
Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 8 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour worth booking?
Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour is a 9-hour experience in Dublin, Ireland, from $515 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 8 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (8)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $515 per person
This private day tour offers a perfect blend of Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history, and whiskey heritage. Explore the wild and scenic Wicklow Mountains with a local driver-guide who is also a specialist Irish whiskey host. Visit the ancient monastic site of Glendalough, nestled in a stunning glacial valley; take in the iconic views over Lough Tay—also known as the Guinness Lake for its dark waters and creamy white beach; and stroll the magnificent grounds of Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most impressive historic homes and gardens. The tour also includes an exclusive visit to one of Ireland’s top whiskey distilleries, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting and learn the stories behind the spirit. With luxury transport and expert insight throughout, this experience combines unforgettable scenery with authentic Irish flavor.
What you get
About this experience
This private day tour offers a perfect blend of Ireland’s natural beauty, rich history, and whiskey heritage. Explore the wild and scenic Wicklow Mountains with a local driver-guide who is also a specialist Irish whiskey host. Visit the ancient monastic site of Glendalough, nestled in a stunning glacial valley; take in the iconic views over Lough Tay—also known as the Guinness Lake for its dark waters and creamy white beach; and stroll the magnificent grounds of Powerscourt Estate, one of Ireland’s most impressive historic homes and gardens. The tour also includes an exclusive visit to one of Ireland’s top whiskey distilleries, where you’ll enjoy a guided tasting and learn the stories behind the spirit. With luxury transport and expert insight throughout, this experience combines unforgettable scenery with authentic Irish flavor.
What's included
Included
- Hosted by an Irish Tour Guide & Specialist Whiskey Host
- Free Time for Sight Seeing
- Private transportation
- Powerscourt Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting
- Visit Glendalough & the Wicklow Mountains National Park
- A fully hosted full day tour with your own private driver guide
- Gas, Road Tolls, Parking
- Photo Stop at the Guinness Lake
Not included
- Lunch
- Anything Not Specified as Included
- Optional Driver/ Guide Gratuity
What you'll see and do
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
When you arrive at Glendalough, get ready to be amazed by its stunning glacial valley. This picturesque location is home to an ancient early Christian settlement from the 6th century. As you explore, your guide will share fascinating stories about the history of the area, while you take in the beauty of the ancient round tower, Celtic crosses, and the breathtaking landscapes that surround you. There will be plenty of time to enjoy a walk through the National Park to the spectacular Upper Lake, where you'll be treated to exceptional views of the valley and surrounding nature.
90 minutes here
Guinness Lake
As you journey through the scenic Wicklow Mountains, you'll make a photo stop at the famous Guinness Lake. This stunning spot, with its unique shape and striking dark waters, offers some of the most exceptional views of the surrounding mountains. Take in the breathtaking scenery, capturing the beauty of the area, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere that makes this location a must-see in the heart of Wicklow.
30 minutes here
Powerscourt Distillery
For our final visit, we will stop at the magnificent Powerscourt Estate, home to the stunning house, beautiful gardens, boutiques, and the Powerscourt Distillery. Your tour includes admission to the distillery, where you'll enjoy a guided tour of the facilities. To top off the experience, you'll have the opportunity to indulge in a Fercullen Irish whiskey tasting, savoring the fine flavors crafted right here at the distillery.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
Sprinter 6-10 Persons
Mercedes Sprinter Pickup included
Mercedes E Class 1-3 Persons
Mercedes E Class Pickup included
Mercedes V Class 4-5 persons
Mercedes V Class A Private Tour in a luxury Car Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Ireland Whiskey Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 8 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
8 verified traveler reviews for Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Couldn’t recommend Gary and the team enough
Gary and his team hosted a group of friends from the UK for a private whiskey tasting in a unique pub in the Wicklow Mountains. They collected us in Dublin and gave us a fantastic day out from start to finish. Great whiskey, brilliant atmosphere and plenty of laughs along the way. An amazing experience and something a little different. 10/10 – highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Wicklow and Kilkenny whiskey experience
We booked a private group tour with Ireland Whiskey Tours for some friends visiting from Spain, and honestly it was spot on from start to finish. The Wicklow and Kilkenny route was really well put together, with gorgeous scenery, plenty of interesting history along the way, and a proper whiskey tasting thrown in. Gary was a cracking guide. Friendly, clearly knows his stuff, and genuinely passionate about Irish whiskey and the history behind it. He kept the whole day fun for everyone and made sure our Spanish guests felt right at home. A great way to see a bit of Ireland. Can't recommend it enough.
Response from the operator: Thanks so much for this fantastic review of your experience with Ireland Whiskey tours!
via Tripadvisor
A great day out!
a Great day out! We booked a one-day tour with Ireland Whiskey Tours for some relatives visiting from abroad, and it turned out to be an amazing day. We were looking for a company to take us from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, with time to relax together, enjoy a few drinks, have lunch, and take in some great sightseeing—and it delivered on all fronts. The highlight was definitely our stop at the Cliffs of Moher, which were absolutely spectacular. A big thank you to Ireland Whiskey Tours for organising such a perfect day out. Our driver, Gabriel, was fantastic—full of stories, jokes, and great craic throughout the day. 10/10 experience, highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Great full day tour on Dublins doorstep
The day with Gary was really a great experience for my wife and me. Gary provided interesting facts and figures about Ireland while he drove us out of Dublin and into the Wicklow Mountains. Amazing scenery just a short distance outside of the city. Gary recommended a beautiful hike/walk to see the lakes and waterfall in Glendalough. We were scheduled to tour the Powerscourt Distillery but as it turned out, the distillery was closed for a film shoot, with actors in period costumes and all. We ended up doing a distillery tour of Pearce Lyons Distillery in the Liberties in Dublin which was a very interesting place given its prior history as St. James church. Gary gave a great overview of the tour with the history of the areas we visited, and little known facts about famous local residents along the journey. Additionally his whiskey knowledge, Irish and otherwise is truly impressive. You can always tell when someone is truly passionate about what they do, and, Gary is that in spades. We highly recommend Irish Whiskey Tours.
Response from the operator: Hi Brad, Thank you for your kind words! I’m glad you and your wife enjoyed the Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, and the Pearse Lyons Distillery. It means a lot that the history, local stories, and whiskey made the day memorable. I truly appreciate your recommendation of Ireland Whiskey Tours and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Ireland! Warm regards, Gary
via Tripadvisor
5 star trip
Great trip with Gary, very fun and pleasant. The car was a 5/5, definitely going on another trip with him. Very good trip with gim
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $515 to $900
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Ireland Whiskey Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.0.
See everything Ireland Whiskey Tours runsWhy this scores 66
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Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Dublin.
How much does Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour cost?
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Prices start at $515 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Dublin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Dublin is not rushed.
Is Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 8 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Dublin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Dublin can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Dublin and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Dublin within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Dublin?
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On Outty we rank every Dublin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour, Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway, Dublin to Cliffs of Moher, including Wild Atlantic Way and Galway. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Dublin?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Dublin?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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Included: Hosted by an Irish Tour Guide & Specialist Whiskey Host; Free Time for Sight Seeing; Private transportation; Powerscourt Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting; and Visit Glendalough & the Wicklow Mountains National Park. Not included: Lunch; Anything Not Specified as Included; and Optional Driver/ Guide Gratuity. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 268 listed pickup locations in and around Dublin. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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Across 8 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Wicklow: Glendalough & Powerscourt Distillery Private WhiskeyTour?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Sprinter 6-10 Persons, Mercedes E Class 1-3 Persons, Mercedes V Class 4-5 persons. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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