Private Wicklow Mountains Tour from Dublin
Our Private Wicklow Mountains Tour from Dublin offers a relaxed, chauffeur led journey through some of Ireland’s most scenic landscapes. Often referred to as the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow is known for its mountain roads, glacial valleys, historic estates, and peaceful countryside, all within easy reach of the capital.
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Designed for visitors who prefer comfort, flexibility, and time to explore, this private tour combines iconic Wicklow highlights with quieter scenic stops, allowing the day to unfold at an unhurried pace. With door to door collection and a professional chauffeur throughout, the experience is shaped around your interests rather than a fixed schedule.
A Private Wicklow Mountains Tour Designed Around You
This Private Wicklow Mountains Tour is designed for visitors who want to experience Ireland’s countryside at a relaxed and unhurried pace. Rather than following a fixed route or timetable, the day is shaped around your interests, allowing time to enjoy the landscapes, historic sites, and scenic stops without feeling rushed.
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With a dedicated chauffeur and private vehicle, flexibility is built into the tour from start to finish. More time can be spent at locations that capture your attention, while quieter roads and scenic routes are chosen wherever possible to enhance the overall experience. This approach offers a calm alternative to standard group excursions and allows Wicklow’s natural beauty to be appreciated properly.
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Throughout the day, your chauffeur manages timing, access, and logistics, leaving you free to relax and take in the changing scenery as the tour unfolds naturally through Ireland’s Garden County.
Glendalough and the Monastic Valley
A key highlight of the Private Wicklow Mountains Tour is a visit to Glendalough, one of Ireland’s most atmospheric and historically significant sites. Founded by St Kevin in the sixth century, this early monastic settlement sits within a dramatic glacial valley between two lakes, surrounded by woodland and mountain scenery.
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During your visit, there is time to explore the valley at a relaxed pace, taking in the Round Tower, ancient stone buildings, and the peaceful setting that has drawn pilgrims and visitors here for centuries. Walking paths lead through the lower and upper lakes, offering ever changing views and a strong sense of connection to the landscape.
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Unlike bus based tours that allow only brief stops, this private experience provides the freedom to explore Glendalough properly, with time to enjoy the setting, take photographs, and appreciate the unique atmosphere of one of Wicklow’s most treasured locations.
Guinness Lake and Scenic Mountain Views
Continuing deeper into the Wicklow Mountains, the tour includes a stop at the well known viewpoint overlooking Guinness Lake, also called Lough Tay. Set within a private estate and framed by steep mountain slopes, this striking lake is one of the most recognisable and photographed landscapes in Wicklow.
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From the viewpoint, there is time to step out, take photographs, and enjoy wide views across the lake and surrounding hills. The contrast between the dark waters, pale shoreline, and rugged mountains creates a dramatic scene that feels distinctly different from the forested valleys and historic sites visited earlier in the day.
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This stop offers a quiet moment to take in Wicklow’s natural beauty at its most dramatic, with the flexibility to linger or move on depending on conditions and personal preference, all guided by your chauffeur’s local knowledge.
Powerscourt Estate and Gardens
The Private Wicklow Mountains Tour continues to Powerscourt Estate, home to one of Europe’s most highly regarded gardens. Set against the backdrop of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, the estate combines formal terraces, sweeping lawns, and carefully designed water features within a dramatic natural setting.
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Guests have time to explore the gardens at a relaxed pace, moving through the Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and Triton Lake, while enjoying panoramic views across the surrounding countryside. The layout allows for gentle walking, photography, and quiet moments to appreciate the scale and design of the estate.
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This stop adds an elegant contrast to the rugged mountain scenery experienced earlier in the day, offering a refined and tranquil setting before continuing on to lunch and the afternoon portion of the tour.
Lunch at Johnny Fox’s
Lunch is enjoyed at Johnny Fox’s, Ireland’s highest pub, located high in the Dublin Mountains and well known for its traditional atmosphere and welcoming setting. The location offers a comfortable pause in the day, with views across the surrounding hills and countryside.
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The menu focuses on classic Irish dishes, and lunch is unhurried, allowing time to relax before continuing the journey. Your chauffeur coordinates timing and access, ensuring the stop fits naturally into the flow of the tour rather than feeling like a fixed interruption.
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This lunch break provides a relaxed midpoint to the day, balancing the morning’s mountain scenery with a warm and characterful Irish setting.
Avondale Treetop Walk Experience
The afternoon concludes with a visit to Avondale, where guests can enjoy a unique treetop walk above the forest canopy. This elevated walkway offers a gentle and immersive way to experience Wicklow’s woodland landscape from a different perspective.
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As you stroll above the trees, panoramic views open out across the surrounding forests and countryside, providing a calm and memorable end to the day. The experience is unhurried, allowing time to take in the setting, enjoy the fresh air, and appreciate the scale of the landscape below.
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This final stop offers a fitting close to the Private Wicklow Mountains Tour, blending nature, scenery, and a sense of quiet reflection before the return journey to Dublin.
Return Journey to Dublin
Following a full day exploring the Wicklow Mountains, the tour concludes with a relaxed return journey to Dublin. The route and timing are managed by your chauffeur, ensuring a smooth and comfortable drive as the landscapes gradually give way to the city.
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This final stretch provides time to unwind after the day’s experiences, with drop off at your hotel or agreed location in Dublin, bringing the tour to a calm and unhurried close.
Your Wicklow Tour at a Glance
The Private Wicklow Mountains Tour typically lasts approximately nine hours and is suited to couples, families, and small private groups who prefer a relaxed and well paced experience. Collection is provided from Dublin hotels, private residences, or an agreed meeting point, with door to door service throughout the day.
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Tours are fully private and can be adjusted to suit your interests, including additional stops or alternative routes where time allows. Executive Mercedes vehicles are used for all tours, offering comfort and space for the duration of the journey.
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All our private tours include a professional local driver guide, a private chauffeur driven vehicle, and a flexible itinerary for the day. Lunch, attraction entry fees, and personal expenses are not included unless arranged in advance.
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Your professional chauffeur remains with you throughout the day, managing driving, timing, and access to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish.
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Book Your Private Wicklow Mountains Tour
If you would like to book a Private Wicklow Mountains Tour or discuss tailoring the itinerary to suit your interests, our team will be happy to assist. Simply share your preferred date, group size, and any specific requests, and we will take care of the planning.
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All tours are private, chauffeur led, and designed to move at a comfortable pace, with door to door collection included. There is no obligation when enquiring, and we are happy to answer any questions before you decide.
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