From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog Show
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Dublin, Ireland
- 7 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Escape the city and explore the stunning countryside of County Wicklow on this full-day tour from Dublin. Visit Ireland’s tallest waterfall, Powerscourt, and the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough, surrounded by breathtaking lakes and forests. End your journey with a visit to a working sheep farm, where you’ll witness a live sheepdog demonstration and experience authentic Irish rural life.
- Visit one of Ireland’s tallest waterfalls, the stunning Powerscourt Falls
- Explore Glendalough’s 6th-century monastic ruins and serene lakes
- Enjoy a live sheepdog demo showcasing Ireland’s rural traditions
- Travel in comfort with a driver-guide from Dublin to Wicklow
What's Included
- Driver guide
- All activities admission
- Transportation to and from Dublin
- USB port and Wifi in some buses
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Molly Malone StatueSuffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03, Ireland
*PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE MEETING POINT 10 MIN BEFORE THE APPOINTED TIME* Please be aware that the ending time is subject to traffic conditions.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Molly Malone Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Powerscourt Waterfall
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Barnbawn
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Molly Malone Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Please keep in mind that the arrival time is subject to traffic conditions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Cokkie_E
Very friendly bus driver who was extremely skilled at maneuvering his large motor coach on the narrow roads. We were given enough time at each stop. The sheep herding experience was my favorite as the owners allowed us to interact with the sheep as well as the dogs. Would have liked some bottled water in the bus on our way back. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin!
Reviews
4.6
based on 178 reviews
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Joshua_M, Aug 2026
Alec did a great job talking about pertinent and interesting information. He is very pleasant and I highly recommend him to anyone considering this tour.
Ron, Jul 2026
A truly outstanding trip. Connor was an excellent guide and driver. A photographers dream day. And the sheepdog experience was very interactive, with our having time with the sheep and Oscar the boarder collie.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so glad you had a great time exploring Ireland with us! Thank you for your review, and we hope to see you again for another adventure.
NANCY_B, Jul 2026
This tour of the Wicklow Mountains was one of the highlights of my trip! Our tour guide/bus driver was fantastic—he had a wonderful, engaging way of sharing stories, history, and local legends while pointing out interesting landmarks along the way. He kept everyone entertained throughout the journey.
The scenery in Wicklow Mountains National Park was absolutely breathtaking. As someone who loves the mountains, every stop seemed more beautiful than the last. It truly showcased the natural beauty of Ireland.
I highly recommend this tour. It was an unforgettable experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! Our team works hard to create memorable experiences, and we're delighted you enjoyed your tour.
Richard_K, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful day on this tour! Everything ran on time, both for departure and the return trip.
Our driver, Mike (I think that’s his name) was excellent. He shared lots of interesting history and information throughout the drive, which made the journey even more enjoyable. He also drove very safely, especially on the winding roads, and we felt comfortable the entire trip. The bus was clean, comfortable, and the air conditioning made for a pleasant ride.
The stop at the waterfall gave us plenty of time to enjoy the scenery without feeling rushed. We also really enjoyed the sheepdog demonstration. The young man who led it (I can’t remember his name) had a great personality, explained everything really well, and made the demonstration both informative and entertaining.
Glendalough was beautiful, and while we would have loved a little more time there, we knew the schedule when we booked the tour, so that wasn’t a surprise. Could have spent another hour or two there if you enjoy to hike.
Overall, this was a fantastic experience, and we’d definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Ireland!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! Our team works hard to create memorable experiences, and we're delighted you enjoyed your tour.
Michaela_N, Jul 2026
Our tour was fantastic from start to finish! Rory, our bus driver, was incredibly knowledgeable, and his commentary was absolutely hilarious—the first highlight of the day.
Glendalough National Park was breathtaking and well worth the trip. Be sure to wear your most comfortable walking shoes!
The sheepdog demonstration was another highlight. Jonah, the owner’s son, was friendly, entertaining, and made the experience so much fun. We even got to feed a baby lamb a bottle and hold the sheep, which was such a memorable experience.
I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Ireland!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! Our team works hard to create memorable experiences, and we're delighted you enjoyed your tour.
Jenna_S, Jul 2026
Lots of tours will take you to Glendalough, I chose this one specifically to see Powerscourt Waterfall. It is listed as the first stop but our guide took us straight to Glendalough. He was 25 min late picking us up from there due to "traffic," then we went to the sheepdog farm and straight back to Dublin. Traffic is understandable but should be expected, it was frustrating a common, foreseen occurrence took away an entire experience we purchased. Some passengers insisted they had to get back early to make a cruise. Poor planning on their end shouldn't constitute ruining the tour for everyone else. Glendalough was really neat, and the sheepdog farm was uniquely fun. Parts of the tour were great, but don't count on the visit sites you're promised.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your honest feedback. While we are glad you enjoyed Glendalough and the sheepdog farm, we are incredibly sorry that you missed out on Powerscourt Waterfall.
