Monasterboice (Mainistir Bhuithe) Tours and Tickets

Explore Northern Ireland’s bustling capital and discover top city attractions with ease on this Belfast day tour from Dublin. Follow your guide through Belfast — where RMS Titanic was built in the early 20th century — and learn of the city’s rich maritime heritage. Hear about Northern Ireland’s many colorful customs and traditions, and perhaps meet a few of Belfast’s locals along the way. Admire the famous Celtic crosses at Monasterboice in County Louth, and gain insight into Northern Ireland’s rich medieval history as you wander through the 14th-century ruins.

Set out for a two-day exploration of Northern Ireland from Dublin. Visit the Celtic ruins of Monasterboice and enjoy Belfast's incredible Titanic Experience, an interactive walk-through telling the story of the ill-fated ocean liner. Spend free time exploring the streets and sights of the lively capital, including places like the renowned Crown Liquor Saloon and the Grand Opera House. The following day see sights recognizable from the HBO series 'Game of Thrones,' then depart for The Giant's Causeway, thousands of interlocking basalt columns that are Northern Ireland's only UNESCO-listed site.

Delve into the fairytale landscapes of Northern Ireland on a 3-day tour of the remarkable region from Dublin. With a guide, you’ll explore the historic city of Monasterboice and visit Dark Hedges, a spectacular location featured on hit TV series ‘Game of Thrones’. Summon your courage to cross the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, gasp at the UNESCO-listed wonder of Giant’s Causeway and take a walking tour of medieval city, Derry. See, too, the majestic Dunluce Castle and Drunmcliff Abbey. Select between hostel and B&B accommodation options and receive breakfast each day.

The Boyne Valley is to Irish people what Israel is to Christians. The Boyne Valley is historically the most important part of Ireland. On this tour you’ll be taken back through the mists of Ireland’s ancient history, spanning over 5,000yrs to visit Newgrange (an ancient passage tomb older than the Pyramids), The Hill of Tara (the old capital of Ireland), Slane (where St. Patrick secured his legacy), Monasterboice Monastery (famed for its elaborately carved High Crosses) and Trim Castle (a mighty spectacle from the 12th century). Why people love this tour: 1. Walk into a tomb that’s over 5000 years old and be moved by its majesty & mystery. 2. Stand atop the Hill of Tara (Ireland’s historic cultural, spiritual and political capital), contemplating its huge significance whilst peering at Ireland’s endless verdant stretches before you. 3. The myths, legends and histories of St. Patrick, ancient Gaelic Kings, battles and societies open up a whole world that you never knew existed.

Explore Ireland beyond Dublin with a full-day private tour focused on history and whiskey. Get picked up at the address of your choice in Dublin and set out on a tour into the Boyne Valley. Visit the historic sites of Newgrange and Knowth, known for their megalithic passage tombs. Continue to visit the Hill of Slane and the Monasterboice monastic site before completing the experience with a stop at Pearse Lyons Distillery.

This tour takes in lots of the "must-do" locations in two days so that you can delve deeper into the spirit Northern Ireland offers. From crossing a rope bridge, sipping on locally distilled world-famous whiskey, to being enchanted by ‘haunted’ castles, or stepping over a world phenomenon known as "The Giants Causeway" are all but a few making your 2-day Northern Ireland Tour magical. A visit to the island of Ireland is never complete without a trip to the Giants Causeway. This UNESCO World Heritage Site declared since 1986 is situated right at the top of the Northern Irish countryside intertwined with myths and legends which bring it to life. Love Ireland As We Do!!

Discover Ireland’s historic castles and rich Celtic heritage on this small-group tour from Dublin. Marvel at the prehistoric monuments of Boyne Valley; visit the Hill of Tara, the seat of the Celtic Kings; see Trim Castle, where 'Braveheart' was filmed; and explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Newgrange. NOTE: The Newgrange monument is closed at the moment due to Covid restrictions. So we can not enter the monuments but our guide will be able to show you them from the outside.