Wicklow Mountains Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Kilkenny, Wicklow, and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials From Dublin

• Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow, and Kilkenny Full-Day Guided Tour

• The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour Including Glendalough

• Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow, and Glendalough Small-Group Tours

• Dublin to Wicklow and Glendalough Small-Group Tour With Horseback Riding

There’s no entry fee to visit the Wicklow Mountains National Park; however, you need to pay around €5 per day to leave your car in either of the two parking lots. Many car-free visitors in Dublin can take advantage of half- and full-day trips to the area, starting at €33.

Yes, the Wicklow Mountains are loved for their rugged beauty and nature accessible within an hour's drive of Dublin. For city visitors who want a dose of Ireland beyond the urban sights of Dublin, the mountainous national park offers hiking, scenic views, and the chance to visit the historic monastic site of Glendalough.

Per one customer who booked the Kilkenny, Wicklow, and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials From Dublin,"Beautiful landscape. Organized tour. The monastic site Glendalough was worth the visit. Wicklow mountains are awesome!"

The highest of the Wicklow Mountains is Lugnaquilla, which is 3,035 feet (925 meters). After that is Mullachcleevaun at 2,780 feet (847 meters), followed by Kippure in County Dublin at 2,484 feet (757 meters). Visitors climb the Wicklow mountains, or hike, bike, and explore the area’s ruins.

Yes, the drive through the Wicklow Mountains from Dublin is one of Ireland’s most scenic. There are bus tours that take this route, but driving yourself offers more flexibility. You’ll see lochs, glens, rivers, lakes, and heather along the way, and have plenty of photo opportunities.

Many tours visit the Wicklow Mountains. These tours often include several other locations besides the mountains. There are both full- and half-day tours, with some combining a trip to the Wicklow Mountains with tours to Glendalough and Kilkenny, and others include horseback riding.

Summer is a great time to visit the Wicklow Mountains. Temperatures warm up in June and July. However, that’s when most tourists come and prices increase. Visit the Wicklow Mountains, and the rest of Ireland, in the spring or fall for fewer people, but bring sweaters and an umbrella.

There are a few ways to arrive. Renting a car works well since you can leave early to avoid crowds and have flexibility on your trip. Take the fastest route through Kilmacanogue, or slowly explore the Old Military Road. You can also take the bus or join a tour.

When you're done at the Wicklow Mountains, Dublin and the wider area have more fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of the top Dublin attractions to visit:

• Trinity College Dublin

• Guinness Storehouse

• Dublin Castle

• Temple Bar

• Molly Malone Statue

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Dublin.