Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Luxury Private Day Tour
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Included / Excluded
- WiFi on board
Itinerary
Pass by: Get picked up from your accommodation anywhere in Dublin. We start your day by taking the coast road south out of Dublin passing through the port of Dun Laoghaire and then through Sandycove, home of the James Joyce Martello Tower and Museum open to the public.
Pass by: Then on through the picturesque village of Dalkey and the Vico Road, home to many celebrities such as Bono, Enya and Van Morrison to name but a few.
We then enter County Wicklow, the “Garden of Ireland”. Our first stop is the magnificent Powerscourt Estate, noted for its house and gardens. Powerscourt House was voted in the top 10 houses by National Geographic and the gardens were voted in the top 3 gardens by National Geographic. Currently owned by the iconic Slazenger family, the estate dates back to the 13th century. In 1974, the house was gutted by a fire. By 1996, it was partially restored to its original glory and is now open to the public along with the breath-taking gardens. It is recognised as one of Ireland’s top spots to visit.
We offer you the freedom to alter our suggested itinerary to fit your needs and time restrictions... As this is a private tour you have the option to visit other parts of Wicklow such as Powerscourt Waterfall. Set at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Waterfall is Ireland’s highest at 121m (398ft.) and is 5km from Powerscourt Estate and Gardens. There is plenty of wildlife to enjoy at the waterfall including birds such as the Chaffinch, Cuckoo, Raven and the Willow Warbler and the Sika Deer. You may even spot a red squirrel or two.
From there we head through the rolling hills and valleys of Wicklow to Glendalough’s “Valley of 2 Lakes”, home of St. Kevin. In the lower glen, you will find the ancient monastic city built by the followers of St. Kevin and see the remains of the Cathedral, round Tower and St. Kevin’s Church, as well as the graveyard and various dwellings.
Pass by: We head back to Dublin via the Military Road through the Wicklow and Dublin Mountains. As you pass through the bog lands known as the Feather Beds you will see Loch Dan and Loch Tay, and the famous Guinness estate.
We finish the day on top of Dublin Mountains at Johnnie Fox's Pub, the highest pub of Ireland where you can enjoy a fresh pint of Guinness!
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Kieron is a very patient...
Kieron is a very patient guide and safe driver. He provides insights to the places we visit and we gains a better understanding through his sharing. Johnnie Fox's pub and seafood restaurant has a very unique and distinctive design and layout. Food served is tasty too.
Custom personalized tour
Kieron provided an amazing tour, not only making sure to show us the must-see tourist locations, but also customizing our tour per our personal requests. A big highlight of the tour was a final meal and drinks at Johnny Fox’s, the highest pub in Ireland…delicious!!!
Country visit with Dublin City Tour
Unfortunately our tour didn’t start off great. No one was there to collect us, so I called the company who said he was already there, once I went and asked all the guides waiting, I found Timothy but he’d been given the wrong name. He was very informative and we had a great day but the fact that his hearing aids (Which I also wear) were broken and he wasn’t going to replace them, made it very difficult, as he couldn’t hear any of our questions.
Wicklow Area
Fantastic day exploring the Wicklow area, plenty to see and do. Visited the fabulous Powercourt Gardens, Waterfall, Ancient Monestry ruins and lunch at the Heather Restaurant which was fabulous
The Absolute Best
May you be fortunate enough to have this car service in your lifetime! And if you're really lucky, a beautiful man named, BOBBY CARPRANI as you driver! We requested a van for 5 and an eight hour scenic drive through mid- Ireland. What we received was a friend forever and the most genuine human touch, you could ever imagine. From the first point of contact, expert-level professionalism and organizing was thoughtfully in place. This company's administration is awesome! Thank you Saad, early on, for taking note of our dream list and making it a reality. I could go on an on. The memories are personal! Thank you DCS and Bobby.