From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Guided 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(34)
It was a wonderfull tour, the view is awesome and the guide Gerry is very funny and he says a lot of historicals information about this fabulous country.
Robbie was an excellent tour guide as well as an experience driver. He was well mannered and very knowledgeable. He was one of the best tour guide/driver that my wife and I experienced. He has a wonderful scene of humor and enjoyedby all the tourist. Even sang us a few verses of a folk song. Well done Robbie. Keep up the good work.
This seriously was the best thing we could have done when visiting Ireland! We started with the Hop On/Hop Off tour, then did the Costal tour to Howth and then even booked the Wicklow Mountains tour! This was such an affordable way to get a taste of other cities in Ireland while staying in Dublin. Jerry was our superb tour guide! Not only knowledgeable, but went above and beyond with giving us recommendations for restaurants and even dropped us off at a stop closer to our destination following the tour. Highly recommend this! Worth the day!
Gerry is an excellent guide. Our Saturday tour was beautiful because, in addition to the good weather, we had the excellent company of Gerry. Very kind, telling many stories in every corner and always giving suggestions for after the tour. If you go to Dublin, go with Gerry, he makes the difference.
Věry nice trio, driver Mr. Robbie was amazing and funny story teller == he is the man on that podition 👍
Robbie was a great guide - all history teachers should do an internship with him. Animated, knowledgeable and with a lot of humor. He is also a caring and courteous driver. Absolutely recommended!!!
Very interesting tour And very nice driver (Mike). Merci!!
Very good experience, the driver is very involved, he drives very well, is very jovial, smiling, and attentive! I recommend it to you 🇮🇪🇮🇪👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
This day tour to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains was a wonderful experience. The scenery is absolutely beautiful, peaceful, making it a perfect getaway from the city. A special mention goes to our tour guide and driver, Robbie, who was knowledgeable, friendly, and very accommodating throughout the trip. His insights into the history and local attractions made the journey even more enjoyable. The ancient ruins of Glendalough and its two stunning lakes are truly breathtaking and offer countless photographic opportunities. It’s definitely a destination that everyone should visit at least once. The only suggestion for improvement would be to allow more time at Glendalough. The allocated two hours felt a little rushed, especially if you want to explore the ancient ruins properly and enjoy a leisurely walk around both lakes. To top off the day, the complimentary pint of Guinness at Nancy Hands Pub was a lovely touch and a great way for visitors to experience a bit of Irish hospitality. Overall, this was an excellent tour, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Ireland.
I went on a tour to dublin to wicklow &glendalough day tour.it was amazing experience.. first of all it was so convenient to get there no hassle att all All u need to just book a tour get on the bus on stop number 1 n sit back n relex n enjoy the day... Why I'm saying is that is Because if you Try to go by your own to wicklow its realy hard to find the transport if you are 1 person or even a group of 4 people As if you have to hire a taxi and it would very expensive to go and come you might pay more then 150eu just to go n come or might be more . If you go by train it's challenging too.. U can drive there by your self too with a rental car. But still it's stressful when you go driving there's as u are responsible for your own vehicle. I feel this is a good deal. For the price Plus the big bus has amazing staff drivers very friendly energetic and they have theair own bus doing the tour not only this tour. they offer Many more tours.too Big bus is a brand ....I just loved it
