Day Trip to Newgrange & Boyne Valley from Dublin

Newgrange is a famous prehistoric monument located in County Meath, eastern Ireland. This day trip to Newgrange departs from Dublin, Ireland's capital city, located about 50 km (31 mi) south of Meath. You'll also visit the Boyne Valley, a historically rich and geographically distinctive region.

The trip begins at the starting point in Dublin city centre, where you'll meet your experienced tour guide. After a quick greeting and itinerary overview, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Newgrange. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the oldest structures in the world, dating back over 5,000 years. Upon arrival at Newgrange, you'll embark on a guided tour of the ancient site, which consists of a passage tomb and temple.

Built in the Neolithic Period, this structure is famous for its intricate stone carvings and ingenious design. During the winter solstice, a narrow beam of sunlight enters the roof box above the entrance and illuminates the inner chamber, a phenomenon that suggests it was used for astronomical or ritual purposes. You'll step back in time inside the tomb and gain an insightful understanding of Neolithic spirituality and society. After the tour of Newgrange, you'll stop at Brú na Bóinne, home to 90 Neolithic monuments (including Newgrange), for an optional lunch. Then, the sightseeing tour to Boyne Valley continues!

The valley sits beside the River Boyne, home to lush greenery, wooden banks, and rolling hills. Along the way, you'll admire Ireland's beautiful nature while the guide shares stories about Celtic rituals and the country's ancient myths and legends. You'll stop at Monasterboice, an old monastic site with roots tracing back to the 5th century, and witness Muiredach’s High Cross, one of Ireland's most impressive crosses. You'll learn more about Irish heritage as you glimpse the cross's detailed biblical carvings. At the end of the day trip to Boyne Valley, you'll return to the starting point in Dublin.

Join this informative day trip from Dublin and immerse yourself in Ireland's incredible history and geography on a sightseeing tour to Newgrange and the Boyne Valley!