Private Tour
Private Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara Trim Castle, Celtic sites
Overview
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Experience a unique journey through time from Ireland's ancient kings to enchanting ruins!
Are you staying in Dublin and looking for an unforgettable day trip to some stunning locations outside the city, where you can experience authentic Ireland through a local's eyes?
Let us be your guide and take the stress out of planning and navigating the difficult roads. We'll handle the driving on the left hand side of the road, so all you have to do is sit back, relax, and soak in the beautiful sights and compelling stories.
Let Ireland’s ancient heritage and untouched nature fill you with wonderful energy!
For groups up to 6 people
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Guiding
We will enjoy a picnic of teas/coffees and fresh pastry/treats at the atmospheric ruins of Bective Abbey
Lunch
Trim Castle entrance fee
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
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 Age. You'll learn all the stories about famous legendary prehistoric kings of Tara, as well as the way of life and rituals in prehistoric Celtic society, and the artefacts that were found on Tara's over 100 archeological sites.
Trim Castle
You’ll see the largest, most dramatic and magnificent Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland, will be able to admire it from its generous surrounding space and have an interesting one hour tour inside the castle. You’ll learn some fascinating facts about the Norman conquest of Ireland and about the castle’s powerful owners, as well as some other dramatic chapters of Irish history connected with the castle We’ll have a walk around the town of Trim, which is listed as one of the top tourist attractions, has the oldest bridge in Ireland and important medieval buildings, as well as charming 18th and 19th century houses. We’ll stop by for lunch in one of its lovely cafes.
Options
Tour from Dublin: Tara, Trim Castle, Boyne Valley, Celtic sites
Pickup included
Private Celtic Tour 4-6 people
Toyota Alphard Luxury Vehicle: Experience ultimate comfort and style in our luxury Toyota Alphard, where every journey is smooth, spacious and stress-free.
Pickup included
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical!
111danielled,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just magical! We learned so much. I’d love to do another tour someday. The tour was better than I could have imagined. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.
Private tour Ireland
Extraordinary285009,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Diana was absolutely fantastic—her deep knowledge of the country’s history and culture made every stop come alive. She was warm, friendly, and made us feel like we were exploring with an old friend. The historical sites she chose were breathtaking and perfectly balanced well-known landmarks with hidden gems. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the beauty and spirit of Ireland.
Great Day Trip
Sherpa244852,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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
Excellent day out of Dublin
Angela H,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Diana 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.
Beautiful historic sites
Mary A,
May 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We 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.
An amazing day with Gateway to Ireland Tours
jpN4996AJ,
Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
This is a local hidden Gem tour worth doing with Diane
Rungirl92,
Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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.
Perfect day with my parents
H4021ZWadams,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Perfect day with my parents
Adam s,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!
Historical hidden gem tour with an amazing tour guide!
Melissa H,
Mar 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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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