Russborough House and Parklands: Ireland’s Most Beautiful Georgian House

Discover the hidden treasures of Russborough House and Parklands, Ireland’s most beautiful Georgian house. Take a guided tour of the richly decorated interiors and explore the 200-acre park with stunning views. Enjoy a delicious meal at the café and find unique gifts at the gallery shop.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Russborough House & Park - The Parklands open at 10am and close at 6pm daily. Local people walk the Demesne each day and then drop into the Tea Rooms
    for morning/afternoon tea and coffee or lunch. Pre-booked coaches may be seen at Russborough each day bringing visitors from
    around the world to take a guided tour of the house, do some shopping in…
What's Included
  • Guided tour of the house
  • Exploration of the Parklands
What's Not Included
  • The listed price does not include a €4 parking fee
Additional Information

Russborough, known as Ireland’s finest Georgian building, houses an incredible array of hidden gems, dating from the Renaissance up until the 20th century. Drink in the magnificently embellished interiors. Take a guided tour to fully appreciate your experience.
Moreover, a vast 200 acre park awaits exploration, offering stunning views of the Blessington…

Location
Russborough House & Park
Blessington,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shelly-ann
Aug 6, 2024
Absolutely fantastic place to visit! - We stayed in Tulfarris Hotel and asked the receptionist if there was anywhere she would recommend for us to visit, and she suggested Russborough House. We had never heard of it. When we arrived, it was 4 euros to park, which could be paid by bank card or coins. Jack was most welcoming on reception, and we paid 29.50 euros for my husband and I to do the tour. The tour was starting at 1 pm and lasted 45 mins. The tour starts on the hour. We went into the cafe, which had a great selection for a coffee before the tour. The ladies' toilets were clean. Tara did our tour, and we were blown away by her knowledge and the beauty and history of each room in the house. I enjoyed every minute of the tour. Even though we had been to Powerscourt Gardens and the waterfall this week and even though they were beautiful, there is something special about Russborough House. It was a most enjoyable day and worth every penny. We didn't leave enough time to walk around the lake but the scenery was lovely.
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Ginaro1948vl
Jul 31, 2024
Very Full and Memorable Day! - Lovely estate with so much art! Wow! A big thank you to Colin who was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Ollie was also a terrific guide -- a personable and passionate "birdman" who made our owl experience both fun and educational (we miss our fave bird Brian terribly!) Lunch was delicious and the maze was a-mazing. Very full and memorable day. Thank you!
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Bernie_c
Jul 25, 2024
Fantastic! - Tour was great! So informative and so nice to hear and see the wonderful treasures. Cafe was fab! Gift shop amazing and really enjoyed the walks.
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Sally_s
Jun 30, 2024
Really special artistic house - the tour of the house - very informative and entertaining. Learnt lots about the artistic side of the house but told in a very entertaining and easy way.
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Terence
Jun 14, 2024
What a wonderful experience - This is really worthwhile. The guided tour of the house is really excellent. Each room is furnished as it was in its original splendour. The paintings and tapestry are nearly priceless and the tour guide provides all the information on might seek about each piece.
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Carbreen
May 23, 2024
Not to be missed tour! - We arrived and didn't have enough time to wait for the next tour- so the lady gave us a quick private tour around the house rapid- style! We got so much information about the house and the owners it was amazing! The tour guide was a fountain of knowledge and so interesting. The house is wonderful, and the shop in the basement is beautifully curated. We had just enough time for coffee and homemade cake in the cafe, which was delicious and such good value. We would definately come back and spend more time here, such a wonderful place to visit!
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Margaret_h
May 4, 2024
Very worthwhile visit would certainly bring others. - The Guide was very good and explained things well and was very good with the 2grandchildren making things simple for them to understand.
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Ainej20
Apr 14, 2024
Fabulous visit - I did a tour of the fabulous house with a wonderful guide George followed by a lovely lunch in the cafe and a sunny walk in the beautiful gardens.
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Sarahlc2993pi
Sep 5, 2023
Real life Jane Austen/Bridgerton experience - We very much enjoyed our visit to Russborough House. It is like stepping into a Jane Austen novel or being on the set of Bridgerton! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable — she knew the history of every piece of art and furniture in the rooms she took us through, and shared many interesting stories about the families who lived in the house. The grounds are beautiful and there is a nice cafe and shop. Definitely worth the drive to Wicklow.
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Gaminou62
Aug 3, 2024
Nice place but guide reserved for English speakers - The place is nice including for families (air play and maze) and the house is very nice. The tour is very focused on the last tenants and their trips and parties. On the negative side, the guide did not worry about the presence of non-English speakers and spoke very quickly. Even speaking fluent English, we did not understand everything. We felt “shipped”. Too bad.
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