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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

75 Reviews 4.96 out of 5 stars Based on 75 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor |
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99% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Dublin, Ireland
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from $684.77 per group (up to 4)

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On average, this is booked 21 (0) days in advance.
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Learn all about Ireland's heritage on this 6-hour-long private guided tour of the Boyne Valley from Dublin. You will visit the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and get to explore the Hill of Tara in its home of Boyne Valley.

You'll have a friendly and experienced guide who'll accompany you along the way. On the way home you may get to stop of at Howth Village for a bite to eat. Howth is a beautiful fishing village dating back as far as 819 when Norse Vikings first invaded the bay. 

Please note the above is an example of what might be achieved during the day's activities. Your guide will go through everything with you before you start.

Please note that you are required to buy your ticket for Newgrange site in advance. Details sent on booking.

The tour uses a mixture of private guides and taxi guides. All guides are very friendly, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable about the history of Ireland. Taxis have the advantage of using bus lanes to avoid heavy traffic around the city.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Private tour of Boyne Valley
  • Gratuities
  • Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport
  • Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info)
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please add place of pick up. If unknown at time of booking input 'unknown". We can follow up at a later date before the tour date. Please note there is an additional charge for cruise ship pickups to allow for extra time and distance travelled to Newgrange.

What To Expect

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Newgrange

Newgrange is a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to 3,200 BC. Newgrange entrance procedures are strictly first come first serve and you are currently required to pre-book tickets online. We will send you details on how to book once you've completed the booking with us.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara. Best known as the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, the Hill of Tara was at the height of its power a political and religious center in the early centuries after Christ. Tara was believed by worshipers to be a dwelling place of the gods and an entrance to the world of eternal joy. Legend has it that Saint Patrick first traveled to Tara on his mission to Ireland. Hear all about Celtic High Kings along the way through stories told by your driving guide.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Monasterboice Monastic Site

If time allows you may see the Monasterboice ruins are the remains of an early Christian monastic settlement in County Louth in Ireland, north of Drogheda. The ruins are a national monument of Ireland and also give their name to the local village.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mellifont Abbey

If time allows you may see Mellifont Abbey. Mellifont Abbey, was a Cistercian abbey located close to Drogheda in County Louth, Ireland. It was the first abbey of the order to be built in Ireland. In 1152, it hosted the Synod of Kells-Mellifont. After its dissolution in 1539, the abbey became a private manor house
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Four Knocks

If time allows you may get to visit Four Knocks. This can be an alternative sight to Newgrange if you do not get to secure tickets for Newgrange.Fourknocks is a Passage Chamber Tomb built about 5000 years ago. It is located 10 miles southeast of Newgrange between Ardcath in County Meath and the Naul in County Dublin.Fourknocks has a short passage leading into a wide pear shaped chamber with three smaller offset chambers. The original roof was probably a wooden structure supported by a central pole. The current concrete roof was constructed in 1952 at the end of a 2 year excavation
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Slane Castle

If you extend your day with your guide you could go visit Slane Castle.Slane Castle is located in the village of Slane, within the Boyne Valley of County Meath, Ireland. The castle has been the family seat of the Conyngham family since it was built in the late 18th century, on land first purchased in 1703 by Brig.-Gen. Henry Conyngham.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

County Meath (pass by)

As this is a private guided tour your guide is always open to and will suggest some changes in the itinerary to suit your interests. If you wish to see something else that captures your attention on the day, no problem. Just ask and your guide will accommodate you and your party.Your tour duration will last approximately six hours. You can opt to stay on for further hours with your guide if you wish, for an extra cost. Just remember Newgrange is the star of the show but they are now keeping you in there for approx. 2 hours. We try our best to ensure you get the most out of your day in the 6 hours but please be aware that many of the other items on the list are optional if the time allows.Our guide will work with you on the day to ensure you get the most out of your day in the Boyne Valley and County Meath.
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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
  • At time of booking, Guests must provide preferred start time. This can be changed via contact anytime before the tour date
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Round-trip private transfer.
  • Private tour of Boyne Valley.
  • WIFI (Most vehicles).
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport.
  • Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info).
  • Tickets to Newgrange chamber start from €18 pp. Purchasable by you.
  • Newgrange.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Bottled water
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Private tour of Boyne Valley
  • WIFI (Most vehicles)
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport
  • Entrance Tickets to Newgrange (Email will be sent on booking info)
  • Tickets to Newgrange chamber start from €18 pp. Purchasable by you..
  • Newgrange

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Newgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
  • All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
  • At time of booking, Guests must provide preferred start time. This can be changed via contact anytime before the tour date
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditionsNewgrange Tickets are not included in the pricing. Please book tickets for Newgrange site on the day of tour with us. Tickets can be purchased here 30 days in advance. (You can find the link on the tickets provided after booking)
  • A surcharge for cruise ship pickups is required because of added distance time required to complete the tour

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