Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a private tour with a flexible start time according to your wishes. Situated around one hour south of Dublin is some of Ireland's most beautiful countryside in the Wicklow Mountains National Park where I grew up walking the trails and exploring every inch of it. Let me bring you to my favourite places where I know you will have a great time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not suitable for children under 12
What To Expect
Powerscourt House & Gardens
Voted the third greatest garden in the world, Powerscourt Gardens have something for everybody. Three hundred years of history, great works of art, magnificent scenery, stunning flowers, and trees. It's a must-see for visitors to Ireland. You will be walking in the footsteps of British royalty, American Presidents, European Royalty, Movie Stars, and lots more. There is also great shopping for Irish-made goods, a cafe with delicious cakes and food, and a whiskey distillery on site. It's a great place to begin your day in Wicklow.
Sally Gap
One of Ireland's highest mountain passes with stunning scenery along its route, it's famous for the views over the Guinness lake where countless movies and TV Shows have been made such as Braveheart, Excaliber, P. S. I Love You, and the Vikings TV series. We will stop for photographs along the way on route to lunch while you hear stories of the many famous people who lived and worked there. .
Options
9:30 AM
Flexible Times: As this is a private tour start and finish times can be changed by you with prior agreement. Private Limousine Tour Duration: 1 day Lunch in a historic pub: Lunch is at your own expense in a historic pub with good food Private Tour Merecedes Viano Limousine 16 Seat Minibus: A larger vehicle can be arranged for groups of more than 6 with sufficient notice. Extra charges may apply. Pickup included
8:30 AM
Flexible Times: As this is a private tour start and finish times can be changed by you with prior agreement. Private Limousine Tour Duration: 1 day Lunch : Lunch is at your expense in a historic pub with good food Private Limousine Private Limousine Tour: A larger vehicle can be arranged for groups of more than 6 with sufficient notice. Extra charges may apply Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Complimentary bottled water
Lunch
Entrance Charges to Visitor attractions
Your refreshments
Powerscourt Gardens
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Magical day in the Wicklow Mountains
Tanar2016,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I spent a wonderful day in the Wicklow Mountains with John ending when he dropped us off at the international ferry port of Rosslare. He knows all the most beautiful and interesting spots as well as the local stories and folklore. The depth and width of his knowledge across many disciplines is remarkable. I am sorry that time didn't permit a stop at the Powercourt Gardens but hope to do that on our next visit to Dublin. Glendalough was a huge highlight - very moving to be among those ancient ruins and to learn about its long history as a place of pilgrimage. Definitely not to be missed. There is also nearby an excellent restaurant for an enjoyable stop if you are so inclined. We learned a great deal on this trip and thoroughly enjoyed John's company. Above all, he is devoted to his clients' welfare and enjoyment of the trip. Anyone who has him as their guide is in for a wonderful experience.
Terrific Experience
553candaceb,Jul 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was professional, responsive to questions and concerns before the trip, extremely knowledgable, an excellent driver and fun to spend the day with. We would highly recommend John and his company.
John Ducie is an Outstanding tour guide!
362debbiem,Jul 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an extraordinary guide! He was prompt, prepared, engaging, insightful, pleasant and so very knowledgeable. If you are considering any form of a genealogy tour around Ireland, our family gives John Ducie the highest possible ranking! If circumstances allow, we will call on him again!
Great experience!!
Debra H,Jun 24, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00John’s amazing knowledge and explanations of history of the magical sites we saw. It was educational and fun! He was a very good driver.
Two days full of beauty and knowledge!
Road258866,May 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent two days with John. The first day we visited the Boyne Valley (New Grange, Hill of Tara, Monasterboice.) The second we visited the Wicklow Valley, Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough, and the absolutely gorgeous drive there and back.( I could have spent a full day at each of these sites.) John is friendly and professional. He is knowledgeable about history, archeology, horticulture, literature, genealogy, pop culture and more. His choices for lunch were excellent. I highly recommend John's tours .
Day tour with John
Sightseer65462567496,May 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a full day tour with John and it was defiantly the highlight of our 5 days trip to Ireland, John is very knowledgeable and very familiar with the Irish history, he is very pleasant and will answer all your questions patiently, the ride was very comfortable, there were 5 of us in a 7 seats van, I would highly recommend John to everyone that wants to visit the surrounding of Dublin.
Great tours awesome guide
terrysM5910VR,Apr 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John is so knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. He is a good driver which mattered to me. The two day long tours with him were the best ever!!
Great Day - Private tours are the only way to go! Book directly with John and you will definitely be glad you did.
Navigate606399,Mar 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a friendly and very knowledgeable tour guide. When we stopped any site, he told us so much of its history. He even took the time to take pictures of us that we can share with our family and friends. What a great day!
Wonderful Wicklow
Annmarie P,Dec 10, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide John was a wonderfully knowledgeable historian and a native to the area. He provided our family a day filled with amazing sights of the Powerscourt Mansion and gardens in county Wicklow that were simply breathtaking. His knowledge of art, literature, sculpture & history allowed us to be immersed in this experience. We saw bell towers , churches, and finished with an incredible meal in town. Don’t miss this treasure! Thank you John!
Private Garden Tour
PhilG1234567,Dec 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a one-day tour of Killruddery and Powerscourt gardens with John as our guide. John's knowledge and enthusiasm are infectious and insightful. You really need a guided tour to understand the garden's history and fully appreciate what your looking at. John is also a lecturer at the Garden Design Academy of Ireland and is a fountain o horticultural information!!
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