6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley, Dublin

About this activity

Learn all about Ireland's heritage on this 6-hour-long private guided tour of the Boyne Valley from Dublin. You will visit the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and get to explore the Hill of Tara in its home of Boyne Valley.

You'll have a friendly and experienced guide who'll accompany you along the way. On the way home you may get to stop of at Howth Village for a bite to eat. Howth is a beautiful fishing village dating back as far as 819 when Norse Vikings first invaded the bay.

Please note the above is an example of what might be achieved during the day's activities. Your guide will go through everything with you before you start.

Please note that you are required to buy your ticket for Newgrange site in advance. Details sent on booking.

The tour uses a mixture of private guides and taxi guides. All guides are very friendly, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable about the history of Ireland. Taxis have the advantage of using bus lanes to avoid heavy traffic around the city.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: English
Operated by: Touristy Ireland

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Round-trip private transfer
Included: Private tour of Boyne Valley
Included: WIFI (Most vehicles)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport
Not included: Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info)
Not included: Tickets to Newgrange chamber start from €18 pp. Purchasable by you..
Not included: Admission fees: Newgrange

Itinerary

Newgrange

2 hours Admission not included

Newgrange is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 3,200 BC. Newgrange entrance procedures are strictly first come first serve and you are currently required to pre-book tickets online. We will send you details on how to book once you've completed the booking with us.
Hill of Tara

one hour

The Hill of Tara. Best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara was at the height of its power a political and religious center in the early centuries after Christ. Tara was believed by worshipers to be a dwelling place of the gods and an entrance to the world of eternal joy. Legend has it that Saint Patrick first traveled to Tara on his mission to Ireland. Hear all about Celtic High Kings along the way through stories told by your driving guide.
Monasterboice Monastic Site

30 min

If time allows you may see the Monasterboice ruins are the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement in County Louth in Ireland, north of Drogheda. The ruins are a national monument of Ireland and also give their name to the local village.
Mellifont Abbey

30 min

If time allows you may see Mellifont Abbey. Mellifont Abbey, was a Cistercian abbey located close to Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland. It was the first abbey of the order to be built in Ireland. In 1152, it hosted the Synod of Kells-Mellifont. After its dissolution in 1539, the abbey became a private manor house
Four Knocks

30 min

If time allows you may get to visit Four Knocks. This can be an alternative sight to Newgrange if you do not get to secure tickets for Newgrange.

Fourknocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb built about 5000 years ago. It is located 10 miles southeast of Newgrange between Ardcath in County Meath and the Naul in County Dublin.

Fourknocks has a short passage leading into a wide pear shaped chamber with three smaller offset chambers. The original roof was probably a wooden structure supported by a central pole. The current concrete roof was constructed in 1952 at the end of a 2 year excavation
Slane Castle

one hour Admission not included

If you extend your day with your guide you could go visit Slane Castle.

Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen. Henry Conyngham.
County Meath

Passing by

As this is a private guided tour your guide is always open to and will suggest some changes in the itinerary to suit your interests. If you wish to see something else that captures your attention on the day, no problem. Just ask and your guide will accommodate you and your party.

Your tour duration will last approximately six hours. You can opt to stay on for further hours with your guide if you wish, for an extra cost. Just remember Newgrange is the star of the show but they are now keeping you in there for approx. 2 hours. We try our best to ensure you get the most out of your day in the 6 hours but please be aware that many of the other items on the list are optional if the time allows.

Our guide will work with you on the day to ensure you get the most out of your day in the Boyne Valley and County Meath.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Carton House - A Fairmont Managed Hotel
Judge Darley's Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
Hotel St. George
The Glendalough Hotel
Bedford House & Hall

and 286 more pickup points

Please add place of pick up. If unknown at time of booking input 'unknown". We can follow up at a later date before the tour date. Please note there is an additional charge for cruise ship pickups to allow for extra time and distance travelled to Newgrange.

Using your ticket

Hi Guest,

Thanks a million for your booking with Touristy Ireland. We have been advised by the Bru na Boinne visitor centre that pre-booking tickets for your Newgrange visit is now essential in order to gain entrance on the day. They have a new online booking system and this allows them to monitor entrance numbers for each day to avoid overcrowding and limit disruptions throughout their busy season. It is essential you purchase tickets in advance.

Please take a look at the link attached. You can book tickets for the day of your tour using the calendar function. When choosing a time please allow at least 1 hour travelling from the city centre to Newgrange. We suggest trying to get the earliest time available (If you like an early start of course).

Preference one. (Newgrange tour)

Link:

https://brunaboinne.admit-one.eu/?p=calendar&ev=NGEXIB

Preference two. (Longer tour)

Link:

https://brunaboinne.admit-one.eu/?p=calendar&ev=NEWGRA

If a time is not available around 1.5 hours after your collection time just pick the next available time and let us know. Our guide will amend the tour itinerary in order to coincide with the Newgrange entrance time booked.

Thanks again for your booking.

Kind regards,

Bradley

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Newgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
At time of booking, Guests must provide preferred start time. This can be changed via contact anytime before the tour date
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsNewgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
A surcharge for cruise ship pickups is required because of added distance time required to complete the tour

Options

Newgrange and Hill of Tara Private Guided Tour from Dublin

Pickup included
Larger Vehicle Space

Larger vehicle for comfort: select this option if you really want us to provide a larger vehicle that can cater to 4 passengers.

Pickup included