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Dublin Small Group Tour to Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow Mountains, and Glendalough
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Dublin Small Group Tour to Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow Mountains, and Glendalough

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8 hours
Dublin
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€117€130Save 10%
2 adults × €58.50
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

The tour begins in Dublin at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street with a pickup at 9:20 am. It proceeds to Powerscourt House and Gardens, where guests spend about an hour and a half exploring the gardens, known for their layout and design. Afterward, the group visits a nearby Victorian estate village for lunch, with Poppies Cafe recommended for its locally sourced dishes. Following lunch, the tour continues with a scenic drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park, passing landmarks such as the "P.S. I Love You" Bridge, Lough Tay (also called Guinness Lake), the Guinness Estate, and Sally Gap. Stops along the route include the Sally Gap area, characterized by streams, meadows, and sheep, the film location "P.S. I Love You" Bridge, and Lough Tay, noted for its association with the Guinness family and film productions. The final stop is Glendalough Monastic Settlement, where visitors have about 90 minutes to see the 6th-century monastery of St. Kevin and explore the valley with its two lakes. The tour lasts around eight hours and includes a local guide, driver/guide, and live commentary on board. Entrance fees, hotel pickup and drop-off, and food and drinks are not included.

Highlights

Pickup at Molly Malone statue in Dublin at 9:20 am
Visit Powerscourt House and Gardens for 90 minutes
Lunch break in a Victorian estate village with recommended cafe
Scenic drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park with stops
Visit Glendalough Monastic Settlement for 90 minutes
Live commentary provided on board by local guide

What's included

Local guide throughout the tour
Driver who also provides commentary
Live commentary provided on board

What's not included

Entrance fees to attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off services
Food and drinks during the tour

Itinerary

1

Molly Malone Statue

The tour starts with a pickup at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street in Dublin at 9:20 am.

5 min

2

Powerscourt House & Gardens

Visitors spend approximately 1.5 hours at Powerscourt Gardens, which are ranked number 3 in the world by National Geographic. An Avoca shop is available on site where coffee or snacks can be purchased. Entrance fees are paid separately at a reduced rate for this tour.

90 min

3

Lunch in Victorian Estate Village

The group stops for approximately 45 minutes in a small Victorian estate village for lunch. Poppies Cafe is recommended for its locally produced food and variety of dishes.

45 min

4

Wicklow Mountains National Park

After lunch, the tour includes about an hour driving through Wicklow Mountains National Park. The route passes landmarks such as the "P.S. I Love You" Bridge, Lough Tay (Guinness Lake), the Guinness Estate, and Sally Gap.

60 min

5

Sally Gap

The Sally Gap is located in the middle of the Wicklow Mountains and features streams, meadows, and grazing sheep. The tour stops briefly in this area to take in the surroundings.

6

"P.S. I Love You" Bridge

A short stop at the "P.S. I Love You" Bridge, which is known as a film location.

10 min

7

Guinness Lake

Lough Tay, also called Guinness Lake because of a Guinness family member's residence, is visited for about 15 minutes. The site has been used for filming the TV series "Vikings" and other movies.

15 min

8

Glendalough Monastic Settlement

The tour concludes with a 90-minute visit to the Glendalough Monastic Settlement. Visitors can explore the 6th-century monastery of St. Kevin and the surrounding valley with its two lakes.

90 min

Meeting point

This statue is outside old stone church on Suffolk Street at 09:20am, Please be 10 minutes early

End point

This statue is outside old stone church on Suffolk Street at 09:20am, Please be 10 minutes early

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Infant seats are available
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Pickup location is the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 9:20 am
Total
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