Hill of Tara Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Hill of Tara. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Day Tour From Dublin

• 6 Hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

• Private Tour of Newgrange and the Hill of Tara

• Private Tour from Dublin: Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Celtic Sites

• Private Luxury Tour of Newgrange and the Hill of Tara

The Hill of Tara is free to roam on your own and is accessible year-round. The on-site visitor center is open seasonally from May through September, offering information and daily tours. If you’re visiting outside of that time, or would like to see additional historic sites in the Boyne Valley, booking a tour is a great option. You can book a self-guided audio tour of the Hill of Tara for US$10; private group tours providing transportation and multiple stops range between US$670 and US$1,260 per group.

Yes, the Hill of Tara is worth visiting. Dating back to the Stone Age, the site played a significant role in political and religious matters for centuries. While some structures are no longer standing, the trenches and mounds, including the Mound of the Hostages, built 5,000 years ago, are still visible across the landscape. To get the most out of a visit, consider booking a tour and letting an expert guide you through the incredible history of the earthworks.

Per one customer who booked the Private Tour From Dublin: Hill of Tara, Trim Castle, Celtic Sites, "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 picnic 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."

The Hill of Tara (Teamhair) used to be the site for the inauguration of Ireland’s ancient High Kings. It overlooks the land in County Meath, Ireland. It’s an important cultural site for Irish people not only because it dates back more than 5,000 years but also because it appears in Irish mythology.

The main attractions at the Hill of Tara include its visitor’s center—built inside a beautiful church—the Banqueting Hall, the Rath of Synods, the Mound of the Hostages, the Fort of the Kings, the Royal Seat, Cormac’s House, Lia Fáil (The Stone of Destiny), and St. Patrick’s Statue.

Yes, visitors are allowed to go on a self-guided experience at the Hill of Tara (Teamhair), but you would most likely get more from a guided experience if you’re really interested in the site's cultural significance. Also, the ground is uneven, so wear comfortable, waterproof shoes.

Yes, guided tours are available at the Hill of Tara. They’re free and offered daily but can’t be booked in advance. Once at the site, check with a receptionist if you’d like to join the next available tour. The tour takes you to the main monuments on the hill.

The best way to get to the Hill of Tara from Dublin is to drive or take a taxi—the drive takes about 36 minutes from the city. There’s also a direct bus from the Dublin Busáras bus stop to Lismullen, which adds about 10 minutes to your ride.

No, there isn’t an entrance fee to visit the Hill of Tara as it’s a heritage site, and you can also join a guided tour free of charge while you’re there. The Hill of Tara also has a free audio-visual show for travelers in its visitor center.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Hill of Tara. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in and around Dublin:

• Trinity College Dublin

• Cliffs of Moher

• Guinness Storehouse

• Dublin Castle

• The Book of Kells

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