Newgrange Tombs and Hill of Tara Tour from Dublin
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Key Highlights
- Visit some of the most historic sites in Ireland with this guided tour from Dublin
- Tour the Hill of Tara, the seat of the High Kings of Ireland
- See Europe’s largest and oldest Neolithic burial chambers chambers – the Newgrange Tomb
- Visit the fishing village of Howth and enjoy spectacular views over Dublin Bay
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Overview
This wonderful day tour from Dublin takes you to visit some of the most historic sites in Ireland. Explore ancient burial grounds, see the battlefields of great Kings and hear a wealth of Celtic myths and legends.
Sit back and relax as we escape deep into the countryside. We will take you back in time to the seat of the High Kings of Ireland at the Hill of Tara.
However the highlight of the day is a visit to the famous Newgrange Tombs. This magnificent UNESCO World heritage site is dated 3,200BC and is one of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe, predating the Egyptian pyramids! As part of your tour, you will be taken on a guided tour of the actual tombs of Newgrange.
Enjoy the spectacular views looking out over Dublin Bay from Howth Summit at the end.
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Activity Schedule & Itinerary
Activity Schedule
When does it run?01 Apr - 31 Oct: Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday
DurationApprox. 9 hours
Start time8:45am
Ending PointMeeting Point17 Lower O’Connell St. (inside our Dublin Visitor Centre). Meet & Greet person will bring the customers to departure point.
So there's no rush, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to the start time as to allow time for pre-departure briefing.The tour concludes at the original point of departure
Itinerary
This tour starts accompanied by a guide, you will proceed to the Hill of Tara, the archaeological complex. It contains a number of ancient monuments, and according to tradition, was the seat of the High King of Ireland.
Tour will proceed to the Newgrange Passage Tombs, built around 3200 BC by the Neolithic people of Ireland.
Among the oldest and largest Neolithic burial chambers in Europe, the Newgrange Tombs are believed to be older than the pyramids of Egypt. An entrance on the south-eastern side opens up a 62 foot long passageway that leads to a high central chamber and three side chambers. The tomb was discovered in 1699 and was excavated and restored between 1962 and 1975. For two weeks in mid-winter, sunlight streams in through a roof box located above the entrance passage and lights up the dark chambers. Get the chance to visit the Stone of Destiny, Lia Fáil, which is the most famous monument at Tara and is Ireland’s ancient coronation stone
Our last stop of the day is in a small fishing village of Howth. We climb to Howth Summit where you can end the day with spectacular views looking out over Dublin Bay. Let the fresh sea breeze invigorate you before we head back to the city via a coastal route.
After the tour, return to Dublin. The tour ends at the original point of departure.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Guaranteed tour of Newgrange Passage Tomb included
- All entry fees included
- Free WIFI on-board
- Fantastic photo opportunities at the fishing village of Howth
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional gratuities
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Please note
You are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
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Customer Reviews
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Barbara M Lovett, United States, 03/Oct/2016 -
Fantastic day full of fun and history
Eiron was a,great tour guide. Not only giving us the history of ancient ireland but also facts,about current ireland. It was very informative and helped us understand current...
Diane Riley, United States, 12/Aug/2016 -
Very informative, friendly tour guide and driver. Thanks to them I was able to catch my flight in time. Thank you very much...
Y X ONG, United Kingdom, 19/Jun/2016
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