Dublin

Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough and Powerscourt Private Tour

Dublin, Ireland

Glendalough Private Half Day Tour from Dublin with Powerscourt Waterfall

From $680.11

per group (up to 4)

Select Date and Travelers

-You will not receive a refund if you cancel.

6 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Private Tours by Local Guides, Custom

from $84.25

Price varies by group size

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Love Story: Captivating Couples' Photoshoot

from $76.81

Dublin, Ireland

Dublin Private Tour - Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse and More

from $680.34

Per group

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Explore the scenic landscapes of Wicklow, the Garden of Ireland, on a private tour tailor-made for you. With a personal guide and private vehicle, discover the countryside around Dublin, stopping to admire the 6th-century ruins of Glendalough, stroll around Powerscourt Gardens, or shop for handicrafts in Avoca village.

Half-day private Glendalough, Wicklow, and Powerscourt Gardens tour from Dublin
Enjoy a custom-made tour with hotel pickup and a tailor-made itinerary
Soak up the scenery of the Wicklow Mountains, Sally’s Gap, and Lough Tay (Guinness Lake)
Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough, dating back to the 6th century
Visit Avoca village, Wicklow Gaol, or Powerscourt Gardens
Choice of departure times throughout the day
Private tour ensures a personalized experience and the undivided attention of your guide

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

Select your preferred tour option to see hours.

View tour option

Pickup details

Please add place of pick up. If unknown at time of booking input 'unknown". We can follow up at a later date before the tour start date.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
At time of booking, guests must provide preferred start time. This can be changed via contact anytime before the tour date
Not wheelchair accessible
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Stroller accessible
Infant seats available upon request

Near public transportation
Tour lasts approx 6 Hours. Additional sights mentioned in description can be included but may increase tour time. Hourly rates can be discussed directly with your guide on the day.
A maximum of 4 people per booking unless requested via notes on booking.
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
All vehicles are a saloon vehicle and licensed to carry 4 passengers. As this requires 3 persons to sit in the back seats it may get a little cramped should everyone be tall. To request a minivan please add this to your notes.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.0

44 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 44 reviews

What a great day!

Jill_J, Jan 2024

We had a terrific day touring the Wicklow mountains with Noel. He was knowledgable about everything and even found us a great table at a pub in the town near Powerscourt. it was a remarkable day!

Beautiful day!

Taryn_C, Sep 2023

Mariam was our driver, delightful. Told a lot of fun stories, full of information. Safe driver. We had a great day!

Short Day trip from Dublin

Bernadette_B, Aug 2023

Our driver took us to several beautiful spots near Dublin that fit into the time we had, beach town Bray, Glendalough historic monastery commune in the National park, Sallygap and Powerscourt Estate and Gardens. Beautiful spots not to be missed. He gave us a wonderful tour.

Great tour, fantastic driver. Special occasion!

Tim_H, Mar 2023

Great experience. Fantastic driver - super informative and great host. Didn't feel rushed. Helped customize the trip, kept a surprise and stopped to buy champagne without my partner knowing. Absolutely would recommend!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Tim, Thank you so much for the kind review. We’re so happy to hear you had a wonderful day with Jim. Jim is one of the best and we’re so happy he was there to help with your special occasion. Congratulations. We wish you the best for the future. Thanks again for your kind words and 5 star review. It means so much. Kind regards, Bradley

Not worth the money

Jose_F, Aug 2022

We went to Glendalough and Guinness lake. But you should be ashamed of yourself. We paid top $ for a private tour, yet you sent a taxi/van with no AC and no bottle water. The driver played loud music and kept drying his sweat off his head with a towel that he would throw next to my husband on the passenger seat. No Windows in the back, he didn’t take us to Power Court Garden, instead we spent 2 hours eating outside hot in Johnny Fox. I could have gotten a taxi, pay 200 Euros and done the same trip. I expect proper credit on my CC.

Of course Glendalough and...

Nina_M, Jul 2022

Of course Glendalough and the walk to the two lakes was very memorable,but we also enjoyed the latter part of the trip. We skipped Powerscourt as e have seen it before and drove back on the Military Road through a beautiful and bleak landscape full of heather and peat everywhere we looked.

7 out of 5 possible stars

Markus_W, Jun 2022

We (my father-in-law and I) were in Dublin for three days in May and wanted to do something outside the city but without spending too much time on the road. The tour was perfect for that and it was a great experience! Noel is a super relaxed guide who had a lot of interesting information at hand and always accommodated our pace and individual wishes. We can absolutely recommend the tour, many thanks Noel!

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Hi Markus_W, Thank you so much for the kind words and 7 out of 5-star review lol. We're so happy you enjoyed your day with Noel. He is one of our many top guides and we love to see him get recognition for his work, especially as we know he always goes above and beyond for our guests. Thank you so much for taking the time to review us Markus_W. We'll see you soon. Kind regards, Bradley

Glendough Private tour

JAYNE_H, Sep 2021

Our tour guide was Excellent. Very nice and very knowledgeable. He made the entire experience relaxed and comfortable for us. Very accommodating. The sights are absolutely beautiful.

