--- title: "Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake" lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 3658 duration_minutes: 420 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 16 (Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/wild-wicklow-tour-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-guinness-lake/ --- # Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake In our comparison: #11 of 16 in Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Smaller Coach. Wilder Roads. The Best of Wicklow. Unlike many larger coach tours, our smaller coach takes you beyond the main roads and deeper into the Wicklow Mountains, with access to spectacular mountain roads, valleys and viewpoints that larger vehicles often cannot reach. Travel with one of our expert local guides for a fun, relaxed day filled with scenery, history, stories and plenty of time to experience Wicklow. Highlights: scenic drive along Dublin’s southern coast, Killiney Hill, Avoca Handweavers (Kilmacanoge), Sally Gap, Lough Tay (Guinness Lake), Glendalough’s ancient monastic site and free time to explore the Valley of the Two Lakes. Finish with a complimentary taste of Glendalough Whiskey. Winter itinerary – 1 November to 4 April: Killiney Hill and Avoca are normally excluded, allowing more time for the Wicklow Mountains, Lough Tay and Glendalough. Winter tours usually return to Dublin by 4:00–4:30pm. ## Before you book - Meeting point: 9.15am Opposite the Grand Canal Hotel, - Starts 08:45, 09:00, 09:15: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Lunch not included, but options from Pub… - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Minimum age is 5 years (this tour is not suitable… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 7h–9h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 3658 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wild Wicklow Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:45, 09:00, 09:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.8 from 3658 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 3523 of 3658. - 5 stars: 3139 (86%) - 4 stars: 384 (10%) - 3 stars: 73 (2%) - 2 stars: 32 (1%) - 1 star: 30 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 9am Cathal Brugha St/Thomas Ln | €55 / person | English | 9am Cathal Brugha Street, on the corner with Thomas Lane. Bus Stop 286 with WILD WICKLOW sign on the pole. Starting point: North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, D01 F9K7, Ireland | | 9.15am Opp. Grand Canal Hotel | €55 / person | English | Outside the white gates of the red brick building opposite the Grand Canal Hotel Starting point: Grand Canal Hotel, Grand Canal Street Upper, Dublin, D04 X5X7, Ireland | | 8.45am St Stephens Green North | €55 / person | English | St Stephens Green North at Bus Stop 791 Starting point: Stephen's Green Nth, stop 791, Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland | ## What's included - Complimentary taste of Glendalough Irish Whiskey - The Wicklow Mountains tour that visits Sally Gap and Lough Tay (Guinness Lake) - Free time to explore Glendalough and the Valley of the Two Lakes - By small coach you'll journey far beyond the main roads, to the most awe-inspiring viewpoints - Professional Wild Wicklow Guide ## Not included - Lunch not included, but options from Pub Lunch, to a Deli Sandwich available at the village lunch stop - Hiking – This is a sightseeing tour and is not designed for those seeking a hiking experience - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **Killiney Hill** (40m) - After meeting your guide at one of our central Dublin pickup points, settle into our smaller coach and travel south along Dublin Bay. At Killiney Hill, enjoy a short walk to a panoramic viewpoint with spectacular views across the bay and coastline before we turn inland... 2. **Stop at Avoca Handweavers in Kilmacanogue for a relaxed coffee break** (25m) - Enjoy a coffee and freshly baked scone, browse the shop and discover a range of Irish gifts and locally inspired products. Food and shopping are at your own expense. Winter itinerary (1 November–4 April): Avoca is normally not included as we operate a shorter route designed... 3. **Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree** (pass by, no stop) - Leaving Avoca, our smaller coach takes a route larger tour coaches can’t, travelling through Enniskerry and Glencree and deep into the Wild Wicklow Mountains towards the spectacular Sally Gap. 4. **Sally Gap** (30m) - Continuing our drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park and Sally Gap. View the park’s upper slopes, blanketed in heather and bog before stopping at Lough Tay (The Guinness Lake" ) a true wonder and film location for Braveheart, PS I Love You and Vikings TV series. 5. **Afterward, your group will visit a traditional Irish pub for lunch (own expense)** (1h) - Relax, savour Irish home-cooking and sip on a creamy Guinness before heading to the glacial valley of Glendalough. Alternative options available if a pub lunch is not your thing. Ask you guide for info. 6. **Glendalough Monastic Settlement** (1h 30m) - Glendalough, the “Valley of the Two Lakes”, has drawn visitors for centuries with its dramatic scenery, ancient history and peaceful setting. Founded by St Kevin in the 6th century, its monastic settlement once included churches, guest houses, an infirmary and centres for... 7. **Back on board, enjoy a complimentary taste of Glendalough Whiskey as we begin...** (pass by, no stop) - Back on board, enjoy a complimentary taste of Glendalough Whiskey as we begin our return journey to Dublin, the perfect way to reflect on a memorable day in Wicklow. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45, 09:00, 09:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 9.15am Opposite the Grand Canal Hotel, go 30 meters up the hill just before the car parking spaces Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 5 years (this tour is not suitable for infants) - Minimum numbers apply in winter months. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund ## Compared with other Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 16** | €55 | 7h–9h | 4.8 (3658) | shared | | [Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-wicklow-mountain-pub-tour-small-group-tour-max-15-people/?format=md) | €96 | 9h | 5.0 (282) | shared | | [Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-glendalough-wicklow-and-kilkenny-full-day-guided-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 9h 15m | 4.9 (6879) | shared | | [Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-glendalough-wicklow-kilkenny-and-sheepdog-demonstration/?format=md) | €38 | 10h | 4.89 (2783) | shared | Ranked #11 of 16 in Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €162, median €53; typical length 8h. 4 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/wicklow-glendalough-tours/?format=md ## More in Dublin - All Dublin tours: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/wild-wicklow-tour-wicklow-mountains-glendalough-guinness-lake/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/?format=md