Newgrange and the Boyne Valley day tour from Dublin. Guided.
Newgrange and the Boyne Valley day tour from Dublin. Guided.
Discover Ireland’s ancient wonders on this small group tour from Dublin to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Monasterboice in the scenic Boyne Valley. Available Sat, Sun, Tues &Thurs.atJan-Oct. Weekends Nov-Dec. Min: 1 Max 24
Duration
8 hours
Details
Step into Ireland’s mystical and ancient past with this guided day tour from Dublin to the legendary Boyne Valley – a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its megalithic monuments and breathtaking landscapes. Journey alongside a knowledgeable local guide to historic Newgrange, where you’ll enter the ancient passage tomb and witness some of Europe’s finest megalithic art, including the storied Entrance Stone.
Continue your adventure through the Bru Na Boinne complex at Knowth, featuring the impressive Great Mound surrounded by satellite tombs. Enjoy a scenic stop for lunch at the Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre, then absorb the serenity and wonder of Monasterboice, home to iconic Celtic High Crosses and a soaring 10th-century round tower.
This full-day experience effortlessly blends history, myth, and culture for an unforgettable immersion in Ireland’s vibrant heritage.
With return transport from Dublin, expert narration, and entrance fees included, all you need to bring are your sense of curiosity and a camera to capture the magic of the Emerald Isle!
Itinerary
Pickup Time & Point:
- The Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:00am, Please be 10 minutes
Newgrange Visit
- Newgrange is the best-known Irish passage tomb and dates to c.3, 200BC. We will be able to enter this tomb and see some of the best megalithic art in Europe. The most impressive of these stones is the highly decorated Entrance Stone. Newgrange monument is astrologically aligned to the Winter solstice on December 21st. Knowth: This is also part of the Bru Na Boinne tour at Newgrange. The impressive Great Mound at Knowth is similar in size to Newgrange and is surrounded by 18 smaller satellite mounds.(Our Newgrange Tour can take approx. 3.5hrs)
Lunch Stop at Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre.
Monasterboice
- Mainistir Bhuithe – “monastery of Buithe” is the 5th century monastic site founded by St Buithe.The site includes the remains of two churches built in the 14th century and a Round Tower from the 10th century, but it is most famous for its Celtic High Crosses.The round tower is about 28 metres tall, and is in very good condition. It was likely built shortly after 968 and damaged in a fire in 1098.The three high crosses date from the 10th century and form part of the scriptural group (showing biblical scenes).The 5.5-metre Muiredach’s High Cross is regarded as the finest high cross in the whole of Ireland. It features Biblical Carvings from the Old and New Testaments.It is named after an Abbot, Muiredach mac Domhnaill, who died in 923.
We return to Dublin for Approx 17:00.
Meet Point
Inclusions:
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Qualified local Irish guide
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Pickup and return transport from Dublin
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Entrance fee to Newgrange Monuments
Exclusions:
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Meals and drinks
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Gratuities for guide
Know before you go:
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Please arrive at the Molly Malone statue at least 10 minutes before departure.
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Tour operates rain or shine; bring suitable clothing and a camera.
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Entrance Fees into Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne are included in cost.
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Between Nov 1st – March 1st – Knowth is not accessible so tour is shorter.
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