14 Boyne Valley & Newgrange Tours in Ireland Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about 10 hours with Irish Day Tours exploring the Boyne Valley from Dublin. Visit Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew’s steep hillside tombs, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery. Guides such as Flann, Alex, Barry, and Philip bring history and humor to a full, active day.

“If you need frequent stops, whether for stretching your legs or bathroom breaks, this is the one for you. I loved this day. We didn't go more than about an hour and a half without a pit stop/ bathroom break. You do need to be able to walk and hike up and incline for this tour. Our bus was a smaller one and offered air conditioning, wifi, and USB ports. The seats were pretty comfortable as well. Our driver and tour guide was Flann. What a great fellow! He was so genuine and kind and very engaging when he was sharing history facts with us. The lunch we had was…”

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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 to the Boyne Valley, where a live English-speaking guide such as Matt, Kevin, or Richard leads you to Newgrange, Knowth, the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, and Monasterboice. Entry and queue-skipping access at Bru Na Boinne are included.

“The whole day was amazing. Kev was a fun and informative guide/driver and all the guides at Knowth and Newgrange were brilliant. The Neolithic sites were simply outstanding and it’s great to see such well preserved ancient history. Pick ups and drop off were all easy and immaculately timed. Would highly recommend!”

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3.Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Tour

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Meath with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, and Fore Distillery, with tasting included. The day mixes ancient tombs, medieval ruins, country views, and local stories. Trim Castle admission and lunch cost 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

Leave Dublin at 9 a.m. with a local guide such as Matt, Kevin, or Richard for an eight-hour Boyne Valley trip. Enter Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne, then see the Battle of the Boyne site and Monasterboice. Seasonal changes may add Knowth or Mellifont Abbey.

“This was an amazing tour! Not only beautiful but very moving and spiritual! Kevin was a great tour guide and kept us engaged the whole time. The Newgrange guides were so thorough! We loved it and will be back to see the other sites when it’s in-season.”

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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 exploring Ireland’s ancient Boyne Valley with a private driver-guide such as Miriam, Noel, Jim, or Dave. Visit Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, then add Monasterboice, Mellifont Abbey, Fourknocks, or Slane Castle if time allows. Hotel pickup, bottled water, and a flexible pace are included.

“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!”

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

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

Spend eight hours with a private English-speaking guide, including Michael Foxx, visiting four ancient Irish sites. You’ll see Tara’s Stone of Destiny, 5,000-year-old passage tombs at Loughcrew, Dowth’s solstice chamber, and Fourknocks, with private transport from Dublin.

“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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7.Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

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

Travel from Dublin into County Meath with a private guide such as Noel or Miriam. Visit Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, and possibly Four Knocks or Slane, with pickup, WiFi, bottled water, and an itinerary shaped around your interests.

“Amazing experience. It was the perfect way to spend a beautiful day in Ireland. Our tour guide, Noel, was awesome. He stayed in touch with me on all aspects of the booking. On the day of the trip, he shared all his in depth knowledge about Dublin and the beautiful island of Ireland. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide. I would recommend this trip.”

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

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

Travel privately from Dublin with a flexible English-speaking guide to Newgrange, the Hill of Tara, Four Knocks, Slane, and possibly Monasterboice. Newgrange tickets cost extra and must be arranged separately. The six-hour outing suits small groups who want history at their own pace.

“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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9.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 guide Diana to the Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, medieval Trim, and Bective Abbey. Expect about 7 to 8 hours, flexible pacing, castle admission for €5 per person, and coffee, tea, pastries, water, and snacks included.

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

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

Travel from Dublin through the Boyne Valley with Owen, a qualified local guide from Drogheda. In a private Jaguar limousine, visit the Hill of Tara, Hill of Slane, Bective Abbey, and Trim Castle. The day is flexible, with time for stories, views, and local food stops.

“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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11.Private Boyne Valley and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews

Travel from Dublin with a private guide, such as Brian, to Newgrange, Slane, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle. Your six-hour route can be adjusted to suit your group. Lunch is not included, and Newgrange admission must be booked ahead.

“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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12.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 through the Boyne Valley. Visit Newgrange, Knowth, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle, with time for lunch and afternoon tea. Your group of up to six can adjust the plan, but Newgrange entry tickets must be booked separately.

“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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13.Boyne Valley, Meath – Private Shore Excursion

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

This private 7 to 9 hour Boyne Valley outing takes you from Dublin to Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Slane, Monasterboice, Trim Castle, and possibly Slane Whiskey Distillery. Your English-speaking driver-guide may be Aidan, Tommy, or Liam. Newgrange requires special attention to ticket availability.

“Tommy M. Made for an amazing day seeing the gorgeous sites of Ireland within 90 minutes of Dublin. We had the most fantastic time with him as he told so many stories of the country. I couldn’t recommend this tour more. Cheers to Tommy! Best. Day.ever!”

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14.Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley

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

Join Ger Healy for a private six-person tour from Dublin through the Boyne Valley. See Mellifont and Bective Abbey, Newgrange, the Hill of Slane, the Hill of Tara, and Trim Castle, with private transport, parking, and bottled 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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