Ireland · National Parks

Wicklow, Powerscourt & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin. Guided

8 Hours Round trip from Dublin Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided day tour from Dublin through the Wicklow Mountains
02 Visit Powerscourt House and Gardens
03 See Luggala Mountain, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glenmacnass Waterfall
04 Stop at the 'PS I Love You Bridge'
05 Pass filming locations from “Brave Heart”, “Vikings” and “Leap Year”
06 Enjoy time for a traditional Irish pub lunch
07 Visit Glendalough Valley and National Park
08 Tour St Kevins Monastic Site with full historical commentary

Discover the beauty of County Wicklow on a guided day tour from Dublin that combines elegant gardens, mountain scenery, film locations, and one of Ireland’s most atmospheric monastic sites. Travel through the Wicklow Hills with a local guide and enjoy a day filled with scenic stops, stories, and time in nature.

Visit Powerscourt House and Gardens, pass iconic viewpoints including Luggala Mountain, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glenmacnass Waterfall, and stop at the famous “P.S. I Love You” bridge. The day also includes time in Glendalough Valley and National Park, where you can explore St Kevin’s Monastic Site with full historical commentary.

With a choice of activity options and a small-group coach experience, this tour is well suited to travellers who want to see more of Ireland’s countryside in a single day while enjoying a relaxed and guided experience.

Discover the beauty of County Wicklow on a guided day tour from Dublin that combines elegant gardens, mountain scenery, film locations, and one of Ireland’s most atmospheric monastic sites.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Dublin, Wicklow

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Visit Powerscourt House and Gardens

Enjoy a guided walk, Horse Riding or Cycling in the Wicklow Hills; suitable for both beginners and the more experienced with all equipment supplied for you.

See the imposing Luggala Mountain and Guinness Lake.

See the incredible Glenmacnass Waterfall

Stop at the 'PS I Love You Bridge'

See where “Brave Heart” “Vikings” and “Leap Year” were filmed

Have a pub lunch at a traditional Irish Pub or restaurant

Visit the Amazing Glendalough Valley and National Park

Tour St Kevins Monastic Site with full historical commentary

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Dublin 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transport by comfortable small-group coach from Dublin
Local expert guide
Choice of one activity: guided walk or horseback riding (additional fee may apply), or access to Powerscourt Gardens (entrance fee not included)
Visits to Enniskerry village, Wicklow Mountains, Sally Gap, Lough Tay and Glendalough Monastic Site
Multiple photo stops

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for Powerscourt Gardens
Meals and drinks
Gratuities for your guide

Know before you go

Horseback riding has a minimum age of 14 years and maximum weight (M: 15 stone/95kgs, F: 16 stone/102kgs).
Not all activities are suitable for infants.
Wear appropriate gear for chosen activity. Lunch at your own expense.
The activities are approx 1.5hrs in length and suitable for both beginners and the more experienced alike with great guides to assist you all the way.
We do our tours in small mini coaches to allow for the roads that other companies can't bring you while making sure you are well looked after along the way.
All the guides are local, fully qualified and full of the history and stories of the places visited.
Larger groups can be also catered for.

Tour with Horse Back Riding

We operate this tour with Kilegar or Brennanstown Stables.
These are their guidelines.

Maximum weight requirement for males is 15 stone (210 pound/95 kilograms). For females, it’s 16 stone (224 pounds/102 kilograms)
Minimum age requirement: Age 14.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.
You’ll be provided with horse riding equipment.
Make sure to wear trousers on the date of the tour if you pick this option.

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