What a Boyne Valley tour from Dublin is like
The Boyne Valley lies in County Meath, just north of Dublin, and 10 hours is the most common length for a day out here. We list 3 tours that make the trip from Dublin in a day. Travellers have left more than 2,485 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. The trips on this page run from 8 to 11 hours. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Dublin: Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne Entry", with more than 1,158 reviews and a rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Boyne Valley tours from Dublin: options and formats
Guided day trips to the Boyne Valley
The shortest route we describe, at about 8 hours, is built around Brú na Bóinne and its Neolithic passage tombs. Highlights include entering the chamber at Newgrange and a stop at the 5th-century monastery of St Bhuite; "Entrance fees and skip the queue into Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne", one listing notes among its inclusions.
Longer routes, at about 10 hours, follow the Celtic and ancient sites. One lists Trim Castle, the ruins of Fore Abbey and the Loughcrew passage tomb; another includes admission to the Hill of Tara, the inauguration site of the High Kings.
Which Boyne Valley tour from Dublin: a comparison
| Type of tour |
★ |
Duration |
Includes |
| Guided day trip with Newgrange entry |
4.7 |
~8h |
Newgrange entry with skip-the-queue + guides + transport from Dublin |
All three trips we describe are guided day trips with transport, so we show a single row for the format. The choice comes down to stops and length; the row reflects the 8-hour Newgrange route, while the longer routes of about 10 hours list castle, abbey and High King sites.
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Before you book a Boyne Valley tour from Dublin
Entry to the tombs
Access to the tombs at Brú na Bóinne is regulated, so the tour handles the entry for you. The Newgrange route lists entrance fees and a skip-the-queue pass among its inclusions; the Hill of Tara route lists admission, while for the remaining route we have no entry details. We suggest checking what each one covers before you book.
Meeting point, transport and lunch
One of the longer routes starts at the Molly Malone Statue, a central meeting point, and mentions buses with WiFi and USB ports; another travels by comfortable coach. The Newgrange route builds in a lunch break at Newgrange, and lunch is not included. We have no start point for the other routes we describe, so confirm it on the listing.
Boyne Valley tours from Dublin: frequently asked questions
How old is Newgrange?
Newgrange is a Neolithic passage tomb in the Brú na Bóinne complex, and it is older than the Egyptian pyramids. The same complex holds Knowth, which has the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Europe.
Which Boyne Valley tours from Dublin can I book in November 2026?
We list 3 Boyne Valley tours from Dublin right now. They split between the Newgrange route and the longer routes through the Celtic and ancient sites, so check each listing for its stops.
Can I cancel a Boyne Valley tour from Dublin?
Every tour described on this page notes free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the listing before you book to confirm the terms that apply.