We completely understand your frustration. You chose this tour specifically for the waterfall, and we deeply regret that traffic delays and scheduling adjustments compromised your experience. Your feedback has been shared directly with our operations team to prevent this from happening again.
We appreciate your patience and thank you for helping us improve our tours.
Christine_B, Jul 2026
This tour had high hopes but was overshadowed by the large school groups and the ending at the sheep “farm”. The two highlights were the waterfall and the hiking. I wish the tour guide wouldn’t have discouraged going into the visitor center which also was adjacent to a lovely hotel which had an amazing patio and full menu. Instead the 100 plus tour group was advised to walk away through the woods to the food trucks which sold ice cream, burgers, chicken fingers, and toasties. The real disappointment of this trip was the ending as it was NOT a sheep farm. I do believe the young lads demonstrating the herding were part of a family owned farm. But thjs janky side road demonstration pin that squeezed over 100 tourists to watch 10 sheep herded into a pin and then the really really disturbing part was when three lambs were “released” from their pins. Guests were given dry food and three bottles to three lambs that were covered in feces. The underbellies of the lambs were full of smashed poop and it was unbelievable watching 100 tourists all try and touch and feed 3 lamb. Guests tried picking them up with no instructions and the part that really disturbed me was the empty hand sanitizer on the fence that nobody mentioned to use. I would absolutely look into a different tour if you want to see a sheep farm and not a bordering poor animal conditions and unsanitary conditions bc then everyone who handled those animals went back to the bus touching the railings etc. I picked this tour bc of the sheep farm herding and it was farm from other professional clean establishments. My daughter went on a different tour a week earlier with friends in Ireland and theirs was clean and adults were running it, not two teenagers. I would never recommend this tour
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback. While we are glad you enjoyed the waterfall and the hiking, we are very concerned to hear about your experience at the sheep farm.
Please be assured that we are investigating the hygiene and hand sanitizer issues with their management immediately, as animal welfare and guest safety are our top priorities.
We would like to clarify that this is indeed an authentic, family-run working sheep farm, but we agree that the crowded conditions and presentation during your visit were not acceptable. We are actively reviewing how these visits are managed to ensure a much cleaner and more comfortable experience.
Lori_M, Jun 2026
This is a beautiful day trip. The waterfall was breathtaking. Our hike in Glendalough, Wow! The ruins, the lakes, the views, even a few red deer! The sheep dog demo was a lot of fun and very interesting and interactive. You driver/guide Andre was amazing, provided us so much information.
Andrea_T, Jun 2026
Fantastic experience, highly recommend! This was a great way to get out of Dublin and see other parts of Ireland with spending hours on a bus. Tour guide Michael was amazing!
Rebecca_S, Jun 2026
Enjoyed the tour and Bobo singing and entertaining us during the drives from place to place. loved the sheepdog activity and the demonstration they gave us, they also allowed us to pet the sheep and dog which was great. Would recommend highly to people wanting a day trip to Wicklow
Amadi_C, Jun 2026
This was a great tour if you have a few free hours to go out of Dublin. Our bus driver Alec was amazing and each stop we went to was truly beautiful.
Steven_M, Jun 2026
The waterfall is very neat, gorgeous for vacation pictures, the lakes are perfect for a shirt hike, and the sheep dog demo was incredible well done, we got to pet and feed the sheep all very cool stuff
Jessica_P, Jun 2026
Alex was fantastic!! I loved the history he gave on the tour! The waterfall was stunning. Pictures do not do this justice. Glendalough was amazing. Beautiful. The sheep dog demo was really cool. Jonah was our person that did the demonstration. He was knowledgeable and was open to answer any questions we had. We got to pet the sheep and he also had a puppy on-site. It was an amazing day. The worst part of the day for my husband was the bus ride. He did not like the narrow, twisty roads. All in all it was a really great day and we enjoyed our adventure!!
Caithlyn_M, Jun 2026
Beautiful landscapes and our guide even took us on a side quest to see Guiness Lake. He shared a lot of information about Dublin and Ireland in general while we drove
Christina_G, Jun 2026
The castle tour day trip was awesome. Richard was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable and funny to keep us entertained! It was a long day, but beautiful sites and weather.
