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Noel was great. We saw...
Noel was great. We saw every highlight and location we requested. Excellent timing. Be sure to get the tickets!
6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley
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At a glance
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Price from
- $709 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 77 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Dublin
Description
Learn all about Ireland's heritage on this 6-hour-long private guided tour of the Boyne Valley from Dublin. You will visit the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and get to explore the Hill of Tara in its home of Boyne Valley. You'll have a friendly and experienced guide who'll accompany you along the way. On the way home you may get to stop of at Howth Village for a bite to eat. Howth is a beautiful fishing village dating back as far as 819 when Norse Vikings first invaded the bay. Please note the above is an example of what might be achieved during the day's activities. Your guide will go through everything with you before you start. Please note that you are required to buy your ticket for Newgrange site in advance. Details sent on booking. The tour uses a mixture of private guides and taxi guides. All guides are very friendly, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable about the history of Ireland. Taxis have the advantage of using bus lanes to avoid heavy traffic around the city.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Newgrange is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 3,200 BC. Newgrange entrance procedures are strictly first come first serve and you are currently required to pre-book tickets online. We will send you details on how to book once you've completed the booking with us.
The Hill of Tara. Best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara was at the height of its power a political and religious center in the early centuries after Christ. Tara was believed by worshipers to be a dwelling place of the gods and an entrance to the world of eternal joy. Legend has it that Saint Patrick first traveled to Tara on his mission to Ireland. Hear all about Celtic High Kings along the way through stories told by your driving guide.
If time allows you may see the Monasterboice ruins are the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement in County Louth in Ireland, north of Drogheda. The ruins are a national monument of Ireland and also give their name to the local village.
If time allows you may see Mellifont Abbey. Mellifont Abbey, was a Cistercian abbey located close to Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland. It was the first abbey of the order to be built in Ireland. In 1152, it hosted the Synod of Kells-Mellifont. After its dissolution in 1539, the abbey became a private manor house
If time allows you may get to visit Four Knocks. This can be an alternative sight to Newgrange if you do not get to secure tickets for Newgrange. Fourknocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb built about 5000 years ago. It is located 10 miles southeast of Newgrange between Ardcath in County Meath and the Naul in County Dublin. Fourknocks has a short passage leading into a wide pear shaped chamber with three smaller offset chambers. The original roof was probably a wooden structure supported by a central pole. The current concrete roof was constructed in 1952 at the end of a 2 year excavation
If you extend your day with your guide you could go visit Slane Castle. Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen. Henry Conyngham.
As this is a private guided tour your guide is always open to and will suggest some changes in the itinerary to suit your interests. If you wish to see something else that captures your attention on the day, no problem. Just ask and your guide will accommodate you and your party. Your tour duration will last approximately six hours. You can opt to stay on for further hours with your guide if you wish, for an extra cost. Just remember Newgrange is the star of the show but they are now keeping you in there for approx. 2 hours. We try our best to ensure you get the most out of your day in the 6 hours but please be aware that many of the other items on the list are optional if the time allows. Our guide will work with you on the day to ensure you get the most out of your day in the Boyne Valley and County Meath.
Highlights
Local guide
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Private tour of Boyne Valley
WIFI (Most vehicles)
What's included
Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Private tour of Boyne Valley
WIFI (Most vehicles)
Not included
Gratuities
Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport
Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info)
Tickets to Newgrange chamber start from €18 pp. Purchasable by you..
Newgrange
Pickup Locations & Times
Please add place of pick up. If unknown at time of booking input 'unknown". We can follow up at a later date before the tour date. Please note there is an additional charge for cruise ship pickups to allow for extra time and distance travelled to Newgrange.
Traveller Ratings
4.9
77 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Newgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
- All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
- At time of booking, Guests must provide preferred start time. This can be changed via contact anytime before the tour date
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsNewgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
- A surcharge for cruise ship pickups is required because of added distance time required to complete the tour
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $709 per person for this Dublin experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Please add place of pick up. If unknown at time of booking input 'unknown". We can follow up at a later date before the tour date. Please note there is an additional charge for cruise ship pickups to allow for extra time and distance travelled to Newgrange. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyGXbD6SbjtMsdmiWusuOpu4=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyN4C0Eq6/xHb49VnaETC4Zw=.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(77)
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Miriam was just lovely....
Miriam was just lovely. We went to Newgrange, the Hill of Slane, and Monasterboice. It was a fantastic way to start off our trip.
