Boyne Valley Day Tour: Newgrange, Hill of Tara & Trim Castle
Dublin, Ireland
About This Activity
The UNESCO-listed Brú na Bóinne complex in the Boyne Valley contains Newgrange — a 5,200-year-old passage tomb older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids. Guided day tours from Dublin (around €75 per person) include guaranteed entry to Newgrange, the Hill of Tara (ancient seat of Irish high kings), and Slane or Trim Castle on the return route. Book through Mary Gibbons Tours or Hilltop Treks for skip-the-line access to Newgrange.
Seasonal note: Best Apr–Oct; Newgrange winter solstice lottery Dec 21
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Best 10 Days in Ireland — Nature
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
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Best 21 Days in Ireland — History
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
Best 21 Days in Ireland — Nature
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
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Best 21 Days in Ireland — Without Art & Culture
Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast
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