6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley
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Is 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley worth booking?
6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley is a 6-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $600 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 77 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (77)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $600 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
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..
- Admission fees
What you'll see and do
Newgrange
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.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Hill of Tara
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.
60 minutes here
Monasterboice Monastic Site
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.
30 minutes here
Mellifont Abbey
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
30 minutes here
Four Knocks
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
30 minutes here
Slane Castle
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.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
County Meath
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.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Larger Vehicle Space
Larger vehicle for comfort: select this option if you really want us to provide a larger vehicle that can cater to 4 passengers. Pickup included
Newgrange and Hill of Tara Private Guided Tour from Dublin
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Touristy Ireland
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 77 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
77 verified traveler reviews for 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Noel was great. We saw...
Noel was great. We saw every highlight and location we requested. Excellent timing. Be sure to get the tickets!
via Viator
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.
via Viator
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.
Response from the operator: 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.
via Viator
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.
Response from the operator: 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
via Viator
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.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $600 to $680
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 27
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 72
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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley cost?
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Prices start at $600 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dublin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dublin is not rushed.
Is 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 77 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dublin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley?
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Around 27 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dublin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dublin and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dublin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dublin?
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On Outty we rank every Dublin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway, Dublin Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour, The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dublin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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