Dublin Day Trip: Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny and Sheepdog Demonstration
by Finn McCools Tours
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This full-day bus tour lasting about 10 hours departs from Dublin and includes live commentary and a professional guide. The trip begins with a drive through Dublin, passing landmarks such as Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Brewery, and Kilmainham. The route leads into Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, where the landscape changes from urban to rural. The tour visits Glendalough, a valley with early monastic ruins including a Round Tower and the Cross of St Kevin. A guided walk around the site is followed by free time to explore the lakes, streams, and surrounding nature. Next, there is a short stop at Wicklow Gap, a mountain pass offering views toward Dublin Bay and fields where sheep graze. A farm visit in Wicklow includes a 45-minute demonstration by a shepherd and his sheepdogs, showing how they herd sheep and explaining the history of sheep farming and wool in Ireland. The tour then continues to Kilkenny, where there are two hours to visit medieval streets, Kilkenny Castle, local pubs, shops, and other historic sites at leisure. The group returns to Dublin around 6:00 PM. Air conditioning is provided on the coach, but food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple Bar
The tour departs from Dublin, traveling through the city center past Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Brewery, and Kilmainham. The guide provides commentary as the group leaves the urban area and heads into Wicklow, observing the changing landscape from city streets to green countryside.
Kilkenny
Glendalough, known as the Valley of Two Lakes, is a historic monastic site set in the Wicklow uplands. The guide leads a walking tour of the ruins, including the Round Tower and the Cross of St Kevin. After the guided portion, there is free time to explore the lakes, streams, and woodland areas independently.
120 min
Wicklow Gap
A brief stop at Wicklow Gap, one of only two roads crossing the Wicklow Mountains. Visitors can use a viewing platform to look out toward Dublin Bay, surrounded by natural fields with rushes, heather, wildflowers, and roaming domestic sheep. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
At an Irish farm, a skilled shepherd demonstrates working with sheep and sheepdogs for about 45 minutes. Visitors learn about the history of wool and sheep farming in Ireland, which dates back 5500 years, and hear about challenges faced by modern Irish farmers.
45 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
The tour stops for two hours in Kilkenny, a city known for its medieval architecture. Visitors can walk the historic streets, visit Kilkenny Castle, explore local pubs including one associated with Ireland’s first witch trial, and browse shops and antique stores at their own pace.
120 min
Dublin
The group returns to Dublin around 6:00 PM, concluding the tour.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 8 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 8 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin Day Trip: Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny and Sheepdog Demonstration
by Finn McCools Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€76Overview
This full-day bus tour lasting about 10 hours departs from Dublin and includes live commentary and a professional guide. The trip begins with a drive through Dublin, passing landmarks such as Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Brewery, and Kilmainham. The route leads into Wicklow, known as the Garden of Ireland, where the landscape changes from urban to rural. The tour visits Glendalough, a valley with early monastic ruins including a Round Tower and the Cross of St Kevin. A guided walk around the site is followed by free time to explore the lakes, streams, and surrounding nature. Next, there is a short stop at Wicklow Gap, a mountain pass offering views toward Dublin Bay and fields where sheep graze. A farm visit in Wicklow includes a 45-minute demonstration by a shepherd and his sheepdogs, showing how they herd sheep and explaining the history of sheep farming and wool in Ireland. The tour then continues to Kilkenny, where there are two hours to visit medieval streets, Kilkenny Castle, local pubs, shops, and other historic sites at leisure. The group returns to Dublin around 6:00 PM. Air conditioning is provided on the coach, but food, drinks, and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple Bar
The tour departs from Dublin, traveling through the city center past Trinity College, Temple Bar, the Guinness Brewery, and Kilmainham. The guide provides commentary as the group leaves the urban area and heads into Wicklow, observing the changing landscape from city streets to green countryside.
Kilkenny
Glendalough, known as the Valley of Two Lakes, is a historic monastic site set in the Wicklow uplands. The guide leads a walking tour of the ruins, including the Round Tower and the Cross of St Kevin. After the guided portion, there is free time to explore the lakes, streams, and woodland areas independently.
120 min
Wicklow Gap
A brief stop at Wicklow Gap, one of only two roads crossing the Wicklow Mountains. Visitors can use a viewing platform to look out toward Dublin Bay, surrounded by natural fields with rushes, heather, wildflowers, and roaming domestic sheep. The stop lasts about 15 minutes.
15 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
At an Irish farm, a skilled shepherd demonstrates working with sheep and sheepdogs for about 45 minutes. Visitors learn about the history of wool and sheep farming in Ireland, which dates back 5500 years, and hear about challenges faced by modern Irish farmers.
45 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
The tour stops for two hours in Kilkenny, a city known for its medieval architecture. Visitors can walk the historic streets, visit Kilkenny Castle, explore local pubs including one associated with Ireland’s first witch trial, and browse shops and antique stores at their own pace.
120 min
Dublin
The group returns to Dublin around 6:00 PM, concluding the tour.
Meeting point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 8 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
End point
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 8 am Return point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.