The 12 Newgrange & Boyne Valley Tours We Rate

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

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

Explore Ireland’s Boyne Valley from Dublin, with Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew Cairns, Fore Abbey, whiskey, and practical travel tips.

“There is some pretty steep hiking, but the payoff is beautiful scenery. Wear good shoes. A lot of independent time, the distillery was great. They could’ve been a little more punctual at the outset. Because it’s less structured of a tour we were able to have a wonderful experience in a authentic small town pub that we stopped at.”

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2.Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 635 reviews · from $96

Explore Newgrange, Knowth, the Boyne Valley, Battle of the Boyne, and Monasterboice on an informative Dublin day trip.

“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

Explore Tara, Trim Castle, Loughcrew, Fore Abbey, and a craft distillery on a full-day Boyne Valley tour from Dublin.

“This whole trip is just fabulous! You get to see the ancient sites with a lot of history behind. At the end of the trip I really appreciate the short hike with the stunning Irish landscapes. Absolutely recommended!”

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4.Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 500 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Review of Dublin’s Newgrange and Boyne Valley tour, with ancient sites, small-group transport, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.

“Matt was great! Site was awesome. Staff treated us well but the food at the snack bar was below par.”

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5.6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $675Top rated

Review of a private Boyne Valley tour from Dublin, with Newgrange, Tara, flexible sightseeing, guide advice, pricing, and booking tips.

“Miriam is an absolute gem! We had such a pleasant time exploring the Boyne Valley with her. This tour is incredibly informative and is great if you'd like a more one on one experience. I learned far more taking this tour than some of the other tours I was on just because it was more personal and I didn't have to try to hear a guide over a group of people chatting. It's also a great option if you'd like to beat the crowds to explore the area. All in all, the next time I come to the country, I will be reaching out to Miriam for another tour she…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $898

Explore Tara, Loughcrew, Dowth, and Fourknocks on a private eight-hour Boyne Valley tour from Dublin with 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.”

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7.Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $780

Review of a private Newgrange and Hill of Tara tour from Dublin, with flexible stops, expert guides, pricing, tickets, and practical tips.

“Fabulous historical site. Not to be missed! Well organized ticket, transportation and tour guides. Lovely visitors center as well.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $1,020

Review of a private Newgrange and Hill of Tara tour from Dublin, with Four Knocks, Slane, Monasterboice, Howth, pricing, and practical tips.

“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 Boyne Valley and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $670

Review of Dublin’s private Boyne Valley tour, with Newgrange, Trim Castle, Hill of Tara, lunch, pricing, tips, and practical advice.

“Our guide, Brian, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Highlight was NewGrange but also enjoyed Slane Castle (Trim Castle was closed) and a beautiful sunset at Monasterboice.”

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10.Private Boyne Valley, Hill of Tara and Trim Castle Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $708

Review of a private Boyne Valley day tour from Dublin, with Newgrange, Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, private transport, and practical booking tips.

“Brian is an A+ tour guide. He’s very communicative and flexible to ensure we had the best experience. Although we were too late to get New Grange tickets, he made sure we still got to see it from the outside along with the sister sites. We also substituted Loughcrew and it was amazing! Thoroughly enjoyed the Boyne Valley - many thanks to Brian sharing his love of the area.”

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11.Boyne Valley, Meath – Private Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,251

Explore Newgrange, Tara, Trim Castle, and Monasterboice on a private Boyne Valley tour from Dublin with a local driver-guide.

“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.”

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12.Dublin Full-Day Tour through Boyne Valley

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $1,087

Explore Newgrange, Trim Castle, Hill of Tara, and more on a private Dublin tour through Ireland’s ancient Boyne Valley.

“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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