Glendalough and Powerscourt Distillery Ireland Whiskey Tour

From€450
9 hours
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

This private day tour offers a perfect blend of Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history, and whiskey heritage. Explore the wild and scenic Wicklow Mountains with a local driver-guide who is also a specialist Irish whiskey host. Visit the ancient monastic site of Glendalough, nestled in a stunning glacial valley; take in the iconic views over Lough Tay—also known as the Guinness Lake for its dark waters and creamy white beach; and stroll the magnificent grounds of Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most impressive historic homes and gardens. The tour also includes an exclusive visit to one of Ireland’s top whiskey distilleries, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting and learn the stories behind the spirit. With luxury transport and expert insight throughout, this experience combines unforgettable scenery with authentic Irish flavor.

Included / Excluded

  • Hosted by an Irish Tour Guide & Specialist Whiskey Host
  • Free Time for Sight Seeing
  • Private transportation
  • Powerscourt Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting
  • Gas, Road Tolls, Parking
  • Visit Glendalough & the Wicklow Mountains National Park
  • A fully hosted full day tour with your own private driver guide
  • Photo Stop at the Guinness Lake
  • Lunch
  • Anything Not Specified as Included
  • Optional Driver/ Guide Gratuity

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed

Traveler reviews

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Wicklow and Kilkenny whiskey experience

We booked a private group tour with Ireland Whiskey Tours for some friends visiting from Spain, and honestly it was spot on from start to finish. The Wicklow and Kilkenny route was really well put together, with gorgeous scenery, plenty of interesting history along the way, and a proper whiskey tasting thrown in. Gary was a cracking guide. Friendly, clearly knows his stuff, and genuinely passionate about Irish whiskey and the history behind it. He kept the whole day fun for everyone and made sure our Spanish guests felt right at home. A great way to see a bit of Ireland. Can't recommend it enough.

R8026PQneilmJun 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A great day out!

a Great day out! We booked a one-day tour with Ireland Whiskey Tours for some relatives visiting from abroad, and it turned out to be an amazing day. We were looking for a company to take us from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, with time to relax together, enjoy a few drinks, have lunch, and take in some great sightseeing—and it delivered on all fronts. The highlight was definitely our stop at the Cliffs of Moher, which were absolutely spectacular. A big thank you to Ireland Whiskey Tours for organising such a perfect day out. Our driver, Gabriel, was fantastic—full of stories, jokes, and great craic throughout the day. 10/10 experience, highly recommended!

clairemJ2353DAApr 27, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Great full day tour on Dublins doorstep

The day with Gary was really a great experience for my wife and me. Gary provided interesting facts and figures about Ireland while he drove us out of Dublin and into the Wicklow Mountains. Amazing scenery just a short distance outside of the city. Gary recommended a beautiful hike/walk to see the lakes and waterfall in Glendalough. We were scheduled to tour the Powerscourt Distillery but as it turned out, the distillery was closed for a film shoot, with actors in period costumes and all. We ended up doing a distillery tour of Pearce Lyons Distillery in the Liberties in Dublin which was a very interesting place given its prior history as St. James church. Gary gave a great overview of the tour with the history of the areas we visited, and little known facts about famous local residents along the journey. Additionally his whiskey knowledge, Irish and otherwise is truly impressive. You can always tell when someone is truly passionate about what they do, and, Gary is that in spades. We highly recommend Irish Whiskey Tours.

Brad KOct 16, 2025TRIPADVISOR

5 star trip

Great trip with Gary, very fun and pleasant. The car was a 5/5, definitely going on another trip with him. Very good trip with gim

krist_ferk2014Sep 12, 2025TRIPADVISOR

Awesome experience

I loved it! The Irish whiskey tour was a wonderful journey, and our guide Garry was exceptional, bringing everything to life brilliantly.

Global08858539372Apr 18, 2025TRIPADVISOR