Take a day tour from Dublin to the scenic Boyne Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ancient Celtic temple at Newgrange, the megalithic site of Knowth, Trim Castle and more. Learn about the area’s history from a knowledgeable local guide.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Newgrange, a place of astrological, religious, and ceremonial importance
- Tour Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Europe
- Discover the amazing Boyne Valley
- Explore the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the high kings of Ireland
Full description
The Boyne Valley and the Boyne River extend through the counties of Meath and Louth in the east of Ireland to the sea at Drogheda. Explore this historically important and wonderfully scenic area on a full-day guided tour from Dublin.
Sites and monuments in the area date back over 5,000 years. The story of Ireland and the Irish people can be traced back in this valley to the first Neolithic settlers and their megalithic tombs and to the Celts, with their mythology and pagan beliefs.
Visit the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland. Hear about the Viking Raids and the Norman Conquest of Hugh De Lacy. See the sites of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 and the major Irish Rebellions of 1641 and 1798.
See the list below of the sites included on the tour.
• Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of the High Kings of Ireland, featuring a number of ancient monuments
• Trim Castle, the largest Norman castle in Europe and the location for the filming of Braveheart
• Slane Castle, home of the Marquess Conyngham, and the site where U2 recorded the Unforgettable Fire album
• Newgrange, a place of astrological, spiritual, religious, and ceremonial importance that’s older than the Pyramids
Includes
- Transport from Dublin
- Informative local guides
- Entry fees
- Food and drinks
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Outside the AIB bank on Upper O’Connell Street. Look for a small Ford transit white mini-bus with the HilltopTreks sign.
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
