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Hill of Tara and Trim Castle Private Day Tour from Dublin

A shorter, two-site-only private day for travelers with less time.

Private tour — just your group 5 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A shorter, focused private day tour covering just the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle for travelers with less time to spare.

This shorter, two-site version covers the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle only, a genuinely distinct, faster option for travelers who don't have a full day to spare on this route.

Highlights

  • A genuinely shorter option At 5 hours, a faster alternative to the fuller multi-site Boyne Valley combos.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Private pickup from your hotel or accommodation in central Dublin, in a private vehicle, with return drop-off at the end of the day.

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A genuinely shorter option

At 5 hours, a faster alternative to the fuller multi-site Boyne Valley combos.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have less time available, this two-site version covers the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle without the extra stops of a full-day itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A shorter, focused private day tour covering just the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle for travelers with less time to spare. This shorter, two-site version covers the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle only, a genuinely distinct, faster option for travelers who don't have a full day to spare on this route.

A faster, two-site version for travelers who don't have a full day to give to County Meath. The Hill of Tara is the real draw here: traditionally the inauguration site and seat of Ireland's High Kings, it holds the Lia Fáil, or Stone of Destiny, which legend says would let out a roar when the rightful king touched it, plus the earlier Mound of the Hostages passage tomb and a scatter of earthworks dating back to the Neolithic.

Trim Castle follows - Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, begun in 1172 by Hugh de Lacy and finished by his son Walter over the following decades. Fans of Braveheart will recognize it even if they've never been: every castle shown in the 1995 film is actually Trim, shot from different angles to stand in for the walled city of York.

At around five hours, this is a genuinely shorter alternative to the fuller Boyne Valley combos that also work in Newgrange or Bective Abbey - the right call if your time in Dublin is limited but you still want to see Ireland's two most storied medieval and ancient-kingship sites properly.

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