Donegal Diaries: Exploring Family History in Ireland’s North West
March 5, 2026
Donegal is a county that stays with you. The landscape feels bold, the communities feel
Our Wicklow Mountains private tour is designed to give you the best experience.
We will work with you on customising your Wicklow day tour package with the options below, within the time frame allocated for the day dependant on pick up and drop off times and locations.
Royal Historical Tours qualified tour guide will pick you up from your hotel reception in our luxury vehicle for a customized tour for your party only.
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Often called the Garden of Ireland, Wicklow offers a peaceful escape filled with natural beauty, historic sites, and elegant estates. Our Wicklow day tour package is ideal for travellers who want a relaxed, private experience led by a knowledgeable local guide. These tours are carefully paced, allowing time to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed.
Our Wicklow Mountain Private Tours take you through one of Ireland’s most visually striking regions. As you travel through mountain passes, glacial valleys, and open moorland, your guide shares the stories behind the landscape, from ancient settlements to more recent history. These private tours to Wicklow are perfect for visitors who appreciate flexibility, scenic photography stops, and deeper local insight.
For those staying in the capital, a Wicklow day tour offers a refreshing change of pace within easy reach of the city. A highlight of many tours is a visit to Glendalough, where early Christian monks built a settlement nestled among lakes and mountains. Our Glendalough and Powerscourt tours often combine this peaceful monastic site with time at Powerscourt Estate, known for its landscaped gardens and sweeping views.
Every Wicklow day tour package is tailored to your interests, whether you prefer gentle walks, cultural history, or simply soaking in the scenery.
Book your private Wicklow day tour today and experience Ireland’s Garden County with comfort, insight, and local expertise.
Our Wicklow Day tour package offers a full-day guided journey through Ireland’s “Garden County,” covering its most iconic sites. Highlights include Glendalough’s 6th-century monastic settlement, the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and scenic spots like Sally Gap and Lough Tay. The tour includes private transportation, a local expert guide, and flexible photo or rest stops along the way. Designed for small groups, this immersive day tour allows you to explore ancient ruins, natural beauty, and cultural landmarks all in one experience, making it a perfect getaway from Dublin into Ireland’s untamed southeastern landscapes.
Yes, our Wicklow Mountains private tours are fully customizable to suit the interests of your group. Whether you’re keen on nature photography, Irish history, or tranquil hikes, we tailor each experience to match your pace and preferences. With a private chauffeur-guide, you can explore hidden gems like Glenmacnass Waterfall, Powerscourt Estate, or walk lesser-known forest trails in peace. These private tours are ideal for couples, families, or small groups seeking a more personal connection with Wicklow’s dramatic landscapes, local folklore, and serene vistas without the constraints of a rigid group schedule.
The Wicklow Day tour package is moderately paced and suitable for most fitness levels. It includes leisurely walks around Glendalough’s lakes and monastic ruins, with optional strolls through valleys or short trails in the Wicklow Mountains. While there are no strenuous hikes required, good walking shoes are recommended, as some paths are uneven. If accessibility is a concern, let us know in advance—we can adapt the itinerary accordingly. Whether you prefer scenic overlooks or immersive heritage stops, this tour blends light activity with plenty of rest, making it enjoyable and comfortable for all travelers.
Our certified genealogist and tour guide Ian, will take you on an immersive experience to see where your ancestors once worshipped, worked, lived and loved. We have various tour options available to you. Have you completed your genealogy research and know where you want to visit? Driving in Ireland can often be challenging as searching for your ancestors on local roads can be difficult and time consuming. Royal Historical tours qualified tour guide and certified genealogist can take you ‘home’. Do you require genealogy research? We are partnered with award winning genealogy company, My Ireland Heritage that can undertake your genealogy research as they specialize in finding your ancestors exact location in the 1800’s.
I hired Ian Darragh as my guide for the day. Not only is he incredibly engaging, funny and personable but astutely experienced in genealogy and Irish history – the good, bad and ugly. There was not a moment that I wasn’t fascinated with the tales.
BUT what took it over the top was his perseverance in the goal to help me locate some kind of trace of my ancestors. With a stop at the Louth County Library and a few friendly calls on some local elders we headed to Monasterboice to see the High Cross. What was wholy unexpected was to find my ancestors memorial just yards away in the same graveyard!
The day was beyond memorable and I cannot wait to book another adventure with Ian as I continue to research my Irish Ancestors and discover more about the amazing isle of Ireland.
– Cristin Carr Strubbe, USA, 2023
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