Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Enatrance Fee into Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne
- Transportation in small comfortable mini coach
- Qualified friendly guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Your tour begins from the Molly Malone statue, where you will meet your guide and set out through the beautiful Boyne Valley. This is one of Ireland’s most important prehistoric areas and the surrounding landscape is dotted with ancient monuments.
Newgrange is one of Ireland’s most impressive ancient monuments in Ireland and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest purpose built burial site and place of ancient worship in Ireland. The monument is built so that it is aligned with the winter solstice which was of great importance to the neolithic people in Ireland at the time.
The Battle of the Boyne in 1690 was the deciding battle not just for the ruling class in Ireland but also in Britain and Europe. It explains the troubles of Northern Ireland and why it is celebrated each year on July 12th by the Loyalist community. It was a battle that would eventually lead to displacement of Irish Celts and their culture throughout the Island of Ireland. It was also a battle for the Throne of England between the catholic King James II and the Protestant King of Holland (William of Orange). You may decide to do the self Guided Tour - Pay at Entry.
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 of the Bible. It is named after an abbot, Muiredach mac Domhnaill, who died in 923.
Meeting point
Start Location
Molly Malone Statue, Suffolk Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- In case of bad weather, rain gear is recommended
- Items to bring: camera
Traveler reviews
Well spent time there
Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath in Ireland, placed on a rise overlooking the River Boyne, eight kilometres west of the town of Drogheda. It is an exceptionally grand passage tomb built during the Neolithic Period, around 3100 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids
So much information and so well presented.
If you have any interest in prehistoric civilizations this is such an informative tour, plus you are able to step back in time when you enter Newgrange. I came early for my tour and was not disappointed.
Great trip into Ancient Ireland.
This is a fantastic adventure into the countryside near Dublin to see the Neolithic ruins and other interesting sites. Our guide, Matt from Hilltoptreks, is a world class guide and comedian. This day trip was the highlight of my six days in Dublin.
A much better way to visit Newgrange and see more sites along the way
This is the best way to see the sites outside of Dublin. We learned a lot more than if we had gone on our own. And this is based on the fact that we went on our own to Newgrange a few years ago and this was a much better experience.
A Great Tour to Learn About Early Irish Settlements
A wonderful excursion and definitely a great way to learn more about the early people of Ireland. The site guides (from the Office of Public Works Ireland) were wonderful...informative and responsive. Enjoyed seeing both Knowth and Newgrange and each offered different experiences. Was happy to have Mellifont Abbey added to our itinerary, but would suggest updating your online itinerary as our guide indicated the Battle of the Boyne stop had not been on the itinerary for some time. Matt was an excellent driver and guide, although some of his views on events were a bit off the history I have studied (druids attacking monasteries in the 12th century ?? Vikings attacking villages in Newfoundland?? Newgrange being built to naturally conduct electricity??). Sometimes less is more.