Enjoy a private day tour from Dublin with your own local driver-guide and a comfortable vehicle reserved exclusively for your group. Explore Newgrange and the Boyne Valley or travel south through the mountains and historic sites of Wicklow. Pickup is available from Dublin hotels, Dublin Airport, and cruise terminals, traveling by sedan or Mercedes MPV for up to six guests.
Select a tour below to learn more or book. Every tour is exclusively for your group, with time to enjoy the places that interest you most. Newgrange and Knowth visits require official timed tickets, which we arrange in advance when they are part of your tour.
Ideal for a first visit to the Boyne Valley, this private tour explores the UNESCO World Heritage landscape of Brú na Bóinne. Visit Newgrange and Knowth with the official site guides, then discover places associated with Ireland's ancient kings, mythology, and Saint Patrick. The day also includes the Hill of Slane and the Hill of Tara.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Designed for visitors who enjoy medieval history, atmospheric ruins, and photography, this private Boyne Valley tour explores castles, abbeys, and early Christian monuments. Stops include Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman fortress at Trim Castle, the monastic ruins of Mellifont Abbey and Bective Abbey, and the high crosses at Monasterboice. The day can also include the Hill of Slane and Slane Castle when available.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Spend a day immersed in Ireland's prehistoric landscape, with more time to appreciate ancient passage tombs, megalithic art, and quieter archaeological sites. Following official visits to Newgrange and Knowth, the day continues to monuments such as Dowth and Fourknocks.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Travel through the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough, combining dramatic scenery with one of Ireland's most important early Christian settlements. The route follows the Sally Gap scenic drive, with views over Lough Tay (the Guinness Lake), before continuing to the monastic settlement at Glendalough, founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
A relaxed private Wicklow tour for visitors who prefer gardens, mountain scenery, and gentle sightseeing. Powerscourt Estate offers landscaped grounds covering 19 hectares (47 acres), paired with the Sally Gap mountain drive, Lough Tay, and Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
More ideas are on our places to visit page, including whiskey, gardens, and lesser-known stops that can be woven into a private day.
Shared coach tours follow a fixed group timetable. A private day tour gives your party more control over the pace, photography stops, lunch timing, and how long you spend at each place. There is no waiting for other travelers and no pressure to keep up with a large group.
Your driver-guide stays with you throughout the day, handles the practical details, and helps you make sense of the landscape as you go. At Newgrange and Knowth you join the official timed visit with the on-site guide. When these sites are part of your tour, we arrange the required tickets in advance, subject to availability.
Families, couples, friends, and small groups often prefer a private tour because the day can be adjusted for children, mobility needs, photography, or a special interest such as early Christian sites, castles, or quieter megalithic tombs. Tell us what matters most when you inquire so we can help shape the day around your group.
A typical private day runs about eight hours from pickup to return. We confirm the meeting point, start time, and itinerary in advance so you know what to expect. On the day, your driver-guide meets you, settles everyone into the vehicle, and heads straight into the route you agreed.
Walking at outdoor sites is usually moderate. Newgrange involves a short walk and a visit inside the chamber with the official guide. Hills such as Tara and Slane, and monastic valleys such as Glendalough, include outdoor paths that can be uneven, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Admission charges and lunch are not included in the tour price. This leaves you free to choose the attractions and meal stop that best fit your day.
Please mention any mobility requirements when you inquire. We can recommend suitable stops, allow an appropriate pace, and explain what to expect at outdoor sites.