found. Four Knocks was definitely a highlight as it was much more remote and added to the experience of visiting these ancient monuments, the Neolithic art inside was spectacular.
We had requested a visit to Monasterboice, and along the way Michael also took us to Mellifont Abbey which was also incredibly impressive. I had thought we wouldn't have had time but it fit seamlessly into our day, as did the drive through the site of the Battle of the Boyne which Michael explained in detail. To cap off the fantastic day, we visited the Hill of Tara on the way back to Dublin where he described all of the features and the archaeological finds. Throughout the day there were additional sights here and there that he would point out.
He has a very easygoing manner and as a Boyne Valley native you can tell how much he enjoys sharing his home and the thousands of years of history found there.
As for the booking process, it was very easy through his website and Michael was an excellent communicator. He also knew all of the staff at the various sights and we were able to walk in with no issue. This was a top-notch private tour and I highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit this part of Ireland.
We had requested a visit to Monasterboice, and along the way Michael also took us to Mellifont Abbey which was also incredibly impressive. I had thought we wouldn't have had time but it fit seamlessly into our day, as did the drive through the site of the Battle of the Boyne which Michael explained in detail. To cap off the fantastic day, we visited the Hill of Tara on the way back to Dublin where he described all of the features and the archaeological finds. Throughout the day there were additional sights here and there that he would point out.
He has a very easygoing manner and as a Boyne Valley native you can tell how much he enjoys sharing his home and the thousands of years of history found there.
As for the booking process, it was very easy through his website and Michael was an excellent communicator. He also knew all of the staff at the various sights and we were able to walk in with no issue. This was a top-notch private tour and I highly recommend to anyone wanting to visit this part of Ireland.
Written August 17, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to post such a comprehensive review, I'm thrilled with the content and the 5 stars. I very much enjoyed the day with you both, sharing my local knowledge and learning from the engaging conversations.
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written August 31, 2022
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MG1917
Volcano, HI3 contributions
Sep 2022
Our tour with Michael was absolutely one of the best experiences in a long tour of Europe. We didnʻt have the greatest weather that day, but he worked around it with skill by adding some stops that offered some protection. Visitng Newgrange and another passage tomb, and the Hill of Tara were goals for our time in Ireland: we were very satisfied. And Michaelʻs knowledge of early Irish history and ability to talk about it were a true gift.
Written October 27, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to post a review, it was a genuine pleasure to spend the day with you both.
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written November 7, 2022
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Todd M
Richmond, Canada16 contributions
May 2022 • Family
Fáilte is Irish for Welcome and is something that Michael exudes. From the friendly handshake to start the day until the he waved goodbye at the end you feel welcome to be in Ireland and on the tour.
We started my heading to the Boyne’s neolithic headliners: Knouth and Newgrange. On our drive up from Dublin we talked and Michael rearranged the itinerary on the fly to accommodate our wish to see the sea coast.
All through the day Michael was a source of interesting conversation on an amazing variety of topics and he made the tour fun and informative.
By the end of the day we had seen the Neolithic sites, Drogheda, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, and the Bective Abbey. It was a full day.
I would recommend Boyne Valley Tours to anyone visiting Ireland to get a grounding in Irelands rich history.
We started my heading to the Boyne’s neolithic headliners: Knouth and Newgrange. On our drive up from Dublin we talked and Michael rearranged the itinerary on the fly to accommodate our wish to see the sea coast.
All through the day Michael was a source of interesting conversation on an amazing variety of topics and he made the tour fun and informative.
By the end of the day we had seen the Neolithic sites, Drogheda, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara, and the Bective Abbey. It was a full day.
I would recommend Boyne Valley Tours to anyone visiting Ireland to get a grounding in Irelands rich history.
Written May 23, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to do a review, I'm trilled with the 5 stars and your kind comments. It was my pleasure to show the best of the Boyne Valley to you and I very much enjoyed our conversation.
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written May 23, 2022
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Miles C
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Aug 2022
If you are a history buff, enjoy beautiful locations, or are just interested in unfathomable human achievements. This is the tour to do. Two friends and I did the Newgrange tour where we went to Newgrange, Knowth, and other hot historical locations such as Slane Castle, Hill of Tara, Battle of the Boyne Site, and even more. The cradle of Irish history from the neolithic time to the Irish/British discourse seen today can be linked to all of these sites.
On top of just visiting excellent spots, Michael just made it even better. Instead of being on a bus with 50 other people and having a time limit to see everything and return to the bus, we were able to see everything on our own time with Michael as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and wasn't afraid to correct the record on some "historical" facts that are usually presented. We were with Michael on our 3rd day in Ireland and were talking about how much fun that day was the rest of the trip.
He is the face of the Newgrange and Meath area so much so that if you google Newgrange he comes up before the official museum website. This just shows you how much he knows about the places and the effort he puts into the tours.
When I go back to Ireland I will definitely do another tour he offers. I also recommend him to anyone. The price is well worth it if you want to have a laid-back tour with a ton of historic value. Beats a bus tour any day.
On top of just visiting excellent spots, Michael just made it even better. Instead of being on a bus with 50 other people and having a time limit to see everything and return to the bus, we were able to see everything on our own time with Michael as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about everything we saw and wasn't afraid to correct the record on some "historical" facts that are usually presented. We were with Michael on our 3rd day in Ireland and were talking about how much fun that day was the rest of the trip.
He is the face of the Newgrange and Meath area so much so that if you google Newgrange he comes up before the official museum website. This just shows you how much he knows about the places and the effort he puts into the tours.
