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Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Dublin to explore Glendalough with stops along the way to discover viewpoints, villages, incredible nature, and cultural gems. Sounds like a dream? No, it’s possible on a Withlocals day trip with a local host leading the way!

Destination

Dublin, Ireland

Category

Day Trips

Duration

10 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, Français, Română

Included

• Private Guide
• A/C car
• Guest pick up and drop off
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Tickets for Waterfalls Powercourt (optional)
• Lunch (on guest expenses)

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Dublin. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Convenient Pick-up & Drop Off

   On the day of your day trip, your local host will pick you up from your accommodation or an agreed location. Once the day trip comes to an end, they’ll drop you off at your accommodation

4. Scenic Trip

   This full-day trip is arranged for you, so all you have to do is enjoy the sights as your host takes you through Glendalough while telling you incredible stories and insight

5. Only You & Your Host!

   Forget about cramped touristy buses, on this private day trip, you’ll have all of your host’s attention. Get the chance to speak 1-1 and get all of your questions answered for a personal experience that will make this trip more memorable

6. What’s in Store for You

   Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains and Powerscourt Waterfall plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way

7. Optional Lunch

   Along the way, your local host will recommend you typical and local places where you can stop to have lunch and catch a break. Lunch is not included in the price

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Melissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

26 August 2025

Kate is a true local gem. We were lucky to be able to hire her to create a personalized experience for our 6-person group of family and friends. She took time to understand our priorities and hopes. The key, indeed, to creating a great experience. Her kind and thoughtful personality allowed her to blend right into our group. We all agree we would not hesitate to recommend her to others and we hope to reconnect with her next spring. Melissa, Rowan, Lily, Livia, Heidi and KathyWonderful, Custom Tour Experience

Unknown

(About local Marius)

24 April 2025

we were supposed to visit the mountains in wicklow but we wanted to change that due to some circumstances. marius instead took us to bray, where our daughters could feed the swans and seagulls. it was wonderful to go there and experience the waterfront as well as the greenery of wicklow. marius was kind, good humoured, and informative with his tour! lovely trip!

Alana🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Mydie)

1 September 2022

We had a fantastic and fun day out to Glendalough and Wicklow with Mydie. She is knowledgeable and great fun. Would 100% recommend this tour.Amazing day out not to be missed

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

26 April 2020

Our tour with Kate was amazing. She has a wealth of knowledge mixed with whimsy. A private tour with Kate is an absolute must. She goes at your pace with unique stops along the way. From the minute she picked us up at the hotel we felt like we had known her for years. Amazing tour

Francois🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mydie)

15 March 2020

Had a wonderful day with Mydie even if many things were closed due to Coronavirus. Mydie saved our day and we saw many beautiful locations. She took good care of us and we had fun.Nice promenade in the Irish country side

Kristyna

(About local Kate)

18 September 2019

We really enjoyed 2 trips from Dublin with Kate. I can recommend her as a guide. Thank you!Amazing trips

Czar Alexei🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

28 August 2019

Kate gave us a wonderful tour of the Wicklow mountains and the surrounding area! She’s so kind and accommodating, showing us where locals have a good time. From the shore to the mountains, Kate amazed us with her knowledge of the area. We went to many vistas and overlooks that tour buses could’ve even reach. Her storytelling is impeccable, and the views are scenic. I can’t imagine our visit to the real Emerald Isle without Kate and her beautiful, fun spirit! 11/10 would recommend! Fun, engaging, knowledgable - best guide!

Jonathan 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

27 August 2019

Kate is absolutely amazing! My daughter and I spent a fantastic day with Kate. This is not an average tour: Kate shows you her country at your pace, and mind you not where the tour buses and other tourists go! She made us feel so special and is so very down to earth! By the end of the day we felt like family! My suggestion.....skip a couple of dinners and hook up with Kate; she’s a rockstar on all things Ireland! See you soon! Cheers! Message to Withlocals——-as a business owner I want to tell you what a keeper you have in Kate. Don’t let her go, she does you guys PROUD! Thanks for everything and we highly recommend this journey! What a WONDERFUL DAY!

