Dublin to Boyne Valley and More Locations Private Guided Tour

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Duration:6 hours (approx.)
Location: Dublin, Ireland

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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

WHAT TO EXPECT

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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)

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Posted By : maryfitzcox
This was an extremely amazing trip which was on bucket list. Very knowledgeable driver. Love insights shared.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 07:21:54

Posted By : donaldhR2552VH
We engaged John C Ducie of John's Tours of Ireland for an 8 day private tour of Dublin, the Boyne Valley, Newgrange, County Kerry, County Carlow and Wicklow Mountains. Our family of 5 were very interested in visiting the known locales of our Irish ancestors in Counties Kerry and Carlow which John enabled.

John is a living, breathing encyclopedia of Irish history, and Ireland's flora and fauna.John filled the many hours of travel with the many accounts of events of critical importance to the story of Ireland: invasions, military battles, cultural battles, English and Gallic influences, and Irish literature. As John is a trained horticulturist and master gardener we also learned a great deal about Ireland's flora and fauna. May I mention music? One of us is a musician specializing in early music and John was quite familiar with Irish Celtic music.
We could not have had a better experience!
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 16:20:15

Posted By : James_D
Miriam, our driver and guide, was prompt, organized, friendly, and well informed. Her vehicle was clean and comfortable. She got us to our stops armed with information and enthusiasm. We would be glad to travel with her again.
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Posted On : 2024-06-07 10:43:02

Posted By : Kristy_B
Miriam was lovely! She gave us great tips about how to maximize our time and have the best experience possible.
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Posted On : 2024-05-09 04:09:38

Posted By : Jill_M
Great Tour! - but this requirement to provide a 100 character minimum before I can give the tour & guides 5 stars is annoying.
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Posted On : 2024-05-07 19:19:08

Posted By : Tom and Dianna S
Noel was a great tour guide. The tour was easy for our family of 4. It was nice to see a few Neolithic sites, church ruins , and lovely country side.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 05:21:28

Posted By : Kate_I
Miriam was a great driver and the tour was perfect for a half day trip. The sights were beautiful and it was a smaller tour so it wasn’t overcrowded.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11 17:24:12

Posted By : Melanie_B
Miriam was the most kind, thoughtful amazing guide you could ever ask for. She was knowledgeable and made sure we were comfortable. She thought of every detail including drinks and croissants since it was such a long tour. Her vehicle was spacious, comfortable and very clean. We had such an amazing time, we wanted to take her home. So much so that we have invited her to stay with us in the states. There is no doubt you will love this woman and her tour we can’t say enough.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09 18:08:45

Posted By : Amanda_G
Our guide Dave did a fantastic job selecting sites for our family and accommodating different interests and activity levels. We all had a great time!
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 12:45:26

Posted By : HelenaTraveler
Wonderful tour, great tour guide!
On time to pick us up at the hotel. So much history and poetry to share.
This private tour was perfect for our family!
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Posted On : 2023-11-05 22:29:27