Explore two beautiful natural sites in County Wicklow on this day trip from Dublin to Powerscourt and Glendalough!
County Wicklow is a stunning region in eastern Ireland, located just south of Dublin, the country's capital city. On this sightseeing tour to Wicklow, you'll depart from Dublin and discover Powerscourt and Glendalough, two iconic destinations set against the dramatic natural beauty of the Wicklow Mountains.
The trip begins at the meeting point in Dublin city centre, where you'll be greeted by your experienced guide. After a quick overview, you'll start driving from Dublin towards the scenic Powerscourt Gardens. Ranked among the finest in the world, the gardens are home to tree-lined avenues, Italian terraces, walled gardens, trickling streams, pristine lakes, exotic plants, fascinating sculptures, and Powerscourt Waterfall - Ireland's highest waterfall. When booking, you can opt for a guided walk in Powerscourt, where you'll explore the lush landscapes with an expert tour guide. For those seeking a more adventurous excursion, you can choose a horseback riding tour in Powerscourt!
After exploring Powerscourt's magnificent beauty through your chosen activity, your sightseeing tour in Wicklow continues. You'll head to the charming village of Enniskerry and stop at the cosy Poppies Café for an optional lunch. After soaking up the quaint village atmosphere, you'll continue driving through the magnificent Wicklow Mountains. Along the way, you'll pass filming locations for iconic movies such as P.S. I Love You and Braveheart, as well as the Sally Gap and Lough Tay, while the guide shares stories about the region's rich history.
Then, you'll embark on a guided tour of Glendalough, nestled deep in the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Located in a glacier valley, Glendalough is a major early Christian monastic site. Surrounded by steep wooded slopes, rocky cliffs, and peaceful waters, you'll meander through the site and discover historic ruins such as the famous Round Tower and St. Kevin’s Church. The guide will share insights about early Irish monastic life as you explore the stone churches, Celtic crosses, and ancient graveyards. At the end of the sightseeing tour to Glendalough, you'll return to the starting point in Dublin.
Venture into the traditional Irish countryside in the Wicklow Mountains on this guided sightseeing tour to Powerscourt and Glendalough from Dublin!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from Dublin and embark on a sightseeing tour to the Powerscourt Gardens and Glendalough in County Wicklow.
- Please arrive at the starting point in Dublin at least 10 minutes before the activity start time
- Meet the guide
- The sightseeing tour begins!
- Drive from Dublin to Powerscourt in Wicklow
- Explore the Powerscourt Gardens (option to choose a guided walk or horseback riding tour when booking)
- Stop for lunch at Poppies Café in Enniskerry (optional)
- Continue driving through the Wicklow Mountains
- Arrive at Glendalough
- Guided tour of the monastic site
- Return drive to the starting point in Dublin
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If you select the horseback riding tour when booking, please note:
- The maximum weight restriction for males is 15 stone (210 pounds / 95 kilograms), and 16 stone (224 pounds / 102 kilograms) for females.
- The minimum age requirement is 14 years old.
- The activity is suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.
- Horseback riding equipment is included, please wear long trousers for the activity.
- Guide
- Transport from Dublin
- Guided walk (select option when booking)
- Horseback riding tour (select option when booking)
- Food & drink
- Entrance fees
- Comfortable clothing
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Walking shoes
- Sunscreen
- Lunch
- Water
- Camera
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