Hill of Slane Free Sunday Guided Tours

What to Expect

Free guided tours of the Hill of Slane take place every Sunday from April to October, meeting at the gates at 2pm. The 40-minute tour covers the site’s rich history including its pre-Christian origins, the legendary confrontation between St Patrick and the druids at the lighting of the Paschal Fire in 433 AD, the medieval Franciscan friary ruins, and the panoramic views across the Boyne Valley to the Newgrange landscape. Group bookings can be arranged year-round by emailing hillofslanetours@yahoo.ie. Heritage Week 2026 (15-23 August) typically includes additional special tours.

Good to Know

• Every Sunday, April to October 2026, meeting at the gates at 2pm

• Tour duration: approximately 40 minutes

• Free admission; no booking required for Sunday public tours

• Group bookings year-round: contact hillofslanetours@yahoo.ie or the Slane Hub

• Ample parking for cars and coaches at the site

Getting There

The Hill of Slane is on the northern edge of Slane village, off the N2 Dublin to Derry road, approximately 50km from Dublin and 15km from Drogheda. Follow signs from the village square.