Dublin Wicklow Mountains & Dublin Highlights Tour
Description
Journey into the wild beauty of Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains and step back in time at the ancient Glendalough Monastic Site with a live, entertaining guide. Capture stunning photos at the iconic Lough Tay (known as Guinness Lake), a must-see highlight of County Wicklow. After soaking up the serene countryside, return to the city for a comfortable, panoramic tour of Dublin’s top landmarks- like Phoenix Park- all from your cozy seat on a Big Bus. Cap off your adventure in a legendary Irish pub, where you can savor the culture and receive a complimentary pint of Guinness, even learning to pull your own! It’s the perfect, all-in-one Irish experience for explorers, history buffs, and fun-seekers alike.
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Wicklow Mountains National Park, County Wicklow, Ireland
One of Ireland’s most important early Christian settlements, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin in a scenic glacial valley in County Wicklow. Renowned for its well-preserved round tower, medieval churches, and peaceful lakeside setting, Glendalough attracts visitors from around the world as a place of historical significance, spiritual heritage, and natural beauty.
Lough Tay (Guinness Lake) is a stunning lake nestled in the Wicklow Mountains, famous for its dark waters and the white sandy shoreline that resemble a pint of Guinness. Surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, it is one of Ireland’s most photographed landscapes and a popular stop along scenic routes through County Wicklow. The area has also featured in film and television productions, including Vikings.
County Wicklow, known as the “Garden of Ireland,” is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rolling mountains, lush valleys, and picturesque coastline. Located just south of Dublin, the county is home to some of Ireland’s most iconic natural and historic attractions, including Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains National Park, and Lough Tay (Guinness Lake). Its blend of scenic beauty, rich heritage, and outdoor activities makes it a favourite destination for visitors exploring Ireland
Phoenix Park is one of the largest enclosed city parks in Europe, located in the heart of Dublin. Spanning over 1,700 acres, it is home to historic landmarks, beautiful gardens, and a herd of wild fallow deer that have roamed the park for centuries. The park also contains notable attractions such as Dublin Zoo, Áras an Uachtaráin (the residence of the President of Ireland), and the Wellington Monument, making it a popular destination for both locals and visitors.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven paths.
- Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before 9:45am.
- Some stops have limited facilities, carry water and snacks.
- Bring a rain jacket as Irish weather is changeable.
- Alcohol (Guinness) only served to guests aged 18+
- Children aged 4 and under travel FREE
Reviews(15)
Lovely day trip to Wicklow mountains and Glendalough. Our guide, Mike was excellent - very knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend him as a guide.
Hi Brent, thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Wicklow Tour with Mike. We'll make sure to share your kind feedback with him. Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Big Bus Team
We did this tour yesterday as a family. We were very lucky with our guide, Gerry. He was very friendly and gave us lots of information about the places and sights and the history of Dublin. The included pub visit at the end of the tour was especially nice. We could talk with Gerry about anything and everything and even got some personal tips. Simply fantastic.
Hi Sabrina, thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed the tour with Gerry. We'll make sure to share your kind feedback with him. Thanks for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another fantastic experience in Dublin! Best Regards, Big Bus Team
It was such a pleasant experience! Jerry conducted both the bus and the guidance with extraordinary competence. Beautiful landscaping and unforgettable memories. The bus has good charging points and AC.
Hi Alessandra, thank you for the 5-star review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Wicklow Tour with Jerry. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for your feedback! We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards,Big Bus Team
Saw some beautiful landscapes and learned a lot while on a scenic drive. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and told many stories of Irish history, which really helped me understand the context of the cemetery we were visiting. Also just a great introduction to Irish history for people starting at zero. 10/10 would recommend.
Hi there, thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again! Best regards, Big Bus Team
Our driver was stupid and he did a great trip and talked about everything very passionately. He also guided us during in walking trip from upper lake to lower lake. As an extra also a hiking trip to the Poulanass waterfalls. In short, more than worth the money. Afterwards a glass of Guinness in Nancy Hands bar. Nothing was too much for Dom.
Hi Ruud, thank you for the 5 star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your Wicklow tour with our guide Dom, we'll be sure to share your review with him. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again! Best regards, Big Bus Team
Had a great tour with Mike, very informative, relaxed day, and gorgeous landscape.
Hi Ines, thank you for the 5 star review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your Wicklow Tour with us. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again! Best regards, Big Bus Team
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend the Big Bus Dublin Wicklow Tour! Our driver Dominic was fantastic — incredibly knowledgeable and kept us entertained with local history and stories throughout the journey. He even took us on a free walking tour which made the whole experience so much more personal. Perfect if you want to explore beyond the usual Dublin tourist trail. Ask for Dominic, you won’t be disappointed!
Hi Arun, thank you for your review! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the Wicklow Tour with our guide Dominic. We'll be sure to pass on your words. Thank you for choosing us. Best regards, Big Bus Team
Our guide Gerry was very funny! This was his first time doing this particular tour but despite this Gerry was incredibly knowledgeable about Dublin‘s history and so much more. We got quite lucky and had a small group of no more than 8 people.
Hi Kimberly, thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with our guide Gerry, we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again! Best regards, Big Bus Team
Great experience ! The driver gave us lots of details and history facts about the different places we got to see. It is a long trip but it’s worth it.
Hey, there! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed learning more about the places you visited along the way. It's always fantastic to know that our team helped bring the city's history and landmarks to life through their commentary. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable city adventure in the future! Madalina@BigBusTours
I really enjoyed the tour to Wicklow. Throughout the entire trip, the guide shared lots of interesting facts with us, and when we arrived, he gave a super engaging and dynamic explanation. My guide was Gerry, and I highly recommend him. I would definitely take this tour again!
Hi Sofia, thank you for the review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your Wicklow Tour with our guide Gerry, we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to see you again! Best regards, Big Bus Team
