Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Day Tour with Guided Walk from Dublin
by Hilltoptreks
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Wicklow Mountain National Park is known for its scenic landscapes and walking trails. This small-group day tour from Dublin includes about 8 hours of travel and sightseeing. The tour begins with pickup at 9:20 AM from the Molly Malone statue in Dublin city centre. The first main activity is a guided walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours along the Scalp area. This walk follows parts of the Dublin Mountains Way trail, passing through deciduous and evergreen woodland and reaching viewpoints with views of Wicklow Mountains National Park, the Dublin and Wicklow coastline, and Dublin city. Along the walk is an old chimney from the Ballychorus mines dating to the late 1800s. Next, the group stops for about 45 minutes in Enniskerry, a small Victorian estate village, where lunch is recommended at Poppies Cafe, which offers locally produced food and various meal options. After lunch, the tour continues with scenic drives through Wicklow Mountains National Park, including stops at Sally Gap for photo opportunities, and Guinness Lake (Lough Tay), known for its location in the Luggala Valley and as a filming site for the series "Vikings." Each stop allows time for photography and brief exploration. The tour also visits the Glendalough Monastic Settlement, where the guide explains the history and folklore of this 6th-century monastery founded by St Kevin. Visitors have about 30 minutes with the guide here and an additional hour for free time to explore Glendalough Valley and its two lakes. The tour includes live commentary on board and a driver/guide but does not provide hotel pickup or meals.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
Pickup takes place at 9:20 AM from the Molly Malone statue located on Suffolk Street in Dublin city centre.
5 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
A guided walk of about 1.5 hours occurs in the Scalp area overlooking the Irish coastline. The route follows good trails through deciduous and evergreen woodland. It includes several scenic viewpoints along part of the Dublin Mountains Way trail that offer views of Wicklow Mountains National Park, the Dublin and Wicklow coastline, and Dublin city. An old chimney from the 19th-century Ballychorus mines is also visible on the walk.
90 min
Enniskerry
The tour stops for 45 minutes in Enniskerry, a small Victorian estate village. Lunch is recommended at Poppies Cafe, which uses locally produced food and caters to various dietary preferences.
45 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
After lunch, the tour continues with scenic drives through Wicklow Mountains National Park, including several stops along the way.
60 min
Sally Gap
The tour stops for about 20 minutes at Sally Gap, a central location in the Wicklow Mountains, offering scenic views and opportunities for photography.
20 min
Guinness Lake
Also known as Lough Tay, this lake sits in the Luggala Valley and serves as a filming location for the series "Vikings." The tour pauses here for about 20 minutes for photos.
20 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
The guide leads a 30-minute visit to the 6th-century monastery founded by St Kevin, explaining its history and folklore. Visitors see the monastic ruins and surrounding valley.
30 min
Glendalough Upper Lake
There is an additional 60 minutes of free time to explore Glendalough Valley and its two lakes independently.
60 min
Meeting point
The Molly Malone statue sits outside a large stone church on Suffolk Street
End point
The Molly Malone statue sits outside a large stone church on Suffolk Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Day Tour with Guided Walk from Dublin
by Hilltoptreks
Choose from 1 available option
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.€150Overview
Wicklow Mountain National Park is known for its scenic landscapes and walking trails. This small-group day tour from Dublin includes about 8 hours of travel and sightseeing. The tour begins with pickup at 9:20 AM from the Molly Malone statue in Dublin city centre. The first main activity is a guided walk lasting approximately 1.5 hours along the Scalp area. This walk follows parts of the Dublin Mountains Way trail, passing through deciduous and evergreen woodland and reaching viewpoints with views of Wicklow Mountains National Park, the Dublin and Wicklow coastline, and Dublin city. Along the walk is an old chimney from the Ballychorus mines dating to the late 1800s. Next, the group stops for about 45 minutes in Enniskerry, a small Victorian estate village, where lunch is recommended at Poppies Cafe, which offers locally produced food and various meal options. After lunch, the tour continues with scenic drives through Wicklow Mountains National Park, including stops at Sally Gap for photo opportunities, and Guinness Lake (Lough Tay), known for its location in the Luggala Valley and as a filming site for the series "Vikings." Each stop allows time for photography and brief exploration. The tour also visits the Glendalough Monastic Settlement, where the guide explains the history and folklore of this 6th-century monastery founded by St Kevin. Visitors have about 30 minutes with the guide here and an additional hour for free time to explore Glendalough Valley and its two lakes. The tour includes live commentary on board and a driver/guide but does not provide hotel pickup or meals.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Molly Malone Statue
Pickup takes place at 9:20 AM from the Molly Malone statue located on Suffolk Street in Dublin city centre.
5 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
A guided walk of about 1.5 hours occurs in the Scalp area overlooking the Irish coastline. The route follows good trails through deciduous and evergreen woodland. It includes several scenic viewpoints along part of the Dublin Mountains Way trail that offer views of Wicklow Mountains National Park, the Dublin and Wicklow coastline, and Dublin city. An old chimney from the 19th-century Ballychorus mines is also visible on the walk.
90 min
Enniskerry
The tour stops for 45 minutes in Enniskerry, a small Victorian estate village. Lunch is recommended at Poppies Cafe, which uses locally produced food and caters to various dietary preferences.
45 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
After lunch, the tour continues with scenic drives through Wicklow Mountains National Park, including several stops along the way.
60 min
Sally Gap
The tour stops for about 20 minutes at Sally Gap, a central location in the Wicklow Mountains, offering scenic views and opportunities for photography.
20 min
Guinness Lake
Also known as Lough Tay, this lake sits in the Luggala Valley and serves as a filming location for the series "Vikings." The tour pauses here for about 20 minutes for photos.
20 min
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
The guide leads a 30-minute visit to the 6th-century monastery founded by St Kevin, explaining its history and folklore. Visitors see the monastic ruins and surrounding valley.
30 min
Glendalough Upper Lake
There is an additional 60 minutes of free time to explore Glendalough Valley and its two lakes independently.
60 min
Meeting point
The Molly Malone statue sits outside a large stone church on Suffolk Street
End point
The Molly Malone statue sits outside a large stone church on Suffolk Street
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.