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

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Explore the Boyne valley and Trim Castle on your private small group tour of county Meath. The Boyne Valley is home to the UNESCO heritage sites of Bru na Boinne consisting of 3 major Neolithic sites which are over 5,000 years old, making them older than the Pyramids or Stonehenge. Travel through the lush greens of county Meath and stop and wander around it's numerous world class sites such as Newgrange, Loughcrew, Trim Castle, Slane Castle and Kells Monastic site. Your private guide will work with you to tailor the tour to the interests of your group informing, and providing recommendations for lunch and drinks at the end of the day. The tour takes from 7 to 8 hours depending on the sites which are of most interest to your group. Sit back and relax and let your driver/guide work out the details on your private small group tour.

PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BOOK TICKETS TO NEWGRANGE IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR GROUP.

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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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

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Private tour

Driver/guide

Local taxes

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Admission Tickets

Lunch

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Leave the hustle and bustle of Dublin city behind for a day and visit the UNESCO world heritage sites of the Boyne Valley home to Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth and Loughcrew Neolithic tombs. Newgrange was built around 5,200 years ago making it older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. You can explore the passage and chamber at Newgrange, which is aligned to the rising sun on the mornings around Winter solstice, and illuminates the inner most chamber revealing ancient artwork. It is believed that it took decades to construct by generations of Neolithic people and was used as a burial chamber and for ritual and community gatherings. Walk around the one acre site containing the tomb of 12m (40 feet) in height and 85m (278 feet) in diameter. It is surrounded by a henge or ring of massive stones and the roof of the structure is still intact and waterproof 5,000 years after construction. In total this monument or tomb contains more than 250,000 tonnes of stone and earth, making it the largest of all the Bru na Boinne sites. Knowth and Dowth passage tombs complete the Bru na Boinne UNESCO heritage site and the passage and chamber at Dowth align to the setting sun around Winter solstice. After lunch in Slane, continue further into the Boyne valley to the Hill of Tara, the seat of Celtic Kings of Ireland including Brian Boru. The Tara brooch, available to view at the National Museum, is associated with this site. Travel further inland along the Boyne river route to Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Ireland, immortalised by its use in the movie ‘Braveheart’. The castle is partially restored to its former glory and you can explore the inside taking you up the spiral staircases to the dining halls and sleeping chambers of the De Lacy stronghold. It was constructed over a period of 30 years in 1172, by Hugh de Lacy, Lord of Meath. The site was chosen because of its commanding position at a fording point on the river Boyne. Finish up the day with afternoon tea in the luxury Dunboyne Castle on route back to Dublin. This is a suggested Boyne valley tour itinerary with an approximate 8 hour duration. However, it’s your private tour and you are free to customise it in any way you choose. Other major sites of interest in the immediate area are the Monastic settlement of Kells, long associated with the book of Kells held at Trinity College Dublin, and Loughcrew Cairns on the Loughcrew Estate, a lesser known but equally impressive collection of Neolithic monuments known as Cairns. Loughcrew house also has an excellent café and dining area. Meath is an excellent county to visit on a day trip from Dublin because of its wealth of world class sites in close proximity. Your guide will give you further information on the sites and help you to devise the itinerary that most interests your group.

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

Pickup included

Đánh giá

5.00

7 đánh giá

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Brian is an A+ tour...
Jayna M,
24 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Brian is an A+ tour guide. He’s very communicative and flexible to ensure we had the best experience. Although we were too late to get New Grange tickets, he made sure we still got to see it from the outside along with the sister sites. We also substituted Loughcrew and it was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed the Boyne Valley - many thanks to Brian sharing his love of the area.
Brian made the day great!
Jenny S,
9 thg 5, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
It was beautiful and inspiring! Our guide Brian was the best! He was knowledgeable and fun to be with, which made the experience all the better! The Boyne valley tour covered so much!
Wonderful experience.
Charles M,
22 thg 8, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Need to book separately tickets to enter the chamber. Our tour guide provided me with the tip. It was very helpful since the tickets sell out quickly.
Fantastic tour!
elizabethdA3719JI,
17 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Highly recommend! Brian was friendly, knowledgeable and fun! There were 4 of us, two adults and two teenagers, and we all loved the tour. Brian asked us what our interests were and recommended an additional stop along the way. If I could give him 10 stars, I would! When we return to Ireland (and we definitely will), I will absolutely book another tour with him.
The highlight of our time in Ireland!
emilyd185,
14 thg 7, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Brian was an amazing guide who was really communicative before our trip and flexible, funny, timely, and helpful during our trip. We went on the Boyne tour as a family of four adults and one 7 year old kiddo and everyone had a blast. This is despite our group including two people who are prone to carsickness, but had no issues because of Brian's excellent driving (despite challenging country roads). Brian has a great wealth of knowledge for the history and geography of Ireland, things to do around Dublin, and all sorts of other bits and bobs like food, whiskey, and sports. Altogether 100% worth the money and a full day of our trip. This was an absolute highlight and we were glad to find out Brian does tours of many regions, as we are eager to book him again for another tour on our next trip.
Two couples on tour.
Ann G,
24 thg 4, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
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.
Amazing Experience
R4911BXnadiak,
23 thg 8, 2022
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We've booked the adventure with 2 kids and 4 adults. We had an amazing day and the kids loved every single part of it. We went to New Grange first, then visited a very special place that only a few know about (a little surprise from Bryan, the guide). We've also visited the Trim Castle and many other things. Bryan is very knowledgable and interesting guide. I feel like I've learned so much in a day! I recommend!