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Newgrange Tours

If you're planning to visit the passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth independently, the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Center near the village of Donore in Co. Meath is your starting point.

Tickets can be booked online 30 days in advance, the Brú na Bóinne Tour visiting Newgrange and Knowth takes about 3 hours. The Newgrange only tour takes about 2 hours.

Day Tours by coach from Dublin

Mary Gibbons runs an excellent coach tour to Newgrange and the Hill of Tara. There are a number of convenient pickup points in Dublin city. The Tour runs daily, price of 75 Euro covers entry to the actual Newgrange monument. For further details, please visit Mary Gibbons Newgrange Tour.

Private Day Tours

Indulge in the ultimate exploration of Newgrange and the Boyne Valley with our exclusive private day tours, offering the luxury of a Skoda Superb Sedan or Mercedes MPV. Our day tours can be tailor-made to your preferences, with convenient pick-up and return options from your accommodation or cruise ship.

Discover the treasures of the Boyne Valley with our expert guide, including the awe-inspiring passage tombs at Newgrange, Knowth, and Dowth, the historic Monasterboice Celtic crosses, the mystical Hill of Tara, the iconic Slane Castle and Hill of Slane, the serene Old Mellifont, and Bective Abbeys, and the mighty Trim Castle. Due to their UNESCO World Heritage status and managed access, Newgrange and Knowth are included in the official tour with onsite guides, which means you will be joined by others during this part of the tour.

For a personalized and unforgettable experience, book your private guided tour today at our Private Guided Tours page.

Ireland's Ancient East

The Boyne Valley, Birthplace of Ireland's Ancient East, is a place steeped in history. Combined with its lush green landscape and magnificent waterways, fantastic food and drink, outdoor adventures and cultural gems, this wealth of heritage makes it a really special destination.

Encompassing County Meath and County Louth, the Boyne Valley is a unique vacation destination with an abundance of things to do and lots of fun family activities for the best vacation you could imagine.

Discover tombs older than the pyramids at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Brú na Bóinne. Find the birthplace of Samhain on the Hill of Ward (Tlachtga). Be moved at monasteries such as Mellifont Abbey, explore a medieval armoury at Trim Visitor Centre, brave a battleground at the famous Battle of the Boyne Site. Walk the Boyne Valley Camino. Breathe in the fresh air atop the Hill of Tara. Take the plunge at Laytown or Bettystown beach. Savour a sunset at Loughcrew. The possibilities are endless.

Boyne Valley Private Day Tour

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage and culture of the Boyne Valley with our full-day private tours. Visit Newgrange World Heritage site, explore the Hill of Slane, where Saint Patrick famously lit the Paschal fire. Discover the Hill of Tara, the ancient seat of power for the High Kings of Ireland. Book Now