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Newgrange and Hill of Tara Day Trip from Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
Don't miss the chance to take this popular tour of the Boyne Valley, one of Ireland's most important historic locations. You'll get a sense of the ghosts of Ireland's past at the tombs of Newgrange and visit Tara Hill, full of historical monuments
Leave Dublin behind and head to the Hill of Tara deep in the Irish countryside. The hill dates back to the 11th century and has many different ancient monuments and the seat of High King of Ireland.
Hop back on board your coach and head to Newgrange. To help you experience the history of this ancient land, your guide will lead you into the actual tombs of Newgrange (dating from 3000 B.C.), one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe. They even predate the Egyptian pyramids!
Finish off you tour with a quick stop in the picturesque town of Howth. Originally a fishing village, Howth is home to some of the oldest buildings in Ireland.
I found it essential to visit these place to familiarize myself with the old and mystical history of Ireland_br/_ dating back 5,000-6,000 years ago.
Review by: Alex S, April 2018
The tour was really cool. Howth was pretty interesting. It was early when we got there, so not everything was open yet, but it was really charming! Newgrange was pretty impressive. The Hill of Tara was just okay, and I could have skipped it. Especially since the chapel exhibit was closed. Regardless, I'm so happy I went!
Review by: shanleyfam, April 2018
We were so glad that we decided to embark on this day trip. Newgrange is an incredible site and felt like hallowed ground. It was an amazing experience and the bus driver was exceptionally pleasant and helpful. We spent a week in Ireland and this was a highlight on our trip. It's also a nice distance from Dublin, just far enough so that we felt that we had a full day of adventure, but not so far as to be exhausting. To experience such history moves the soul and provides a depth of understanding at to the age of this beautiful land.
Review by: Carol G, April 2018
The tomb and solar clock is set in the most breath taking country side, we were amazed by the tomb and marveled the ancient residents understanding of the movement of the sun. Makes you wish you could travel in a time machine.
Review by: Jeff, April 2018
What a trip. Not only did Gerry and Michael provide the coach with the standard tourist information about the places we visited, they added lots of local antidotes and personal stories that brought the day alive. A day of exploration, mingled with fun and humour, these two blokes were the best. Don't go on a trip without them Many thanks for the memories, Jeff.
Review by: Maureen R, April 2018
We had a great time on this tour. Jerry was a great guide. Newgrange is a really cool place to visit.
Review by: Whirlwimd, April 2018
The tour guide and diver were very accommodating and knowledgeable.
Review by: Heidi W, April 2018
I wish I remembered the name of our guide I'm sure TripAdvisor can find his name through GrayLine Tours for 27 March but we had a wonderful day visiting both the Hill of Tara and Newgrange. Although I wished we had more time to spend at Newgrange 90 minutes is not enough to appreciate the site and take advantage of it's lovely visitor center and restaurant/gift shop hint hint, we are grateful we were able to see it and that for the most part the weather cooperated. Although we visited the Hill of Tara a second time on a different tour with a different guide, that is another site worth taking in twice not only because of its size but also its history. We didn't have time to visit the gift shop or cafe on either visit because I wanted to use that time for photos, but we received a special surprise on our arrival this particular day, a rainbow!!
Review by: Stephane Cote, March 2018
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Elizabeth L, December 2017
The Newgrange site is fascinating and impressive. I loved being able to enter the structure and imagine being part of the people who used it as a ceremonial site. Our tour guide on site was knowledgeable as was our guide on the bus. Our tour bus guide was funny and knowledge and even in pouring rain gamely took us on the Tara grounds. He was unstoppable. The lunch at Newgrange was very nice, as promised. Highly recommend this day trip.
Review by: Jean W, December 2017
Our guide, Eion, was a hoot! I'd go anywhere with him. _br/_ To visit Newgrange, you must be with a tour and have an appointment, so we reluctantly took a bus tour. Never thought it could be so fun and interesting. Newgrange was fabulous and I thought the schedule and plan they have set up is very well thought out. _br/_ While it was Newgrange that we wanted to see we'd recently read Frank Delaney's Ireland, the Hill of Tara was also very interesting. _br/_ Highly recommend this tour especially if Eion is the driver/guide. He's the modern day version of an Irish storyteller.
Review by: gaptoothgone, November 2017
Our tour guide Jerry was fun and informative. This is a shorter day trip from Dublin--full of history and a brief stop in Howth_br/_ was a favorite with my sisters. Beautiful countryside everywhere you look.
