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Wicklow, Glendalough & Powerscourt Waterfall: Guided Day Tour from Dublin

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(9 verified reviews)Operator: Irish Day Tours
Three people in colorful jackets stand on rocks, admiring a tall, moss-covered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.
Starting Time9:30 AM
Duration7 h
Arrive before10 min
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Best Times to VisitMorning
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About

Prepare for a day tour of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains. The early medieval monastery ruins at Glendalough are a highlight, surrounded by forested hillsides and crystal lakes.

This tour starts in Dublin at 9:30 with a drive through the countryside. The first stop is Powerscourt Waterfall, where you’ll have up to an hour to look around and take photos.

Head to Glendalough Monastery, founded in the 6th century, with two hours to explore and get lunch (at your own expense). The tour ends with a sheepdog demonstration before returning to Dublin.

What's Included

  • Roundtrip from Dublin
  • Driver/guide
  • Admission to all activities
  • WiFi onboard
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with USB ports

What's Not Included

  • Lunch

Must Know

  • Please do not bring large luggage
  • There is a lot of walking involved, so suitable footwear is advised

Good to Know

Itinerary

  • 9:30 am: depart from Dublin
  • 10:30 am: Powerscourt Waterfall
  • 12:00 pm: Glendalough Monastery/ lunch (not included)
  • 2:30 pm Sheepdog Demonstration (30 minutes)
  • 4:30 pm: Arrive back in Dublin

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Umbrella
  • Warm clothes
  • Gear for rain protection
  • Snacks
  • Camera
  • Fully-charged phone

Know before you go

  • 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

Instructions

1

Before you buy

  • Breaks will be taken at service stations on the road, where you can buy food and use the toilet facilities
2

On-site usage

  • Show your smartphone ticket at the meeting point, the Molly Malone Statue in Dublin: Suffolk St, D02 KX03, Dublin
  • The tour leaves at 09:30
  • Make sure to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before departure
3

After your visit

  • Irish Day Tours offers a free app for iOS and Android, available in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian
  • Please bring a valid ID
  • You will be back in Dublin at approximately 17:30

Meeting Point

Suffolk St, Dublin

GPS:53.34374, -6.26097

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