The Wild Wicklow Tour from Dublin is the perfect introduction to Wicklow's untamed landscapes. On this Wicklow day tour you'll explore ancient monastic ruins at Glendalough, enjoy the 'craic' in a traditional Irish pub, and see where film-makers brought a little bit of Scotland to Ireland when filming scenes for 'Braveheart' at Sally's Gap.
Highlights
- Day trip from Dublin to Wicklow, the 'Garden of Ireland'
- Guided tour of the 6th-century monastic ruins at Glendalough
- Stunning scenery and wild landscapes of Wicklow
- Opportunity to shop for Irish crafts at Avoca Handweavers
- See where scenes from Braveheart were filmed at Sally's Gap
- Pass by homes of Ireland's rich and famous in Killiney
- Visit a traditional Irish pub for lunch
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Wild Wicklow Tour including Glendalough from Dublin
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Glendalough - Upper LakeGlendalough - Upper LakePhoto by: SaraGUSA, 12 2010 -
Wild Wicklow Tour including ...GlendaloughPhoto by: Chih Ning Linda L09 2010 -
DSC_2551PS I LOVE YOUPhoto by: Chih Ning Linda L09 2010 -
Lough TayLake TayPhoto by: Kevin GUSA, 08 2009 -
St Kevin's Monastery at ...Both nature and history: St Kevin's Monastery at Glendalough, from the bridge to the 2 lakesPhoto by: Kevin GUSA, 08 2009 -
St Kevin's Celtic CrossSt Kevin's Celtic Cross. The round part is a vestige of a pagan symbol added to the cross.Photo by: Kevin GUSA, 08 2009 -
Stream at GlendaloughBeautiful babbling brook on the trail to the lakesPhoto by: Kevin GUSA, 08 2009 -
Lake - GlendaloughLake at the end of our walking tour at Glendalough.Photo by: Sherri RCanada, 06 2008 -
Wicklow MountainsAbsolutely beautiful - nature and history: Wicklow MountainsPhoto by: Sheryl TUSA, 12 2007 -
GlendaloughMy group along with our tour guy :)Photo by: Amanda V04 2013 -
Upper Lake at GlendaloughAfter visiting the 6th Century Monastic Ruins, we went on a quite walk through a forested area where the path stopped ...Photo by: Rebecca B04 2013 -
River at GlandeloughRiverPhoto by: GURUSHARAN SINGH GOGNAIndia, 02 2013 -
WICKLOW MOUNTAINLAKE VIEW FROM MOUNTAINPhoto by: GURUSHARAN SINGH GOGNAIndia, 02 2013 -
Dún LaoghaireDún LaoghairePhoto by: Sara A02 2013 -
Foggy Wicklow MorningWe stopped near the bridge from "P.S. I Love You" during our drive through Wicklow.Photo by: Delio R01 2013 -
Malfunctioning air ...Confused the written review with other tour THIS TOUR WAS HORRIBLE PLEASE DO NOT BOOK IT When booking it said that you ...Photo by: Sylvia P11 2012 -
RuinsPart of the ruins of the Monastic City in Glendalough.Photo by: Destini K11 2012 -
Monastic CityThis is the entrance to the Monastic City in Glendalough.Photo by: Destini K11 2012 -
Irish PubThis is our lunch stop. Great Guinness Stew!Photo by: Destini K11 2012 -
Romantic SceneryPhoto op with a perfect view.Photo by: Destini K11 2012 -
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The Wild Wicklow Tour including Glendalough
The beautiful coastal drive from Dublin to Glendalough takes you past Dun Laoghaire Harbor, Dalkey and Killiney. These exclusive suburbs on the out reaches of Dublin are home to Ireland's rich and famous including U2's Bono, Enya and film director Neil Jordan. Then, driving through the Wicklow Mountains, you'll soon understand why this area is known as 'the Garden of Ireland’.
You'll continue on to the green mountains of Wicklow County, where you'll stop for morning tea (additional cost) at Avoca Handweavers. The oldest wool mill in Ireland, Avoca Handweavers is a great place to shop for high-quality Irish crafts.
The next stop on your Wicklow tour in Glendalough, in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Glendalough is renowned for its natural beauty and history, and is one of the most visited places in Ireland.
At Glendalough, your guide will walk with you through the 6th-century monastic settlement. You'll learn about St Kevin, the founder of the ancient monastery, and hear stories relating to the ruins scattered about the site, including the famous Round Tower. There will also be time for a leisurely stroll through the woods to Upper Lake.
Leaving the peace and serenity of Glendalough behind, you'll head off for a stop at a local pub for lunch (additional cost). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and good old-fashioned home cooking of a traditional Irish pub. Why not wash lunch down with a hearty pint of Guinness?
After lunch you'll begin your return to Dublin, via Sally's Gap, where scenes from 'Braveheart' were filmed in 1995. This scenic but desolate area of wild bogland offers a stunning contrast to the Wicklow Mountains.
You'll arrive back in Dublin in the late afternoon, with drop- off either in Ballsbridge (D4) or at Trinity College.
You'll continue on to the green mountains of Wicklow County, where you'll stop for morning tea (additional cost) at Avoca Handweavers. The oldest wool mill in Ireland, Avoca Handweavers is a great place to shop for high-quality Irish crafts.
The next stop on your Wicklow tour in Glendalough, in Wicklow Mountains National Park. Glendalough is renowned for its natural beauty and history, and is one of the most visited places in Ireland.
At Glendalough, your guide will walk with you through the 6th-century monastic settlement. You'll learn about St Kevin, the founder of the ancient monastery, and hear stories relating to the ruins scattered about the site, including the famous Round Tower. There will also be time for a leisurely stroll through the woods to Upper Lake.
Leaving the peace and serenity of Glendalough behind, you'll head off for a stop at a local pub for lunch (additional cost). Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and good old-fashioned home cooking of a traditional Irish pub. Why not wash lunch down with a hearty pint of Guinness?
After lunch you'll begin your return to Dublin, via Sally's Gap, where scenes from 'Braveheart' were filmed in 1995. This scenic but desolate area of wild bogland offers a stunning contrast to the Wicklow Mountains.
You'll arrive back in Dublin in the late afternoon, with drop- off either in Ballsbridge (D4) or at Trinity College.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by marie-pier p, May 2013
Really good trip! Beautiful landscapes, a lot of stop to see differents places! A really great day with a great driver! Perfect.
Reviewed by Gina, May 2013
I highly recommend the Wild Wicklow Tour (Code 2548WW). The tour guide was the best tour guide I've ever had. He made the tour interesting and fun at the same time. He was extremely knowledgable and informative. He was also very accomodating to all who were on the tour. The scenery was magnificent. My teenage daughter enjoyed it just as much as I did. There were many young adults on this tour and they all seemed to have a good time. I've done many tours, and this was by far my favorite tour.
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