Boyne Valley Megalithic Monuments Private Day Tour from Dublin

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Four Knocks Passage Tomb — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Interior of Four Knocks Passage Tomb — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Ireland’s ancient heritage on a private half-day tour through Meath, travelling in comfort and style by luxury car with your private guide.

Explore Dowth, a remarkable 5,000-year-old passage tomb featuring ancient spirals, solar motifs and rare cup marks, offering fascinating insights into Neolithic art and astronomy. Continue to Fourknocks, a hidden prehistoric gem known for its beautifully preserved carvings, geometric designs and rare human-like figures.

Complete your journey at Monasterboice, an atmospheric early Christian site renowned for its magnificent high crosses, including the famous Muiredach’s High Cross, and its historic round tower.

Combining prehistoric monuments, ancient art and early Christian heritage, this personalised private tour offers an unforgettable journey through Ireland’s extraordinary past.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Newgrange Day Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-person Guide: English
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Four Knocks

2 hours

The Four Knocks Neolithic passage tomb site is located near Naul in County Meath. The site, dating back to around 3000 BCE, consists of a mound with a cruciform chamber. Named for the Irish “Cnoc,” meaning hill, Four Knocks is notable for its ancient art and archaeological significance. Although no documented battle occurred here, the site reflects the social and spiritual life of Neolithic people in Ireland, offering insight into early burial and ritual practices.

Note: Travel time from your hotel is included in the time spent on this attraction.
Dowth Passage Tomb

one hour

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.
Monasterboice Monastic Site

2 hours

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 renowned for its impressive high crosses, including Muiredach’s High Cross, considered one of the finest examples of Celtic stone carving in Ireland. The site also features a round tower, which once served as a refuge during Viking raids. Today, Monasterboice stands as an important archaeological and historical monument, attracting many visitors.

PS: Travel time back to your hotel is included in the time spent on this attraction

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

The Morgan Hotel
The Kingfisher Guesthouse
Judge Darley's Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton Dublin City Centre
Old Dubliner Bed and Breakfast
Latchfords Townhouse Of Baggot Street
Hotel St. George
Niche Living Ballsbridge
The Hendrick Dublin Smithfield
Sheldon Park Hotel and Leisure Club
Trinity College Summer Accommodation
West County Hotel

and 210 more pickup points

I will pick you up at your hotel in Counties Dublin, Meath and Louth or at the Dublin Airport or train stations. I drive a green Skoda Superb. I will be waiting for you at the entrance of your hotel.