The 15 Newgrange and Boyne Valley Tours from Dublin to Book First

1.Celtic Boyne Valley & Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 865 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Spend about 10 hours touring the Boyne Valley from Dublin, visiting the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery. Guides such as Flann, Alec, Philip, Barry, and Matthew bring history and folklore to life. Expect a full day with uphill walking, changing weather, and lunch at your own expense.

“This was a great tour, our bus driver/guide was Flann. He was very knowledgable about the areas that we went. Also funny. He didn't rush the older passengers like some other tours do he was very encouring to make sure that everyone got the same experience”

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2.Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 635 reviews · from $96

Travel from Dublin with Hilltoptreks guide Matt, Kevin, Richard, or another English-speaking guide to Newgrange and Bru na Boinne, then visit the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre and Monasterboice. Expect ancient tombs, Celtic crosses, thoughtful historical commentary, and about eight hours on the road.

“The day was magical! The pick up was flawless and our guide, Matt, was informative and funny. He answered our questions and also understood when silence was appropriate. The Boyne Valley was overall spectacular, the visitor centre had great food options and very clean facilities. Newgrange, unbelievable! Nowth, amazing! Both OPW guides were well informed and it was apparent they truly appreciated their respective sites and were happy to share that with us. I highly recommend this trip!”

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3.Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 618 reviews · from $74Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring County Meath with an English-speaking guide such as Flann, Alec, Jonathan, or David. Visit Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery. Transport, several entry fees, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and a guided tasting are included, but Trim Castle admission and lunch cost extra.

“Absolutely fantastic tour. Our guide (Brendan) was wonderful. Best stops, in my opinion, were Trim Castle and Loughcrew.”

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4.Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 500 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Dublin at 9:00 am with an English-speaking guide such as Matt, Kevin, or Richard. Travel by small mini coach to Newgrange, the Boyne Valley, Oldbridge, and Monasterboice. Newgrange admission is included, and the seasonal schedule may also include Knowth or Mellifont Abbey.

“Simply amazing site. Predates Stonehenge and the Pyramids! In my opinion much more impressive than Stonehenge. However I must say that for the first time I was not impressed with a Viator tour guide. I happened to go on this tour about six months ago. That tour guide was fabulous. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable. I got off on the wrong foot immediately with the tour guide I had last week. My party arrived TWO minutes after the meeting time and he was no where to be found! On past Viator tours it seemed that the tour guides waited five maybe ten minutes after start time checking people off as they…”

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5.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend six hours with a private driver-guide exploring Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and nearby early Christian ruins. Guides such as Miriam, Noel, Jim, Paul, and Dave tailor the day to your pace and interests. Newgrange entry is extra and must be booked separately, while Fourknocks offers a useful backup.

“This was an extremely amazing trip which was on bucket list. Very knowledgeable driver. Love insights shared.”

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6.Belfast, Monasterboice & Birthplace of Titanic

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 1 day

Travel from Dublin to Belfast with an English-speaking guide, visit Titanic’s birthplace at Belfast docks, and explore Monasterboice’s medieval ruins and Celtic crosses. You may add an optional black cab tour in Belfast. The day suits visitors who want Belfast and Monasterboice in one outing, but strict timing and limited Belfast free time require care.

“Il tour in sé è bello e capiamo che la puntualità è essenziale per garantire a tutti una bella esperienza, ma essere rimproverati due volte per essere arrivati pochi minuti prima della partenza è un po' troppo. A Belfast, l'orario di partenza per andare al Titanic era alle 13.00. Alle 12.58 eravamo a 50 metri dall'autobus che stava già partendo, abbiamo dovuto sbracciarci e correre per evitare di essere lasciati in città. Abbiamo anche trovato alcune affermazioni o battute piuttosto inopportune, come l'appoggio alle bande che sparano agli spacciatori in certi quartieri o l'aver detto alla guida del Titanic che c'erano due passeggeri single con cui poteva provarci, fino al…”

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7.Full-Day Irelands Ancient Boyne Valley Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Dublin with guide Michael Foxx to four ancient Irish sites: the Hill of Tara, Loughcrew Cairns, Dowth, and Fourknocks. You’ll see Stone Age passage tombs, royal earthworks, winter-solstice alignments, and unusual carvings without joining a large group. The tour lasts about eight hours and includes transport and bottled water.