L
Top activity of our trip highly recommended
The private car was meticulous and comfortable. Jim was an amazing guide, knew everything about Dublin and its surrounding areas and the history of all sites we visited. He accommodated changes to our itinerary to suit what we wanted to see most, and created the perfect day. He was clearly proud of his heritage, and made the day very enjoyable. Thank you Jim for your knowledge and hospitality. - Luiz, Ryan, and Colin.
Operator response
Thank you so much Luiz, Ryan and Colin for this lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the private car and that Jim’s knowledge of Dublin and the surrounding areas helped make it a perfect day for you. He’ll be thrilled to know his pride in Irish history and heritage came through, and that the flexible itinerary worked so well for what you most wanted to see. Thanks again for choosing Touristy. You’re always welcome back for another adventure with Jim. I'll send our regards. Again thank you for the kind words. Bradley.
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Unforgettable Day in Bonye Valley
We had an amazing day with David touring the Bonye Valley. I was unable to secure tickets to Newgrange prior to the tour as they were sold out online, but David recommended we arrive at opening to see if there were any cancellations for the day and there were! The tickets were for noon, so he reconfigured our tour and took us to the Hill of Tara and an Bective Abbey and was an endless fountain of knowledge on both! When we returned to Newgrange we were in awe of the history and engineering- so glad we did not miss this! I cannot say enough about what a joy it was to have David as our tour guide. Between the rain for most of the day and not having advance tickets to Newgrange it could have been a disappointing day, but our tour far exceeded our expectations. Thank you David for an unforgettable experience and the true pleasure of your company for the day. We are grateful.
Operator response
Hey Gretchen, Amazing. We're delighted to hear you had a good day with Dave and that you took our advice to start early and get to the entrance for opening and secure some cancellation tickets. Thank you for noting how flexible and accompanying Dave. He's an amazing guide and very good at customising the day to your needs and interests. We're really happy to hear you had a good day with Dave. It means the world to us. Slán Go Fóill, Bradley
J
A very pleasurable day
Our driver, Eddie, was great! He had lots of interesting stories to tell He picked us up on time and took us to the sites we were most interested to see. All in all, it was a very enjoyable day.
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Great Tour Guide -
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.
Operator response
Hi Terry, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback about Paul. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your day and that Paul made the experience comfortable and flexible for you both. He’ll be very happy to hear your kind words! We really appreciate your note about the Newgrange tickets. We completely understand the disappointment when those sell out. Just to clarify, we do mention this twice on our tour page. Once in the “What’s Excluded” section and again in the “Additional Notes” section but unfortunately Viator removes this information whenever we try to include it in the main overview area or description area of the listing. We also include the same notes again on the Viator ticket emailed to you once the booking is confirmed, to try and make it as clear as possible. Because access to Newgrange is managed directly by the OPW, tickets are released automatically at midnight (Irish time) 30 days in advance, so we’re unable to reserve them on behalf of guests booking through Viator. When guests book directly with us, we can handle this part personally as an added service and help secure chamber entry whenever possible. On the day, Paul also suggested a visit to the beautiful Fourknocks passage tomb. A very special site with private key access available only through local guides who obtain the key from a local lady but we completely understand you preferred to keep to your original plan and pass on this opportunity. Thank you again for recommending the tour and for taking the time to share your experience. We continually work to improve our processes whenever we identify any areas that could be clearer for guests. We’re sometimes at the mercy of the platform’s own rules and must simply work within them, even when they limit what information we can share. Warm regards, Bradley & The Touristy Team.
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private Newgrange tour review
Knoth is great, Newgrange is cool to be able to go inside but otherwise not so exciting; well organized crew - a bit stressful and a pity i did not have enough time gor museum which is done beautifully! our driver and guide Noel was wonderful as he got us tickets into Newgrange tour and was very nice and provided additional info on historical context. Hill of Slane was beautiful and suggested by Noel.
L
Highly recommend this tour to Boyne Valley
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!
L
Our tour guide Miriam was...
Our tour guide Miriam was exceptional! Under her skillful guidance, everything about this tour went seamlessly. Very knowledgeable about the Neolithic sites we visited and the extra side trip to Fourknocks was a real treat! We highly recommend this tour!
M
New Grange is amazing!
Miriam was a wonderful guide for the day, taking us to the New Grange tour as well as a local farm. We enjoyed our tour!
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