Frequently Asked Questions

• Pricing

  • The price is per vehicle, not per person.

  • A tour can be extended beyond the standard 8 hours at an hourly rate.

• What's included in the price?

  • Private Driver/Tour Guide, fully licensed and police vetted.

  • Air-conditioned vehicle, fuel, road tolls and parking charges.

  • Bottled water.

  • Hand sanitizer.

• What's not included in the price?

  • Admission fees.

  • Food and drinks.

• Where do we collect our guests?

  • From your accommodation (hotel, guest house, Airbnb or private residence) in Dublin, Meath (Trim, Navan and Kells) and Louth (Drogheda and Dundalk).

  • From Dublin Airport.

  • From cruise ships at Dublin Port.

• What are the options for lunch?

  • There is a cafe at the Brú na Bóinne Visitors Center for a light lunch.

  • Maguires cafe on the Hill of Tara is a great location for a light lunch.

  • Dolly's Pantry for an excellent home cooked lunch.

  • The Conyngham Arms in Slane for a full lunch in a restored 18th-century coaching inn.

  • Lunch is not included in the tour price.

• What's at Brú na Bóinne?

  • Brú na Bóinne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes the 5,000-year-old megalithic passage tombs at Newgrange and Knowth.

  • Allow 2 hours for a Newgrange visit, allow 3 hours for a Newgrange and Knowth visit.

  • Tickets are released 30 days in advance and are subject to availability.

  • We can't guarantee entry until the tickets are purchased.

  • Newgrange and Knowth can only be accessed on a shared tour with official guides.

• Can the itinerary be changed?

  • It's a private tour so the itinerary can be customized at the time of booking or on the day of the tour.

  • A tour can be extended beyond the standard 8 hours at an hourly rate.

  • The itinerary can be changed to suit weather conditions on the day of a tour.

• Can a custom tour be created?

  • A custom bespoke tour can be arranged; contact us to discuss options and pricing.

  • We can create an ancestry tour, visiting places your ancestors lived.

• What Clothing and Footwear?

  • Wear suitable shoes for walking on grass or uneven ground.

  • Wear layered clothing and bring a rain jacket; umbrellas supplied if needed.

• What to expect weatherwise?

  • The weather in Ireland is mild, moist and changeable, with frequent rain.

  • Many winters have little or no snow; some winters can have a cold spell with snow lying for a week or two.

  • While the average winter high temperature is 47°F (8°C), on some days the temperature may not get above 35°F or 37°F (2°C or 3°C).

  • During the summer months the temperature may rise well above the 67°F (19°C) average high; temperatures up to 77°F (25°C) are not unusual.