Highlights | Find yourself in awe at the truly bizarre and unexplained Newgrange Immerse yourself in the religious history of Ireland, which saw one of its most significant moments at the Battle of the Boyne |
---|---|
Summary | Journey through the historic Boyne Valley as you discover its myths, legends and bloodshed |
Description | There are few areas in Ireland, if not Europe, that are so steeped in history and intrigue as the Boyne Valley. A tour for history buffs, first-timers and families alike, take a road trip from the prehistoric to the medieval and beyond - Find yourself in awe at the truly bizarre and unexplained Newgrange
Neolithic Burial Ground First, you will be picked up from your accommodation by your guide in a private car and taken on a short drive to the world-famous Neolithic site of Newgrange. Older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Giza, this ancient site consists of an enormous circular mounds flanked by a ring of heaped stones. Most impressive of all is the underground stone passageway, leading to a number of interior rooms that historians today remain unable to fully explain. In between visiting the nearby visitor centre and taking in the view, your guide will regale you with the myths and legends surrounding the area Bloodied Battlefields On the way to the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, your guide will make a detour to show you the early Christian site of Monasterboice, where you will see its famous round tower and 10th century high crosses. Despite being sacked and burned by raiders, the remaining structures are in remarkably fine condition— a mystery still unsolved Finally, your guide will take you to the infamous battleground of the Battle of the Boyne—one of the definitive and most symbolic battles in Irish history. It saw the Catholic James II pitted against the Protestant William III. The latter’s victory goes some way to explaining the subsequent strength of Protestant belief in Ireland and is to this day used as a rallying cry on both sides during religious disputes We created this tour because Boyne Valley is full of history, therefore being accompanied by a knowledgeable guide ensures an informative experience |
Included | Tickets to Newgrange and Battle of the Boyne Private Transportation A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places |
Excluded | Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way Gratuities (optional) |
Know before you book | Transport costs are included. Your guide will help you get around on the day This is a driving tour, however, walking is required at the stops |
Know before you go | Please bring comfortable walking shoes Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day Dress appropriately depending on the weather |
Additional Information | Not wheelchair accessible |
Health Items | Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Social distancing enforced throughout experience, Gear/equipment sanitized between use, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized, Guides required to regularly wash hands |
Booking Cut-off | 48 hours |
---|---|
Minimum | 1 guests per booking |
Maximum | 10 guests per booking |
Valid | Only on date on reservation |
Sunday | 08:00 |
---|---|
Monday | 08:00 |
Tuesday | 08:00 |
Wednesday | 08:00 |
Thursday | 08:00 |
Friday | 08:00 |
Saturday | 08:00 |
Type: | Starts location |
---|---|
Lat & Long: | |
Address: | |
Notes: | Pick up at your hotel, please provide details |
Start Location Notes | |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Type: | Starts location |
---|---|
Lat & Long: | 40.7025714, -73.99056 |
Address: | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Notes: | |
Start Location Notes | |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Cancellation Policy: | standard |
---|---|
Cancellation Cut-off: | 24 hours |
Cancellation Notes: | Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund |
FAQ |
Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
All of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group., Are entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?In the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., What is your cancellation policy?On tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., Who do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?At Travel Curious, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., Am I able to book more than one tour?Absolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., |
---|---|
Confirmation necessary? | No |