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Newgrange and the Boyne Valley from Dublin

Fifty minutes north, a passage tomb older than the pyramids and a valley of high crosses and battle sites. Entry to Newgrange itself is by timed shuttle and sells out; the tours that include it are the ones to book.

3 bookable places, 2,697 reviews. Nearest is 54 min from the centre by car, farthest 56 min. From €64; the most booked is Dublin: Boyne Valley with Newgrange and Brú na Bóinne Entry with 1,102 reviews.

Newgrange is a passage tomb from around 3200 BC, older than the pyramids, fifty minutes north of Dublin in the bend of the Boyne. Entry is only through the visitor centre and its timed shuttle, in small groups, and it sells out.

Why a tour here

Because of the shuttle. Independent visitors need to be at the centre early on a summer morning to get a slot; the tours that include the entry have the slot reserved. The full days add the Hill of Tara, seat of the high kings and a field with a view, Monasterboice with its tenth-century high crosses, or Trim Castle.

Within the hour20 – 60 min3

Good to know

How far is it from Dublin?

By car, the places on this page are 54 min to 56 min from O'Connell Bridge. Train and bus times are shown in the planner on the main page.

Do I need to book in advance?

Anything marked likely to sell out, yes, ideally the day before. Everything else usually has availability on the day, but the partner page shows live dates.

Where do I book?

Each place links to the partner that runs it: GetYourGuide, Viator or Tiqets. You pay there, in euros, with the partner's cancellation terms. We earn a small commission, which never changes your price.