Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Tour from Dublin

Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains Day Tour

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Overview

Ireland is packed with hidden treasures — places where charming scenery rubs up against a rich and fascinating history. So where do you find such treasures? Well, in Glendalough and Wicklow mountains.

The ruins of the early medieval monastery at Glendalough are a particular highlight, while the sweeping forested hillsides and crystalline lakes offer the perfect backdrops. Exploring this singular landscape is easy with our Wicklow Glendalough tour.

The Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains tour departs from Dublin at 9:30 AM. After a warm welcome from your guide, and the chance to meet the other guests sharing the experience with you, the drive through the stunning Irish countryside awaits.

We arrive at Glendalough Monastery around 10:30 AM. You'll have one and a half hours to explore this monastic site. Saint Kevin founded this Christian settlement in the 6th century, with most existing structures built in the 10th-12th centuries. Enjoy a leisurely lunch in a charming environment, and then we continue the tour. Unfortunately, lunch is not provided, so we do ask that you bring sandwiches or something similar with you for the trip.

Next stop: Hollywood. Only this time it's the original Hollywood. From here, we'll take you to a working sheep farm in the heart of County Wicklow. Meet with a local farmer and discover more about the agricultural history of this corner of Ireland. You'll even get to witness a sheepdog demonstration in action — not many other tours can offer that.

Ireland's beauty is out there waiting for you. And a day trip to the Glendalough and Wicklow mountains is the perfect way to unlock the magic.

Itinerary

09:30: Departure from Dublin 

This day trip leaves Dublin at 9:30 AM. We depart from the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. Please arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide and fellow travellers. The map is linked on our booking page.

Glendalough Monastery

We arrive at the famous Glendalough Monastery early in the afternoon. This is the perfect arrival time, with most people having already left. It's really worth taking your time to explore this place, so we give you 90 full minutes to really get acquainted with its beauty.

Holywood Village

Our next stop is a quaint village with a famous name. Hollywood in Wicklow isn't as famous as its Californian cousin, but it was definitely here first.
 

Working Sheep Farm

Our last stop of the day is a working sheep farm in the heart of County Wicklow. Get up close with the goings on of farm life, and learn about the culture from a local farmer. A sheepdog demonstration provides the cherry on the cake for this part of the trip.

4:30 PM: Arrive in Dublin 

We arrive back in Dublin at 4:30 PM, full of great memories and stories to tell. We drop you back at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street, where your adventure began many hours ago.

All times are approximate and subject to change based on traffic conditions

Pickup

Our Glendalough tour leaves at 9:30 AM from the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. A map is linked on our booking page. Please arrive 10 minutes early to meet your guide and fellow travellers. View on map

Drop off

Our Glendalough day trip from Dublin gets back to the city at 4:30 PM. The coach drops you off at the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street. A map is linked on our booking page.

Things to bring

Our Wicklow Day tours from Dublin take in natural wonders and historic sights over more than eight hours. We're all about comfort and convenience for everyone on our trips. To make sure you get the very best out of the tour, it's advisable to bring the following:

  • Camera

  • Sunglasses

  • Raincoat – just in case it rains!

  • Headphones to listen to the commentary on the multilingual app

  • Charging cable and power bank to keep your devices charged (some buses do have charging ports but not all)

  • Spending money / credit card to pick up souvenirs & tip your driver!

Appropriate shoes for walking on rough terrain. If you can predict one thing about Ireland's weather, you can't predict it. Stay prepared, and dress for the conditions. Comfortable and supportive shoes are useful too — the terrain may be beautiful, but it can get a little uneven out there

Inclusions/exclusions

This day trip provides a unique opportunity to tour the Wicklow mountains from Dublin. We have taken thousands of people to this special part of the world, so you can relax and enjoy the journey.

Inclusions:

  • Professional driver/guide

  • Modern comfortable coach transportation

  • Wifi (onboard vehicles, where fitted)

Exclusions:

  • Lunch

  • Snacks

  • Tips

Cancellation policy

If you've purchased tickets for the Dublin to Glendalough day tour, you can change or cancel bookings on our website. A transferable voucher or credit note will be issued, to be redeemed at a date of your choice.

If you cancel the Glendalough day tour within 24 hours, you can choose another date (subject to availability). If you're late for the bus or don't make it for any reason, however, you will be charged for the tour.

At Irish Day Tours, we need at least eight passengers for each tour. We wait until 3:00 PM the day before the tour to reach this number. Otherwise, we have to cancel and will contact you with the details.

This cancellation policy applies to all Ei Travel Group web shops

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