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Discover Ireland’s prehistoric heart on a private full-day tour of the Boyne Valley, travelling in comfort and style by luxury car with your private guide.
Explore Newgrange, the extraordinary 5,000-year-old passage tomb, and admire its famous megalithic carvings and Neolithic engineering. Continue to Knowth, home to one of Europe’s greatest collections of prehistoric art, before visiting the atmospheric passage tomb of Dowth and its ancient astronomical carvings.
Complete your journey at Fourknocks, a hidden gem celebrated for its intricate engravings, geometric designs and rare face-like carvings.
With private transport, expert guiding and a personalised experience, this is an exceptional way to uncover Ireland’s ancient heritage away from the crowds.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet our customers at the entrance of their hotel or at the arrival area of Dublin Airport or Dublin Port.
Itinerary
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1Newgrange
Newgrange is a prehistoric monument in County Meath, and one of Europe’s most significant archaeological sites. Built around 3200 BCE during the Neolithic period, it predates Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids. This passage tomb is renowned for its impressive megalithic architecture, including a circular mound with a stone passage leading to a central chamber. Intricately carved stones feature spiral and geometric designs. A notable feature is its alignment with the winter solstice sunlight. Newgrange is part of the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site. Note: Travel time from your hotel is included in the the time spent on this attraction.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Knowth Megalithic Passage Tomb
Knowth is a prehistoric site renowned for its Neolithic passage tombs. Located in the Brú na Bóinne complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Knowth dates back over 5,000 years. It features a large central mound surrounded by 18 smaller satellite mounds. The main mound contains two passage tombs adorned with intricate megalithic art, including spirals, circles, and other symbolic carvings. These engravings make Knowth a key site for studying ancient European art and culture. Excavations have revealed evidence of continuous use, reflecting its significance through history. Today, it remains a vital link to Ireland’s ancient past.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Dowth Passage Tomb
Set in the historic heart of County Meath’s Boyne Valley, Dowth stands as a powerful testament to Ireland’s ancient origins. Built more than 5,000 years ago, this remarkable Neolithic site features a sprawling mound that conceals two separate passage chambers. What truly sets Dowth apart is its breathtaking collection of megalithic art: intricate spirals, concentric circles, zigzags, and rare cup-and-ring motifs carved directly into its ancient stone faces. Archaeologists have uncovered human remains and sacred artifacts within its depths, shedding light on the complex ritual customs of early farming societies. Today, Dowth remains one of Ireland's most captivating monuments, keeping the artistic legacy of the ancient past alive.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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Fourknocks is a remarkable prehistoric site celebrated for its richly decorated Neolithic passage tomb. Located in County Meath, not far from the Boyne Valley, it dates back more than 5,000 years and offers a unique glimpse into Ireland’s ancient ceremonial landscape. The tomb consists of a circular mound containing a central chamber and side recesses, carefully constructed using large stone slabs. Fourknocks is especially renowned for its exceptional megalithic art, including spirals, zigzags, concentric circles, and rare anthropomorphic carvings etched into the stone surfaces. These intricate designs reveal the creativity and symbolic world of Ireland’s earliest farming communities. Excavations uncovered cremated human remains and artifacts, highlighting the site’s ritual importance in Neolithic society. Travel time back to your hotel is included in the time spent on this attraction.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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