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title: 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 600
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.86
reviews: 78
duration_minutes: 360
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 10 of 28 (City Tours & Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/6-hour-half-day-award-winning-private-tour-of-the-boyne-valley/
---

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

In our comparison: #10 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €600 per group/vehicle for the Newgrange and Hill of Tara Private Guided Tour from Dublin option; other options up to €680
- Duration: 6h
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 78 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Touristy Ireland
- Group: Shared tour · private option available
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.86 from 78 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 75 of 78.

- 5 stars: 74 (95%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 1 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (3%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newgrange and Hill of Tara Private Guided Tour from Dublin | €600 per group | English | Pickup included |
| Larger Vehicle Space | €680 per group | English | 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 |

## What's 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

## Itinerary

1. **Newgrange** (2h) - 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.
2. **Hill of Tara** (1h) - 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...
3. **Monasterboice Monastic Site** (30m) - 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.
4. **Mellifont Abbey** (30m) - 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,...
5. **Four Knocks** (30m) - 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...
6. **Slane Castle** (1h) - 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,...
7. **County Meath** (pass by, no stop) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Good to know

- 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

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €600 | €300 |
| 4 | €600 | €150 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Tours & Sightseeing start at €18 per person.

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