Benedetta🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Kate)

21 August 2019

Kate is a owesome person and guide as well. We saw incredible landscapes and places, that we couln't see otherwise. She explained us so many interesting things about irish colture and history. She is also very kind. Loved the trip and i'm sure i'll remember it forever. Great day great person

Patricia

(About local Aoife)

5 August 2019

Aoife was great, very personable and charming. Never imagined we would have ended the day with a dip in the Irish sea, having started out reading a chapter of James Joyce's Ulysses. She showed us an aspect of Dublin we didn't know about; loved her tour.Patricia

Oswald

(About local Kate)

30 July 2019

"Kate is a very enthusiastic guide, and extremely knowledgeable about her subject be it older history or more recent events. She was so helpful in accommodating us, and we really enjoyed her lovely sense of humour – her tour is informative, casual, and great fun. I would recommend her without hesitation". Oswald Finney, Glasgow.Amazing tour

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

5 September 2025

Mydie was an absolute delight to spend three hours with walking, chatting, and learning about Dublin and Ireland's history. She's funny, down-to-earth, and a wonderful host for the tour. We were old friends by the end and hated to part ways!THE best way to experience Dublin!

Janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

3 September 2025

Mydie did a great job sharing all the extra special things about Ireland. She was a wealth of knowledge and details. She organized our day, tickets and was able to adapt on the fly when we decided to get lunch and found us the best fish and chips place in Dublin! It was a great day and our group of 4 would recommend her! Dublin experiences

Noreen 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

26 August 2025

Kate is well versed in “all things Dublin”, Art, Literature, Irish history, and very easy to talk with! Kate is personable, an active listener, and I felt she became my best friend during our tour! She is the perfect guide, highly recommend! A Wonderful Afternoon

Roxanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

23 August 2025

Our trip through Wicklow couldn’t have been better. Kate listened to our requests and made sure we had the best experience. The day was spectacular. Kate was knowledgeable about the history of the towns and areas we visited. Our group varied in age and she made it engaging and interesting for a teenager. I want to thank her for making our trip special and a memory we will cherish forever.The great Kate

Glen🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Mydie)

23 August 2025

Muddier was friendly and informed and gave us an excellent taste of the Irish capitol. Marvellous Mydie

Jimmerz🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marius)

22 August 2025

Marius was a very good host, who showed us places we would've never thought to see. Absolutely kind and informative. Very chill experience we would happily book again. Thank you.Great guide!

Eva🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Kate)

22 August 2025

Kate planned a wonderful three hour tour for us, showing us hidden gems and telling us in a very engaging Way the storys about litterature in Ireland. And at the same time shared her knowledge about politics and history in Ireland. We enjoyed it a lot. A walking literate

Tiffany🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marius)

21 August 2025

Marius was an excellent tour guide! We did the main objective of the trip - Cliffs of Moher - but aside from that he customized the rest of the day trip to what interested us. We love nature and going off the beaten path so he took us to some hidden gems. But whether your interest is shopping, culture, nature, you name it - he has options for you! And don't let his non-native Irish heritage detour you - he knows so much about the history and culture and could answer all the questions we asked. He knows all the nooks and crannies of Ireland and impressed us all with the places he took us. He has so many tour options whether you have only 3 hours or several days- he will take you anywhere and do anything whether it's a family trip, friends or more. He was professional, prompt, personable & friendly. Would LOVE to have Marius take us around again!Our best day in Ireland!

David

(About local Mydie)

15 August 2025

Thank you Mydie for giving a brief but invaluable sense of being part of Dublin! An enthisiastic and truly local Guide!

Chevy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marius)

11 August 2025

Exceptional tour experience our with Marius in Dublin. His services were truly outstanding, and I wholeheartedly recommend him as a guide and will certainly use his services for the future guests Thanks again Sincerely, Chevy S. NoratliExceptional tour experience

Carol &Brendan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

10 August 2025

We selected Kate because her reviews sounded like we were a good fit. From the moment we met Kate we knew it was going to be a grand day. We loved looking coastal towns and seeing the cold swimmers at forty foot ! The mountains and scenery was fantastic as was our conversation all day! We highly recommend Kate. She is personable , intuitive , humorous and knowledgeable! Memorable Wicklow Mountains Day with Kate!

