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Newgrange, Trim Castle and Hill of Tara Private Tour from Dublin

Newgrange's 5,500-year-old tomb, the ancient Hill of Tara, and the medieval fortress of Trim Castle.

Private tour — just your group 8 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private day trip covering Newgrange's ancient passage tomb, the Hill of Tara's royal history, and the medieval Anglo-Norman fortress at Trim Castle.

See Newgrange, over 5,500 years old, the Hill of Tara - the ancient seat for both pagan and Christian High Kings of Ireland - and Trim Castle, a wonderful example of a medieval fortress built by the Anglo-Normans in the quaint heritage town of Trim.

Highlights

  • Trim Castle A genuine, well-preserved medieval Anglo-Norman fortress, familiar to fans of Braveheart's filming locations.
  • Three ancient sites in one private day Newgrange, Tara, and Trim together, rather than picking just one or two.

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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Trim Castle

A genuine, well-preserved medieval Anglo-Norman fortress, familiar to fans of Braveheart's filming locations.

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Three ancient sites in one private day

Newgrange, Tara, and Trim together, rather than picking just one or two.

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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

Yes - Newgrange entrance tickets are typically purchased separately online, best arranged around a month ahead of your visit date.
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 private day trip covering Newgrange's ancient passage tomb, the Hill of Tara's royal history, and the medieval Anglo-Norman fortress at Trim Castle. See Newgrange, over 5,500 years old, the Hill of Tara - the ancient seat for both pagan and Christian High Kings of Ireland - and Trim Castle, a wonderful example of a medieval fortress built by the Anglo-Normans in the quaint heritage town of Trim.

Three genuinely distinct eras of Irish history in one private day: Newgrange's Neolithic passage tomb, raised around 3200 BC and aligned so precisely that a beam of winter-solstice sunlight still reaches its inner chamber each December, the Hill of Tara's role as the traditional seat of Ireland's High Kings, and Trim Castle's real medieval fortress, built from 1172 onward by the Anglo-Norman lord Hugh de Lacy and his son Walter.

Trim Castle is Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, and it should look familiar if you've seen Braveheart - every castle shot in that 1995 film is actually Trim, filmed from different angles and standing in for the walled city of York. The real Tara, meanwhile, holds the Lia Fáil standing stone, said in legend to cry out when touched by the true king, and the earlier Mound of the Hostages passage tomb.

Covering all three sites properly in a single day means a long but well-paced itinerary, with your driver-guide handling the logistics of rural County Meath's limited public transport so you're not racing between infrequent buses.

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