Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake
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.
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
- Lunch 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)
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Killiney Hill
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Avoca Kilmacanoge
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint Kevins - Catholic Church Glencree (pass by)
Sally Gap
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lynhams of Laragh
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Sugarloaf Drive (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
- Lunch. 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).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wild Wicklow Tour: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Guinness Lake will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- LunchLunch 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)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
