Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog Herding Experience
4.9
1,125 Ratings
Hugh Lane Gallery
Experience the beauty of Dublin with a visit to Glendalough and Wicklow Mountains. Explore the historic city of Kilkenny and witness a real shepherd and his sheepdog in action at Glendalough.
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Temple Bar - Briefly go past Temple Bar
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Witness firsthand a legitimate shepherd and his sheepdog performing their duties, steering a flock of sheep in Glendalough. Embark on a hike across one of Ireland’s most awe-inspiring outdoor spots. Have an in-depth tour of the grand Wicklow Mountains and the stately Glendalough. You’ll also enjoy the charming city of Kilkenny, taking your time to wander through its ancient castles, abbeys, and alleyways that have been present for centuries.

  • Not recommended for small children. If they are very used to travelling on a bus tour and very used to walking, please book 1 seat per child and bring your own child seat.
  • Not recommended to those with walking disabilities (a fair amount of walking involved)
  • Not recommended for participants with back problems, with heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
  • If passengers are late to the pick up the bus will not wait for them even if they call the office before hand. Must make sure they are on time. If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus.
  • The pick up point is in the City Centre so there is no parking available for passengers to leave their cars for the entire day.
  • Use the bathroom prior to coming to the pick up point. Bring a packed lunch and also wear comfortable clothing, comfortable shoes as well as a rainproof jacket.
Location
Hugh Lane Gallery
Parnell Square North
Please be at the departure point 5 - 10 mins before our tour leaves. Meeting point: Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, at 8 am Return point: 12 Aston Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 TE81, Ireland between 6:30pm and 7:30pm.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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790traceym
Jun 22, 2024
A wonderful view of the country - Was very well done. The countryside was beautiful with lots of free time to explore, shop etc. The border collies were impressive to watch. Harry was a good tour guide who was quite extensive in giving everyone a bit of Irish history.
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Jane_d
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent tour - Delaney and Anil were both professional and welcoming. Delaney was very knowledgeable and shared interesting information. Anil handled the bus expertly & kept us all safe. It would have been nice to have 3 hours in Kilkenny, not 2.
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Faraway22145460208
Jun 17, 2024
Solo traveller, sheepdog and a great guide and driver - If you’re a solo traveler like me, this is a trip for you! What I like about this tour the most is the sheepdog demonstration. The dogs are extremely well-behaved, friendly and cute. If you like nature and story telling, this is a great option as well! Harry is such a wonderful guide and I enjoyed his history ‘class’ of Ireland on the bus.
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Averyd243
Jun 17, 2024
sheep i love ❤️ - I LOVE SHEEP YAYAYAYAYAYY the guide was so nice and we saw so many pretty things. I got lots of photos and I HUGGED A SHEEP IT WAS A BABY AND EVERYTHING!!
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Katherine_v
Jun 16, 2024
Wonderful journey into the country! - I loved it all, but especially the ancient monastic city and the sheepdog demonstration! Our tour guide Ryan and driver Brian were great!
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J2456dldavidk
Jun 16, 2024
Excellent Finn McCools Ireland Day Trip - This Finn McCools day trip was excellent! The sites were interesting and the scenic views were amazing. Our favorite place was the sheep herding farm! Our tour guide was Rachel and our driver was Brian. Both did an outstanding job coordinating the trip and keeping our group safe and organized. What a great way to spend our last full day in Ireland. Thanks!
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Nickrm436py
Jun 16, 2024
A beautiful day in the Irish countryside - We had an amazing time and perfect weather. Glenalough is beyond beautiful, and our guide, Quiggs, was so knowledgeable and funny. We can't thank him enough for making the experience what it was.
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Marianna
Jun 16, 2024
A great day out! - Our guide was Delaney, very knowledgeable and interesting. She made sure that everyone was ok. The driver San Anthony was a very careful driver. Lovely experience!!
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Tawnaf2024
Jun 14, 2024
Awesome tour, fabulous guide! - Absolutely fantastic tour! Quinn was one of the best tour guides we've had anywhere in the world. Friendly, knowledgeable, above and beyond awesome, he played music and told stories and made everything so much more personal and engaging. The stops themselves were fantastic and interesting, and we really enjoyed the combination of scenic beauty and history. The sheepdog demo was fantastic! Highly recommend the tour, but Quinn specifically as a guide was PHENOMENAL!
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Kathy
Jun 13, 2024
Fun day out - We wanted to get a taste of what Ireland has to offer and this exceeded expectations! Rachel was an amazing tour guide with great information and a wonderful sense of humour! The highlight was watching Michael’s masterful work with his border collies! Kilkenny was delightful, definitely worth a second visit. Wicklow was beautiful with a spectacular walk to the lake! A word of caution for those that suffer from motion sickness that the roads are very windy so be prepared
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