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Wicklow Mountain Walk: Guided Day Tour from Dublin
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299 Ratings
Molly Malone Statue
Take part in a guided tour through Wicklow Mountain National Park as a part of this day trip from Dublin. The walking segment of the trip will last around 1.5 hours.
Take part in a guided tour through Wicklow Mountain National Park as a part of this day trip from Dublin. The walking segment of the trip will last around 1.5 hours.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Molly Malone Statue - Departure from Dublin city center at 9:20 am from the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street.
- Dublin Mountains - Experience a 1.5-hour guided walk in the Scalp area, offering views of the Irish coastline. The walk follows well-maintained trails through deciduous and evergreen woodlands. As the elevation increases, a…
- Molly Malone Statue - Departure from Dublin city center at 9:20 am from the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street.
- Dublin Mountains - Experience a 1.5-hour guided walk in the Scalp area, offering views of the Irish coastline. The walk follows well-maintained trails through deciduous and evergreen woodlands. As the elevation increases, a stunning panoramic view of the Irish countryside unfolds. The route includes part of the Dublin Mountains Way trail, leading to several scenic viewpoints where you can admire the Wicklow Mountains National Park, the Dublin and Wicklow Coastline, as well as Dublin city and its surroundings. An old chimney from the Ballychorus mines, operational in the late 1800s, is also a highlight.
- Enniskerry - Visit this charming Victorian estate village for lunch. Poppies Cafe is highly recommended for its locally sourced food and diverse menu options.
- Wicklow Mountains National Park - After lunch in Enniskerry Village, the tour continues through the Wicklow Mountains National Park with several scenic stops.
- Sally Gap - Located in the heart of the Wicklow Mountains, Sally Gap offers picturesque views and is a perfect spot for photography.
- Guinness Lake - Known as Lough Tay, this lake is situated in Luggala Valley and is famous as a filming location for the “Vikings” series. Enjoy a stop here for scenic photography.
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement - The guide will introduce you to the 6th-century monastery of St. Kevin, sharing its history and folklore. Ample time is provided to explore this beautiful valley and its two lakes.
- Glendalough Upper Lake - Enjoy free time to explore the Glendalough Valley and its two lakes.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Pickup Location is the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:20am
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Pickup Location is the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street at 09:20am
Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
The Molly Malone statue sits outside a large stone church on Suffolk Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(299 Ratings)
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Lindeulogy
Aug 21, 2026
Lovely Day outside of Dublin - Amazing day!
Linda was everything you are looking for in a tour guide.
The views on the walk/hike were amazing, lunch in Enniskerry was lovely, the drive through the Wicklow mountains picturesque and Glendalough intriguing. Highly recommend. Will definitely be checking out other Hilltoptreks tours on our next visit to Ireland.
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Laurabq4752jx
Jul 28, 2026
Super informative. Relaxed but detailed. Love the particular anecdotes and small touches in commentary. - Superb tour -we could not have accessed those sweeping weathered vistas and the breathtaking Viking fjord views without Rory. The loo around Wicklow Natl park is stunning. But mostly Rory’s detailed and anecdotal story/telling is the magic that should inspire anyone to take this tour. Ask for Rory. I loved it.
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Guylaine
Jul 1, 2026
Fantastic walking tour ! - Derek gets a 10/10!
A wonderful walk in nature, beautiful sights, stories, and anecdotes !
Comfortable travel and options!
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Cathhenderson
Jun 28, 2026
A refreshing day in Ireland - The Wicklow Guided walking tour with tour guide Linda and her pup Bowie, quiet lunch in Enniskerry and visit to Glendalough was a refreshing and an exceptional experience. We enjoyed the pace of the walking tour and the information provided by Linda the tour guide/driver. As a local resident she was able to provide valuable insight into the Wicklow area which added so much to our Ireland experience. The day tour was a great balance between guided tour and time on our own to explore at our own pace. We highly recommend Hilltop Treks for your next adventure.
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Excursion607659
Jun 22, 2026
Great small-group tour - The tour today with Linda and her dog Bowie was great! Linda provided interesting historical information throughout the day, starting before we’d even left Dublin. The walk offered great views to Dublin and Dublin bay, and was on a quiet trail without lots of crowds (other than our group of 6 :-)). I very much appreciated being part of a small group tour and would absolutely book with Hilltop Treks again.
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Christinac664
Jun 20, 2026
Wonderful! - Matt is an amazingly attentive & entertaining guide. Thanks for the tip about the Saint Kevin’s Red Ale! A great way to see the Irish countryside while staying in Dublin.
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Maggie_t
Jun 9, 2026
The Powercourt Estate was... - The Powercourt Estate was stunning! And Wicklow national park is massive and so beautiful! So happy I booked this!
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E6632relizh
May 6, 2026
Entertaining and educational! - Gillian was our guide and we had a lovely day with her local background she kept us entertained with just the right amount of history, context, botany, background on contemporary Ireland and even some gossip. Really great time, many couples, and friends and anyone would feel welcomed. The scenery is already beautiful all you need to know is a little bit of the how and why to help really get a sense of the country! Thoroughly recommend!
Liz and Tom May 2026
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Roger_f
May 21, 2026
Watch your step - The walking tour/ Hike offered some great photo opportunities. The natural beauty was really nice. I’d suggest the park enforce pet waste as the trail had many dog bits along the way left for hikers. The Glendalough tour was nice and a great chance to learn about early Christianity in Ireland.
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L6036nhtomk
Jul 9, 2026
Not as described, tour points did not take place. - Overall, the tour (not the scenery) was very disappointing. It all started with the fact that the booked hike through Wicklow National Park was canceled, and we were instead forced to visit the Powerscourt Garden with the other group (the group consists of people who booked the hike for €75 and those who booked the same trip to Powerscourt Garden for €55, and the group splits you in the morning, the afternoon program remains the same).
The program remains the same). In any case, we specifically booked the €75 tour for the hike and then had to find out that it was canceled. So we paid an extra €20 per person and then still had to pay the entrance fee for the garden!
Furthermore, the listed tour points did not really take place.
1. The description states "numerous photo stops" => we briefly stopped at the P.S. I Love You bridge and at the Guinness sea, which was listed as tour points anyway...
2. the 20-minute stop at Sally Gap was completely canceled
3. there was supposed to be a 30-minute tour in Glendalough => there wasn't one either
Oh, and the third image that the organizer uses for advertising in the title photo shows a viewpoint above the Glendalough Upper Lakes. You have a one-hour stay in Glendalough. This point is reachable from the parking lot in 1.5 hours (one way) according to Google Maps and in 2 hours (one way) according to Komoot. So this point is never reachable, as you would need at least 3 hours. Advertising this is somewhat shameless and dishonest.
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