Ireland · NEWGRANGE & BOYNE VALLEY HERITAGE TRIPS
Good newgrange & boyne valley heritage trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Guided Boyne Valley day trip from Dublin: Tara, Trim Castle, 6,000-year Loughcrew rock art, Fore Abbey, plus distillery tasting.
“Steps at Loughcrew and hike up the hill side to see Loughcrew Cairns. But worth the climb to the top”
Visit Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne with skip-the-queue entry, plus the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre and Monasterboice on an 8-hour day trip.
“I would have preferred an alternate place to stop for lunch with greater variety of food options. The food at Newgrange visitor center was limited, tasteless, and microwave heated (had to throw half of it out).”
Dublin day trip to Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew tombs, Fore Abbey, plus a guided Fore Distillery spirits tasting in Meath.
“we had such a great guide, he kept the day flowing and was full of interesting stories and information!”
Small-group Dublin day trip to Newgrange and Monasterboice with round-trip mini coach, UNESCO access, and Boyne Valley history.
“Kevin was a lovely tour host and Newgrange is a must see on a trip to Dublin Area. Recommended day trip from this company!”
A private 6-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin, built around Newgrange, Tara, and optional ruins, with hotel pickup and local stories.
“Noel was a superb driver and guide — personable, knowledgeable, fun! New Grange and the other Neolithic sites are fascinating and a “must do” experience.”
Private Boyne Valley tour from Dublin to Tara, Loughcrew, Dowth, and Fourknocks, with free admissions, pickup, and an expert guide.
“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.”
Private day tour from Dublin to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara, with flexible stops in the Boyne Valley plus expert storytelling and pickup.
“Noel was helpful and responsive to all my queries pre-trip, and he was very personable and informative on the drive.”
Private luxury day to Newgrange and Tara, with optional Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, and a Howth lunch stop from Dublin.
“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.”
Private Dublin day trip to Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Bective Abbey, guided by Diana, with picnic treats and €5 castle entry.
“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.”
Private Jaguar tour from Dublin to Hill of Tara, Slane, Bective Abbey and Trim Castle, with guide Owen and included tickets.
“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”
Private Boyne Valley and Trim Castle day trip from Dublin, with Newgrange highlights, pub lunch, and Dunboyne Castle tea for up to 6.
“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.”
Private day tour from Dublin to Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Hill of Tara and Trim Castle, with pickup and optional early access.
“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.”
A GPS audio walk up Ireland’s Hill of Tara, with offline maps, High Kings stories, and a passage tomb stop in about 1 hour.
“If you enjoy spending time and absorbing history within a beautiful landscape, all at your own pace … then this is for you! A very well presented audio, that was not only easy to follow and engaging, but enlightening.”
Private Boyne Valley shore trip from Dublin: Hill of Tara, Newgrange, Slane, Monasterboice, Trim Castle, plus optional Slane Whiskey.
“Trim castle was great! Unfortunately, we were unable to complete the main part of the tour (New Grange) because we were not told we needed to book tickets in advance. Everything else was OK. Also, the distillery was closed. Although our driver was great, this tour was definitely not worth the cost. I would not trust Viator again for any tours I take.”
Private Boyne Valley day from Dublin with Ger Healy, from Mellifont and Newgrange to Tara and Trim Castle, pickup 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.”
Every kind of Irish day out, and the best of each.
