Glendalough & Wicklow: Ireland's Hidden Gems

Escape the city and explore the stunning beauty of Wicklow County on this premium tour from Dublin. Visit the Glendalough Monastic site, experience the new Beyond The Trees at Avondale, and discover a working farm in the heart of the mountains.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Molly Malone Statue - Depart from Dublin at 9:30 am. Meet the guide and fellow travelers at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street to embark on an unforgettable day exploring County Wicklow, known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
    PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE SCHEDULED TIME
  • Powerscourt Waterfall - The first stop of…
What's Included
  • Driver guide
  • USB port and Wifi in some buses
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All activities admission
  • Transportation to and from Dublin
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Uncover Ireland’s hidden treasures with a day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Departing from Dublin at 9:30 AM, the adventure begins with a picturesque drive and a friendly greeting from the guide. The first destination is Powerscourt Waterfall, where visitors can spend up to an hour enjoying the scenery and capturing photos. Following…

Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME* Please be aware that the ending time is subject to traffic conditions.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jen7writer
May 26, 2026
Chill day tour with plenty of stops - If you’re looking for lots of stops and not much driving, this may be the tour for you. We stopped at plenty of places over the day with a flexible driver who wouldn’t leave you behind if you were a minute late, unlike most other day tours. There was no narration from the driver most of the time, but also no spiels about tipping or leaving a review, which I appreciate it. It’s a very small bus compared to most other tours in Ireland which could be appreciated, but no power sockets inside. Some of the stops felt rushed, like the waterfall, while we had plenty of time at the settlement and the sheep farm (and didn’t have to pay to hold a baby lamb!). I think everyone had a great, chill day while seeing some great local sights. We even added in a quick photo stop at Guinness Lake which was lovely.
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W6733ndsama
May 16, 2026
Worth a visit. - Breath taking views and great place to spend a nice day with the family very calm and relaxing.
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Michelle_l
May 15, 2026
This tour was great.... - This tour was great. Time will get away from you. The falls almost demand 100s of pictures, then the stream calls for some, add your partner and your late back to the bus. The tour guide was funny and has many historical facts to share, answers questions and feeds the experience of fun and excitement.. We loved and enjoyed the singing. Thanks for the great experience!!
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Regina_f
May 15, 2026
Unexpected delight - Beautiful countryside with sheep everywhere. Knowledgeable tour guide and 3 separate activities made the day fly by.From a beautiful waterfall to the ruins of an old walled city to watching a shepherd show us his dogs skills. Great fun and very family friendly.
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Alexbm2220ih
May 12, 2026
The Singing Bus Driver - Went on tour with Mr. Joey Mulligen who is fantastic and one of the best tour guides I ever experienced . He was incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable about historical facts. This man deserves an award and monetarily compensated for job excellence. I wish I could have him as a tour guide over and over again. I hope his company takes this commentary seriously. Mr. Mulligan is a keeper.
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Jillmz6819uw
May 11, 2026
Stunning beauty to enjoy - Flann was a great guide/driver. Wicklow!Glendalough is a stunning area , and we were blessed with beautiful weather. We enjoyed the walks and views. The sheepdog demo at the end was the icing on the cake. This was a perfect day trip from Dublin. We highly recommend.
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Michelle_s
May 9, 2026
Best tour guide! - The best time with the best tour guide Philip- he genuinely made our tour so enjoyable. He is very enthusiastic, compassionate, informative, and electric. Best time at the sheep farm. 10/10 best tour we did with my favorite tour guide to date.
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Elena_s
Apr 29, 2026
Long but worthwhile day - It was a long day but we saw so much and it was worth the time. The driver Alex did a great job on history and his insights as an Irishman. Loved all the sites but if you wanted to save some time, they do a similar trip without the Cork stop. I would likely skip that as it was just a shopping and food stop. Could have gotten back to Dublin 90 minutes earlier if we had not stopped there.
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Jasmine_t
May 12, 2026
Accessibility Description Could Use Work - The tour was a good time. I did find that accessibility at the Glendalough location was a bit lacking. The actual lakes are about a 15-20 minute walk (one way) to the spots that are pictured on the listing. The cemetery & tower are closer to the drop off location (about 5 minutes). I was saddened to hear that some folks on the tour with mobility issues missed out on visiting some of the sites due to the distance of the trails/small inclines. I wish this was disclosed in the original listing.
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981dorotheas
May 10, 2026
Wasted Day - The trip was a wasted day. We had booked this trip because of the sheepdog demo. Three hours into the trip the driver answered a phone call and received the news that the sheepdog demo was cancelled because the farmer was sick. So we spent more tim at the monastery site in Glendalough instead, which was way too long. There was no lunch stop as planned and we were dropped off around 3:50 at the tourist office. We were offered a refund of 5 Euros for the inconvenience. It seemed strange that the cancellation happened midway, had we known upfront we would have rebooked for another day. Looked like a con job to us. The waterfall was however very impressive.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).