The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

Experience the stunning landscapes of Wicklow and visit the ancient monastic site at Glendalough on the Wild Wicklow Tour from Dublin. Explore glacial valleys, mountain lakes, and famous movie locations, all while enjoying informative and amusing stories from local guides.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Killiney Hill - In the morning, meet your guide and coach at one of the central Dublin pickup locations. Grab a comfortable seat and enjoy the drive out of the city. As we leave the city we will take you along the coast to arrive at Killiney Hill. Here we bring you on a short walk to take in the spectacular views of Dublin Bay, Then cut away form the city and take in rocky coastal scenery as you head into the Wicklow Mountains.

  • Avoca Kilmacanoge - This stop brings you to Avoca Handweavers, Kilmacanogue. Enjoy a coffee and homemade scone or shop for fine handmade goods (own expense).

  • Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree - We leave Avoca and take a route that the big tour coaches can’t, through Enniskerry and Glencree and deep into the real Wild Wicklow Mountains and Sally Gap.

  • Sally Gap - Continuing our drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Sally Gap. View the park’s upper slopes, blanketed in heather and bog before stopping at Lough Tay (The Guinness Lake” ) a true wonder and film location for Braveheart, PS I Love You and Vikings TV series.

  • Lynhams of Laragh - Afterward, your group will visit a traditional Irish pub for lunch (own expense). Relax, savour Irish home-cooking and sip on a creamy Guinness before heading to the glacial valley of Glendalough. Alternative options available if a pub lunch is not your thing. Ask you guide for info.

  • Glendalough Monastic Settlement - Throughout history, visitors have come to ‘the valley of the two lakes’ for its mystical history, archaeology, and unique wildlife. The monastic city of Glendalough, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin, was once an active locale featuring areas for manuscript writing and copying, an infirmary, guest houses, and a monastery. Now it offers guests a peek into Ireland’s rich cultural history. Enjoy a guided tour of the many sites including the Round Tower, and have some free time to explore on your own. Here you have the option to walk to the Upper lake though ancient forests.

  • Sugarloaf Drive - Back on the luxury Coach for a free tot of Jamerson Whiskey. Time to talk and think as you start back on our return journey to Dublin.

What's Included
  • Minimum 60 minutes free time to explore Glendalough and the lakes
  • Pickup Close to Dunlaoghaire Port for Shore Excursion Day Tours
  • Small coach route through the Wicklow Mountains that the large coaches can’t get to
  • Convenient Pickup Points in North and South of Dublin City
  • Professional Wild Wicklow Guide
  • Complimentary tasting of Irish Whiskey
  • Premium smaller-group tour by luxurious air-conditioned coach
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Our Wild Wicklow Tour leaves the city behind, along the picturesque coast to Killiney Hill. Stretch your legs on a short walk while soaking in jaw-dropping views of Dublin Bay.

Next we’ll make a pit stop at Avoca Handweavers, for a delicious morning coffee and explore the beautiful grounds.

While the other large coach tours can’t travel on the small Wicklow roads, our smaller coach heads into the real Wild Wicklow, through Enniskerry, Glencree and through Sally Gap. Be wowed by the rugged beauty of Wicklow – think lakes, mountains, and boglands that’ll leave you speechless. Stops for Insta-worthy photos along the way!

After a short stop for lunch in Laragh, we get to the highlight of the tour – Glendalough! Explore the ancient monastic site with our expert guide, then stroll along to the Upper Lake.

To finish, a complimentary tasting of Whiskey is served to toast an epic day of adventure.

The Original Wild Wicklow Tour – packed with fun, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime!

  • Minimum age is 5 years (this tour is not suitable for infants)
  • Minimum numbers apply in winter months. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Location
Cathal Brugha Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rubired40
Jun 18, 2024
The views magical! The coffee & lunch stops, delicious 😋 - The views absolutely better than any photo...breathtaking and magical! I did sólo trip and it was an excellent way to meet new people. The timing for each activity. I'm a plus size woman with an occasional bad knee, if I can go on the hikes so can you! The coffee and lunch stops had a magistic feel, plenty of choices, and delicious! I also like that it was a 20 passenger van and not a huge bus. Overall, highly recommended it. Overcast? No problem! Wear reds Pinks, or blues. It makes for eye-catching photos in contrast of the vivid Irish green hills. Don't over think it. Book now!
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966mariez
Jun 17, 2024
Lovely day trip from Dublin - Lovely tour through the Wicklow mountains on a very enjoyable day. Our driver Ashley was very friendly and very knowledgable and had many interesting things to tell. Parts of the tour felt a little bit rushed at times as there is a lot to see within a day. Would have liked to have more than 20 minutes at Avoca, the allotted time for lunch also felt a bit short. But we got some lovely sights and walks in and enjoyed the day thoroughly.
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Siri
May 25, 2024
Hands down the best tour I’ve ever been to. - The Wild Wicklow Tour was an unforgettable experience. Our guide, Niall, was exceptional, providing deep insights into the history and traditions of each site we visited. From the serene beauty of the Wicklow mountains to the bustling streets of Dublin, every moment was captivating. Niall’s storytelling made the tour feel like a journey through time, and his tips on local customs were invaluable. This tour is a must for anyone wanting to immerse themselves in authentic Ireland culture.
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Kate
Mar 26, 2020
Great tour and John was a great guide - Great overview of the Wicklow Mountains and some other sites. All was made extremely informative (and entertaining) with our energetic bus driver and tour guide John. Great tour!
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Sam1602dabest
Mar 16, 2020
Wild Wicklow Tour - Had nothing to do our last day in Dublin so was glad to see availability for this tour at 7am for the 9am tour lol Driver John was hilarious and entertaining the whole time! The tour was way more than I thought it would be. I’m glad I saw posts of some of the stops being short or It would’ve bothered me lol. The coffee break stop to eat is much better than the restaurant for lunch(it was ok compared to the coffee break place). It was cold and windy but that’s Ireland weather for you I guess.
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7887tobiasp
Mar 11, 2020
Where do you find such a guide!? - This was my second tour to this area. Great tour, nice stops. Avoca was a bit disappointing. Just an expensive modern shop and tourist drop off. But as soon as we entered the Wicklow Mountains everything was great. John was the greatest and entertaining tour guide i ever knew. A guy in his 70s loving his job and his country. Full recommendation!
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Jeanettn4
Mar 9, 2020
Perfect tour with Denis and Mick - Last week Denis did a tour for our group of Danish students visiting Dublin. Everything about the trip was just perfect. Beautiful countryside! Denis was very good at telling stories and making conversation with our teenagers. The food his wife had made us was lovely and the overall experience was really good for everyone. We were also very pleased with Mick as a driver. Dennis even helped us book another bus we needed for the next day. We would highly recommend this tour!
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Raisedwithwolves
Mar 7, 2020
Tour Guide John was lovely!! - Highly recommend! John was a pleasure, really made our trip extra special ♥️. The sights, the music, and the company were enjoyable.
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Cosmopolitan573010
Mar 7, 2020
Great day out! - Our 70 year driver and guide, John is an absolute legend. He could n t have been more helpful and his knowledge of Wicklow was amazing. Check the weather forecast to get the most from lovely scenery!
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Adventurer724704
Mar 6, 2020
Wild Wicklow tour , highly recommended - It was an amazing day tour. Our guide Denis showed us some interesting places in Dublin, told us about Irland’s history and with an incredible sense of humor made us all have a great day . We had lunch at a restaurant where the food was delicious and the places we visited were breathtaking. Thank you , Denis . Your are an amazing guide !
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