Our most recommended things to do in Wicklow

Dublin: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Day GoCity All Inclusive Dublin Pass

1. Dublin: 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 Day GoCity All Inclusive Dublin Pass

Enjoy access to all the top sites attractions and sites including the Guinness Storehouse, Chester Beatty Library, Christchurch Cathedral, and many more with the Dublin All-Inclusive Pass. Explore all there is to do in Dublin at your own pace. With this ticket you can save up to 50%* off top Dublin attractions and activities. Pay nothing at the gate; simply show your QR-coded digital pass on your phone (or print at home and take it with you) and you're in. Your pass includes free entry to over 40 Dublin attractions, including: Popular Attractions • Guinness Storehouse (R) • Dublin Hop-on Hop-Off Big Bus Tour • EPIC The Irish Immigration Museum • Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour (R) • Saint Patrick’s Cathedral • Christ Church Cathedral • Dublinia • Dublin Castle Museums & Heritage • National Wax Museum PLUS • GPO Museum • Little Museum of Dublin • Museum of Literature Ireland (MoLI) • 14 Henrietta Street • Jeanie Johnston Tallship and Famine Museum • Irish Rock 'n Roll Museum Experience • Malahide Castle • Casino Model Railway Museum • Newbridge House & Farm • Skerries Mills • Airfield Estate • Castletown House and Parklands (R) • Farmleigh House & Estate • Irish National Stud & Garden • National Gallery of Ireland • Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) • National Botanic Gardens • National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology • National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History • Chester Beatty • Casino Model Railway Museum Tours & Experiences • Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour (R) • Walking Food Tours - Food on Foot (R) • Walking Food Tours - Drinks on Foot (R) • Lazy Bike Tours - Half Day Hire (R) • Dublin Zoo • The Murder at Trinity College • Big Bus Dublin Coastal Tour • Rock Shop at the Hard Rock Hotel • Bus Dublin Coastal Tour • Game of Thrones Studio Tour • SEA LIFE Bray Aquarium (R) Attractions marked with an (R) require advanced reservations. *Savings based on sample itineraries on the local partner's website.

From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

2. From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin and soak up the serenity of the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on a day trip by bus. See sights such as Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood village. The tour starts mid-afternoon, leaving you time for lunch or a pint of Guinness before the experience begins. After getting picked up from your chosen pickup point in central Dublin, enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of the capital as you travel to Glendalough.  Take in panoramic views of the aptly-named Sugar Loaf mountain and pass through the quaint village of Roundwood on your journey through the Wicklow Mountains. Upon arrival at Glendalough, soak up breathtaking Irish scenery, history, and wildlife at the "Valley of Two Lakes". Enjoy at least 90 minutes of free time to explore the Celtic Christian monastery ruins which were built on the lakeside by Saint Kevin many centuries ago. Discover intricately carved stone Celtic crosses and round towers where monks hid golden chalices and other valuables from the many Viking raids which took place in the region. Stand by the water's edge and scan the oak trees to see if you can spot the endangered native red squirrel at play. As you explore, try to spot the location where the Braveheart wedding scene was filmed and where PS I Love You's Gerard Butler famously bumped into Hilary Swank. Return to Dublin after an amazing afternoon in the fresh air of the Wicklow Mountains with photos and memories of your Irish adventure.

Wicklow Historic Gaol: 1-Hour Tour

3. Wicklow Historic Gaol: 1-Hour Tour

Take a trip back in time and experience prison life in Wicklow Gaol as it would have been endured by its 18th century inmates. After being greeted by either the matron or the jailer, step through the Gates of Hell to begin your partially guided tour of this fascinating museum. After descending down a narrow spiral staircase, discover the dark history of the jail from your guide, including the number of prisoners held in Wicklow, the crimes they had committed and the torture methods used on the inmates. Hear fascinating stories of famous prisoners housed at Wicklow, and their executions at the gallows!  As you proceed through the jail, feel a shiver down your spine and ask your guide about accounts of paranormal activities. With the help of videos, holograms and lifelike mannequins, bring to life the inmates' experiences. For you younger inmates, there is a fun quiz to complete as you make your way around the museum, which can be checked at the end of your tour. If you've demonstrated good conduct throughout the tour, the jailer will decide whether you're lucky enough to receive a special release form!

Wicklow: Private Day Tour from Dublin

4. Wicklow: Private Day Tour from Dublin

Start with a pick-up at your chosen location and drive south into County Wicklow from Dublin. Your qualified guide will share many stories and local folklore about the places you will visit. Tailor the tour to your liking and decide to visit the Powerscourt House Gardens in Enniskerry. Explore the gardens at your own pace and then relax over a coffee looking out towards the Wicklow countryside and sugar loaf hill. You can also do some shopping at the Avoca craft shop. Afterward, drive through the Wicklow Mountains National park with some scenic stops along the way. Such as the Lough Brays, Luggala, the Guinness family Estate, and the P.S. I Love you bridge. Actually many films and TV series were made in this national park such as "The Vikings", "P.S. I Love You", "Leap Year" and today they are filming Enchanted II. Enjoy some lunch in an Irish Pub near Glendalough. Taste some lovely fresh Wicklow produce. Explore Glendalough and the 6th-century monastic site of St Kevin. Enjoy a walk in this wonderful scenic valley with its two lakes and a mixture of deciduous woodland. If there is anything else you would like to do, your guide is with you and would be happy to help arrange this.

Glendalough: Legends and Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour

5. Glendalough: Legends and Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour

Glendalough, known as the Valley of Two Lakes, in the Wicklow Mountains National Park is an under-appreciated feather in Ireland's cap. On this walking tour, you’ll take in the site’s picturesque sights and hear the many stories etched into its ancient ruins within the glacial valley. This Glendalough tour starts in front of the impressive stone Gateway. From there, I’ll guide you through the ruins, linking each to key moments in the valley’s history including the Viking raid and how it influenced them to build the second largest Viking ship ever. You’ll hear about the arrival of Saint Lawrence, a prince who’d go on to reshape Christianity in Ireland and unite old enemies with his ambitions and charm. As you take in the area’s many sites, you’ll be enthralled by the tale of Glendalough’s founder and how he built a legacy that lasted over 700 years. I’ll tell you about the Norman invasion, and about Henry VIII who, in his pursuit of a male heir, banned the practice of Catholicism in Ireland for over 250 years and thus dismantling the monastic sites. Along the way to Lower Lake where our tour ends, you’ll see: • The 900-year-old Glendalough Roundtower, and learn about how it was built • Glendalough Cathedral with all of its quirky details and stories • St. Kevin's Church, still to this day an incredible feat of stonemasonry and construction • The Priest House, a cute little monument named because of its use as a mortuary chapel • St. Mary's Church, a monument whose dark stories and sad existence are still shielded to this day • Deerstone Bullaun Stone which is linked to one of the many legends of Glendalough • St Kevin's Cross, also known as the hugging cross that for many years was part of a ritual performed by the pilgrims that visited Glendalough Join us on this 45 minute stroll through one of Ireland’s most important monastic sites.

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What people are saying about Wicklow

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 30 reviews

This saves you a ton of money!!! Easy and no hassle and especially if you have to go to Guinness ( that is always full ) with this pass you get access and it gives you a peace of mind don’t have to worry about buying tickets . You just need to worry about what to do and when

Really easy to use and saved some money rather than booking attractions on an individual basis

Highly recommended!! Good value for money,.. Easy to use it.

Great value for money. Easy to use and strongly recommend.

Great value & flexibility for a family trip to Dublin!