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Spend a full day exploring County Wicklow’s rugged lakes, cinematic mountain roads, and historic monastic ruins. This guided tour from central Dublin visits Glendalough, Lough Tay and Powerscourt Waterfall with short walks and plenty of photo stops.
Spend a full day exploring County Wicklow’s rugged lakes, cinematic mountain roads, and historic monastic ruins. This guided tour from central Dublin visits Glendalough, Lough Tay and Powerscourt Waterfall with short walks and plenty of photo stops.
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Operated by Sean Patrick Tours · Glendalough (Laragh), County Wicklow
You leave Dublin behind as Georgian terraces thin into hedgerows and the road climbs toward the Wicklow Mountains. The air changes; peat and heather seem to move with you, and the hills press like an audience. At Glendalough you step from the vehicle into the hush of a sixth‑century monastic site—round towers, stone crosses, and paths that lead to twin lakes.
moderate.
6–8 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to handle several short walks, steps, and brief uneven terrain.
Pickup and drop‑off are typically at St. Stephen’s Green in central Dublin; confirm your exact pickup location with the operator.
Powerscourt Gardens entry is not included in the base tour price; you can choose to pay on site to tour the gardens or opt for lunch at the estate instead.
Yes—families and older visitors can join, but participants should be able to walk short distances on uneven surfaces; notify the guide of mobility concerns in advance.
The tour operates in most weather; expect adjustments for safety and comfort. The cancellation policy allows refunds if cancelled at least 24 hours ahead.
Glendalough’s monastic settlement was founded by St. Kevin in the 6th century and became a major early Christian center in Ireland.
Much of the area lies within Wicklow Mountains National Park; stick to marked trails to prevent peatland erosion and avoid disturbing nesting birds.
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