Larry

(About local Mydie)

8 August 2025

Mydie was an excellent host! We scheduled a day drive out to the inland of Ireland with only one specific destination (National Sheep Dog Trials near Athlone). We started out of town on the main highway but then transitioned to smaller side roads to get a feel for the countryside. Mydie had valuable knowledge and experience to show us some unique historical places. We also found interesting photo sites. Several times we were on even smaller one lane roads. Most of what we saw would not be seen on a bus tour. Mydie was a great conversationalist and kept the trip enjoyable. We highly recommend herThe Backroads of Ireland

Erin

(About local Mydie)

7 August 2025

Mydie was an absolute delight. Great knowledge of Dublin, all the while keeping in mind what we wanted to see and hear about. We left the tour feeling like Dublin’s and having made a new friend! Erin

Rafi🇫🇷 France

(About local Kate)

27 July 2025

We had a wonderful time in Howth with Kate. We surely would not have seen as many sites and gone on such a wonderful hike without her. She was also very accommodating as we had to reschedule our tour due a missed flight.Kate was very accommodating and fantastic

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

16 July 2025

We had a fascinating tour with Kate exploring Dublin's history. My wife and I enjoyed it and highly recommend. Fascinating

Sharyn, John (husband), Evan (son), Tabi (girlfriend)

(About local Mydie)

10 July 2025

Absolutely outstanding experience! Mydie was prompt, upbeat, and full of energy from the moment we met. Her deep knowledge of Dublin’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought every corner of the city to life in the most engaging way. What truly set her apart was her flexibility—she effortlessly tailored the day to our interests while keeping the pace fun and relaxed. It was the perfect blend of insight, warmth, and charm, making this one of the most memorable parts of our trip. Highly recommend Mydie to anyone visiting Dublin!Awesome Tour with Mydie!

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marius)

7 July 2025

Marius was a great guide. Throughly enjoyable!Nice pub crawl and historical tour

Bryon

(About local Kate)

4 July 2025

Not what we expected we understood from earlier correspondence that tickets for the book of keys would be in her possession and we would enter a see the book on the day

Anne Marie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

28 June 2025

If you want to enhance your visit to Dublin (or just looking for something different to do), do yourself a favor and book a food tour with WithLocals! …specifically Mydie!! From the minute our group met her, we knew we’d enjoy her company. She’s got a terrific personality and was very entertaining with her stories of Irish history and legends. Let’s see if I can remember everything…3 different kinds of potato cakes (a little thicker than our potato pancakes) with a glass of hard cider, then a doughnut, then a good-size portion of smoked cod & chips (they had a sign outside listing all the celebrities who had eaten there), then Irish Guinness stew, then a falafel stuffed with mozzarella and finally the best ice cream we’ve ever had. With this said, if anyone in your group has special dietary needs, they are happy to work around it. We look forward to checking out WithLocals food tours in other cities we travel to in the future. Job well done, Mydie!A 10+++ ❤️ Experience!

Charles

(About local Mydie)

15 June 2025

Mydie was a wonderful tour guide that showed us the authentic Dublin experience. We went to a number of delicious spots that we would never have discovered on our own. She also gave us a bunch of historic tidbits along the way. Highly recommend! Wonderful Tour!

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

12 June 2025

While waiting for train to Howth , Kate asked us what we each were looking for in the tour. My husband loves history and I enjoy architecture and gardening. Kate made sure to include those items and more. I am hearing impaired and I had no trouble hearing or understanding her. Our tour was very fun and we learned a great deal. She was very attentive and caring about us as we walked along. Before leaving at the end of the tour, she let us know about some very good restaurants in the area, which we took full advantage of. Finally, Kate invited us to text or email her with any questions for the remainder of our time in Ireland. Exploring Howth with Kate was delightful.

Patrick

(About local Kate)

11 June 2025

Kate is very personable and an encyclopedia on Irish and Dublin history. She was a journalist and it shows in her broad interests and attention to details. She led us on an extensive walk through old Dublin and actually went overtime. She was as interesting on current Irish affairs as she was on the fascinating stories of Dublin.Knowledgeable, friendly and humouress

Phyllis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

1 June 2025

Kate is, of course, knowledgeable but beyond just repeating facts, she told stories that helped me understand the character of Ireland and Dublin. She was flexible in adjusting the itinerary after listening to what we wanted to know. Kate followed up with me after the tour with suggestions for the following day a d encouraged questions to her as we travel Ireland. Wonderful!Customized tour

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

31 May 2025

Our food tour of the 10 taste of Dublin with Mydie was great. We had so much fun together. Mydie was enthusiastic and patient and gave us an excellent experience at each stop. We highly recommend her as a guide and would certainly take this food tour again. The samplings were generous and delicious. A great thing to do in Dublin.A super fun food tour of Dublin

Cyndi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

26 May 2025

I had a group of 12 in Dublin who had just arrived earlier in the day. Mydie was the perfect guide. She helped me customize our tour so it worked well for my tired travelers. She was so informative and fun. I would definitely recommend her. Charming and informative host.

