Top Dublin Archaeology Tours

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Discover the rich history and mythology of Ireland on a captivating journey through its ancient sites. Explore the 5,000-year-old Newgrange Passage Tomb, a remarkable example of prehistoric engineering aligned with the winter solstice. Visit the Hill of Tara, where ancient kings were crowned, and walk at the Hill of Slane, where St. Patrick ignited the flame of Christianity. This guided tour immerses you in the spiritual and cultural heritage of Ireland, offering a unique insight into its past. Ideal for history buffs, archaeology enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to Ireland's natural beauty. • Visit the Newgrange Passage Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site • Explore the Hill of Tara, a significant ancient royal site • Walk the historic grounds of the Hill of Slane, where St. Patrick preached • Gain expert insights from knowledgeable guides throughout the tour Tickets need to be booked 30 days in advance to gain entrance into Newgrange Passage Tomb to avoid disappointment.

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Newgrange Passage Tomb and Ancient Irish Sites Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $828

Per group

The Mystical Hill of Tara: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

4.0

(8)

from $10

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The experience combines compelling storytelling with key historic landmarks across Dublin city centre. This immersive 2.5-hour guided walking tour offers the most accessible and engaging introduction to Irish history available in Dublin. Beginning at Christ Church Cathedral, guests are introduced to ancient Celtic Ireland. The journey continues through Viking Dublin along the River Liffey, before exploring Anglo-Norman and medieval Ireland at Dublin Castle. Moving into the political heart of the city, guests learn about the Irish Parliament and the loss of Irish self-rule. Crossing to O’Connell Street, the tour reaches its emotional high point at the GPO, where Ireland’s revolutionary struggle, the Easter Rising, and the birth of the modern Irish state are explained in clear historical context. The experience then returns south through Trinity College, highlighting education, power, and cultural identity, before concluding at the National Museum of Ireland.

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Dublin A History of Ireland Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $46

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Visiting Newgrange independently from Dublin can be a hassle if traveling by public transportation, but this private day tour makes visiting effortless. After a private pickup, head to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Newgrange, with stops at the Monasterboice Monastic Site, and Trim Castle. Best of all, you have a private guide with you throughout to get you up to speed on the history and make sure you don’t miss any highlights

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Newgrange & Boyne Valley Private Tour: Travel Through 5,000 Years

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(22)

from $1,007

Per group

Dublin: Book of Kells. National Museum. VIP Heritage City Tour.

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(4)

from $142

Price varies by group size

Make the most of your time in Dublin by joining this group tour, where you’ll learn about the city’s history, visit its landmarks, and follow your local guide to make sure you don’t miss anything. Plus, you hear stories of the places you visit from your guide, which is much more lively than if you were on a self-guided tour. Make sure your cameras are charged for chances to photograph famous sights along the way.

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Small Group-Dublin Walking Tours

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(127)

from $59

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Dublin Skip the Line Full Day Highlights with Top Attractions

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(53)

from $200

Feeling the energy of the place, Grange Stone Circle

Step into Ireland’s ancient heartland on a journey through some of its most evocative and lesser-known heritage sites. From the dramatic Rock of Dunamase, rising above the Laois countryside with sweeping views and medieval legends, to the powerful stillness of Grange Stone Circle, a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age monument set within an unspoiled ritual landscape. Continue into the sacred world of Lough Gur, one of Ireland’s richest prehistoric areas, where stone circles, wedge tombs, and ancient settlements surround a tranquil lake that has drawn people here for over 6,000 years. The experience is thoughtfully paced, immersive, and far from the crowds, allowing time to absorb the atmosphere, hear the stories, and truly connect with the land. Blending archaeology, mythology, and natural beauty, this tour is ideal for curious travellers seeking Ireland beyond the postcard highlights — authentic, soulful, and deeply memorable.

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From Dublin: Grange Stone Circle Ireland Ancient and Celtic Sites

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $972

Per group

Waterford and Kilkenny City Private Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $1,060

Per group

Private Driver Guided Tour of Dublin

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(30)

from $770

Per group

Private Walking Tour in Dublin

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(20)

from $101

Step back over 5 000 years into Ireland’s ancient past on this private day tour from Dublin to Newgrange, Hill of Slane, Monasterboice and Mellifont Abbey — four of Ireland’s most historic and spiritual sites. At Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage site older than the Pyramids of Giza, marvel at the craftsmanship of the Neolithic builders and hear stories of the Celtic gods and solstice rituals. Visit the Hill of Slane, where St. Patrick lit the Paschal Fire; explore the High Crosses of Monasterboice, masterpieces of early Christian art; and wander the tranquil ruins of Mellifont Abbey, Ireland’s first Cistercian monastery. Relax between the stops in your private vehicle. This private, fully guided experience blends history, mythology, and breathtaking scenery — perfect for travellers who want to see Ireland beyond the usual tourist trail. - Duration: 8–9 hours - Private tour with driver-guide - Pick-up & drop-off in Dublin & nearby area

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Newgrange & Boyne Valley Private Day Tour from Dublin

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(3)

from $794

Per group

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Avoid the crowds and explore Irish history in peace on this Book of Kells and Dublin Castle exterior tour. Visit the Trinity College Library, home to the famous Book of Kells—widely considered among the most important of all Ireland’s ancient treasures. Listen as your guide brings medieval Ireland to life, shedding light on the Book of Kells’ profound historical significance. Afterward, enjoy a guided walking tour around Dublin Castle’s mighty exterior. Visit the gardens and yards, and learn of the castle’s role as court, fortress, treasury, and jail.

