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Dublin Escapes Private Tour

A gentle private route close to the city, combining elegant estates, gardens, and a peaceful riverside finish. A strong choice for guests who want a refined half-day without a long drive.

Farmleigh House facade in Dublin for the Dublin Escapes private tour
Tour overview

About this private tour

Dublin Escapes Private Tour is a private Ireland experience departing from Dublin City or Dublin Airport. It is shaped around comfort, clear planning, and a smooth day out for your own group. The route focuses on farmleigh house & gardens, castletown house, liffey valley park while keeping the itinerary practical for a private tour from Dublin.

Planned routeDublin → Farmleigh House → Castletown House → Liffey Valley Park → Dublin

Guests with limited time, airport arrivals, families, or visitors who want a relaxed half-day route.

Route highlights

What this route includes

A practical private touring route with attractive stops and room for a smooth day out.

Farmleigh House & Gardens

A key stop or theme within the Dublin Escapes Private Tour route.

Castletown House

A key stop or theme within the Dublin Escapes Private Tour route.

Liffey Valley Park

A key stop or theme within the Dublin Escapes Private Tour route.

Relaxed heritage and green spaces

A key stop or theme within the Dublin Escapes Private Tour route.

Suggested private tour itinerary

Planned route with timings

A practical sample schedule for this private route. It gives guests a clear idea of the day while keeping enough flexibility for real traffic, weather, opening times, and group pace.

Approx. distanceApprox. 70–100 km round trip
Approx. drivingApprox. 2–2.5 hours driving time
RouteDublin → Farmleigh House → Castletown House → Liffey Valley Park → Dublin
  1. Pickup in Dublin City or Dublin Airport

    Begin with a relaxed private route close to Dublin.

  2. Farmleigh House and Gardens

    Enjoy elegant grounds, gardens, and a peaceful estate setting.

  3. Castletown House area

    Continue to one of Ireland’s great Palladian estate settings for heritage and green space.

  4. Coffee or lunch in Celbridge / local area

    Flexible refreshment stop depending on the day and group preference.

  5. Liffey Valley Park or riverside stop

    A peaceful final stop before returning toward the city.

  6. Return to Dublin

    Short return journey with a calm finish.

  7. Drop-off in Dublin

    Drop-off at your preferred Dublin location.

This gentle route can be made slower and more relaxed for guests who prefer gardens, short walks, and easy access rather than long driving.

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