The World Heritage Property of Brú na Bóinne is Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape and is situated within a bend in the River Boyne. Brú na Bóinne is famous for the spectacular prehistoric passage tombs of Knowth, Newgrange and Dowth which were built circa 3200BC. These ceremonial structures are among the most important Neolithic sites in the world and contain the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Europe.

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre

Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre is the starting point for all visits to Newgrange and Knowth. The Visitor Centre exhibition is a fully interactive visitor experience exploring the Neolithic culture, landscape and monuments of Brú na Bóinne.

Visitors are brought via shuttle bus to these monuments and pre-booking tickets is essential. Access to Newgrange and Knowth is by guided tour only. Pre-booking for the Visitor Centre only is not required.

Seasonal Tour Options: 27th February - 5th November 2025

Brú na Bóinne Tour and Newgrange Chamber

• This is the main tour option.

• A guided tour to Knowth and Newgrange.

• Access to the chamber at Newgrange.

• Includes exhibitions at Knowth and Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.

• No access to the chambers at Knowth.

• Pre-booking Essential.

Newgrange Tour and Exhibition

• This is a limited tour option and is not available every day.

• A guided tour to Newgrange.

• Access to the chamber.

• Includes the exhibitions at Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre.

• Pre-booking Essential

Visitor Centre Exhibition Only

• Self-guided exhibition

• Does not include visit to monuments

• (These tickets are not available to pre-book)

Groups of 15 – 30 must pre-book one of the group time slots by emailing brunaboinne@opw.ie for availability.

Please Note:

From 27 February 2025 – Brú na Bóinne tour and Newgrange Chamber will become the main tour option. Newgrange Tour and Exhibition (this includes the chamber) will become a limited tour option only available on select dates in the morning.

Ticket availability is very limited. Pre-booking tickets is essential – all visitors including children/infants must have a ticket.

Unaccompanied minors (children under 18 years of age) will not gain admission.

For wheelchair users or visitors who require special assistance please email brunaboinne@opw.ie in advance of booking.

Visit Website for more details and to book tickets.