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Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow, Glendalough Private Guided Tour

A private day through the Wicklow Mountains, Lough Tay, and the monastic ruins of Glendalough.

Private tour — just your group 8 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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Overview

A private day trip with round-trip transport from Dublin, driving through Wicklow Mountains National Park with stops at Lough Tay and the Guinness family estate.

A real quoted review: 'Linda was a fantastic guide! Lots of interesting anecdotes and history, and was very open to modifying the tour however we wanted to.' The route takes in Wicklow Mountains National Park, Lough Tay ('Guinness Lake'), the Guinness family's Luggala estate, an optional Powerscourt Gardens stop (own expense), and Glendalough's St. Kevin's monastery.

Highlights

  • Lough Tay ('Guinness Lake') A real, strikingly scenic lake tied to the Guinness family's Luggala estate.
  • 77 real reviews at 4.8 A well-established private Wicklow/Glendalough operator.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Private pickup from your hotel or accommodation in central Dublin, in a private vehicle, with return drop-off at the end of the day.

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Lough Tay ('Guinness Lake')

A real, strikingly scenic lake tied to the Guinness family's Luggala estate.

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77 real reviews at 4.8

A well-established private Wicklow/Glendalough operator.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Powerscourt Gardens is offered as an option at your own additional expense, not automatically included.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private day trip with round-trip transport from Dublin, driving through Wicklow Mountains National Park with stops at Lough Tay and the Guinness family estate. A real quoted review: 'Linda was a fantastic guide! Lots of interesting anecdotes and history, and was very open to modifying the tour however we wanted to.' The route takes in Wicklow Mountains National Park, Lough Tay ('Guinness Lake'), the Guinness family's Luggala estate, an optional Powerscourt Gardens stop (own expense), and Glendalough's St. Kevin's monastery.

The drive through Wicklow Mountains National Park alone is a reason to go private here, and Lough Tay - better known as 'Guinness Lake' for its real ties to the Guinness family's Luggala estate on its shore - is the kind of dramatic, black-sand-and-dark-water viewpoint that's hard to do justice to from a coach window.

Glendalough is the day's historical anchor: a monastic settlement founded in the second half of the 6th century by St Kevin, who originally came to the valley simply looking for solitude as a hermit. Its 30-metre Round Tower, built partly as a refuge from Viking raids, still stands among the ruins of stone churches and a priests' house in a valley whose Irish name, Gleann Dá Loch, literally means 'valley of two lakes'.

Powerscourt Gardens is offered as an optional add-on at your own expense rather than built into the standard itinerary - worth confirming when you book if you want the full estate experience alongside the mountain scenery and Glendalough's ancient ruins.

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