Private Garden of Ireland Wicklow Tour from Dublin
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- Free cancellation available
- 8h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
Explore the Landscapes of County Wicklow with Murphy Hidden Ireland
Find out about all the amazing things to do in Wicklow. The Sally Gap, Guinness Lake (Lough Tay), and Wicklow Mountains National Park are all beautiful places. 'The Vikings' and 'P.S. I Love You' was filmed on location here. Keep your distance as you beat the feet and explore Wicklow's walking hidden gems.
Known as the “Garden of Ireland”, Wicklow was historically the county with the highest percentage of woodlands.
'Beyond the Trees Avondale', is a new world-class visitor destination in Ireland's Ancient East that reopened its door in June 2022 following a €19 million redevelopment project by Coillte in partnership with Fáilte Ireland and EAK Ireland.
Braveheart
Starring Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, and Brendan Gleeson. The multiple Academy Award-winning film follows part of the storey of the First War of Scottish Independence and is shown through scenes filmed in Wicklow's Sally Gap!
Activity location
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement
- County Wicklow, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement
- County Wicklow, Ireland
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Private Garden of Ireland Wicklow Tour from Dublin
- 8h
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Price details
AU$1,362.09 x 1 TravellerAU$1,362.09
Total
* Select 4 traveller tickets to get our lowest price of AU$340.52 per traveller
What's included, what's not
- Private transport
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Admission to the waterfall €8.50 per person
- admission to Powerscourt House and Gardens €9.00 per person
- Powerscourt Distillery €25.00 per person for 1 hour tour
Know before you book
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
- 1h
St Kevin was a hermit Christian mystic and ascetic. He founded Glendalough the monastery, but he also wrote poetry and prose, including rules for Irish monks in verse. The oldest source for St Kevin is an 11th-century text called Latin Lives, written 500 years later, today housed in the amazing Marsh’s Library in Dublin (a library that hasn’t changed in 300 years!). St Kevin was recorded as born in 498 but more reliable Annals of Ulster mark his death as 618 – and there’s no way he lived to 120 in a remote, isolated cave in the early Middle Ages. Therefore, it’s more likely he was born sometime later in the 6th century.
In 1214, the dioceses of Glendalough and Dublin were united. From that time onwards, the cultural and ecclesiastical status of Glendalough diminished. The destruction of the settlement by English forces in 1398 left it a ruin but it continued as a church of local importance and a place of pilgrimage.
Guinness Lake
- 30m
Lough Tay is, along with Glendalough, one of the most photographed locations in Wicklow. The stunning scenery of the Lake surrounded by the mountains makes it one of the most iconic locations in Ireland.
Lough Tay is fed by the Cloghoge River and then drains into Lough Dan, located to the south. The beach on the northern side is bright white sand. It was imported by the Guinness family whose estate runs through part of the Lough Tay area. The shape of the lake with the white sand at the top makes it look like a Pint of Guinness!
Did you know that the main ingredient in a pint of Guinness comes from Wicklow? Water!!!
The best viewing point to see Lough Tay is along the Military Road above, at the junction with the Wicklow Way. From there, enjoy the stunning views over the Wicklow Mountains.
Sally Gap
- 30m
On the road to Sally Gap, there are spectacular views of the surrounding blanket bog and the Wicklow Mountains. Sally Gap is one of two east-to-west passes ...
Why is it called Sally Gap?
It is evident from the name itself that there was a 'gap' (bearna) at this location and a 'road' or a 'way' of some sort (bealach). The final element of the placename is probably a transliteration of the Irish word sailearnán (genitive: sailearnáin)
PS I Love You set in the Sally Gap
County Wicklow locations include Blessington Lakes, Lacken, Wicklow Mountains, and The Sally Gap. PS I Love You shot in Ireland for about ten days. A couple of days were shot in Whelan's Pub in Dublin. County Wicklow locations include Blessington Lakes, Lacken, Wicklow Mountains, and The Sally Gap.
Powerscourt Waterfall
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
Films at the Waterfall
Films and TV series have been shot at the waterfall since the 1920s, with one of the more recent ones being the hit show “Vikings” in 2015. The unspoiled, ageless setting of the waterfall has made it a firm favourite of directors making historical dramas.
About Powerscourt Waterfall
Powerscourt is Ireland’s highest waterfall
It offers a chance to experience the natural phenomenon of a waterfall
The sound and motion that water produces are relaxing
Ions that are associated with waterfalls energise us and help us feel relaxed
It has unusual tree species and some of the highest trees in Ireland
The Interesting history
Lord Powerscourt Deer Park and the introduction of Sika Deer to Ireland
Powerscourt Gardens and House
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Voted one of the top ten houses worldwide by Lonely Planet, the Palladian mansion at Powerscourt holds a treasure trove of experiences for visitors to explore.
Whether you want to pick up unique and high-quality examples of Irish design in the shops or take a restful pause for delicious coffee and cake at the Avoca Terrace Cafe, the house offers everything you could want, set in stunning surroundings that have been the setting of many a film and TV series.
Making Film Magic
Over fifty different films and TV series have been shot at the Powerscourt Estate since Laurence Olivier started the trend by filming Henry V here in 1944. Whether you’re looking for a location for your next picture, or simply want to imagine yourself starring alongside Tom Cruise or Anna Hathaway, learning about our cinematic history is part of the fun.
Powerscourt Distillery
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
Gerry Ginty, with his business partner, a local entrepreneur Ashley Gardiner presented the proposal to build a whisky distillery to the estate owners – The Slazenger Family – on one of Ireland’s great estates. Planning permission was secured in 2015 and the project was ready for investment.
Powerscourt Distillery is now paving the way for a new era of whisky making in Co.Wicklow under the watchful eye of Master Distiller -Paul Corbett and Head of Whisky- John Cashman. Both men are visionaries with expert knowledge and experience in the Irish whisky category.
This year saw the release of Powerscourt Distillery’s first Fercullen Single Malt, distilled and matured on-site and winning GOLD at the 2023 Icons of Whisky Awards.
County Wicklow
- 2h
Travel time to Wicklow can vary due to traffic allowing 2 hours
Location
Activity location
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement
- County Wicklow, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement
- County Wicklow, Ireland
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