From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Guided Tour

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7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore both Dublin and the wild beauty of the Wicklow Mountains in one day without the hassle of renting a car. This full-day adventures combines a bus tour of Dublin’s highlights with the landscapes of Wicklow County, including a tour of the Glendalough Monastic Site, and ends over a pint of Guinness at a classic Dublin pub.

Check off plenty of highlights in just one day
Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide
Relax and enjoy the scenic views onboard a private bus
Pull your own pint of Guinness at a Dublin pub

What's Included

Live English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour at Glendalough Monastic Site
Dublin highlights tour including the Phoenix Park and a traditional Irish pub
Free time to explore Glendalough at your own pace
Opportunity to pull your own pint (additional charges apply)
Complimentary Guinness (1 Per Adult)
Free onboard Wi-Fi

Lunch

No food or Drink Provided
No Hotel Pick up

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

13 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 HN30, Ireland
Daily departures at 9:45am Meeting point: Big Bus Stop #1: 13 Upper O'Connell Street (Outside Discover Ireland Centre) Operational dates: from 1st June 2026

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:45 am

Itinerary

Wicklow Mountains National Park

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glendalough Monastic Settlement (Pass By)

Guinness Lake (Pass By)

County Wicklow (Pass By)

Phoenix Park (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven paths.

Arrive at the departure point 15 minutes before 9:45am.
Some stops have limited facilities, carry water and snacks.
Bring a rain jacket as Irish weather is changeable.
Alcohol (Guinness) only served to guests aged 18+
Children aged 4 and under travel FREE
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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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Reviews

5.0

based on 49 reviews

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Our guide, Robbie was...

Prakash_T, Sep 2026

Our guide, Robbie was fantastic. we loved the tour , all of it. It was the best value for money we spent in Dublin this trip ! Robbie deserves a long summer break in 2027 :)

Response from Host, Sep 2026

Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear you loved every part of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough tour and found it to be great value for your trip. We will definitely pass your kind words, and the suggestion for a well-deserved summer break along to Robbie! We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon. Andrei@BigBusTours

The best of Wicklow County and Enniskerry

Anne_R, Jul 2026

A brilliant day around Wicklow and Enniskerry with our driver/guide Gerry. We visited the old monastery, P.S. I Love You Bridge and some really beautiful scenic places. We learned about the history and lore of Dublin and the Wicklow County area. Highly recommend this tour for value and cultural immersion of this splendid part of the Emerald Isle. The Big Bus company was highly professional and supportive of us during our visit.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hi, Anne, Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review! We are absolutely delighted to hear about your brilliant day exploring Wicklow and Enniskerry. Gerry will be thrilled to read your kind words! We pride ourselves on having team members who bring local history and lore to life, so it is fantastic to know that his stories and recommendations made your tour so memorable—from the historic monastery to the P.S. I Love You Bridge. Thank you for your high recommendation and for recognizing our team's professionalism. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back for another adventure on the Emerald Isle in the future! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam

Great experience ! The...

Andrea_J, Jun 2026

Great experience ! The driver gave us lots of details and history facts about the different places we got to see. It is a long trip but it’s worth it.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hey, there! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed learning more about the places you visited along the way. It's always fantastic to know that our team helped bring the city's history and landmarks to life through their commentary. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Tours, and we hope to welcome you on board again for another memorable city adventure in the future! Madalina@BigBusTours

Beautiful scenery and an excellent guide!

Maggie_A, Jun 2026

We had a fantastic day exploring Wicklow with our guide Dominic. The highlight of the tour was definitely Glendalough, where we had around two hours to explore the beautiful scenery, historic ruins, and walking trails at our own pace. We also visited the stunning Guinness Lake, which offered some of the most spectacular views of the day. On the way back to Dublin, Dominic gave us an excellent tour of the city and shared interesting facts about local history and landmarks, including Phoenix Park. The entire day was well organized, relaxing, and informative. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Ireland!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had such a memorable day exploring Wicklow with Dominic. It’s wonderful that you were able to take in the beauty of Glendalough at your own pace, enjoy the breathtaking views at Guinness Lake, and finish the day with an insightful tour of Dublin, including Phoenix Park. We’re so pleased the experience felt well organised, relaxing, and informative from start to finish. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another amazing Irish adventure! Denis @Big Bus Tours

Great experience!

Eduardo_S, Jun 2026

Great experience! Great views at the Guinness Lake, we also had enough time to explore Wicklow at our own pace. Then it followed with a panoramic tour of Dublin City, cheers to our guide Dom for the great experience. We ended up in a pub to have a good traditional Irish meal. If you want to see Wicklow and Dublin in the same day, this is your tour!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience exploring Wicklow and Dublin with us, and that you enjoyed the stunning views at Guinness Lake as well as the time to discover Wicklow at your own pace. It’s fantastic to know the panoramic tour of Dublin and Dom’s guidance made the day even more special. We’re also glad you had the chance to enjoy a traditional Irish meal to round off your adventure. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board again soon for another memorable journey! Denis @Big Bus Tours