--- title: "Newgrange & Boyne Valley Private Tour: Travel Through 5,000 Years" lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 795 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 28 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/newgrange-boyne-valley-private-tour-travel-through-5-000-years/ --- # Newgrange & Boyne Valley Private Tour: Travel Through 5,000 Years In our comparison: #8 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €795 per group/vehicle - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Newgrange Day Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 5.0 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37. - 5 stars: 37 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Private transportation - Admission Tickets to Bru na Boinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange Monument) - Air-conditioned vehicle - In-person guide in English ## Not included - Meals ## Itinerary 1. **Newgrange** (3h; admission included) - is one of the most important Neolithic sites in the entire world. It was build over 5,000 years ago and predates the Great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge. This is your chance to explore the passageway and inner burial chamber of Newgrange and view the largest collection of... 2. **Knowth Megalithic Passage Tomb** (1h) - 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... 3. **Hill of Slane** (2h) - Located in County Meath, this is a site of profound historical and spiritual significance. According to legend, it was here that St. Patrick lit the Paschal Fire in 433 AD, defying the pagan king at Tara and marking the dawn of Christianity in Ireland. The hill features the... 4. **Monasterboice Monastic Site** (2h) - Located in County Louth, this is an early Christian monastic site founded in the late 5th century by St. Buithe, a disciple of St. Patrick. The site thrived as a center of religion and learning until the establishment of nearby Mellifont Abbey in 1142. Monasterboice is... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 28** | €795 per group | 8h | 5.0 (37) | private | | [Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/irish-rock-n-roll-museum-experience-dublin/?format=md) | €22 | 1h 15m | 4.94 (7448) | shared | | [The Little Museum of Dublin Famous Guided Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/the-little-museum-of-dublin-famous-guided-tour/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.91 (5154) | shared | | [Interactive Living History in Dalkey Castle near Dublin City](/ireland/dublin/tours/interactive-living-history-in-dalkey-castle-near-dublin-city/?format=md) | €18 | 1h | 4.98 (206) | shared | Ranked #8 of 28 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €199, median €74; typical length 3h 30m. 9 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/dublin-city-tours/?format=md ## More in Dublin - All Dublin tours: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/newgrange-boyne-valley-private-tour-travel-through-5-000-years/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md