15 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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6.Belfast, Monasterboice & Birthplace of Titanic

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 52 reviews · 1 day

Travel by coach from Dublin to Belfast, with time for the Titanic quarter, Victorian city sights, and an optional black cab tour. On the return, visit Monasterboice in County Louth, home to Muiredach’s High Cross, a round tower, and two medieval church ruins. English guiding throughout.

“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.)

Leave Dublin with a private guide, including Michael Foxx, for an 8-hour tour of four ancient Irish sites. See Tara’s Stone of Destiny, 5,000-year-old cairns at Loughcrew, and lesser-known passage tombs at Dowth and Fourknocks, with transport, water, and free admission included.

“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 privately from Dublin into County Meath with guides such as Noel or Miriam, visiting Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and optional sites such as Four Knocks and Slane. You get a flexible six-hour day, but Newgrange admission costs extra and must be booked separately.

“Had an excellent time with Noel. Great communication and flexible itinerary, highly recommend for a personalised day out”

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

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

Travel privately from Dublin into County Meath with a guide such as Miriam, focusing on Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. You may also visit Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and Howth, depending on time. Newgrange admission costs extra and must be arranged separately.

“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 privately from Dublin with Diana to the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Bective Abbey. Expect ancient burial monuments, medieval streets, a one-hour castle visit, and tea, coffee, and fresh pastries among abbey ruins. Lunch and the €5 Trim Castle entry fee are extra.

“Diana was full of knowledge and she customized our tour the way we wanted it. She has a passion for showing the historical sights of Ireland. This was a fun quick trip not far from Dublin.”

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

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

Travel from Dublin with Owen of Newgrange Day Tours in a private Jaguar limousine. This eight-hour outing visits the Hill of Tara, Hill of Slane, Bective Abbey, and Trim Castle, with time to adjust the route and pace for your group.

“It was an absolutely amazing, and personalized, adventure! Owen was fantastic to work with! He was quick with responses to every question I had via email (even the silly ones lol) and was very pleasant to be around the day of the tour. His car was super clean and he hRead more”

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12.Private Boyne Valley and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Leave Dublin with guide Brian or another English-speaking local guide for a private six-hour tour of the Boyne Valley. Visit Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle, with time for a pub lunch and possible tea at Dunboyne Castle. Your itinerary can change to suit your group.

“Although it was a damp and rainy very rainy day, Brian suggested we switch our tour to Wicklow Mountain National Park with a stop at Powerscourt and Guinness Lake. It turned out to be an excellent day culminated with a fine bowl of Irish Stew at Wicklow Hearthstone Restaurant.”

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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 a private driver-guide, often Brian, for an eight-hour Boyne Valley tour. See Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle, then shape the day around your group. Newgrange admission must be booked separately, and lunch is not included.

“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 through ancient sites, visit Newgrange if tickets allow, see Trim Castle and Monasterboice, and add Slane Whiskey Distillery if open.

“Amazing!! Thank you Liam! We really enjoyed our day with you. We would definitely hire you again. Thank you!”

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15.Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley

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

Ger Healy collects your group at your Dublin hotel for a private 6 to 8 hour drive through the Boyne Valley. See Mellifont and Bective Abbey, Newgrange, Slane, Tara, and Trim Castle, with private transport, parking, and water included.

“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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