Frequently Asked Questions

• Pricing

  • Pricing is per vehicle rather than per person.
  • Tickets for Newgrange and Knowth are secured by us and added during the booking process.
  • Tours can be extended beyond the standard 8 hours for an additional hourly fee.

• 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 for Newgrange and Knowth are added to the tour price during the booking process.
  • We arrange and secure your Newgrange and Knowth tickets in advance for a seamless experience.
  • Food and beverages are not included in the tour price.

• 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 featuring the 5,000-year-old passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth.
  • Visitor numbers are limited, so we secure tickets in advance to ensure your access.
  • During the main season, a full visit to Newgrange and Knowth takes approximately 3 hours.
  • In the winter months, a Newgrange-only visit typically lasts around 2 hours.
  • All visits to Newgrange and Knowth are conducted as shared tours led by official on-site 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.