Boyne Valley - Private Driver Day Tours
Explore Ireland's rich history and stunning scenery with our specialized private day tours in Ireland's Ancient East.
Discover the historic Boyne Valley, located just north of Dublin, and the picturesque Wicklow region, situated just south of Dublin.
On a Boyne Valley Tour you will experience 5,000 years of Irish culture and history, from the ancient passage tombs at Newgrange,
Knowth, Dowth and Fourknocks, the Hill of Tara where Celtic Kings were crowned, the Hill of Slane where Saint Patrick began his ministry,
the 10th century Round Tower and High Crosses at Monasterboice, Medieval Abbeys at Mellifont and Bective and Trim Castle the largest Norman castle in Ireland.
On a Wicklow Tour you experience beautiful natural wilderness, landscaped gardens and monastic ruins.
Wicklow is close to Dublin but has scenery to match the west coast of Ireland. The picturesque village
of Avoca is home to the oldest handweavers in Ireland and was the setting for the Ballykissangel TV series.
Our private day tours can be customized so that you can explore the destinations that appeal to you.
Personalized service with collection at Dublin Airport, your hotel or cruise ship in the Dublin / Meath / Louth area.
Pricing
Total tour price is 675 euro plus booking fees for up to 6 guests, the price is per vehicle, not per person. Admission fees and meals are not included in the tour price. A tour can be extended beyond the standard 8 hours at an hourly rate.
Cruise Ship Shore Excursion
Private Shore Excursion to Newgrange and the Boyne Valley direct from Dublin Port Cruise Ship Terminal. Private transport in a Skoda Superb Sedan for up to three passengers or Mercedes MPV for up to six passengers.
Wonderful aerial views of the river Boyne
Based across the counties of Meath and Louth, the Boyne Valley is an enchanting region brimming with historical significance,
natural beauty, and a captivating heritage. Steeped in myth and legend, this area offers an array of activities for visitors
to immerse themselves in the magic of its surroundings.
Hill of Tara
The Hill of Tara in the Boyne Valley is a ceremonial site associated with kingship rituals. From the time of the first Gaelic influence until the Anglo-Norman invasion in the 12th Century, the Hill of Tara was Ireland's political and spiritual capital. The King of Tara represented a very old ideal of sacred kingship in Ireland, imbued with mythical aura. Many Kings of Tara were also High Kings of Ireland.
Fourknocks
Fourknocks is a passage tomb on a smaller scale to Newgrange; however it is a much more intimate site. There is no visitor center and seldom anyone else around to disturb the peaceful atmosphere. Spend as long as you want inside the chamber, studying the wonderful megalithic art or in quiet meditation.
Loughcrew
Guided tour of the 5,000 year old cairns dotted on the hills around Loughcrew. See the Stone Age symbols carved on the backstone of Cairn T which is illuminated by the rising sun at the equinoxes (March and September).
Wicklow Day Tour
Private Driver Day Tour to Wicklow through the Sally Gap scenic mountain drive to Glendalough the monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin. Visiting Avoca Handweavers, café and craft shop. Coastal drive back to Dublin via Killiney and Dalkey.