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Dublin Book of Kells, Castle and Molly Malone Statue Guided Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(3,945)

from $94

Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(803)

from $65

Leave Dublin behind on a full-day journey to Ireland’s rugged west coast—no need to tackle the roads or plan a route yourself. Travel comfortably onboard an air-conditioned vehicle as you learn about Irish history and culture. Enjoy a visit to the Cliffs of Moher with time to explore the clifftop paths and visitor facilities at your own pace, then continue along part of the Wild Atlantic Way with a weather-permitting stop in the Burren to admire its distinctive limestone landscape. In Galway City, choose between a guided walk or free time to experience the city’s lively atmosphere.

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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(23,871)

from $89

Discover the best of Cork and Tipperary, without the hassle of driving, on this day tour from Dublin. Visit the area's highlights, including the Rock of Cashel and Blarney Castle and Gardens, with your guide, and enjoy free time to explore Cork at leisure. and follow in time-honored tradition by kissing the Blarney Stone. Top off the trip with tax-free shopping in the Blarney Woolen Mills before returning to Dublin.

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Dublin to Rock of Cashel Cork City and Blarney Castle Guided Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(2,649)

from $94

Discover Dublin’s rich literary heritage while absorbing the ambience of Ireland's traditional pubs on a pub crawl with a difference. Wander Dublin’s charming streets to visit sites and pubs that inspired some of the country’s most famous writers; enjoy refreshing pints of locally brewed ale and snacks (own expense); and put your newfound knowledge to the test in a fun-filled literary quiz at the end of your tour.

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(1,644)

from $27

Celtic Boyne Valley and Ancient Sites Day Tour from Dublin

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(891)

from $83

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Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enhance your experience of Ireland—and maximize your sightseeing time—with a full-day excursion to three of the country’s top attractions. From the comfort of a luxury coach, travel through the Irish countryside to visit Blarney Castle, famed for the enchanting Blarney Stone, which grants those who kiss it the gift of gab. See, too, Cahir Castle and the Rock of Cashel. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s rich heritage from your guide.

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Blarney Stone, Rock of Cashel and Cahir Castles Tour from Dublin

13 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(1,972)

from $107

Fitting Ireland’s historic towns and rural traditions into one day can be difficult without a car or local insight, but this guided tour from Dublin makes it seamless. Travel by luxury to visit Kilkenny and the grounds of its castle, then continue to the 6th-century monastic settlement of Glendalough in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Finally, enjoy a stop at a working sheep farm to watch border collies in action. With transport, timing, and commentary handled for you, the tour offers a well-paced way to experience a varied side of Ireland in a single day.

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Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(8,206)

from $47

Visitors appreciate the picturesque walk along Giant's Causeway on a day trip from Dublin.

Explore Northern Ireland's biggest draws—Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle—in just one day on this convenient, time-saving tour from Dublin. Instead of having to hire a car, travel via traditional black cab to explore Belfast's streets, including the Falls and Shankill neighborhoods. Then, board a coach and leave the city behind to experience one of Ireland's great geological marvels, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Giant’s Causeway, as well as Dunluce Castle, a filming location for "Game of Thrones."

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Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(8,039)

from $101

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Entrance tickets for Newgrange are to be purchased by the customer separately online. It's best for customer to purchase entrance tickets separately online one month from the tour date. Step back in time to witness the ancient sights in Ireland. Newgrange is over 5,500 years old and stepping inside is a once in a lifetime opportunity to reimagine the visions of the solstice for those interested in antiquities. The Hill of Tara is the ancient seat for high Kings of Ireland, pagan and Christian. Its a spiritual place said to be home to the good people also known as faeries. Trim is a quaint heritage town and Trim Castle is a wonderful example of a medieval fortress built by the Anglo-Normans.

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(6)

from $828

Per group

Special Offer

Giant's Causeway with the Titanic Exhibition and the best of Northern Ireland

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Trinity College Dublin

Cliffs of Moher

GPO Witness History Visitor Centre

Guinness Storehouse

Christ Church Cathedral

Jameson Distillery Bow St.

Trinity College Dublin

Cliffs of Moher

GPO Witness History Visitor Centre

Guinness Storehouse