Review by: Thomas, November 2017
Have been to Newgrange three times - which I strongly recommend if you are in the Dublin area. This tour was the best.
Review by: Tracy C, October 2017
This was an amazing tour. Jerry was our guide and he was fabulous. He was funny and really took the time to make the trip enjoyable. The tomb at Newgrange is absolutely stunning. It is worth a trip to see. The Hill of Tara was very interesting and had a very cool Fairy Tree we were able to go look at, as well as the Rock of Destiny. The weather was extremely windy, but still worth the time to see these amazing pieces of history. I would recommend that you not miss this site and going with this tour was well worth it.
Review by: Helen D, October 2017
This tour was amazing our driver Eion was awesome so much historical knowledge was shared. Newgrange dated over 3000 year BC was a wow experience and the Hill of Tara, the historical events just blow me away. It was great craic as the Irish would say!! Would highly recommend, this is a must see. Eion was a lot of fun and made our day a truly memorable one !!!
Review by: Angela L, October 2017
The best thing was our bus driver Eoin, who was hilarious and indefatigably informative. He really went the extra mile and certainly has the gift of the gab._br/_ The Neolithic site of Newgrange was astonishing, and the Bronze Age remnants of Tara truly awe-inspiring.
Review by: Kristopher K, October 2017
Our tour guide was amazing and gave a good history of all the points that we stopped at. Loved this and would recommend to anyone. it was also nice that the tour wasn't rushed and really gave you time to see and enjoy the monuments.
Review by: David R, October 2017
Newgrange and Tara were both interesting sites. The trip to Howth was not a good fit. Just a waste of time for a pit stop.
Review by: Michelle F, October 2017
The trip was very enjoyable. Trev and Kev were a dynamic travel duo. They told us tales - tall and true. The weather was beautiful and showed off the countryside in all its splendour. Newgrange was fascinating. I would highly recommend this tour.
Review by: Terry G, September 2017
Fun afternoon spent touring Newgrange and Hill of Tara. Highly recommend this tour.
Review by: Michael O, September 2017
Gerry and Brian from Grey Line tours were _br/_ amazing. Knowledgeable, helpful, FUNNY,_br/_ etc,etc. Don't miss this day tour when in Dublin
Review by: susan b, September 2017
This was the best tour of my week in Ireland- mostly because the guide, EOIN was amazing! He was passionate and knowledgeable about history, plants, animals, and he made all of it come alive for our tour. I would HIGHLY recommend any trip where he was your guide!!! He really made the day.
Review by: kathleen p, September 2017
We had a great time on this tour . The guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information on the areas we visited. A must see when visiting Ireland
Review by: delaurgoldens, September 2017
I recommend this trip. This goes back 5000 years of history. Fabulous. Our guide was fantastic. We had so much time. This is not a trip people take as much as cliffs of Mohr, but I think it is just as fascinating
Review by: John C, September 2017
We went on this tour on Saturday, September 9th. Our tour guide was Eoin. We were asked to be there 20 minutes prior to the tour start of 8:45. Since the office doesn't open until 15 minutes prior we were out in the cold waiting. The bus arrived on time but we were not allowed to board until 9am more waiting in the cold. Once on board they held the bus for another 10 minutes due to a discrepancy with the passenger list. The tour was good with a lot of valuable info. Our tour guide was good at keeping the group together and giving very concise instructions. He was a little long winded which resulted in a slightly late return.
Review by: Judith J, September 2017
Such a fun and informative day! I loved all the things we saw, and our guide was hilarious!
Review by: Jane V, September 2017
Our tour director, Eoin was very knowledgable and delivered his material in a very entertaining way that kept my attention. The tour exceeded my expectations.. and I would highly recommend.. Eoin brought it to life. Enjoyed stopping by Howth and also the site of the Battle of the Boyne.. Newgrange and the Hill of Tara were amazing.. loved the Fairy Tree, too! A must tour when in Dublin!!
Review by: Novella C, September 2017
Our guide was great! I think his name was Gerry. Very entertaining and informative. The tour was well worth the money.
