5 Boyne Valley and Newgrange Day Trips from Dublin That Hold Up

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

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

Leave Dublin at 8:00 a.m. for a 10-hour tour of Ireland’s ancient Boyne Valley. Visit the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery. Guides such as Flann, Alex, Barry, and Philip bring history and folklore to life, but expect steep walking and a full schedule.

“What a hidden gem! We are so glad we did this tour. Our guide shared so much history about the area that we would have never learned. From beautiful irish countryside to amazing cafes we went to, everything was perfect!”

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2.Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

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

Travel from Dublin with guides such as Matt, Kevin, or Richard to the 5,000-year-old monuments at Newgrange and Knowth, then visit the Battle of the Boyne and Monasterboice. Expect clear storytelling, skip-the-queue entry, a small white minibus, and a return to Dublin around 5 PM.

“Loved the in depth details provided by Matt and his patience with our large group. Learned a lot from this tour, especially the excellent briefings on the way as well as the further explanations from Matt. Very grateful to have someone explaining things with such care, attention to detail and passion. Highly recommended 😊”

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3.Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

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

Travel from Dublin into County Meath with a live English-speaking guide. See Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew’s Neolithic tombs, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery. Guides such as Flann, Alec, Jonathan, and David are praised for lively storytelling. Lunch is optional, and Trim Castle entry costs extra.

“Our guide made the trip. He was amazing and very informative. Thank you for hiring him!”

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4.Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours

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

Travel from Dublin to Newgrange, the Boyne Valley, and Monasterboice in a small mini coach. Guides such as Matt, Kevin, and Richard provide history and local stories, while seasonal departures may include Knowth or Mellifont Abbey. Newgrange admission and round-trip transport are included.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the day! Well-paced, very interesting. The sites were incredible and we learned so much. The small group size (about 30) was very manageable.”

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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

Travel from Dublin in a private car with guides such as Miriam, Noel, Jim, or Paul, visiting Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. Add Monasterboice, Mellifont Abbey, Fourknocks, or Slane if time allows. Newgrange chamber tickets cost extra and must be booked ahead.

“by Terry_P -"Our driver, Paul, was excellent! He was extremely flexible and was very patient with my wife who has bad knees and must take it slowly. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see the Hill of Tara & Newgrange. HOWEVER, WARNING - When we originally booked the tour, the tour company did not make it clear that we needed to book tickets for Newgrange on our own. Normally tours take care of all of that, so by the time we found out, everything was sold out. If not for this, I would have given 5 Stars.”

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