​Newgrange is a monumental feat of ancient engineering. Older than Stonehenge and the pyramids, this Neolithic passage tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its most captivating feature is the precise alignment with the winter solstice, where a beam of light illuminates the inner chamber, a testament to the astronomical knowledge of its builders.

I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but was very happy to discover that there was a timed, guided tour with limited numbers. There's a chance to look around the visitors centre before you board a private bus to the first stop - Nowth. The tour was about an hour long, but the time went very quickly - despite the awful weather. Next stop was Newgrange. Again we had plenty of time to listen to the guide and take photographs. The highlight was being given entrance to the middle of the tomb and seeing the skill that went into making it. Wonderful, humbling experience. Well worth making the trip and very good value for money. Compared to Stonehenge, it's much better. Better value, more interesting, proper guided tours, plenty of opportunities to take pictures and limited to small groups. Stonehenge is, in comparison, almost £30 each; packed like sardines onto a bus; told to 'move along' when you do get to the stones and no guide.

You cannot miss visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site. Book ahead otherwise you won’t get in. Book via the dedicated website. It’s simply amazing to see and have the guide tell you about civilisations Neolithic and 3200BC. It’s the oldest site I’ve ever done.

Great place to visit, young and old. From petting the animals and feeding the sheep, holding day old chick's, Plenty of space for children to run around. Play areas for children too.

Newgrange is an amazing site to behold. So ancient and mind blowing. Keep an eye on the weather. We did Knowth on our tour and it was very wet and mainly outside. Shout out to Tour guide Suzy, she’s so passionate about landscape archeology. She’s very knowledgeable and good looking and wish I could have got her number. Good stuff!!

A piece of prehistorical history. It's really impressive how these structures came to us across the millennia. There is a visitor center with an interesting exhibition. You can choose different kinds of guided tours: only new Grange or also knowth and sought. Sometimes, as for us, you can't visit the tumulus inside. Very good experience.

We visited Newgrange as part of a work outing, and it was a truly memorable experience. The guided tour was fascinating—Newgrange is a 5,000-year-old passage tomb, older than the pyramids, built with incredible precision to align with the sunrise on the winter solstice. Walking through the narrow stone passage into the inner chamber felt like stepping back in time. It was a unique mix of history, mystery, and natural beauty—and a great bonding experience for our team. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ireland!

Best thing we did in Ireland. Highly recommend! The site and the whole experience was fantastic. Our tour guides were amazing, too. The opportunity to enter the ancient tunnel and go 20 meters in to the central room and burial chambers was unforgettable. It’s a mystery with many questions left unanswered. There’s also dozens of Neolithic/Megalithic art carvings in stone surrounding the tombs. Visitors centre was great. Loved it all!! A must see IMHO 👀 Enjoy!!

This place is truly amazing and full of history. I don’t think many people, even those living in Ireland, know about it. It feels like time travel—taking you back 5,300 years. It’s one of the oldest man-made structures on Earth and is very well protected. Make sure to book your tickets online before visiting. It’s absolutely worth more than what you pay. All the guides are wonderful and explained everything thoroughly throughout the tour. We loved it so much and learned a lot from the experience.

Incredible experience! Allowed inside for an amazing recreation of the solstice. Whole experience really well curated and taken in small groups by bus to ensure it's never busy. Guide informative.

Fantastic place to visit. Great system of shuttles and guides are lovely with great knowledge. You must book ahead on website you cannot just turn up and get in. We'll worth visiting

As a tour guide who has visited Amazing Historical site for over 20 years as a private guide Newgrange and knowth never fails to Amaze me. I think anyone that comes to Ireland and doesn't visit these sites and this Magical and mystical Boyne Valley region. The Visitor centre is one of the best in Europe also.

We did Newgrange and Knowth. Definitely cool but I much preferred the stone circles. They seemed more natural/untouched. These sites are extensively rebuilt - which is great to save what we can. They just didnt give any vibes at all. Maybe too many people. Sept 9, 2024. I missed Broadleas and Athgreany to see this and its one of my biggest regrets of the trip. 2nd trip we did Broadleas but Athgreany is closed indefinitely.

My wife and I visited Bru na Boinne in May 2025. It was a fascinating archaeological site. Pictures are not allowed inside the chamber to respect the historical significance of the site. Although I do understand the reason, it was the difference for me not giving the site a 5 star rating. The pathway inside the chamber is very narrow and might be a concern for those who are claustrophic. The chamber itself is also small. It also limits the number of people allowed in each tour group, so book ahead if you are interested. I do recommend this site for those who have an interest in this sort of thing. My last picture uploaded is the entrance to the chamber.

Interesting place to spend a few hours and learn about history. Very well organised tour, just be sure to book tickets in advance

We did Newgrange and Knowth. Definitely cool but I much preferred the stone circles. They seemed more natural/untouched. These sites are extensively rebuilt - which is great to save what we can. They just didnt give any vibes at all. Maybe too many people. Sept 9, 2024. I missed Broadleas and Athgreany to see this and its one of my biggest regrets. 2nd trip we did Broadleas but Athgreany is closed indefinitely.

Absolutely incredible experience. The groups are small which make the tour very enjoyable. The guide I had was very personable, knowledge and you could really tell she has true passion for this place. I feel terrible I forgot her name or I would absolutely mention it.

Highly recommend. We had an amazing tour guide (Uisce), got to see gorgeous pieces of history and some great views of the surrounding area from the top of the mound

Hard to believe that the site has been used since 3000 BC. This is well worth a journey to see. A guided tour is the only way to see Knowth. There are no self-guided tours.

Very fun and educational. All the guides were knowledgeable and thoughtful.

Amazing and mind blowing. Very cool. Part of the Newgrange tour. Must try. Score if you get Suzy as a tour guide.

Quite unassuming passage tomb but in good condition. Amazing how something ~5,000 yrs old is just part of the wider Irish landscape ! Good signage on the roads around and the tomb itself is about 80m walk from the road. Unfortunately not wheelchair accessible as one has to use steps over the boundary wall.

It is really beautiful - don't forget to walk all around the circumference of the mound as there is nothing to invite you to investigate, but you will be amazed at all the huge stones with art like Knowth and Newgrange. The actual passage is locked with a small gate but it looks special indeed even with the light of my phone! no tickets are necessary and I just hope the OPW don't commercialise it like the aforementioned 🙏. So

I love this place it's free to enter but not the easiest to get into as you need to cross some gates but so worth it. Fantastic view from the top of the monument and be amazed by the history of this area. Make sure to cross the field and have a look at Netterville Manor which was once an almshouse and mother and baby home. Visit the adjoining grave yard and ancient church .

One of three ancient monuments with Newgrange and Knowth, this one is free to visit and walk around, whilst you are here it's worth visiting nearby John Boyle O'Reilly monument and old Netterville Institute visible from Dowth. When you are on top of the Monument you can see the Newgrange.

This place was overgrown and felt slightly neglected.. and yet it still held some energy. And unlike the nearby Newgrange and Knowth passage tombs, this one is completely open to the public and free to wander around. You can’t go inside but it’s still a great spot to stop. Do watch out for the sheep poo though 😂💩

Loved this peaceful visit. We were there 45 minutes on a Sunday and were the only people! We stood on top enjoying the view while the kids ran the fields and explored. It was wild and beautiful and peaceful.

Remains of 5000 year old passage tomb, which unfortunately has been degraded by quarrying of dome stones, and is currently covered with vegetation, including trees. While two passages have been opened they are not accessible. However it is still an interesting wander and some of the massive base stones are visible.