The last time was in Ireland a year ago I had an accident, and so I was checking to see if it was feasible to have a private driver car for a day. I weighed the options and saw that, well, it's relatively expensive compared to just renting a car. But I didn't realize the true value of the private driver and tour guide since I could never have afforded that in the past. Our guide Ray in this case was such a tremendous help, not just on the same day. He practically read my mind of what I wanted to do. And adjusted the schedule so that we had just the right amount of time to do everything we wanted including a leisurely lunch. We had tickets to New Grange and he knew exactly where to to meet us. At the end of the day, he took us directly to the restaurant where we met our friends for dinner. And he told me not to miss the video about at the Hill of Tara the next day even though he wasn't even engaged by us. And he was right about that too.
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lauragJ6719NO
August 7, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Terrific New Grange Experience
Diana was fabulous! She picked us up on time and expertly navigated traffic! She gave a great overview of the area and where we were going. I would definitely book with her again when I come back!
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O3463WXlindseyg
July 22, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend!
Diana was wonderful! She was so good at communicating and everything worked out perfectly with her meeting us at our hotel. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the sites and extremely personable! She made this day excursion the highlight of our trip to Ireland!
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rosemarycZ1883DZ
July 20, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Driver for Our Newgrange Day Teip
We were so glad that Diana stepped in to take us to and from Battle of the Boyne Heritage Centre and Newgrange. Our original driver had a family emergency. Diana located us at our hotel right on time. She provided background knowledge for both places and spent some time, with the use of a booklet which Diana had created, on the history behind Knowth and Newgrange. It was so helpful to review the history behind the tour prior to our getting on the bus. Diana ensured we knew where to get the bus for our Newgrange tour and met us promptly at the end of the tour. We enjoyed spending the day with Diana. We would highly recommend Diana and her Gateway to Ireland company as a driver/private tour guide.
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stephaniefW9954PF
July 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Perfect day north of Dublin
Ray was wonderful! He really personalized the day for us. We had a great day.
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Curiosity627084
June 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Day Trip with Diana
We had a wonderful time on our Newgrange and Boyne
Valley Private Day Tour with Diana. She was very informative and the sights were very interesting.
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Thank you for your kind review!
The Boyne Valley is one of Ireland's most historic regions, and we're delighted you enjoyed discovering Newgrange and other fascinating sites in the area. It's wonderful to hear that you found all the sites interesting and Diana's commentary informative.
Thank you for choosing Gateway to Ireland Tours. We hope the stories and ancient landscapes of Ireland's Ancient East remain a special part of your Irish memories.
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Sara G
May 25, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Everything was perfect.
My experience was wonderful, my guide was Ray. He explained everything very well, he was very patient and understanding. I did not have my reservation to enter the valley, and they managed everything to make my visit possible. I truly give them 10 stars.
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Hi Sara,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Ray. Providing a friendly, patient and personalised experience is very important to us, and we're pleased that Ray helped make your visit enjoyable and stress-free.
We're especially happy that we were able to assist with arranging your entry and ensure that your visit to Newgrange could go ahead as planned.
Thank you for your "10-star" recommendation! It means a great deal to our team. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back to Ireland in the future for another unforgettable private tour and more wonderful Irish experiences.
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Helene_B
May 22, 2026 · via Viator
It was amazing. The...
It was amazing. The guides were incredible. Especially Ray, could not ask for a better tour guide Over the top
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with Gateway to Ireland Tours. Creating memorable and authentic Ireland tours is what we are passionate about, it is fantastic to know that our guides helped make your visit so special.
A special thank you for your kind words about Ray. We are incredibly fortunate to have knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated guides who love sharing Ireland’s history, culture, landscapes and hidden gems with our guests. We will be sure to pass your compliments on to him.
Thank you for choosing Gateway to Ireland Tours for your Irish adventure. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Ireland for another unforgettable private tour in the future.
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Jet33649402365
May 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Best private tour
Our driver Roy is one of the best tour guides we have met. He is not only a good driver but also a good guide, and his explanation was polite and easy to understand. Before visitting to Newgrange, we visited to Monasterboice, Mellifont Abbey and Slane. As we were both over 60, private tour was so good for our pace.
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596meghang
April 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great family adventure
My whole family enjoyed the tours very much. We would not have found many of the sites on our own. Everything from booking, preparing, to the day of wa very convenient