From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog demo
Description
Discover Ireland’s hidden gems on a day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Departing Dublin at 9:30 AM, your journey begins with a scenic drive and a warm welcome from your guide. First stop: Powerscourt Waterfall, where you’ll have up to an hour to enjoy the views and take photos. Next, explore the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough, nestled among lakes and forested hills. You’ll have two hours here for sightseeing and lunch (not included). Then, experience a live sheepdog demonstration — a true Irish tradition. This tour offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and culture.
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Itinerary
Depart from Dublin at 09:30am. Meet your guide and fellow travellers at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street to begin an unforgettable day exploring Co. Wicklow, known as the 'Garden of Ireland'. *PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME*
Our first stop of the day is the breathtaking Powerscourt Waterfall, nestled in the heart of County Wicklow. As Ireland’s tallest waterfall, it plunges an impressive 121 meters (397 feet) into a serene, tree-lined valley, creating a truly mesmerizing sight. Surrounded by the majestic woodlands of the Powerscourt Estate, this natural wonder has captivated visitors since the 18th century. Its enchanting beauty has even made it a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, adding to its magical allure. Take in the soothing sounds of cascading water, explore the scenic walking trails, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this unforgettable destination.
Situated in the "valley of the two lakes," Glendalough is a historic gem surrounded by breathtaking scenery. It was created as a monastery retreat in the sixth century by Saint Kevin. Wandering around the remnants of the ancient city, visitors can learn about Ireland's spiritual and historical heritage. You can also have lunch at a neighbouring restaurant.
The last stop of our Wicklow day tour is to a working sheep farm. Meet a friendly local farmer who will delight in introducing you to rural life on the farm. You will be introduced to their working sheepdogs; they will explain the breed of dog used and show you how they are trained to carry out their duties. The farmer will also talk about the different breeds of sheep in Ireland and what they are used for. Then finally the main event, a sheepdog demonstration. This is a truly unique experience and gives you a great insight into how dogs are used to herd sheep, be it in the hills or in the fields using voice and whistle commands.
We arrive back in Dublin’s fair city at around 4:45 pm. Thanks for joining us!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
- Breaks will be taken at service stations in road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities.
- Please keep in mind that the arrival time is subject to traffic conditions
Reviews(166)
This is a beautiful day trip. The waterfall was breathtaking. Our hike in Glendalough, Wow! The ruins, the lakes, the views, even a few red deer! The sheep dog demo was a lot of fun and very interesting and interactive. You driver/guide Andre was amazing, provided us so much information.
Fantastic experience, highly recommend! This was a great way to get out of Dublin and see other parts of Ireland with spending hours on a bus. Tour guide Michael was amazing!
Enjoyed the tour and Bobo singing and entertaining us during the drives from place to place. loved the sheepdog activity and the demonstration they gave us, they also allowed us to pet the sheep and dog which was great. Would recommend highly to people wanting a day trip to Wicklow
Tour was saved by the sheep dog demonstration. First stop there was little to see. Waterfall stop at least an hour too long.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the sheepdog demonstration, as it is often a highlight of the tour. We’re sorry to hear that other parts of the day did not meet your expectations, particularly the timing of some stops. Your comments are very helpful and will be passed on to our team for review as we continue to improve the experience.
This was a great tour if you have a few free hours to go out of Dublin. Our bus driver Alec was amazing and each stop we went to was truly beautiful.
The waterfall is very neat, gorgeous for vacation pictures, the lakes are perfect for a shirt hike, and the sheep dog demo was incredible well done, we got to pet and feed the sheep all very cool stuff
Alex was fantastic!! I loved the history he gave on the tour! The waterfall was stunning. Pictures do not do this justice. Glendalough was amazing. Beautiful. The sheep dog demo was really cool. Jonah was our person that did the demonstration. He was knowledgeable and was open to answer any questions we had. We got to pet the sheep and he also had a puppy on-site. It was an amazing day. The worst part of the day for my husband was the bus ride. He did not like the narrow, twisty roads. All in all it was a really great day and we enjoyed our adventure!!
Beautiful landscapes and our guide even took us on a side quest to see Guiness Lake. He shared a lot of information about Dublin and Ireland in general while we drove
This was a good day out of the city. Positive is you don't have to drive on very narrow country roads. Negative is you are on bus with 40+ other people that can't follow clear instructions as to when to return to the bus. The driver was great and imparted a lot of information along the way. You are on your own at the stops in Wicklow and Glendalough which is fine. The paths are clear and easy to walk. Lunch was on our own from food trucks. It would have been helpful to know exactly which trucks would be at the two areas in Glendalough as the offerings are very different and you don't have enough time to retrace your steps from one to the other. The sheepdog demo was fun and informative. At no fault of the sheepdog demo folks, the tour company had two full buses there so it was way too crowded. The family running the dogs made the best of it though and really did a nice job explaining how the dogs do their work. We took this trip because it was the only one that had a sheepdog demo out of Dublin. The parks were very pretty and the demo fun, so we would probably do it again even though group was too large.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the countryside, the stops in Wicklow and Glendalough, and that the sheepdog demonstration was a highlight of your day. It’s also great to know you found the driver informative and the scenery enjoyable. We’re sorry to hear that some parts of the experience felt crowded and that clearer information about the lunch options would have been helpful. Your comments are very valuable and will be shared with our team for review as we continue to improve our tours. Thank you again for your honest feedback and for joining the tour.
The castle tour day trip was awesome. Richard was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable and funny to keep us entertained! It was a long day, but beautiful sites and weather.
