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Newgrange, Co. Meath, Ireland

Newgrange

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Newgrange

Step back in time at Newgrange, a dazzling prehistoric marvel in Co. Meath! Built over 5,000 years ago, this ancient burial mound features a stunning stone entrance and a magical roofbox that illuminates during the winter solstice. Wander the lush grounds, soak in the mysteries, and let the echoes of history tickle your imagination—it's a must-see in Ireland!

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Embark on a private luxury tour with Newgrange Day Tours to explore Ireland’s ancient wonders: the passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth, plus the Hill of Slane and Monasterboice Monastic Site. Travel in comfort in a luxury car while a knowledgeable guide shares fascinating stories, history, and local legends. Begin at Newgrange and Knowth, UNESCO World Heritage Sites over 5,000 years old—older than Stonehenge and the Pyramids—and uncover the Neolithic people who engineered these remarkable tombs. Continue to the Hill of Slane, where St. Patrick lit the Paschal Fire, marking the dawn of Christianity in Ireland. Conclude with a visit to the Monasterboice Monastic Site, famed for its soaring high crosses, including Muiredach’s, a masterpiece of Celtic artistry, before going back in comfort to your hotel.

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Day tour from Dublin to explore Celtic Ireland every Saturday with a Spanish speaking guide. Discover the ancient history of Ireland in this enjoyable day tour. Departing from central Dublin first thing in the morning, this tour will take you to Loughcrew, Trim Castle, the Hill of Tara and Monasterboice, returning to Dublin in the early evening. Join this scenic day tour through rural areas of Ireland just a short drive from Dublin. Discover Ireland´s ancient sites, an Anglo-Norman Castle, an early Christian site, enjoy the rural surroundings and you might even become the High King of Ireland!

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Private Tour of Newgrange and The Hill of Tara

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6 hour Half-Day Award Winning Private Tour of the Boyne Valley

Learn all about Ireland's heritage on this 6-hour-long private guided tour of the Boyne Valley from Dublin. You will visit the Neolithic tombs of Newgrange and get to explore the Hill of Tara in its home of Boyne Valley. You'll have a friendly and experienced guide who'll accompany you along the way. On the way home you may get to stop of at Howth Village for a bite to eat. Howth is a beautiful fishing village dating back as far as 819 when Norse Vikings first invaded the bay.  Please note the above is an example of what might be achieved during the day's activities. Your guide will go through everything with you before you start. Please note that you are required to buy your ticket for Newgrange site in advance. Details sent on booking. The tour uses a mixture of private guides and taxi guides. All guides are very friendly, experienced, passionate, and knowledgeable about the history of Ireland. Taxis have the advantage of using bus lanes to avoid heavy traffic around the city.

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4.8/5

Boyne Valley, Meath - Private Shore Excursion

The Boyne Valley is to Irish people what Israel is to Christians. The Boyne Valley is historically the most important part of Ireland. On this tour you’ll be taken back through the mists of Ireland’s ancient history, spanning over 5,000yrs to visit Newgrange (an ancient passage tomb older than the Pyramids), The Hill of Tara (the old capital of Ireland), Slane (where St. Patrick secured his legacy), Monasterboice Monastery (famed for its elaborately carved High Crosses) and Trim Castle (a mighty spectacle from the 12th century). Why people love this tour: 1. Walk into a tomb that’s over 5000 years old and be moved by its majesty & mystery. 2. Stand atop the Hill of Tara (Ireland’s historic cultural, spiritual and political capital), contemplating its huge significance whilst peering at Ireland’s endless verdant stretches before you. 3. The myths, legends and histories of St. Patrick, ancient Gaelic Kings, battles and societies open up a whole world that you never knew existed.

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4.7/5
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Dublin to Newgrange, Monasterboice Small Group Guided Tours

Skip the Queue, 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 mini Coach with max capacity of 29 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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4.5/5
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