Overview
This tour includes your entrance Fee into Newgrange Monument and Bru Na Boinne.
We are the only tour company in Ireland that will visit both the Newgrange and Knowth Monuments on their day tour... the two most important sites in the Boyne Valley.
NOTE: Between Nov 1st – March 1st – Knowth is not accessible so the tour at Bru Na Boinne is slightly shorter.
We use small minibuses with max capacity of 16 people so you can enjoy the tour better.
This tour is a shared-group experience with fully qualified and enthusiastic guides.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transportation in small minibus
Enatrance Fee into Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne
Qualified friendly guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Pickup point is at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:00am.
Please be 10 minutes early. Look for a white bus with "Hilltoptreks" written on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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O'Connell Street
10 min
Your tour begins in Dublin city centre, 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.
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Newgrange
3 hours
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.
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Oldbridge Estate/Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre
1 hour 30 min
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. -
Monasterboice Monastic Site
40 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).
Additional Information
- Items to bring: camera
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours
Can I cancel Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Where does it start?
Pickup point is at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:00am. Please be 10 minutes early. Look for a white bus with "Hilltoptreks" written on it.
What's included?
- Transportation in small minibus
- Enatrance Fee into Newgrange and Bru Na Boinne
- Qualified friendly guide
What's not included?
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits O'Connell Street, Newgrange, Oldbridge Estate/Battle of the Boyne Visitors Centre, Monasterboice Monastic Site.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Hilltoptreks
