Wicklow Mountains Tour

This private one-day Wicklow Mountains Tour offers a relaxed and time-efficient way to experience one of Ireland’s most scenic regions, combined with a coastal drive along Dublin Bay. Designed around your interests, the day unfolds naturally through mountain landscapes, glacial valleys, historic sites, and scenic coastal roads, delivering a varied yet unhurried experience.

With your own driver guide, you benefit from expert local knowledge and a flexible itinerary throughout the day. Time is spent where it matters most to you, whether that is exploring the Wicklow Mountains, visiting historic locations, enjoying coastal villages, or taking in views along Dublin Bay.

Duration: Approximately 8 to 9 hours
Tour type: Private and fully guided
Best suited for: Couples, families, small private groups

Why Choose Our Wicklow Mountains Tour?

A large, historic white mansion with domed towers sits atop a green hill, overlooking a small pond with a fountain and statue in the foreground, surrounded by trees with fall foliage.

This tour is designed for guests who want to experience Ireland’s natural landscapes without feeling rushed or over scheduled. By combining the Wicklow Mountains with a coastal drive along Dublin Bay, the day feels varied and immersive rather than packed with fixed stops.

With your own private driver guide, you benefit from local knowledge, efficient routing, and the flexibility to choose where to spend more or less time. Whether your interest lies in mountain scenery, historic sites, coastal villages, or scenic viewpoints, the Wicklow Mountains Tour adapts around you, not the other way around.

The result is a relaxed, well paced day that balances dramatic landscapes with time to enjoy each location properly..

What You Will See On Your Private Tour

A calm lake reflecting green trees on a hillside and mountains in the background, with a partly cloudy sky.

The Wicklow Mountains Tour is designed to feel balanced rather than rushed. Instead of following a fixed route, the day unfolds naturally as you travel through the Wicklow Mountains and continue along the coastline of Dublin Bay, allowing mountain and coastal landscapes to complement each other.

As part of a private Wicklow Mountains tour, the experience focuses on flow and variety. You may begin by travelling south into the Wicklow Mountains, taking in glacial valleys, lakes, and historic sites, before transitioning towards the coast where the pace slows and sea views open up along Dublin Bay.

Along the way, the tour typically includes a combination of:

• Mountain scenery and glacial valleys within the Wicklow Mountains
• Scenic driving routes through open countryside and mountain passes
• Visits to historic sites such as Glendalough
• A coastal drive along Dublin Bay with wide sea views
• Time in coastal villages such as Bray, Greystones, or Dalkey
• Elevated viewpoints offering panoramic mountain and coastal scenery
• Opportunities to stop for coffee, lunch, or a relaxed walk

Our itinerary remains flexible; no two Wicklow Mountains Tours are the same. The route is shaped around your interests, local conditions, and how much time you wish to spend in each location.

Who This Tour Is Ideal For

The Wicklow Mountains Tour is well suited to guests who want to experience Ireland’s dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery in a single, well-paced day.

A historic round stone lighthouse with a metal roof and a railing around its base, situated on a rocky coastline with grassy hills, under a cloudy sky.

This tour is particularly popular with:

First-time visitors who want to see Ireland beyond the city

Guests with limited time who want mountains and coastline combined

Couples and families looking for a relaxed, private experience

Travellers who enjoy scenic drives, photography, and open landscapes

Visitors who prefer comfort, flexibility, and local insight over group tours

Because the itinerary is private and adaptable, the tour works equally well for active travellers and those who prefer a gentler pace.

Your Private Tour Itinerary

Usual pick up time
Between 9am and 10am from your accommodation or another agreed location in Dublin

Morning stops commonly focus on
Travel into the Wicklow Mountains, with the route shaped around weather conditions, traffic, and guest interests. Morning highlights often include glacial valleys, lakes, and historic monastic sites such as Glendalough, with time to stop and explore at a relaxed pace.

Lunch recommendations
Lunch is flexible and tailored to the route chosen on the day. Popular options include traditional country pubs or cafés within the Wicklow Mountains or along the coast. Your driver guide will recommend a suitable stop based on timing and preferences.

Historic Irish stone church and graveyard visited during a private tour of Glendalough with Private Tours Ireland

Afternoon stops may include
Further exploration of the Wicklow Mountains, followed by a scenic coastal drive along Dublin Bay. Afternoon stops may include viewpoints, coastal villages such as Bray, Greystones, or Dalkey, and additional scenic locations depending on interest and energy levels.

Typical return time
Between 5 and 6pm

Flexibility
The Wicklow Mountains Tour is highly flexible. With many scenic and historic locations to choose from, the itinerary can be adapted throughout the day to suit guest interests, pacing, and overall comfort.

Relax & Travel in Style

Mercedes V Class outside a historic Irish building during a private tour with Private Tours Ireland

All tours are operated in a Mercedes V Class, offering comfort, space, and complete privacy for your group. The vehicle is unbranded and fully licensed by the Irish authorities to operate as a luxury limousine.

.Vehicle features include:

  • Mercedes V Class, suitable for 1 to 6 passengers

  • Private use only, never shared with other groups

  • Cream leather reclining seats with generous legroom

  • Climate control throughout the cabin

  • Fold-down table for comfort during longer drives

  • Complimentary bottled water

  • WiFi and phone charging points

  • Spotify music requests welcomed

  • Umbrellas and blankets provided when needed

  • Child seats available on request.

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What’s Included In Your Private Tour

Luxury Mercedes V Class interior with leather seating used for private tours with Private Tours Ireland.

Inclusive:

Each private tour is designed to be straightforward and fully taken care of from the moment you set off.

Included as standard:

  • Private driver guide for the duration of your touring day

  • Exclusive use of a luxury Mercedes vehicle

  • All fuel, tolls, parking, and road charges

  • Fully licensed and insured transport

  • Bottled water provided on board

Visitors enjoying a scenic Irish waterfall stop on a private tour with Private Tours Ireland

Additional Costs:

To allow full flexibility, the following are not included unless arranged in advance:

Not Included:

  • Entrance or admission fees

  • Meals, drinks, or personal purchases

  • Overnight accommodation

  • Gratuities, at your discretion

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Private driver guide enjoying a scenic lakeside stop on a private tour with Private Tours Ireland

Each Wicklow Mountains Tour is private and tailored to your group. Once your enquiry is received, the day is refined around your interests, timing, and travel plans, ensuring the experience feels personal from start to finish.

From the moment you set off, everything is taken care of, allowing you to relax and enjoy the journey through the Wicklow Mountains and along the coastline at your own pace.

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