Experience the natural beauty of Wicklow, fondly referred to as the 'Garden of Ireland'.
Immerse yourself in its breathtaking landscapes, including majestic mountains, lush glens,
and enchanting waterfalls, that make this area renowned for its picturesque scenery.
A timelapse through County Wicklow, Ireland, also known as the garden of Ireland.
Pickup from your hotel, Airbnb, or cruise ship in the Dublin area.
Your private driver guide collects you at an agreed time and returns you to the same place at the end of the day.
From Dublin the route rises into the Wicklow Mountains on the Sally Gap scenic drive, a high mountain road with heather covered slopes and wide open views.
Along the way you cross the small stone bridge made famous in the film P.S. I Love You, a popular photo stop on many Wicklow itineraries.
A viewpoint above Lough Tay looks down on the dark water and pale sandy shore that give the lake its nickname, the Guinness Lake.
On a clear day the scene is one of the most photographed in the Wicklow Mountains.
Time at Glendalough, the monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin.
Walk among the round tower, stone churches, and lakeside paths in a glacial valley that remains one of Ireland's most important early Christian sites.
A stop at Avoca Handweavers for coffee, lunch, or browsing in the craft shop, with locally woven textiles and gifts set in a scenic riverside setting.
A short visit to Avoca Village, used as the filming location for the BBC series Ballykissangel.
The village streets and surrounding countryside still feel familiar to fans of the show.
The return to Dublin follows the coast through Killiney and Dalkey, with sea views and a gentler finish after the mountain roads of Wicklow.
Travel through the Wicklow Mountains to Glendalough, combining dramatic scenery with one of Ireland's most important early Christian settlements.
The route follows the Sally Gap scenic drive, with views over Lough Tay (the Guinness Lake),
before continuing to the monastic settlement at Glendalough, founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
Into the Badlands filming locations across Wicklow.
Fans of the TV series can visit several distinctive landscapes used on screen, from rugged hillsides to quiet country roads that stood in for the show's fictional world.
Powerscourt Estate near Enniskerry, with landscaped gardens covering about 19 hectares (47 acres).
Terraces, statues, and formal planting look out toward the Sugar Loaf, making this one of Ireland's best known historic gardens.
Mount Usher Gardens at Ashford, first planted in 1868.
The riverside walks hold more than 5,000 species of plants and shrubs from around the world, with a soft, informal style that suits a slower afternoon stop.
Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens, an outpost of the National Botanic Gardens with rare trees and shrubs dating back to the 18th century.
Rhododendrons, specimen trees, and quiet woodland paths make it a rewarding alternative to the busier Wicklow estates.
Wicklow Historic Gaol, where guided visits explore prison life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Exhibits also cover the transportation ships that carried convicts from Ireland to Australia, tying the county town to a wider story of empire and exile.
Castleruddery Embanked Stone Circle, once known as the Druidical Circle.
The ring is about 30 meters (98 feet) across and sits in open farmland, a quieter prehistoric stop for visitors interested in Wicklow's older monuments.
Rhododendrons in bloom at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens in Wicklow.
A relaxed private Wicklow tour for visitors who prefer gardens, mountain scenery, and gentle sightseeing.
Powerscourt Estate offers landscaped grounds covering 19 hectares (47 acres),
paired with the Sally Gap mountain drive, Lough Tay, and
Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens.
Price €675 for up to six guests, plus booking fees.
We offer a comfortable sedan for up to three guests, including a fully electric sedan for those who prefer an environmentally conscious tour.
A Mercedes MPV or similar vehicle is also available, accommodating up to six guests.
Glendalough monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.
Powerscourt Gardens with elegant terraces, panoramic views of Sugar Loaf, and beautifully landscaped grounds.
Trip Advisor Reviews
Michael Fox took us on two tours, one up to Newgrange and the other south to the Wicklow mountains.
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We had a fabulous day going through the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Powerscourt and Avoca.
Kieran was highly educated on the area and great company for almost eight hours.
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Rhododendrons in bloom at Kilmacurragh Botanic Gardens in Wicklow.
Glendalough monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St Kevin.