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

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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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  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Private tour of Boyne Valley
  • WIFI (Most vehicles)
  • Gratuities
  • Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport
  • Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info)
  • Tickets to Newgrange chamber start from €18 pp. Purchasable by you..
  • Newgrange
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Traveler pickup is offered

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.

Traveler pickup
  • Dublin Airport, Dublin, Ireland
  • Dublin Port, East Wall.
  • Newgrange, Donore, Ireland
    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.
    120 minutes
  • Hill of Tara, Navan, Ireland
    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. 
    60 minutes
  • Monasterboice Monastic Site, County Louth, Ireland
    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.
    30 minutes
  • Mellifont Abbey, Drogheda, Ireland
    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
    30 minutes
  • Four Knocks, County Meath, Ireland
    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
    30 minutes
  • Slane Castle, Slane, Ireland
    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.
    60 minutes
  • County Meath, Ireland
    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.
  • 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
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    Leslie_C
    19 Sep 2025
    Knowth and Newgrange were so interesting! Our guide Miriam was fantastic! She kept us entertained all day with stories and history. She had great options to fill our time after Newgrange. Great day trip!
    LauraConnors_H
    01 Sep 2025
    Our tour guide Miriam was exceptional! Under her skillful guidance, everything about this tour went seamlessly. Very knowledgeable about the Neolithic sites we visited and the extra side trip to Fourknocks was a real treat! We highly recommend this tour!
    Melissa_B
    14 Aug 2025
    Miriam was a wonderful guide for the day, taking us to the New Grange tour as well as a local farm. We enjoyed our tour!
    This tour in Dublin is organized by Touristy Ireland

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