Ireland · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Private Wicklow Day Trip from Dublin with Glendalough

8 Hours Round trip from Dublin Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Glendalough's 6th-century monastic settlement in the "valley of two lakes"
02 Stroll the scenic trails around Glendalough's two lakes or walk to Poolanass Waterfall
03 Visit the 47-acre Powerscourt Gardens, voted 3rd best garden in the world by National Geographic
04 Enjoy lunch at the highest pub in Ireland after a drive through Wicklow's winding mountain roads
05 Take in magnificent views over Dublin Bay on the return journey on a clear day

Escape Dublin for a private day trip through County Wicklow, where early medieval history, mountain scenery, and elegant gardens come together in one memorable outing. Explore Glendalough's 6th-century monastic settlement in the "valley of two lakes," stroll its scenic trails or walk up to Poolanass Waterfall, and continue through winding mountain roads to Powerscourt House and Gardens. Round out the day with lunch at the highest pub in Ireland before returning to Dublin with views over Dublin Bay on a clear day.

Escape Dublin for a private day trip through County Wicklow, where early medieval history, mountain scenery, and elegant gardens come together in one memorable outing.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Dublin, Wicklow

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Private Wicklow Day Trip to Glendalough and Powerscourt

You will be picked up by your personal driver from any Dublin location and driven south towards Wicklow.
Your first stop will be Glendalough, famous for the early medieval monastic settlement founded by St Kevin in the 6th century. Glendalough, meaning in Gaelic "valley of two lakes," has stunning views and is very popular for picnics, walks, and rock climbing.
Enjoy a stroll along the many trails around the two lakes or take one that leads up to Poolanass Waterfall. When you finish in Glendalough, you will be driven back north through the winding mountain roads to Powerscourt House and Gardens. Enjoy this 47-acre, beautifully manicured garden, voted the 3rd best garden in the world by National Geographic.
Experience the grandeur of the magnificent mansion house. This attraction receives approximately half a million visitors a year and is truly a wonderful place to see.
Once you are done here, you will head northwest across the winding mountain roads en route for lunch in the highest pub in Ireland. Steeped in history and known for its award-winning seafood, it is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal after a long day.
After lunch, you will be driven back down the mountain roads into Dublin city, and on a clear day, you will have a magnificent view out to Dublin Bay.