From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog demo

Overview

Available languages

English

7 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover Ireland’s hidden gems on a day trip to Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. Departing Dublin at 9:30 AM, your journey begins with a scenic drive and a warm welcome from your guide. First stop: Powerscourt Waterfall, where you’ll have up to an hour to enjoy the views and take photos. Next, explore the 6th-century monastic ruins of Glendalough, nestled among lakes and forested hills. You’ll have two hours here for sightseeing and lunch (not included). Then, experience a live sheepdog demonstration — a true Irish tradition. This tour offers the perfect mix of history, nature, and culture.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle and USB ports

All activities admission

Driver/guide

Wifi on board

Transportation to and from Dublin

Lunch

What To Expect

Molly Malone Statue

Depart from Dublin at 09:30am. Meet your guide and fellow travellers at the Molly Malone Statue on Suffolk Street to begin an unforgettable day exploring Co. Wicklow, known as the 'Garden of Ireland'.

5 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Powerscourt Waterfall

Our first stop of the day is the breathtaking Powerscourt Waterfall, nestled in the heart of County Wicklow. As Ireland’s tallest waterfall, it plunges an impressive 121 meters (397 feet) into a serene, tree-lined valley, creating a truly mesmerizing sight. Surrounded by the majestic woodlands of the Powerscourt Estate, this natural wonder has captivated visitors since the 18th century. Its enchanting beauty has even made it a popular filming location for movies and TV shows, adding to its magical allure. Take in the soothing sounds of cascading water, explore the scenic walking trails, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this unforgettable destination.

50 minutes•Admission Included

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From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog demo

Reviews

4.47

95 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Trip out of Dublin
Margie S,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Lovely day out to the mountain and waterfall. Sheepdog demo was cute. Tour / bus driver was pleasant and did a great job driving the bus on those narrow roads but had a bit of difficulty using the microphone and it was hard to hear him speaking
Bad experience
Debbie T,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
2.00
We all enjoyed the waterfall but the dog/ sheep show wasn’t really a show, 4 sheep , 2kids and one day in training , very unprofessional, but the worst part of the trip was watching our driver, he was not comfortable during a big bus, we spent over a half hour watching him try to maneuver a turn over a bridge while all the cars waited , nice man, just not ready for that bus and those roads
Excellent!!
Marlene V,
May 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Visiting the Glendalough Ecclesiastical Settlement was surreal. The sheep dog demo was very interesting as well.
Tour guide and activities were excellent
Barbara L,
May 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience and lots of hiking. Tour should be recommended for 12 and up. A couple brought an infant with a stroller, very difficult to get around on the stone trails. Plus, not expected on this type of trip.
Excursion did not match itinerary
Susan W,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
2.00
The experience was not what was in the description. The tour guide (I don’t believe he told his name). He was very hard to understand. The intercom system was not great. He did not explain anything about the excursion. I had to keep asking. Took us to waterfall (spent an hour there) then told us we would be at the glenadough park for 3 hours! No sheep herding demo no farm life. I asked he said oh that’s been cancelled!!! There is a hotel for lunch and a snack bar. The food was horrible at the hotel. There was a food cart as you enter the park but we did not know that. Would have been better to eat at the cart than at the hotel. After 3 hours at the park he drove us to Hollywood. Yes this was in the description but by then it was after 4:00 and the cafe was closed. There was a tiny gift shop. We had about 20 min to spend there. There was nothing to do there. Began our drive back at 4:30. Returned back to Dublin at 5:30. The description stated 4:30 approximately. The beauty of the waterfall and park was great but was very disappointed in the excursion. At the very least we should have been informed that the sheep herding demo was cancelled prior to leaving for the trip. we were 2 hours into the trip and I had to ask what was going on! Not good! He gave us no updated itinerary.