Andrew_C, Sep 2021

We loved Glendalough and the waterfall. However, we ended up back in Dublin and were never taken to Powerscourt Gardens. To our drivers credit we never asked why, however, we were disappointed. Driver was a nice man though and thoroughly showed us the abbey ruins.

Outstanding tour with outstanding guide

Stuart_C, Aug 2021

Every part of the trip was memorable - we took the scenic route from Dublin to Powerscourt and saw beautiful Dublin Bay and the homes of the many celebrities who live there. We then got to spend a full 90 minutes in the gardens at Powerscourt, which should be on everyone's travel bucket list. We then drove in the Wycklow Mountains to the Glendalough Monastery site, and finished up with lunch at a local pub. All of these sites stand on their own merit, but Jimmy, our driver, ensured that we had fun and learned and had an unforgettable day. He was a consumate professional and gave our group exactly what we needed.

Response from Host, Aug 2021

Hi Stuart, We are so happy to hear you had an amazing time on your tour with Jimmy. Jimmy is possibly one of the best guides in Ireland and you can really get a sense for the passion he has for Ireland when he tells you about the history. So happy you took the time to write a review for us. We really appreciate it. Thanks again for choosing us for your tour. Safe travels and slan go foil, Bradley

Way to see the Irish Countryside

JudyHootie, Jul 2019

On our second day in Ireland, we had decided to take a private tour with just our other friends to get to see areas of Ireland that we wouldn't see on our pending 10 day tour to follow. The guide was knowledgeable and told us stories to entertain while driving. The scenery was splendid. Highly recommend for an extra day in Ireland

Gerry was great!!

Stefanie_M, Jun 2019

Gerry made our trip amazing! He was punctual, flexible, patient, and a wealth of information! Powerscourt gardens and waterfall were amazing!!! We had a great day. Thanks Gerry!

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Hi 397stef, Thank you for the great 5-star review. Gerry is a wealth of information and his passion for Irish history and culture shows on his tours. We are glad you had a great day. Be sure to get in touch if you are in the city again. Slán go fóill, Touristy Team

Tour of Glendalough, Wicklow and Powerscourt Gardens

Kristi_S, Apr 2019

The sights are breathtaking but to fully appreciate the tour, you need a tour guide that is both informative and entertaining. Our guide and tour owner, Jimmy Mulrooney, provided facts and fables, political history, cultural history, literary history and all with a twinkle in his eye. He does not rush you through the sites. Many companies offer this private tour. I would definitely suggest finding Jimmy's tour!

Response from Host, Jul 2019

Hi Scenic1, Thank you for the kind 5-star review of your tour with Jimmy. We are delighted you have a good experience. Jimmy like all our guides are passionate about Irish history and it really comes across on the tours. I hope your trip to Ireland overall was a pleasant one. Slán go fóill, Touristy Team

We really enjoyed touring with our...

Patricia C, Apr 2018

We really enjoyed touring with our guide Alan Bradley. He is very knowledgeable and made our tour so interesting. We got to see the top sights in Wicklow, Glendalough and Powerscourt Gardens. Alan was more than happy to change up the itinerary based on our suggestions. He knew the history of every location and added some light hearted amusing stories along the way. What an enjoyable way to spend the day learning about the local culture and long history of Ireland. We plan on visiting Ireland again and will definitely book Alan to tour the west coast. Highly recommend!

The weather and our wishes changed...

Boris G, Aug 2017

The weather and our wishes changed the plan, so we didn't do the described tour at all. Our driver guide Alan was able to put together just what fit us in devising a customized itinerary. When you don't want to follow the crowd or get on another bus, do this! You're worth it.

Im not sure how to rate this tour...

bagladi0420, Aug 2017

Im not sure how to rate this tour!! For some reason our guide, William Redmond, who was a very nice guy told us we did not have time to go Glendalough---which was the major part of this tour!!! We did go to the waterfall and Powerscourt gardens. Both were lovely but I feel that we paid a lot to do just these two places. He then stopped in a little town that was on the way back for about 45 minutes to kill time! We were very disappointed and feel that we were charged way too much for this tour!!! I would really think twice about using Viator again! I have recommended your company to many others and will not be doing that any longer as I do not want to hear complaints from my family and friends! I would appreciate your following up on this and getting back to me! Thank you! Lynn Jackson

We had a really great experience. A...

Annabel B, Jul 2017

We had a really great experience. A polite, helpful and knowledgeable guide, well timed visit to sites, good balance between driving and walking. Vehicle was very clean and comfortable. Great introduction to the area.

Tony was a fabulous guide...

Stacey P, Jul 2017

Tony was a fabulous guide! Powerscourt was absolutely beautiful as was Glendalough. He brought us to a different waterfall that was off the beaten path and completely deserted. We had a wonderful drive through Wicklow.

Went above and beyond to make this...

Victoria M, Jul 2017

Went above and beyond to make this tour happen for us. Fantastic communication and just the loveliest organization. Tour itself was beautiful with lots of interesting facts. We had an informative but unobtrusive driver who knew the best places to go. Highly recommend.

We really enjoyed our tour. Many...

Katrina B, Jul 2017

We really enjoyed our tour. Many thanks to Tony who was an exceptional guide. He knew so much and was a great conversationalist.