Ireland's Ancient Kings: Enchanting Ruins Tour

Discover Ireland’s ancient heritage with a personal tour of Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, and Boyne Valley. Perfect for special occasions.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hill of Tara - You’ll be guided around Tara, a sacred prehistoric burial site, and learn why it is a very important landscape in the psyche and imagination of the Irish people.
    You’ll see the oldest monument on the hill, the Mound of Hostages, that was built in the Neolithic period, and other large ritual monuments that were constructed in the Iron…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Guiding
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a remarkable journey through time, exploring Ireland’s ancient kings and captivating ruins!
Are you based in Dublin and seeking an extraordinary day trip to breathtaking destinations beyond the city, where you can truly experience Ireland from a local perspective?
Allow us to be your guide, eliminating the stress of planning and navigating the…

Location
Dublin
We can pick you up from any meeting point in Dublin area or beyond (in most cases this is your hotel or it can be any other pick up point of your choice)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sherpa244852
May 23, 2025
Great Day Trip - This was an amazing day trip outside of Dublin. Diana was very knowledgable of so much of the ancient history to Hills of Tara. The views of River Boyne from Trim Castle were spectacular. Diana kept us on schedule and we really appreciated the information she gave us on the history of the area. You’ll love all the beautiful sites
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Angela_h
May 23, 2025
Excellent day out of Dublin - Diana was full of knowledge and she customized our tour the way we wanted it. She has a passion for showing the historical sights of Ireland. This was a fun quick trip not far from Dublin.
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Jpn4996aj
Apr 30, 2025
An amazing day with Gateway to Ireland Tours - We travelled with our 2 adult daughters to Dublin and Cork. We had a full itinerary over 9 days, but unanimously agreed that this tour was our favorite. Diana was wonderful. She was so knowledgeable and passionate about Irish history and the sites that we visited. We opted for the private tour in the luxury vehicle and it was worth every penny. The Hill of Tara was beautiful and the stories were fascinating. Bective Abbey was amazing and provided great photo opportunities and Diana packed a picnic basket with delicious scones, jam and tea which we very much enjoyed. Our last stop was Trim Castle which blew us away. Diana even provided us with a connection for a driver to transfer the 4 of us and our luggage from Dublin to Cork and then back to Dublin again. Our driver, Liam, was great and the vehicle was comfortable and immaculate. I highly recommend Gateway to Ireland tours.
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Rungirl92
Apr 27, 2025
This is a local hidden Gem tour worth doing with Diane - This was an amazing trip with Diane. She is a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area, local sites and where to go. I highly recommend this tour with Diane. It's a great local tour with a stop at a local place to get some lunch or a coffee with some homemade scones. Truly beautiful scenery, castles and hidden truths about Ireland. I would take a tour with Diane the next time I am in Dublin.
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H4021zwadams
Apr 13, 2025
Perfect day with my parents - This tour was the perfect itinerary! Tara Hill is fascinating and our guide Diana was very knowledgeable- I enjoyed chatting with her about the area’s ancient history, we learned so much from her. The pic nic stop at Bective Abbey was such a charming treat- and Diana brought some delicious scones & jam for us! And of course seeing Trim Castle (where some of Braveheart was filmed) is very impressive. We loved this tour, and had a good amount of time at each stop to really enjoy everything. Diana was very accommodating & the perfect host… Thank you for a wonderful day! Highly recommend this!
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Adam_s
Mar 30, 2025
Perfect day with my parents - This tour was the perfect itinerary! Tara Hill is fascinating, and our guide Diana was very knowledgeable, I enjoyed chatting with her about the area’s ancient history. The pic nic stop at Bective Abbey was such a charming treat- and seeing Trim Castle is just amazing! We had a good amount of time at each stop to really enjoy everything, and Diana was very accommodating… Thank you for a perfect day!
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Melissa_h
Mar 27, 2025
Historical hidden gem tour with an amazing tour guide! - This was a wonderful tour with Diane. She was promptly on time, and is very knowledgeable about all the historic sites and shared all the hidden secrets about Ireland. Diane took great care in showing us all the hidden gems on this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed this private tour with Diane. It was a relaxing, informative and beautiful tour. If you love history, this is the tour for you. I highly recommend Diane for any of her private tours.
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Paulff5204yl
Feb 6, 2025
Nice full day tour of Irish history - Diana contacted us and put us in touch with Ray, her colleague and fellow tour guide. We had a phone call to discuss what we wanted from the tour and make suggestions/arrangements. From Dublin, we visited Kells, Trim and Tara. Ray was knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly.
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T5732qrjillb
Jan 25, 2025
Irelands past - The tour was great for anyone who loves history. Trim castle was great and the hill of Tara with all its ancient history was wonderful. Diane is a great host with a good knowledge of the history of Ireland.i highly recommend this tour for people who want more than just the tourist spots.
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Mary_a
May 14, 2025
Beautiful historic sites - We enjoyed our tour. Diana was a very knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. Having a picnic in the Irish countryside was wonderful. If you have time, I would recommend booking this tour.
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From $712 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).