When I go back to Ireland I will definitely do another tour he offers. I also recommend him to anyone. The price is well worth it if you want to have a laid-back tour with a ton of historic value. Beats a bus tour any day.
Written September 1, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to post a review, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you and your friends. Your interest, energy and enthusiasm made the day special for me .
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written September 3, 2022
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vncmattapoisett
Mattapoisett, MA8 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
I had such a great experience with Michael Fox of Boyne Valley Tours back in 2015, that I reached out to him in advance of a return visit to Ireland that I took last month with my niece. Michael graciously collected us at the Dublin Airport shortly after our plane arrived at a very early hour. With time to spare, we took an impromptu detour from the motorway and headed to the beach in Bettystown and watched the sun rise over the Irish Sea! What a sight that was! We then meandered through various picturesque towns and then visited the impressive locations of Monasterboice, the Old Mellifont Abbey, Trim Castle, Hill of Slane (a must see!), and Slane Castle. From there, Michael brought us to our hotel in Derry. Along the drive Michael and I engaged in great conversations about Irish history (recent and not so recent) and current events. It was so great to see him again and it was as if we picked up where we left off nearly five years ago. If you intend to travel to the Dublin/Boyne Valley areas, I highly recommend that you plan a tour with Michael Fox of Boyne Valley Tours! He has so much knowledge to share and you are guaranteed to enjoy and learn from your experience! Book with him now before all the crowds return.
Written April 7, 2020
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Dana R
14 contributions
May 2022
Michael from Boyne Valley Tours is truly in a class of his own. I have never had a guide go to such lengths to make a custom tour fit our requests so exactly! In addition to perfect activities and sites, Michael is very pleasant and full of knowledge of the area. It was more like we were being shown around by a friend than by a hired guide. Yes, this area of the country is beautiful, and you will probably enjoy seeing it however you get there. Boyne Valley Tours, though, takes everything to the next level, shows you sites you would never see on your own (which also means fewer crowds) and gives the perfect amount of commentary to help you appreciate the area you are visiting. I will be forever grateful for helping make this special trip even more extraordinary. The day we spent on this tour will never be forgotten. (So, stop reading reviews and just book this tour!!)
Written July 20, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to do a review, I'm thrilled with the 5 stars, the photos and the content of your review. It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with you and your traveling companion in the Boyne Valley.
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written July 20, 2022
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Susanna
London, Canada24 contributions
Oct 2022
We would highly recommend this tour and our guide/driver Michael. We spent a day enjoying the remarkable historic and cultural sights of the Boyne Valley on this tour. Michael’s knowledge and enthusiasm about the valley and the various sites helped to build our understanding and enjoyment of all we saw. He answered our many questions and even sent us information after the tour in regards to something we asked about. Michael’s relaxed style and pleasant demeanour also added to the day. All in all, this was a real highlight of our trip to Ireland!
Written October 17, 2022
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Many thanks for taking the time to post a review, it was a pleasure to spend the day with you both. I love when guest engage with lots of questions, some I can't answer so I do my research later, so I know next time.
Kind regards,
Michael.
Written October 21, 2022
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I’ll be in Ireland in June and may be interested in a Boyne Valley tour. Do I have to book before I leave (Australia) or can I book it when I’m there? Can I ask the cost of the day tour and departure and return times please, also the cost? Regards Victoria
Written April 29, 2018
Hello Victoria, we run Boyne Valley Private tours, they are priced at 400 euro for up to 3 people and 450 euro for up to 7 people. If you are interested in a group coach tour which visits Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, I recommend Mary Gibbons Newgrange Tour, the price is 40 euro per person. June is a busy month, so best to book in advance.
Best regards,
Michael
Written April 30, 2018
I have been trying to reach Michael by email for more than a month. Three emails and no answer. Does anyone know if he is still doing tours? Is there a better way to reach him?
Written January 10, 2018
I am indeed still doing tours, I wonder what email address you are using. I don't think email addresses are allowed on these forms, but you should be able to work it out from
BoyneValleyTours at gmail
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Michael.
Written January 12, 2018
Michael, we will be visiting Ireland in June. Our tentative date for the tour is the 20th. There are five of us in our group and I was wondering if you can fit that many in your car? Also, what would the price be? I'm not sure as yet if we would like you to customize the tour for us. Do we still have time to arrange that? We will be staying in Dublin.
Thank you Ellen
Written April 11, 2017
Hello Ellen, my car can't accommodate 5 passengers. I have colleagues with minivans that can accommodate your group. Contact me via my website Boyne Valley Tours and I can put you in touch with my colleagues. Regards, Michael.
Written April 11, 2017
What sites are included in this tour and what is the length of the tour?
Written March 12, 2017
The sites included are Brú na Bóinne Visitors Centre and Newgrange.
Monasterboice - Early Christian site with round tower and 10th century high crosses.
Hill of Tara – Seat of the Hill Kings of Ireland.
Bective Abbey - Cistercian abbey founded in 1150.
Trim Castle - the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland.
The tour is about 8 hours.
Best regards,
Michael
Written March 19, 2017
How did you get a hold of Michael Fox for your tour, I'll be going to Ireland Oct 17 and would like to do this tour, also how much per adult?
Thanks
Dorothy
Written February 11, 2017
Michael Fox is the sedan driver and guide on the Private Tour at Boyne Valley Tours. The price for the day tour is 380 euro and the sedan can accommodate up to 3 people.
Written February 28, 2017
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