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From Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara
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From Dublin: Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara

8 hours

Highlights

  • Guided by a history postgraduate with deep knowledge of Ireland's pre-Celtic origins
  • Visit Newgrange, the 5,200-year-old Neolithic passage tomb and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Climb the Hill of Tara with panoramic views across the Boyne Valley and midland plains
  • Explore Trim Castle, the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland and filming location for Braveheart
  • Lunch stop at a traditional Irish pub

About This Tour

This day tour from Dublin covers three of the Boyne Valley’s most significant historical sites, led by a guide with a postgraduate background in Irish history. The focus is on Ireland’s pre-Celtic and early medieval past.

Newgrange is the oldest site, a 5,200-year-old passage tomb aligned with the winter solstice. The Hill of Tara was the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, with wide views over the midlands. Trim Castle is a 12th-century Anglo-Norman fortress and the filming location for Braveheart.

Price per person. Duration approximately 8 hours. Tara and Trim Castle entry fees included. Newgrange entry purchased separately by the customer (book one month in advance online). Lunch stop at a traditional Irish pub.

What’s Included

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Duration: 8 hours
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