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Glendalough & Powerscourt House and Gardens

Glendalough & Powerscourt House and Gardens

5.0(5 reviews)
8 hour(s)
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Dublin, Ireland

Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains National Park

Visit Avoca Woollen Mills, Ireland’s oldest working mill

Discover the elegance of Powerscourt House and Gardens

Enjoy scenic drives through the lush Wicklow countryside

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Begin your journey in Glendalough, the serene valley of two lakes where St. Kevin founded his monastery centuries ago. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, this ancient site is steeped in legend, history, and spiritual heritage. Discover its monastic ruins, scenic walking trails, and tranquil beauty within the Wicklow Mountains National Park.


Continue to Avoca Woollen Mills, one of Ireland’s oldest working mills, where you can watch traditional weaving in action and browse beautiful handcrafted textiles and gifts.


The tour concludes at Powerscourt House and Gardens, a magnificent Palladian estate voted one of the world’s top gardens by National Geographic. Stroll through 47 acres of terraces, lakes, statues, and formal gardens set against the stunning backdrop of the Sugarloaf Mountain. Powerscourt’s grandeur and timeless charm make it a true jewel of Irish heritage.

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Entrance to Powerscourt Gardens

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Travelers with Limited mobility impairments
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No pets allowed
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Culture and history enthusiasts
Photography lovers
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Seniors and mature travelers
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Nature enthusiasts

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Customer Reviews

5 reviews
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based on 5 reviews
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M.

December 20, 2025
Google

This is absolutely a place worth visiting when you’re in Ireland. The garden at the back is stunning, filled with tall, mature trees and a large pond. The lawn is so neatly maintained that it almost looks artificial, but it’s completely natural. The property also features a tower that you can climb, reaching about four stories high. There is a lovely Japanese garden as well. Overall, it’s a great spot to visit and enjoy.

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Pahoua

December 10, 2025
Google

This place is beautiful unfortunately we were not there when there’s the blooming flowers garden above regardless is still a beautiful place. Who was voted as one of the worlds most beautiful gardens so I would h highly recommend, stopping entering the full bloom. There’s a beautiful Japanese garden in the back of the estate beautiful fountain right in the middle. It’s pretty magical..

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JASON

October 14, 2025
Google

Our visit to Powerscourt House and Gardens, followed by the majestic Powerscourt Waterfall, was nothing short of magical. Accompanied by our French student, we stepped into a world where history, nature, and imagination blend seamlessly. From the moment we entered the estate, we were transported into a realm of elegance and grandeur. The sweeping views of the gardens, perfectly sculpted terraces, and the distant Sugarloaf Mountain created a picture straight from a painting. Walking through the Italian gardens, the Japanese garden, and among the statues and ancient trees, we found ourselves in quiet reflection, wondering how the inhabitants of this great house must have lived, surrounded daily by such splendour and tranquillity. Our student was captivated, not only by the beauty but by the stories hidden in every stone and fountain. Powerscourt does not just impress the eye, it stirs the imagination. It invites you to dream of a bygone era, where life moved with grace, art, and purpose. The journey continued to the waterfall, Ireland’s highest, where nature took centre stage in all her glory. The thunder of cascading water, the wild forest around us, and the fresh air filled with mist created a powerful contrast to the cultivated elegance of the gardens. Here, she felt the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland, majestic, timeless, and free. Powerscourt is more than a visit; it is an experience that lingers in the heart. A world of enchantment and wonder, where past and present meet, and where every visitor young or old, leaves dreaming a little more deeply.

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Andy

September 18, 2025
Google

The sun came out as we arrived and this is a.place where the weather makes a big difference. We went on the red route 1 hour walk around the gardens. It is very impressive. The House is give over to shops and the cafe in the most part, and the shops are aimed at international tourists. The cafe serves great food, or just a coffee and cake if that's your preference. A big car park, helpful for those of us touring with campervans. Free car parking and the fee for the gardens is very reasonable. Highly recommended.

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Kobe

September 11, 2025
Google

This is definitely a place to visit if you are in Ireland. The garden in the back is very beautiful with a lot of very tall trees with a very large pond. The grass looks like artificial turf but it is very manicured and real. The property has a tower you can walk in which is about 4 stories tall. It has a Japanese garden that is very nice. Definitely a nice place to visit.

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