Private Tour of Glendalough, Wicklow & Powerscourt Gardens starting from Dublin

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Highlights

  • Round-trip transportation so you can focus on the scenery

  • Multiple stops to get the feel of County Wicklow as a whole

  • Private guide provides engaging commentary tailored to your interests

Summary

Taking a private tour to County Wicklow means you are free to customize it however you like; let your guide know where your interests lie and he or she will be happy to change the stops or the durations to accommodate your preferences. After Dublin hotel pickup, sit back in your private tour vehicle and enjoy the scenery while your guide takes care of navigation and directions on the east coast route to Wicklow Gaol. Once you arrive, take an interactive tour led by actor guides to understand the history of its prisoners and make a stop in the Genealogy Room to trace your Irish ancestry. Continue on to Avoca village, where you’ll make a lunch stop and have some time to shop for some of the town’s famous handicrafts. After that, depart for Glendalough, a monastic city founded in the sixth century where you can explore the grounds and the ruins. The day’s last stop is Powerscourt Gardens, established in 1731. Take your time to walk through the sweeping terraces, statues, ornamental lakes, secret hollows, and rambling walks.  End your day with convenient drop-off back in Dublin. 

Tour info

Duration
6 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Get to know the verdant County Wicklow on this private tour, which includes personalized attention and has all the details arranged ahead of time. Depart Dublin in a private vehicle and relax on the ride, enjoying the scenery and your guide's commentary as you travel. Highlights include Avoca village, Powerscourt Gardens, and the sixth-century ruins at Glendalough.

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What’s included?

  • Local Guide

  • Private tour

  • Round-trip private transfer from anywhere in Dublin

  • Bottled water

  • Free WIFI (Some vehicles)

  • Lunch

  • Gratuities

  • Additional Fee required if private collection from Dublin Airport

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 6h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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About operator:

We offer private tours around Ireland using local passionate taxi drivers as our tour guides. Who better to know about somewhere than the person who lives and breaths it for a living. We’ve spent quite some time sourcing the best drivers from around Ireland who are not only knowledgable but are also charismatic, entertaining and know the craic that is synonymous with being Irish. Our drivers have a passion for the history and culture of Ireland and cannot wait to share this with you.

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