Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Day Tour from Dublin Including Glendalough, Sally Gap and Lough Tay
by Wild Wicklow Tours
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This Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Day Tour from Dublin lasts about eight and a half hours and includes Glendalough, Sally Gap, and Lough Tay. The tour begins with pickup from central Dublin, with convenient locations in both the north and south parts of the city. The group travels along Dublin’s southern coast to Killiney Hill, where there is a 40-minute walk offering views over Dublin Bay. The coach then continues past rocky coastal landscapes to Avoca Handweavers in Kilmacanogue, allowing a 25-minute stop to browse handmade goods or enjoy coffee and scones at your own expense. After Avoca, the route passes through Enniskerry and Glencree on roads inaccessible to larger coaches, entering the Wild Wicklow Mountains and reaching Sally Gap. At Sally Gap, there is a 30-minute stop to view the heather-covered slopes and boglands, including Lough Tay, also known as Guinness Lake, a location used in films and TV shows. Following this, the group stops for lunch at a traditional Irish pub (own expense), with alternative options available on request. The tour then proceeds to Glendalough, a glacial valley featuring a monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. Visitors spend about 90 minutes on a guided walk to key landmarks including the Round Tower, followed by at least 60 minutes of free time to explore the lakes and surrounding area. Guests may choose to walk to the Upper Lake through ancient woodlands. The return trip to Dublin includes a complimentary tasting of Glendalough Irish Whiskey on board the air-conditioned coach. A professional local guide provides commentary throughout the day. The tour uses a premium smaller coach to access remote viewpoints beyond the main roads. Minimum age for this tour is five years. In winter months, minimum numbers apply and there is a possibility of cancellation if requirements are not met, with alternatives or refunds offered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Killiney Hill
The day starts with a pickup in central Dublin and a coastal drive to Killiney Hill. Guests take a 40-minute walk to see wide views over Dublin Bay before the coach heads inland through rocky coastal scenery toward the Wicklow Mountains.
40 min
Avoca Handweavers Kilmacanogue
A 25-minute stop at Avoca Handweavers in Kilmacanogue allows guests to enjoy coffee and homemade scones or browse handmade goods, all at personal expense.
25 min
Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree
Leaving Avoca, the route passes through Enniskerry and Glencree, using smaller roads that larger coaches cannot access, entering deeper into the Wicklow Mountains and reaching Sally Gap.
Sally Gap
The tour continues through Wicklow Mountains National Park to Sally Gap, where guests spend 30 minutes viewing the park’s upper slopes covered in heather and bogland. The stop includes a visit to Lough Tay (Guinness Lake), known for appearances in Braveheart, PS I Love You, and Vikings.
30 min
Lunch break
After Sally Gap, the group stops at a traditional Irish pub for lunch (own expense). Guests can enjoy Irish home-cooked food and Guinness, with alternative lunch options available upon request.
60 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Guests spend about 90 minutes exploring Glendalough’s monastic settlement, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. The guided tour covers historic sites including the Round Tower. There is free time to explore independently, with an option to walk to the Upper Lake through ancient forests.
90 min
Return journey
The tour ends on the luxury coach with a complimentary serving of Glendalough Irish Whiskey as the group returns to Dublin.
Meeting point
9.15am Opposite the Grand Canal Hotel, go 30 meters up the hill just before the car parking spaces
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Day Tour from Dublin Including Glendalough, Sally Gap and Lough Tay
by Wild Wicklow Tours
Choose from 3 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.€110Overview
This Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Day Tour from Dublin lasts about eight and a half hours and includes Glendalough, Sally Gap, and Lough Tay. The tour begins with pickup from central Dublin, with convenient locations in both the north and south parts of the city. The group travels along Dublin’s southern coast to Killiney Hill, where there is a 40-minute walk offering views over Dublin Bay. The coach then continues past rocky coastal landscapes to Avoca Handweavers in Kilmacanogue, allowing a 25-minute stop to browse handmade goods or enjoy coffee and scones at your own expense. After Avoca, the route passes through Enniskerry and Glencree on roads inaccessible to larger coaches, entering the Wild Wicklow Mountains and reaching Sally Gap. At Sally Gap, there is a 30-minute stop to view the heather-covered slopes and boglands, including Lough Tay, also known as Guinness Lake, a location used in films and TV shows. Following this, the group stops for lunch at a traditional Irish pub (own expense), with alternative options available on request. The tour then proceeds to Glendalough, a glacial valley featuring a monastic settlement founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. Visitors spend about 90 minutes on a guided walk to key landmarks including the Round Tower, followed by at least 60 minutes of free time to explore the lakes and surrounding area. Guests may choose to walk to the Upper Lake through ancient woodlands. The return trip to Dublin includes a complimentary tasting of Glendalough Irish Whiskey on board the air-conditioned coach. A professional local guide provides commentary throughout the day. The tour uses a premium smaller coach to access remote viewpoints beyond the main roads. Minimum age for this tour is five years. In winter months, minimum numbers apply and there is a possibility of cancellation if requirements are not met, with alternatives or refunds offered.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Killiney Hill
The day starts with a pickup in central Dublin and a coastal drive to Killiney Hill. Guests take a 40-minute walk to see wide views over Dublin Bay before the coach heads inland through rocky coastal scenery toward the Wicklow Mountains.
40 min
Avoca Handweavers Kilmacanogue
A 25-minute stop at Avoca Handweavers in Kilmacanogue allows guests to enjoy coffee and homemade scones or browse handmade goods, all at personal expense.
25 min
Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree
Leaving Avoca, the route passes through Enniskerry and Glencree, using smaller roads that larger coaches cannot access, entering deeper into the Wicklow Mountains and reaching Sally Gap.
Sally Gap
The tour continues through Wicklow Mountains National Park to Sally Gap, where guests spend 30 minutes viewing the park’s upper slopes covered in heather and bogland. The stop includes a visit to Lough Tay (Guinness Lake), known for appearances in Braveheart, PS I Love You, and Vikings.
30 min
Lunch break
After Sally Gap, the group stops at a traditional Irish pub for lunch (own expense). Guests can enjoy Irish home-cooked food and Guinness, with alternative lunch options available upon request.
60 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Guests spend about 90 minutes exploring Glendalough’s monastic settlement, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. The guided tour covers historic sites including the Round Tower. There is free time to explore independently, with an option to walk to the Upper Lake through ancient forests.
90 min
Return journey
The tour ends on the luxury coach with a complimentary serving of Glendalough Irish Whiskey as the group returns to Dublin.
Meeting point
9.15am Opposite the Grand Canal Hotel, go 30 meters up the hill just before the car parking spaces
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.