Dublin Highlights and Glendalough Shore Excursion

Enjoy a day exploring Dublin highlights and the beautiful County Wicklow on this special shore excursion. Travel through Wicklow mountains, hills, and lakes, which is a relaxing break from the city. Discover the historic charm of Glendalough, home to ancient monastic ruins. Drive past Dublin's top landmarks and enjoy shopping on the lively streets.

Travelers who have booked this ports of call tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars in 101 reviews. The entire shore excursion lasts around 8 hours.

Your adventure begins at Dublin Port, where your guide will share the day’s highlights as you board a comfortable tour bus. Heading into County Wicklow, you’ll pass beautiful scenery, including green hills and peaceful streams. This landscape has even been featured in Hollywood blockbusters like P.S. I Love You and Braveheart.

At Glendalough, you’ll visit one of Ireland’s oldest monastic sites, dating back to the 6th century. The area is famous for its tall round tower and St. Kevin’s Cross. According to a fun legend, you'll be married within a year if you can wrap your arms around the cross. After exploring Glendalough, the drive back offers stunning views of Wicklow’s mountains and lakes.

After lunch, you’ll visit iconic Dublin sights like O’Connell Street, Ha’Penny Bridge, Temple Bar, and the Molly Malone statue. You’ll also see Trinity College and the stunning St. Patrick’s and Christchurch Cathedrals. Finish your day by shopping on Grafton Street, home to luxury and unique Irish stores.

Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.

The starting point for this ports of call tour is located in Dublin. The exact address is Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland. The endpoint of the tour is located at Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland.

The tour picks up passengers at Dublin Port Cruise Ship Terminal starting at 07:30, with departure at 08:00. If your ship arrives later than 07:30, the tour will start 30 minutes after you can disembark. You'll have enough time to get off the ship and get ready.

Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 15 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.

The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore Dublin highlights, including the landscapes of County Wicklow and Glendalough. Book now to reserve your spot and experience the best of Ireland’s natural beauty and lively city life!