Stacy_H, May 2026
Great day trip for all. Wicklow is beautiful, the sheep dog demo was fantastic, we learned so much on this great tour with Frank, our tour guide and bus driver.
jen7writer, May 2026
If you’re looking for lots of stops and not much driving, this may be the tour for you. We stopped at plenty of places over the day with a flexible driver who wouldn’t leave you behind if you were a minute late, unlike most other day tours. There was no narration from the driver most of the time, but also no spiels about tipping or leaving a review, which I appreciate it. It’s a very small bus compared to most other tours in Ireland which could be appreciated, but no power sockets inside. Some of the stops felt rushed, like the waterfall, while we had plenty of time at the settlement and the sheep farm (and didn’t have to pay to hold a baby lamb!). I think everyone had a great, chill day while seeing some great local sights. We even added in a quick photo stop at Guinness Lake which was lovely.
Michelle_L, May 2026
This tour was great.
Time will get away from you. The falls almost demand 100s of pictures, then the stream calls for some, add your partner and your late back to the bus.
The tour guide was funny and has many historical facts to share, answers questions and feeds the experience of fun and excitement..
We loved and enjoyed the singing.
Thanks for the great experience!!
Regina_F, May 2026
Beautiful countryside with sheep everywhere. Knowledgeable tour guide and 3 separate activities made the day fly by.From a beautiful waterfall to the ruins of an old walled city to watching a shepherd show us his dogs skills. Great fun and very family friendly.
Jasmine_T, May 2026
The tour was a good time. I did find that accessibility at the Glendalough location was a bit lacking. The actual lakes are about a 15-20 minute walk (one way) to the spots that are pictured on the listing. The cemetery & tower are closer to the drop off location (about 5 minutes). I was saddened to hear that some folks on the tour with mobility issues missed out on visiting some of the sites due to the distance of the trails/small inclines. I wish this was disclosed in the original listing.
Michelle_S, May 2026
The best time with the best tour guide Philip- he genuinely made our tour so enjoyable. He is very enthusiastic, compassionate, informative, and electric. Best time at the sheep farm. 10/10 best tour we did with my favorite tour guide to date.
Elena_S, Apr 2026
It was a long day but we saw so much and it was worth the time. The driver Alex did a great job on history and his insights as an Irishman. Loved all the sites but if you wanted to save some time, they do a similar trip without the Cork stop. I would likely skip that as it was just a shopping and food stop. Could have gotten back to Dublin 90 minutes earlier if we had not stopped there.
Paula_P, Apr 2026
An excellent day for travel. Knowledgeable driver telling us tidbits along the way. Enjoyed the 2 hour time to wander Glendalough park. Gorgeous waterfall! Sheepdog demo was great. Enjoyed holding the lambs.
Cokkie_E, Apr 2026
Very friendly bus driver who was extremely skilled at maneuvering his large motor coach on the narrow roads. We were given enough time at each stop. The sheep herding experience was my favorite as the owners allowed us to interact with the sheep as well as the dogs. Would have liked some bottled water in the bus on our way back. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Dublin!
Tracey_C, Apr 2026
Michael was a great host and driver. He narrated just right— not too much, not too little. We started off at the waterfall and we walked around a bit. Nice weather. Then we went to the monestery and learned more things. Took lots of pics.
The last stop was the sheepdog demo. Very informative and the animals there were fun to watch. Guinness the sheep was very tame and adorable. Worth the trip!
Diana_S, Apr 2026
Falls are beautiful , Glendalough was very interesting, but the Sheep herding was fantastic.... Tk u Paddy for showing us your dogs & baby lambs.... great herding from your dogs...
Alexis_M, Apr 2026
Flann was our bus and tour guide. I had done two full day tours prior to this experience. This was a breath of fresh air. We were able to see a lot and not take up the entire day. Flann was great and knowledgeable.
Emily_S, Apr 2026
This was the perfect mix of time on the bus and time outdoors. I really enjoyed the waterfall, walking around the lakes, and seeing the sheepdog demonstration. Paddy, the shepherd, was very informative about his process of training his dogs and I enjoyed hearing about his passion for training the dogs and being a sheep farmer. Our bus driver was also wonderful and I enjoyed all the information he supplied us with along the drive and at the Monastery.
Linds_W, Apr 2026
Great tour and driver!!! Pete d got kids to run around. I highly recommend this. My don is 7 and loved it.
Rochelle_F, Apr 2026
Overall, they should know that Alec provides a depended experience by providing calculable historic and present day facts about social implications, the history of the land and its people and especially the not to miss things.
Travelers should also know they may be sharing time and space with groups, children and done folks who would rather talk amongst themselves than listen.
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