Powerscourt House, Gardens & Waterfall

Discover the beauty of County Wicklow on a private tour to Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall, combining magnificent landscaped grounds, mountain scenery and one of Ireland’s most impressive natural attractions.

Begin at Powerscourt Estate, where 47 acres of award-winning gardens are set against the striking backdrop of the Great Sugarloaf Mountain. Explore the elegant Italian Gardens, ornamental lakes, sweeping terraces and the oldest sections of the Japanese Gardens, where winding pathways lead through mature planting to a hidden grotto.

The historic Palladian-style mansion is home to a selection of Irish design shops, gifts and locally produced crafts. You can also relax with a coffee, light lunch or something sweet at the Avoca Terrace Café while enjoying views across the gardens and surrounding Wicklow countryside.

The tour then continues with a short drive to Powerscourt Waterfall. At 121 metres, it is Ireland’s highest waterfall, cascading over ancient rock into a peaceful wooded valley. The surrounding parkland provides a wonderful setting in which to enjoy the scenery, take photographs or follow the sensory woodland trail.

With landscaped gardens, historic surroundings, woodland walks and dramatic natural scenery, this tour offers a memorable escape from Dublin and an excellent introduction to the beauty of County Wicklow.

Tour highlights:

• Explore 47 acres of award-winning landscaped gardens

• Visit the Italian Gardens and the historic Japanese Gardens

• Discover winding pathways and a hidden garden grotto

• Enjoy views towards the Great Sugarloaf Mountain

• Browse Irish design shops and locally produced crafts

• Visit the Avoca Terrace Café

• See Ireland’s highest waterfall

• Enjoy the sensory woodland trail and family picnic areas

• This is not a guided tour, you are free to explore on your own

• Private transport with collection from your Dublin hotel