Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley
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Full Day Private Tour to Newgrange and The Boyne Valley

9 hours 30 minutes

Highlights

  • Bottled water
  • Free onboard WiFi

About This Tour

Touring the Boyne Valley area is a remarkable and astonishing tour. Taking in sites like Newgrange, Hill of Slane, Trim Castle & Hill of Tara all these sites are full off great myth and history. Situated in the picturesque county of Meath and within the Boyne Valley. Sit back and relax while your driver / Guide glides you through this ancient and remarkable place. 1 hour drive from Dublin approximately. Walk the steps of St. Patrick as he thought and converted the Druids to Christianity. We recommend places for you to stop and have lunch (lunch cost is paid locally to the premises you choose ) this is a magical day out covering the most Mythical area in Ireland.

What’s Included

  • Bottled water
  • Free onboard WiFi

What’s Not Included

  • Admissions
  • The Snailbox restaurant is not covered in the price of your tour

Itinerary

  1. After leaving Dublin it takes approximately 1 hr to reach Newgrange where, you’ll get to visit and explore the one of the oldest burial sites in the world. Soak up the spiritual air as you are educated in the megalithic world of Newgrange. Admission into Newgrange is €18 and must be pre booked online https://brunaboinne.admit-one.eu/ (240 min)
  2. Visit the very site where St. Patrick stood and lit a mighty fire in defiance of proclaiming Christianity. Visit the ruins of the Abbey and Church that once was a prominent building . Time at this site is 20 minutes.

(45 min) 3. Trim Castle is one of the most picturesque and impressive castles in Ireland. Situated in the heart of Trim heritage town. Discover the kingdom of Hugh Delacy while engulfing this enormous site that took 30 years to complete. (45 min) 4. We recommend stopping at the snailbox restaurant for lunch. Although lunch is not covered it the cost you can choose from a variety of classic dishes served to you by the best and friendly staff. The Snailbox is known for its collection of baseball caps, over 5000 caps hanging from the ceiling. Bring along one of your own personal caps and the staff will gladly swap it for a new ” Snailbox” baseball cap. (120 min) 5. The hill of Tara is the most historical and prominent site in Ireland. All 5 roads from the provinces of Ireland, lead to the Hill of Tara. Touch the stone of destiny which cried out when the true king touched it. Over 142 kings were had their coronation at this site. It was the site where St Patrick thought the pagan Druids Christianity. See the most photographed statue of St. Patrick as he holds the 3 leaf clover aloft. Go on an adventure around the site and visit the local craft shop. (60 min) 6. After your day tour. We’ll return you to your point of collection. 1hr approx from the Hill of Tara (60 min)

Good to Know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private tour. Available in: en.

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Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
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