Wicklow Private Tour: Explore Historic Buildings, Scenic Lakes and Gardens in Limo
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31 Ratings
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Unnamed Road - These gardens were rated as third best in the world by National Geographic! We will do a tour of the gardens and I will give you the history of the house, the family who lived here and the story of the gardens. (There is an admission charge here).
What's Included
- Fully qualified guide with 14 years of experience
- Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Join us on an excursion through Wicklow, led by a local guide and featuring breathtaking landscapes, historical buildings, gardens, and lakes among its highlights. Our itinerary includes quaint villages, mountainous regions, grand residences, and possibly even a tour of my ancestral farm! We may pay a visit to Powerscourt Gardens or Russborough House (entrance fees applicable for both), traverse the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and delve into the Glendalough valley. Here, we will see the remnants of the monastic city established by St Kevin, along with a selection of its seven churches and the renowned round tower. Trendy walkers can indulge in a stroll around the dual lakes while relishing the dramatic vistas and lovely woods. We will also carve out time for a delightful lunch at one of Wicklow’s attractive pubs or restaurants. And perhaps relish a pint on our return journey…!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Julie
Dec 3, 2023
We absolutely recommend booking with Dairine! - We loved our day with Dairine.
She was very professional and punctual for our trip. She thoughtfully asked what we wanted from the experience and delivered exactly what we were seeking. She was very knowledgeable about Wicklow sights.
It was a very clean and comfortable ride, and she was a pleasure to spend time with. We would absolutely recommend booking with her!
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774trishah
Sep 14, 2023
Glendalough and Wicklow mountain private tour - Dairine is a native to the Wicklow area and very knowledgeable about the sights and overall vibe and background of this region. Her personality is easy and genuine and I highly recommend her services for your touring needs.
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Rachel_h
Sep 10, 2023
Amazing day in County Wicklow - Dairine was an excellent and knowledgable guide for our day around Wicklow. She was communicative before we arrived and had a great day lined up for us so that we could just concentrate on enjoying ourselves. Her guided tour of Powerscourt Gardens really brought it to life and gave us more information than if we'd walked through alone. We also learned more about Glendalough from her than we would have without a guide, and she still gave us some free time to roam around before making sure we were back to port in plenty of time to embark our ship.
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Resort280174
Sep 6, 2023
The perfect day trip from Dublin. - If a bus ride with 30+ people and a tight schedule doesn’t appeal to you consider a small tour by a local. We booked a trip with Dairine for an excursion throughout Wicklow. Personalized for our group, we started with an easy ride to Powerscourt Gardens and spent over an hour touring the various gardens with a short coffee break. Then headed through the national park stopping view the mountains and lakes along the way. We stopped for a wonderful lunch before heading for a 3.4 mile hike around Glendalough and its monastic city. Dairine was extremely knowledgeable and was able to offer history and perspectives as a true local guide. We throughly enjoyed our day would highly recommend a tour with Dairine.
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Pamelay496
Aug 30, 2023
Highly recommended ！ - We can't thank our guide Dairine enough for guiding us through the most spectacular garden and scenery during our trip to Ireland. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and the way she brought the landscape to life truly made our journey unforgettable. Powerscourt was the most beautiful garden we have ever visited！
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Andrewdy3823ad
Jul 11, 2023
A walk through history - Dairine did an incredible job helping us find our ancestral farm, parish church and family connections in Port Arlington, Ireland. She was so knowledgeable and well versed in local history. We feel that she went above and beyond to cater the day to our personal preferences and goals. After a successful morning of finding out more about our family history in the area, we enjoyed a lovely tour of Trinity College Library, the Book of Kells, the Museum of Archeology and many more Dublin highlights. Thank you, Dairine, for making our day so memorable!
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Tadparker604
Jun 14, 2023
A tour of Wicklow at it's finest! - My wife and I booked a day tour of Wicklow and environs, including the Powerscourt Estate and Gardens. I am a gardener and Powerscourt is a renown botanical garden and a 'must see' for me. Dairine, a native of Wicklow, imparted much entertaining and educational information of the region. We enjoyed her tour of Powerscourt as she accompanied us throughout the gardens. The history of Wicklow (and some of its more notable residents) and the physical beauty of the region are stunning. Dairine made our tour interesting, meaningful and memorable. A truly winning combination for me and my wife.
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Linda
Jun 10, 2023
Ewe will be surprised! - Dairine gave us an informative tour along the coast from Dublin to the Family Farm near Wicklow! We were welcomed by her Mother and Brother! Over a cup of coffee and homemade squares we shared farming experiences in Ontario and Ireland! This was followed by a tour of the sheep and beef operations complete with the wearing of “Wellies” or boots! A tour of Wicklow National Park with photo opportunities was next! As we’re seniors, we didn’t take advantage of the walking tour experiences! Shopping at Avoca was a highlight too! We continued into Dublin to view the many sites ending at the Port to board our cruse ship! Certainly, a day full of memories and new friends!
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Ge0rger0
Apr 28, 2023
Dairine is amazing! - Dairine is amazing! She knows everything about everything and is very engaging, entertaining, and communicates so clearly. Her tour covers so many of the must see sights around Dublin and at the end of it, we knew so much about Irish history, culture, and natural beauty. This is one of the best tours we have ever taken!
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Cm246
Apr 2, 2023
Great day around Wicklow - Dairine led us on a fantastic family day trip around Wicklow. We asked for a mix of sightseeing and hiking, and she provided the perfect mix for our family of two adults and two teens. Her knowledge of local coffee shops and pubs helped us get a taste of life beyond the tourist lens. Dairine has vast knowledge of Irish history and culture, which made the drive very interesting and informative. A great alternative to large bus tours and a much more comfortable ride! Well worth the investment. Thank you!
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