Wicklow, Glendalough and Sheep Dog Demonstration Private Tour

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

County Wicklow is known as the garden of Ireland. It is full of beautiful nature and farms. We can visit a sheep farm and watch the sheep dog demonstration. There are many beautiful places such as Powerscourt House and Gardens, Guinness Lake and Glendalough. Wicklow has beautiful lakes, peatlands, valleys and lush green landscapes. It has been the setting for movies such as Braveheart, P.S. I Love You, Irish Wish and the television series Ballykissangel and Vikings. Our Driver-Guide will navigate the beautiful surroundings on quaint narrow roads for you to sit back relax and enjoy the views.

What's Included

Glendalough
Private transportation
Sheepdog demonstration included
Guiding Services
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pick up and drop off is available from the lobby of your hotel, accommodation or Cruise Ship port.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Enter a working farm near County Wicklow. Meet the farmer at the farm and learn about the history of sheep herding, the various breeds of sheep and the changing nature of farming in Ireland. Watch an expert in Sheepdog whistling and communication from farmer to Sheepdog and see the dog direct the sheep wherever the farmer wishes. Hold the lambs and puppies at the farm on this personal and interactive experience.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    Drive through the beautiful unspoiled village of Hollywood and see it's lush green hills surroundings. Watch out for the Hollywood sign.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Glendalough Monastic Settlement

    View the ancient ruins of Glendalough, a monastic site founded by St. Kevin over 1,500 years ago.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Wicklow Mountains National Park

    Take a walk on a wooden path through the lakes, woodlands and drop inside the visitor centre to learn about the surrounding deer, sheep and mallards.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Guinness Lake

    Breathtaking views will be witnessed at Guinness Lake also known as Lough Tay. Scenes from the TV series Vikings and the movies such as Irish Wish were filmed here.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Take photos of the beautiful surroundings where Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank fell for each other in the movie, P.S. I Love You.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Drive the military road through the mountains, boglands, valleys and woods back towards Dublin City.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Powerscourt House & Gardens

    View the beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens. The gardens are rated no. 3 in the world by National Geographic.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Dubh Linn - Ireland Private Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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