Imagine this: a scenic road trip from Dublin to explore Wicklow Mountains 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
Lunch (on guest expenses)
Tickets for Waterfalls Powercourt (optional)
6 reasons to book this tour
Discover the region off the beaten path
Check out Powerscourt Waterfall & Laragh
Connect with a local & discover their culture
Take in breathtaking sceneries & panoramas
Enjoy the freedom to make stops along the way
Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
What you can expect
Enjoy your trip to the max experiencing the treasures of Wicklow Mountains. Explore the region's beauty and be delighted by the different highlights and hidden gems that you'll encounter along the way.
Forget about hopping on a tourist bus and let a local take you through Wicklow Mountains; your way! Now you can spend the day discovering what other highlights lie outside Dublin - trust us; they are worth the visit! As your knowledgeable host takes you on a fascinating road trip where the route is as scenic as it gets, you'll make frequent stops to check out the surprises this area has to offer. See from Powerscourt Waterfall, Laragh and St. Kevin's Parish church, plus many spectacular views along the way.
And with a convenient pick-up and drop-off, all you have to do is sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride! To make the trip even more enjoyable, you can choose your local host for the day. Each of the hosts available for this day trip will take you on a unique journey based on their passions and expertise, and of course, also taking into consideration your interests.
Our local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from arts and history to real foodies. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and let you connect with their culture in an enjoyable and inspiring way! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes.
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.
Mydie
The Great Storyteller
4.975 reviews
English
Kate
Friendly guide with lots of fascinating stories on the art, literature and history of Dublin
4.848 reviews
English・Français
Marius
Local experienced tourist
4.829 reviews
English・Română
William
Liam, leading and guiding around Ireland.
5.0
English
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.
Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in Dublin. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
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.
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
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 Wicklow Mountains while telling you incredible stories and insight
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
What’s in Store for You
Check out from viewpoints, nature, and cultural gems such as Powerscourt Waterfall, Laragh and St. Kevin's Parish church plus other stops your local host has prepared for you along the way
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
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
Roxanne🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Carol &Brendan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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!
Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 September 2023
We couldn't be happier with the day we spent on private tour with Marius. He paid attention to every detail and delivered outstanding service. Everything was tailored to our exact personal interests and we got to do and see the things we wanted to on our tour. Loved the walking trails in the area around Wicklow Mountain. Beautiful countryside and if you're looking to spend time away from the busy city, this is a wonderful experience.A fabulous, customized experience!
Jacqueline🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
30 August 2022
Marius is super easy to talk to and a pleasure to spend the day with. He constructed a day which included waterfalls, the Wicklow Mountains, some foraging, the Monastic settlement of St Kevin and so many beautiful sights! I couldnt have asked for more! Marius gave me both history and anecdotes for the area. He even went out of his way (at tour's end) to bring me to a beach as I hadn't yet been to one!
I would definitely recommend Marius for your tour.Marius/Wicklow Mountains
ali🇧🇭 Bahrain
(About local )
14 February 2020
Patrick 🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
23 November 2019
Thank you Kate for the beautiful tour. Angelina and PatrickWe loved the tour
Claudia🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
1 September 2019
It was the best to pick Kate for this one day trip into Dublin nature... what a super nice and bright and empathic and grounded Woman Kate is.!!👍😃❤️We had the best discussions about history, politics of Ireland and various sights on way of life... thank you so much Kate, we will for sure show up again in Dublin and are looking forward to spend more time with her. It was the most wonderful experience to pick Kate as a local . All the best and love .. The Swiss family Claudia, Christian, Alexia and SimonWonderful
Bill
(About local )
25 August 2019
Kate was an extraordinary resource for my recent trip to Ireland. During the planning stage, her suggestions and tips were very helpful in planning out my days. On the trip itself, I truly benefited from her encyclopedic knowledge of both Irish history and her understanding (and explaining) of current events. She was a wonderful guide: companionable, flexible, attentive, on time and well-prepared. I left Ireland with a far deeper understanding and appreciation of the country and its heritage, and also know I made a new friend! Kate is a wonderful guide, and I highly recommend her.Kate was an extraordinary resource for my recent trip to Ireland
Robert
(About local )
7 August 2019
Aoife assisted me on a French speaking coach tour recently and was a great asset. Her sweeping knowledge of Irish history, politics and mythology was impressive and her ability to switch from English to French an invaluable asset. Her anecdotes and fun facts were very entertaining.Great outdoors!
Eamon
(About local )
1 August 2019
Kate is a wonderful guide, warm and funny with an encyclopedic knowledge of all things Irish. Great company, she was considerate of our needs, and she made the history of Glendalough come alive with her witty insights and wry asides on modern Ireland. Her tour was the highlight of our trip, and we will definitely be back for more. Highly recommended. Eamonn FarrellLovely day trip!
Julie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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 )
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
Melissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Noreen 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
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
Glen🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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
Larry
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
7 July 2025
Marius was a great guide. Throughly enjoyable!Nice pub crawl and historical tour
Bryon
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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
Unknown
(About local )
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!
Josh
(About local )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
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 )
10 December 2024
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
Linda
(About local )
27 November 2024
She picked up right at the port for our Port Day It was a great day Diana is a great guide she knows a lot of history of the area the car was nice. She took photos all during the trip lunch was at a very nice local restaurant (not included in the price) we both enjoyed are day off the shipIt was a great day Diana is a great guide she knows a lot of history of the area
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