Review by: orayb h, September 2017
it was a wonderfull trip the Guide Eion was amazing and very helpful and gave us lots of information all through the way to Newgrange and Hill of Tara, he didn't skip a stone without telling us where it came from and who put it there !!! _br/_ i extremely recommend this trip
Review by: Lisa B, September 2017
Orin Pierce was the best and funniest tour guide/bus driver EVER! Great knowledge, humor and driving! A fascinating trip. Well worth the money and time. Gray line bus tours....Great job!
Review by: nickyquads, August 2017
This was a relatively long drive for a 12 minute newgrange experience and a loosely guided hill of tara venture. Our guide was superb on the bus ride there, but the actual tour part fell short of expectations.
Review by: Tom C, August 2017
The weather was great and all the stops were fabulous.
Review by: Ann M, August 2017
Gerry was a terrific guide, very knowledgeable, funny, kept on schedule but didn't make me feel rushed. Gerry did a great job explaining Newgrange and its history. The day went very quickly. I would highly recommend this tour and Gerry.
Review by: Anna F, August 2017
We had Trevor and Dan as our guides and they were amazing! It was a beautiful day and nice to see Newgrange and the flowers and sights at Hill of Tara were breathtaking. It is a great tour where you get a sense of ancient Ireland! Loved it!
Review by: Ted D, August 2017
Newgrange is extraordinary and well worth your time to go see, however the Hill of Tara was a big disappointment. Really nothing there and just seemed like filler. Also the check-in was disorganized and the tour left late. Our guide was good and driver got us everywhere we needed to be on time.
Review by: Natalie R, April 2017
Fantastic!!
Review by: lindsay.baker, April 2017
We enjoyed Newgrange. It's much smaller than it looks from the outside. The dramatization of the winter solstice event was pretty cool. The Hill of Tara is nice for its history but honestly there isn't much there. The landscape views of the surroundings areas is nice. Our tour guide Eoin was awesome and very informative. We stopped in the village of Howth at the beginning but they dropped us at the harbor where there isn't much to see/do. Overall, the tour was good but not great.
Review by: Lynn G, April 2017
Our guide Michael was very knowledgeable and made the day fun and interesting. Plenty of free time,opportunities for snacks and lunch. All around I would give it two thumbs up.
Review by: Claire H, January 2017
This was such an enjoyable day. Eoin made everything interesting and had so much information about everything we were seeing, even things that were not advertised as part of the tour. _br/_ Take this tour, you will not be disappointed
Review by: Michael R, October 2016
I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! I have taken many day trips and this was one of the best. The tour guide, Owen English spelling? was amazing. He even dropped us off at the pub we were going to after letting all the other tourists off. His knowledge and sense of humour were truly amazing!
Review by: Philomena S, December 2015
Wonderful experience. Coach driver, Eoin,was knowledgeable, friendly and a very humorous guide for the day. Newgrange facility is superbly well organised and an awesome monument to our ancestors.The views from the Hill of Tara were beautiful and Eoins commentary made sense of a site with only marks on the turf to indicate where the buildings were originally. I would highly recommend this very special tour.
Review by: Belinda H, November 2015
Magical day! Highly recommend this trip from Dublin. The history and the places you visit are mind blowing. Our guide was Eoin ......he was so entertaining and made the day very memorable. The coach was more than comfortable.
Review by: mease2go, November 2015
Eowin was a fantastic tour guide. Learned a lot about Irish history because of him. To stand in the dark and watch the ray of light shining up the shaft at Newgrange was truly a religious experience! well done viator.Bob Mease
Review by: Keith V, November 2015
FANTASTIC! Do not miss this tour. Our tour guide was also great !
Review by: Andrea C, November 2015
It was a good trip! :-
Review by: Diane H, October 2015
Definitely a great day out. Newgrange was amazing and our lovely guide charming. Last bit at Howth a bit boring but we did see wild seals up close. Not much time there to have a real look around and got dropped at the wharf with not much to look at.
Review by: Robert L, October 2015
Tour was amazing! Our guide, Eoin was great, knowledgeable and entertaining. Howth was lovely and a surprise, Newgrange was spiritual, Tara was a place of power.
Review by: Claudia, October 2015
Great trip. Beautiful weather.
Review by: Kathleen D, October 2015
Fantastic tour. Absolutely loved it!
Review by: Dianne K, September 2015
A fun day trip from Dublin. Newgrange is an amazing site. Hill of Tara was interesting but it is just a barren hill at this point. All the structures are gone. Our guide and bus driver were excellent and overall we had a great time.
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