Dublin and Glendalough Shore Excursion
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Dublin's historic landmarks
- Discover Glendalough's ancient monastic site
- Enjoy scenic views of the Wicklow Mountains
- Learn about Ireland's rich cultural heritage
- Experience a comfortable shore excursion
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Dublin's historic sites
- Visit to Glendalough's monastic ruins
- Comfortable transportation from Dublin port
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: We will collect you in style in a luxury tour Coach. Your guide shall be waiting with a sign ready to take you off on your marvelous journey. We shall greet and meet and then inform you of the highlights of the day, the various options for lunch and some of the great shops where you can purchase Irish arts and crafts as we drive off on this trip that shall provide memories to last a lifetime.We collect passengers from the cruise ship at 07:30 for departure @ 08:00. Where your ship docks later than 07:30 the tour will begin 30 minutes after disembarkation commences.
We begin our tour by taking the lovely little drive through county Wicklow knows also as the garden of Ireland. With its rolling hills, babbling brooks and romantic glens one can easily understand how this landscape was a highlight and feature of both Hollywood blockbusters P.S. I love you and Braveheart. Then it's onward to Glendalough known as the valley of two lakes, famed by St. Kevin's monastery dating back to the 6th century. The monastic site has Ireland's finest round tower and you can even try and touch your hands around St. Kevin's cross, as legend has it you shall then be married within a year. A truly wonderful place to visit! *all timings approximate. subject to change based on cruise liner schedule**
Pass by: As we return from Glendalough to the city we will pass by some of Wicklow's finest mountains. With magnificent lakes and rolling turf hills, commonly used as a source of energy in historic Ireland. This area is every photographers dream and symbolizes the picture postcard images that make Ireland unique. *all timings approximate. subject to change based on cruise liner schedule**
After lunch, or a refreshment stop if our departure has been later, we shall inspire you with the sites of Dublin's fair City. Highlights shall include O'Connell Street, the Ha'Penny bridge, the Temple Bar, Molly Malone statue, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Christchurch Cathedral, Trinity College and of course time to enjoy some shopping on Grafton Street - home to all our finest traditional luxury stores. *all timings approximate. subject to change based on cruise liner schedule**
Pass by: We structure each tour to make sure you are back on board in ample time for departure. The service ends back at the dockside after approximately 8 hours on tour. If the boat is leaving earlier we will amend the itinerary as necessary.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller accessible; please inform in advance.
- Service animals allowed; notify the operator beforehand.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a light rain jacket, as weather can be unpredictable.
- Ensure your camera is ready to capture scenic views.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Dublin - An authentic experience!
Liam was amazing and pushed our experience over the top. Glendalough and the Wicklow mountains took our breath away and we loved Dublin! Liam took us to a pub where we had the most delicious Irish stew and he taught us many Irish -isms; such as … follow me, I’m right behind you. Lol. What a great tour! I can’t recommend it enough.
Fair tour
The tour was average and gave us a good view of the countryside. We went to a park and were given no map or clear directions as to what to see. We also were dropped off in the city for about an hour but again had no map or directions as to how to get to the highlights of the city. Maps in both places would have been great so we didn’t have to figure things out from our phone.
They will leave you stranded if your ship is running late
After all their promises to make sure they will abide by when our ship docks, they left all of us stranded because our ship disembarked too slowly for them. So none of us got to go on the tour that we paid for!! Don’t believe their promises that they’ll wait for your ship
Paddywagon Dublin
No show and when I called they said sorry they had to leave early. Supposedly they tried to call.... Useless when we are on the ship
Good tour, good content.
The tour was good. The company needs to rent buses with toilets. The pit and lunch stops were poorly timed. We spent too long without a pit or lunch stop. They need to better work on timing.