Edward🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

15 May 2025

Mydie was a fabulous tour guide, and our entire group had a wonderful afternoon in Dublin! She is incredibly knowledgeable and knows all the ins and outs of the city….and where to find the best local food. Highly recommend!Perfect afternoon in Dublin!

tish🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

10 May 2025

Every time we visit a new city we start out with a with local tour guide. In Dublin we chose Mydie to be our guide. She did a fantastic job! Being raised and living in the area really brings an insightfulness to the tour that others may lack. She is thorough, passionate, and very friendly. We enjoyed our time very much with Mydie. Thanks Mydie! Great tour with Mydie

Josh

(About local Mydie)

21 April 2025

This was a great experience. Mydie was friendly and knowledgable. Come hungry though, we've been on food tours in other cities and this tour provided the most food-by far!Come Hungry

Andrew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mydie)

12 April 2025

My family and I had a fantastic time with Mydie! Delicious food, exciting stories, and wonderful company!Fantastic Time!

Meg

(About local Kate)

10 April 2025

We really enjoyed our tour of Dublin with Kate. She thoroughly answered all of your questions. She is very knowledgeable and taught us so much. We loved details and the amount of history and explanation we received was perfect.Wonderful tour guide

Ken🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Mydie)

31 March 2025

Mydie did such a great job of personalizing our Dublin walking tour. She is fun, energetic and informative. Her personality is perfect for this industry. Mydie seemed very knowledgeable and eager to share her vast experience and many humorous anecdotes about the city. Sign me up again with this host the next time I'm back! Ken CDublin with Mydie - 10 hearts!

Unknown

(About local Mydie)

23 March 2025

Had a wonderful time with Mydie. Lots of stories and fun with the tastings! My 2 favorites were the potato cake factory and the pub!Great!!

Linda

(About local Kate)

5 March 2025

Kate was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the city in which she grew up. She personalized the tour around our interests and pace. We would recommend her to anybody fortunate enough to be able to experience her fantastic tour.Wonderful introduction to Dublin

Linda

(About local Kate)

14 February 2025

I loved the private tour with Kate. She delivered on what I asked for--an art and literary tour of Dublin. Kate is concise, friendly, respectful and very knowledgeable about the history of and present Dublin. As we walked she pointed out and in a story-telling way, brought to life the writers, artists, musicians that call Dublin and Ireland home. I highly recommend Kate.Fabulous tour with Kate

Virginia

(About local Mydie)

17 January 2025

Mydie, your energy and enthusiasm as you took us on our tour was truly infectious. You were so personable which put everyone in the group at ease from the very start. Your insights and knowledge of each establishment and landmark you took us too was fantastic. We individually and collectively all learned so much. Your passion for continuous learning was also very evident through all your questions to us based on our backgrounds. Thanks so much again, we had a great time. We would highly recommend Mydie as your tour guide.Thank You Mydie

Regine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kate)

17 January 2025

It was like walking through Dublins streets with a friend who knows all about history, art , locations and people. With every step we heard interesting stories , we saw impressive and beautiful sites and buildings . Any time we would do another tour with Kate. Perfect city tour

Perrine🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Mydie)

6 January 2025

We had a great visit with Mydie. It was a great tour which gave a pretty good idea of what’s to see in the city. We learned a lot and truly enjoyed it. I highly recommend it. Mydie is very nice and warm and she clearly loves her city.Great experience

Kelly

(About local Marius)

30 December 2024

Our family of adults enjoyed starting our visit to Dublin with Marius very much. He gave a great overview, nice history information and great tips for lunch and other things to see and do. We highly recommend this tour and Marius. Great start to dublin

Judy

(About local Diana)

10 December 2024

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We went to the Glendalough Monastic Monument, followed by a wonderful and refreshing hike to the Wicklow mountains. We were blessed with good weather. Diana was a fantastic guide, who paid attention to the fact that I enjoyed hiking, which was why the iteniary deviated, that was a great suggestion. The views were stunning. Afterwards, we had tea at Powerscourt. I highly recommend this particular tour! .Wonderful outing - lots to do and see