“We were initially looking at seeing New Grange, but were told it was a tourist nightmare. I found the tour with Michael Foxx, and we were able to see several other passage tombs privately instead. Michael is very knowledgeable and professional and defiantly made it worth it.”

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8.Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with a private guide such as Noel or Miriam to Newgrange and the Boyne Valley. You’ll explore a 5,000-year-old passage tomb, hear Celtic stories at Tara, and may add Four Knocks or Slane. Pickup, WiFi, bottled water, and private transport are included, but Newgrange admission costs extra.

“Miriam was a wonderful tour guide & was extremely instrumental in helping us get a preferable tour time at Newgrange. She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. This really helped make our trip to Ireland complete!”

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9.Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Take a private, English-language tour from Dublin into the Boyne Valley and County Meath. Visit Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and possibly Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and Howth. Your guide can adjust the day to your interests, while private transport, WiFi, and bottled water are included.

“Miriam, our tour guide, was just lovely. We had several stops and learned so much about the history and culture. The actual tour of New Grange was fascinating.”

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10.Private Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara Trim Castle, Celtic sites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin with guide Diana to the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Bective Abbey. You’ll explore prehistoric monuments, walk medieval Trim, tour Ireland’s largest Anglo-Norman castle, and enjoy tea, coffee, and fresh pastries among atmospheric abbey ruins. Private transport and hotel pickup make this a flexible seven to eight hour outing.

“We enjoyed our tour. Diana was a very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. Having a picnic in the Irish countryside was wonderful. If you have time, I would recommend booking this tour.”

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11.Private Tour to Hill of Tara, Trim Castle and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $806

Join Owen of Newgrange Day Tours for an eight-hour private drive from Dublin through the Boyne Valley. Visit the Hill of Tara, Hill of Slane, Bective Abbey, and Trim Castle in a luxury Jaguar limousine, with time to adjust the pace and route. Site entry is included where stated, but Trim Castle charges €5 on arrival.

“Owen took us around to various sites outside of Dublin during a cold and drizzly day but we still had a great time. We visited a couple monasteries, the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and a few other places. We also grabbed a quick bite at a small bakery with outstanding pastrieRead more”

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12.Private Boyne Valley and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Leave Dublin with a private guide and explore County Meath’s ancient Boyne Valley. Visit Newgrange, Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle, stop for Irish pub food, and adjust the plan to suit your group. Brian is especially good with families and changing weather. Newgrange admission must be booked separately in advance.

“Our guide, Brian, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highlight was NewGrange but also enjoyed Slane Castle (Trim Castle was closed) and a beautiful sunset at Monasterboice.”

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13.Private Boyne Valley, Hill of Tara and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Leave Dublin with guide Brian of Boru Irish Adventures for an eight-hour private tour of Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle. You can adjust the route, but reserve Newgrange chamber tickets separately in advance. Lunch is not included, and afternoon tea at Dunboyne Castle is suggested.

“Brian is a wonderful driver and commentator. He arranged our tour very well. There were two couples and his van was quite comfortable for all of us. We went to Newgrange and Nowth. Those tours are fabulous.”

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14.Boyne Valley, Meath – Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver-guide such as Aidan, Tommy, or Liam. Walk the Hill of Tara, visit ancient Monasterboice, see Trim Castle, and arrange a Newgrange visit if tickets are available. The seven to nine hour tour suits up to four people and includes pickup, parking, and fuel.

“Aidan was our driver-guide. He was warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and an excellent driver! He was exceptional! He shared a great wealth of Irish history-- from pre-Celtic to current-- and really brought the sites and countryside alive! We had the best day! This was worth every penny, and will always be remembered as one of our favorite experiences in Ireland. We are grateful to have so enjoyably learned so much! Ireland has a fascinating history.”

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15.Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.)

Join Ger Healy for a private 6 to 8-hour drive from Dublin through County Meath and County Louth. You’ll visit Mellifont Abbey, Newgrange, Slane, Tara, Bective Abbey, and Trim Castle, with hotel pickup, parking, and bottled water included. Newgrange admission and lunch cost extra.

“We had a wonderful day with Gerry. He picked us up at our hotel on time and showed us all the wonders of the Boyne Valley. We even managed to get access to the inner chamber at Newgrange thanks to him. The whole day went above and beyond our expectations. Definitely the best way to see the ancient monasteries and ceremonial sites in one comprehensive day.”

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