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Wicklow & Glendalough Day Tour with Sheepdog Demo from Dublin
4.5
79 Ratings
Molly Malone Statue
Escape the city and explore the stunning beauty of Wicklow County on this premium tour from Dublin. Visit the Glendalough Monastic site, experience the new Beyond The Trees at Avondale, and discover a working farm in the heart of the mountains.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Molly Malone Statue - 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’.
- Glendalough Monastic Settlement - 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.
- Hollywood - Direction to Hollywood, the original settlement called before its namesake in California, combines historical intrigue with scenic vistas. A playful homage to its well-known predecessor, Wicklow’s take on the Hollywood sign is worth spotting.
- Irish Working Sheepdogs - A typical Irish sheep farm’s sheepdog demonstration highlights various aspects of farm life, such as raising sheep and cultivating organic vegetables. The demonstration of a shepherd using his dogs to guide his sheep is the highlight and provides a unique insight into the day-to-day activities in Wicklow.
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Molly Malone Statue - We arrive back in Dublin’s fair city at around 4:30 pm.
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What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle and USB ports
- All activities admission
- Driver/guide
- Wifi on board
- Transportation to and from Dublin
What's Not Included
- Lunch
Additional Information
Our Wicklow day trip begins at Dublin’s Molly Malone statue, venturing into landscapes rich with Irish culture and history.
Discover Glendalough, a 6th-century monastery in the “valley of the two lakes,” where you can explore ancient ruins and Ireland’s spiritual heritage.
Enjoy local cuisine at a nearby restaurant before visiting Hollywood, named after the Californian city, complete with its own “Hollywood” sign.
The highlight is a sheepdog demonstration on a typical Irish farm, showcasing traditional sheep herding and organic farming.
This tour offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical exploration, and a glimpse into rural Irish life, setting it apart as a comprehensive and immersive experience.
- 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.
Location
Molly Malone Statue
Suffolk Street
Please be there 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(79 Ratings)
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Renee_l
Jun 28, 2024
Pleasant tour of the countryside. - We enjoyed our tour of Wicklow and Glendalough thoroughly. The tour guide provided great commentary of history and current information. Coach was comfortable.
Thank you.
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Wanderer53594941007
Apr 25, 2024
Top day of our city trip. - Highly recommended, very varied. Enough time per stop. Did three different activities. The day was over in no time. Top driver and guide Jonathan.
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Derekbm281af
Nov 27, 2023
Awesome trip, excellent guide - We had an awesome experience with a talented guide. The views were stunning and Keith regaled us with great local stories/histories of the area. Loved every bit of it, Definitely a repeat trip
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Lara_d
Nov 12, 2023
Pleasantly surprised - I usually try to avoid big bus tours but due to travel issues we had to reschedule a couple things and this was one of the few an available and we totally lucked out. The weather created a perfect fall day- a little chili and misty at first but then a little sunshine and dry. Our guide was great and the trip was the perfect length to see the country and some history
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Terry_d
Jul 5, 2024
Beautiful day in Ireland - Loved the sheep dog demonstration, the cafe in Hollywood and the beauty of Glendalough. We were impressed by Debbie the tour guide for stopping to call a local farmer that a ram was out of the field along the road.
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Caruna_s
Jun 8, 2024
An Introduction to Wicklow National Park - Definitely the sheep farming and sheepdogs with Michael. The knowledge and Info shared by Alec. A good intro to the Wicklow area
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Leora_b
Jul 2, 2024
The group didn't wait for us - We were 5 minutes late arriving at the meeting place, which was a bit vague: Not such-and-such statue but Suffiolk Street which is 1 block long. We were actually 10 minutes earlier than the advertised starting time.
We tried several means of reaching someone. We were promised someone would meet us to connect us with the group but they hadn't showed up after 30 minutes so we cancelled. Don't know yet if we'll get our money back. Needless to say we were VERY disappointed.
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G2353inkristina
Apr 25, 2024
Not to be Trusted - We booked this tour a few days in advance. I received a confirmation email and a reminder email the day before. We go to the meeting place and the bus never shows up. When I was able to get them on the phone (an hour later), I was told they had to cancel the trip and someone should have sent me an email. I checked every folder, but no such email was sent, nor did I receive a call. I am now waiting to see if my refund clears or if I will have to dispute the charges. A truly awful customer experience.
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Genie_m
Oct 3, 2023
Waste of a morning - It never happened. The tour got cancelled & we were never informed. Waited for an hour for a bus that didn’t arrive then had to search where to get refunded for a tour I booked months ago.
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Ann_f
Jun 25, 2023
Bad Experience with Inexperienced Tour Guide - We were assigned an inexperienced Tour Guide who left us all stranded at each site, spoke very little on the bus. No stop was made at sheep farm, as advertised, as driver got lost driving and got stuck on a private residential dirt road and needed the help of the homeowner to back out. Total waste or our hard earned money for over 10 hours. You should refund all passengers immediately!! Never again!!
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