• Language:EnglishEn
  • Currency:USD  (US$)
  • Wishlist
  • Cart
  • Help
  • Log in
Skip to content
  • Ireland
  • Boyne Valley
  • Hill of Tara
Day trip

From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley Tour

4.6 / 5

194 reviews

Activity provider:EI Travel Group
photo-gallery
photo-collagephoto-collagephoto-collagephoto-collage
Add to wishlist
Day trip

From Dublin: Celtic Boyne Valley Tour

Activity provider:EI Travel Group

4.6

194 reviews

Likely to sell out

From US$ 70.09 per person

Likely to sell out
Certified
Certified by GetYourGuide

Experience some of Ireland’s most historic sites on this full-day tour from Dublin. Visit Co. Meath, home of the Irish High Kings, and see the spiritual Hill of Tara, the high crosses at Fore Abbey.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Reserve now & pay later
Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions
Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details.
Duration 10 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Stop at the Loughcrew Passage tomb, the burial site of a legendary High King
  • Visit the Hill of Tara, where the High Kings of Ireland were crowned
  • Tour Trim Castle, one of Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castles
  • Explore the ruins of the magnificent Fore Abbey and discover its history
Full description

Join this tour for a day of time travel, visiting the Neolithic tombs of Loughcrew, the predominantly Iron Age Hill of Tara, the 7th Century Christian monastery of Fore Abbey, and the Anglo-Norman Trim castle. 

This Celtic tour along Ireland’s Ancient East brings you to the historically significant Boyne valley situated in County Meath (the Royal County) from where the ancient High Kings of Ireland ruled.

Then, visit The Hill of Tara, best known for having been the royal residence of the ancient High Kings that ruled Ireland in Celtic times and beyond. It is said that a quarter of Ireland’s landscape can be seen from this hill. Take in this spectacular vista before heading back to the capital.

You then travel to Trim Castle, the best preserved, most impressive example of Anglo-Norman castles in Ireland. It offers a spectacular insight into the lives and traditions of the people from the middle ages.

Next we head to Loughcrew, the site of multiple passage tombs from the Neolithic age that are 5000 years old. Get up close and personal to pre-history in these cairns with its still-intact rock art, lavishly decorating the inside walls (built more than 500 years before the first pyramids). For our last visit we will take a trip to Fore Abbey, the site where St. Fechin founded a Christian monastery in the 7th Century. It’s believed that before his death, 300 monks lived in the community. Later, the monastery was set on fire 12 times. Among the remains on site, visitors can see St. Fechin’s church, built about 900 AD.

Includes
  • Guide
  • Admission fees
  • Meals

Select participants and date

Participants

Date

Meeting point

The tour departs from the Molly Malone statue outside the old stone church on Suffolk Street, Dublin 2.

Open in Google Maps ⟶
Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
Likely to sell out

From US$ 70.09 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
  • Give this as a gift

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 194 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating:

It was a very profound experience to be standing on ground with such rich history as told by our guide. He was very informative throughout the day. He promoted congeniality within the group of fifteen which was a good size. He made frequent checks with the group as to our preferences. We covered a lot of territory in a day and walked several sites. He was a safe and adept driver on highways and back roads. The ride was comfortable. I was impressed by his depth of historical and local knowledge as well as his sense of humor. I will remember most the beauty of the landscape and vistas. There were unlimited photo opportunities. I hope I will have the opportunity in the future to take more day trips to explore other sites and beyond.

Read more

April 17, 2023

G
GetYourGuide traveler Verified booking

Helpful?

Our tour guide David was lovely and very knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed his dark humor and his allowance for ample snacking time along the way. Although the conditions in Boyne Valley were a bit treacherous at first (I went on 30th September 2022, when many a hapless umbrella was lost to the violent wind), I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and was glad to have booked the tour.

Read more

November 1, 2022

G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesVerified booking

Helpful?

The tour to Boyne Valley was spectacular. Connor, our guide, was so friendly, knowledgeable and just fun to be around. While driving he told us of tails, helpful hints, places to visit, and about the history in the region. The day went by fast but it was extremely memorable.

Read more

August 6, 2022

G
GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesVerified booking

Helpful?

Product ID: 21457

  • Ireland
  • Boyne Valley
  • Hill of Tara

Top Attractions in Boyne Valley

  • 1St. Peter's, Drogheda

Things to Do in Boyne Valley

  • 1Boyne Valley Tours
  • 2Boyne Valley Activities
  • 3Boyne Valley Day trips
  • 4Boyne Valley Day trips
  • 5Boyne Valley Culture & history
  • 6Boyne Valley Architecture
  • 7Boyne Valley Outdoor activities
  • 8Boyne Valley UNESCO sites
  • 9Boyne Valley Landmarks & monuments
  • 10Boyne Valley Castle & palace tours
  • 11Boyne Valley Nature & adventure
  • 12Boyne Valley Autumn activities
  • 13Boyne Valley Multi-day trips
  • 14Boyne Valley Educational activities

Cities in Boyne Valley

  • 1Drogheda

Top destinations

  • Paris
  • Rome
  • Amsterdam
  • London
  • Barcelona
  • Venice
  • Dubai
  • Florence
  • New York City
  • Budapest
  • Berlin
  • Milan
  • Prague
  • Lisbon
  • Reykjavik
  • Edinburgh
  • Vienna
  • Krakow
  • Marrakech
  • Madrid

Popular on GetYourGuide

  • Paris Architecture
  • Rome Culture & history
  • Rome Tours
  • Paris Theme & amusement parks
  • Krakow Bus & minivan tours
  • London Entry tickets
  • Reykjavik Bus & minivan tours
  • Venice Airport transfers
  • Amsterdam City cards
  • Paris Entry tickets
  • Paris Bus & minivan tours
  • Amsterdam Cruises & boat tours
  • Dubai Audio guides
  • Paris Audio guides
  • Florence Culture & history
  • Paris Tours
  • London Culture & history
  • Marrakech Bus & minivan tours
  • Rome Airport transfers
  • Venice Culture & history

Popular Attractions

  • Vatican Museums
  • Colosseum
  • Seine River
  • Sagrada Familia
  • Prague Castle
  • Van Gogh Museum
  • The London Eye
  • Tower of London
  • Pompeii
  • Alcázar of Seville
  • 9/11 Memorial, NYC
  • Caminito del Rey
  • Alhambra, Granada
  • Louvre Museum
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Seville Cathedral
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Pantheon, Rome
  • St. Peter's Basilica
  • Last Supper
Get it on Google PlayDownload on the App Store
  • Contact
  • Legal Notice
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do not Sell or Share my Personal Information
  • Cookies and Marketing Preferences
  • General Terms and Conditions
  • Information according to the Digital Services Act
  • Sitemap
  • About Us
  • Careers
  • Blog
  • Press
  • Gift Cards
  • Magazine
  • Travel Guides
  • Become a Supplier
  • Supplier Portal Login
  • Become an Affiliate Partner
Paypal
Mastercard
Visa
Maestro
American Express
Jcb
Discover
Sofort
Klarna
Google Pay
Apple Pay
Bancontact

© 2008 – 2023 GetYourGuide. Made in Zurich & Berlin.

Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn