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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour

See the Sights whilst enjoying the Pints

Quick Details

• MAR-OCT: Tues & Thurs
• 9 hours (2pm-11pm)
• 6 Country Pub visits
• Pick-up & Drop-off Dublin City Centre
• Food & Drinks Not included in Tour price

Incredible views, food & pubs in the Dublin & Wicklow Mountains!

We make our way out of Dublin City and up the Dublin Mountains to our first stop, which boasts some of the best views over Dublin Bay. Take it all in whilst sitting in the beer garden or through the window beside the cosy turf fire… it’s up to you!

Just 10 minutes up the road is our second stop, one of Ireland’s oldest and most famous pubs, Johnnie Fox’s. We have plenty of time to enjoy a Guinness and wander around this amazing pub.

Our next leg of the journey takes us from Johnnie Fox’s to Ireland’s highest village, and along the way, you encounter fantastic views of the Sugarloaf mountain and surrounding scenery. On arrival at our next pub visit, we make a quick drink/toilet stop at a specially chosen pub before moving on to our next pub, where we have dinner.

After our quick stop, we continue travelling through the amazing countryside of Co. Wicklow, “The Garden of Ireland.” We then pass over the Wicklow mountains, giving you some of the most spectacular views found in Ireland. Even on a misty foggy day, it takes your breath away.

The next stop is for dinner at an old hunting lodge which was built back in 1801. The Lodge is now family-run and offers good, hearty, wholesome homestyle-cooked meals. After a relaxing dinner*, you can sit outside enjoy to the fresh air and the breathtaking setting of Ireland’s longest glacial valley or sit by the fire with an Irish coffee and have a chat with the locals.

Before our last stop, we make a visit to a small, cosy traditional country pub just 10 minutes away. The last stop of the night is our music stop for live traditional Irish music. On occasion, this pub can change in order for us to offer the best traditional Irish music.

After a fun-filled adventure, we make our way back to Dublin, singing all the way with all the new friends made throughout the tour, and who knows? Everyone might decide to continue the party when we arrive back in Dublin at 11 pm .

Pick-up & Drop-off Point

Castle Street, which is around the corner from City Hall just off Lord Edward Street

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• *Dinner not included in the tour price. Special rate available for Rural Tours customers. Main courses from €14.95

Dinner & Drinks not included in the tour price.

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• 6 Rural Traditional Pub visits
• Fully Guided Tour
• convenient Dublin City centre Pick up & drop off location
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Cork Hill, Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
• Wicklow Mountains National Park

Similar experiences

• You'll start at Cork Hill Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street. See address & details
• 1 Dublin Mountains Stop: 2 hours See details
• 2 The Blue Light Pub Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 3 Johnnie Fox's Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 4 Roundwood Stop: 45 minutes See details Pass by Wicklow Mountains National Park
• 5 Glenmalure Lodge Stop: 90 minutes See details
• 6 Rathdrum Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 7 The Harbour Bar Stop: 90 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• megleach 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour with a great guide. This was a perfect tour to get out of the city and explore pubs in the Dublin mountains. Shane is a fantastic guide. He added a little history and humor to his stories and encouraged everyone to interact and have fun together. Read more Written April 14, 2024
• O7561UMheatherw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing time! Shane was an amazing tour guide. The locals were friendly, and the whole experience was extremely fun. Shane’s knowledge and sense of humor made the entire trip even better. Also, with the small group of 15, we got to enjoy getting to know the other passengers. We would definitely think of booking again on a future trip. Highly recommend!! Read more Written April 13, 2024
• travels5Usa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Sunday Afternoon Activity The Sunday afternoon tour was a Dublin highlight. Pubs were lively and fun. Shane was an excellent guide. Nothing like it in the city. Read more Written March 11, 2024
• sheilamH4686NT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles BOOK IT What a blast- Shane is an absolute treasure. The countryside pubs were such a nice change of pace from busy Dublin proper. Highlight of our trip. We will most definitely book again! Read more Written March 8, 2024
• SusanH1163 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of my favorite tour experiences in Dublin! This is such a fun tour! This was actually my 2nd time doing this tour with Shane and I'll probably do it again the next time I go to Ireland. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by visiting 3 pubs in the Dublin mountains. The food and drinks are delicious, and the music is fantastic! Shane is such a great guide. He has lots of stories, recommendations, and he is one of the friendliest people that I have met. Read more Written March 4, 2024
• sumcar 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book this tour! This is a MUST! I have been on this tour more than once and will do it on all future visits. It is a great opportunity to visit pubs that are out of the city, chat with locals and hear some incredible music. Shane is a fabulous driver and excellent host. He makes sure that all participants are having a fantastic time and is full of drink recommendations and knowledge! Read more Written February 24, 2024
• JConderino 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unique Tour, A Must Do!! Just completed our second pub tour, 7 years apart. If possible I would say this may have been even more brilliant than the first, but we loved it both times! Highly recommend this tour! Shane is an excellent tour guide with knowledge about local history, libations and music, he will not disappoint! There is no other tour like this one! You get picked up near Dublin Castle and whisked up into the mountains. Shane helps you, if you’re so inclined, to decide on a local libation or enjoy a personal favorite. His recommendations were spot on! Be it cider, beer or liquor, there’s a chance you won’t be able to experience these libations anywhere else on your Ireland trip. Not only would we recommend this tour to first timers, we plan on taking it every time we return to Dublin! Read more Written February 20, 2024
• hernanp442 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour!! Sláinte This is the fifth time we do this tour with Shane. He is the best! You visit great pubs in the wicklow mountains where you not only enjoy great beers and views, but also meet great people and get to experience what Ireland is all about. 100% recommend! Read more Written January 7, 2024
• timothybP991LT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing fun and informative pub tour with a big hearted tour guide. Its one year ago that we took this amazing fun and informative pub tour. Our guide Shane was a pure genius on how to interact with paying tourists. I am sure he could fill a bigger 50 seat buss but he decided a max number of persons on the tour was best for everyone. Shane was a personal friendly and warm hearted guide who will always attract repeat customers. Read more Written January 6, 2024
• MegtheScott 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time with great planning The trip was so well planned and timed; there was plenty of time at each place and the coordinator planned everything so well that the timing was a well oiled machine. Great information given about the areas we passed and pubs we visited and it was all really entertaining. Loved all the pubs and the pub recommended for food had an amazing seafood stew and all pubs had the coziest vibe with great live music and really interesting history. Would absolutely recommend this tour and would definitely do this again! Read more Written December 27, 2023
• Relax57512921473 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great day out! Absolutely amazing. Shane was a great tour guide and got enough time in each pub to get the vibe and have a drink. As someone from Dublin, I'd never been to most of the pubs and they felt very different to any ive been to in Dublin or other irish cities. Read more Written December 15, 2023
• tylerrO3711UX 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly recommend! A highlight of our Ireland trip! Shane was just the best. He shared history, stories and good music on our trip and to top it off he is just a stand up guy. It was a wonderful way to get a little way out of the city and see pubs we may not have gotten to other wise. We would 100% do this again. Tyler and jenna Read more Written December 4, 2023
• I7560LKsaraha 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hangover Worth It! Shane was a brilliant guide, got the group getting on like old friends after just one pub! We recommend you don't have anything planned for the next day! Read more Written November 23, 2023
• AnuschkaV8 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of the best nights out ever !! Absolutely 10/10 experience. From the moment we met Shane, our guide and our fellow travellers, we knew instantly we'd be in for a night to remember. We met great people, learnt so much, and laughed till our bellys hurt. What a fantastic last night in Dublin.!! Read more Written November 18, 2023
• benniebt 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant! Absolutely amazing! A must do if you’re in Dublin and enjoy exploring local pubs and culture! Shane was brilliant and made us all feel comfortable and included (had some cracking humour too!). We will be doing this again when we’re back next! Read more Written November 18, 2023

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

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Rural Pub Tours offer travellers the opportunity to leave the city for a day & take in the beautiful scenery Ireland has to offer.

Not only will you get to take in the amazing sights, you also get to experience true Irish Pub Culture in the smaller hard to reach areas.

Enjoy home style cooking at our specially chosen location & finish off the day with some Traditional Irish Music

Activity location

• Dublin, Ireland, Ireland

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland
• Tue, 16 Apr £82
• Wed, 17 Apr -
• Thu, 18 Apr £82
• Fri, 19 Apr -
• Sat, 20 Apr -
• Sun, 21 Apr -
• Mon, 22 Apr -
• Tue, 23 Apr £82
• Wed, 24 Apr -
• Thu, 25 Apr £82
• Fri, 26 Apr -
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• Mon, 29 Apr -
• Tue, 30 Apr -
• Activity duration is 9 hours 9h 9h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included Fully Guided Tour
• What's included What's included Air-conditioned vehicle
• What's included What's included 6 Rural Traditional Pub visits
• What's included What's included convenient Dublin City centre Pick up & drop off location
• What's excluded What's excluded Dinner
• What's excluded What's excluded Alcoholic Drinks

Know before you book

• Public transport options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
• This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Dublin mountains, the blue light pub, johnnie fox's, wicklow mountains national park (pass by), glenmalure lodge, the harbour bar, best deals on things to do, top experiences in dublin.

Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• 6 Rural Traditional Pub visits
• Fully Guided Tour
• convenient Dublin City centre Pick up & drop off location
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Cork Hill, Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Similar experiences

• You'll start at Cork Hill Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street. See address & details
• 1 Dublin Mountains Stop: 2 hours See details
• 2 The Blue Light Pub Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 3 Johnnie Fox's Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 4 Roundwood Stop: 45 minutes See details Pass by Wicklow Mountains National Park
• 5 Glenmalure Lodge Stop: 90 minutes See details
• 6 Rathdrum Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 7 The Harbour Bar Stop: 90 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• megleach 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour with a great guide. This was a perfect tour to get out of the city and explore pubs in the Dublin mountains. Shane is a fantastic guide. He added a little history and humor to his stories and encouraged everyone to interact and have fun together. Read more Written 14 April 2024
• O7561UMheatherw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing time! Shane was an amazing tour guide. The locals were friendly, and the whole experience was extremely fun. Shane’s knowledge and sense of humor made the entire trip even better. Also, with the small group of 15, we got to enjoy getting to know the other passengers. We would definitely think of booking again on a future trip. Highly recommend!! Read more Written 13 April 2024
• travels5Usa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Sunday Afternoon Activity The Sunday afternoon tour was a Dublin highlight. Pubs were lively and fun. Shane was an excellent guide. Nothing like it in the city. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• sheilamH4686NT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles BOOK IT What a blast- Shane is an absolute treasure. The countryside pubs were such a nice change of pace from busy Dublin proper. Highlight of our trip. We will most definitely book again! Read more Written 8 March 2024
• SusanH1163 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of my favorite tour experiences in Dublin! This is such a fun tour! This was actually my 2nd time doing this tour with Shane and I'll probably do it again the next time I go to Ireland. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by visiting 3 pubs in the Dublin mountains. The food and drinks are delicious, and the music is fantastic! Shane is such a great guide. He has lots of stories, recommendations, and he is one of the friendliest people that I have met. Read more Written 4 March 2024
• sumcar 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book this tour! This is a MUST! I have been on this tour more than once and will do it on all future visits. It is a great opportunity to visit pubs that are out of the city, chat with locals and hear some incredible music. Shane is a fabulous driver and excellent host. He makes sure that all participants are having a fantastic time and is full of drink recommendations and knowledge! Read more Written 24 February 2024
• JConderino 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unique Tour, A Must Do!! Just completed our second pub tour, 7 years apart. If possible I would say this may have been even more brilliant than the first, but we loved it both times! Highly recommend this tour! Shane is an excellent tour guide with knowledge about local history, libations and music, he will not disappoint! There is no other tour like this one! You get picked up near Dublin Castle and whisked up into the mountains. Shane helps you, if you’re so inclined, to decide on a local libation or enjoy a personal favorite. His recommendations were spot on! Be it cider, beer or liquor, there’s a chance you won’t be able to experience these libations anywhere else on your Ireland trip. Not only would we recommend this tour to first timers, we plan on taking it every time we return to Dublin! Read more Written 20 February 2024
• hernanp442 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour!! Sláinte This is the fifth time we do this tour with Shane. He is the best! You visit great pubs in the wicklow mountains where you not only enjoy great beers and views, but also meet great people and get to experience what Ireland is all about. 100% recommend! Read more Written 7 January 2024
• timothybP991LT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing fun and informative pub tour with a big hearted tour guide. Its one year ago that we took this amazing fun and informative pub tour. Our guide Shane was a pure genius on how to interact with paying tourists. I am sure he could fill a bigger 50 seat buss but he decided a max number of persons on the tour was best for everyone. Shane was a personal friendly and warm hearted guide who will always attract repeat customers. Read more Written 6 January 2024
• MegtheScott 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time with great planning The trip was so well planned and timed; there was plenty of time at each place and the coordinator planned everything so well that the timing was a well oiled machine. Great information given about the areas we passed and pubs we visited and it was all really entertaining. Loved all the pubs and the pub recommended for food had an amazing seafood stew and all pubs had the coziest vibe with great live music and really interesting history. Would absolutely recommend this tour and would definitely do this again! Read more Written 27 December 2023
• Relax57512921473 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great day out! Absolutely amazing. Shane was a great tour guide and got enough time in each pub to get the vibe and have a drink. As someone from Dublin, I'd never been to most of the pubs and they felt very different to any ive been to in Dublin or other irish cities. Read more Written 15 December 2023
• tylerrO3711UX 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly recommend! A highlight of our Ireland trip! Shane was just the best. He shared history, stories and good music on our trip and to top it off he is just a stand up guy. It was a wonderful way to get a little way out of the city and see pubs we may not have gotten to other wise. We would 100% do this again. Tyler and jenna Read more Written 4 December 2023
• I7560LKsaraha 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hangover Worth It! Shane was a brilliant guide, got the group getting on like old friends after just one pub! We recommend you don't have anything planned for the next day! Read more Written 23 November 2023
• AnuschkaV8 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of the best nights out ever !! Absolutely 10/10 experience. From the moment we met Shane, our guide and our fellow travellers, we knew instantly we'd be in for a night to remember. We met great people, learnt so much, and laughed till our bellys hurt. What a fantastic last night in Dublin.!! Read more Written 18 November 2023
• benniebt 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant! Absolutely amazing! A must do if you’re in Dublin and enjoy exploring local pubs and culture! Shane was brilliant and made us all feel comfortable and included (had some cracking humour too!). We will be doing this again when we’re back next! Read more Written 18 November 2023

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people provided by Rural Pub Tours

Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• 6 Rural Traditional Pub visits
• Fully Guided Tour
• convenient Dublin City centre Pick up & drop off location
• Alcoholic Beverages
• Cork Hill, Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street.
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
• All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Similar experiences

• You'll start at Cork Hill Cork Hl, Dublin, Ireland Please wait by The City Hall Building at the Bottom of Castle Street, which is just off Lord Edward Street. See address & details
• 1 Dublin Mountains Stop: 2 hours See details
• 2 The Blue Light Pub Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 3 Johnnie Fox's Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 4 Roundwood Stop: 45 minutes See details Pass by Wicklow Mountains National Park
• 5 Glenmalure Lodge Stop: 90 minutes See details
• 6 Rathdrum Stop: 60 minutes See details
• 7 The Harbour Bar Stop: 90 minutes See details
• You'll return to the starting point

• megleach 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour with a great guide. This was a perfect tour to get out of the city and explore pubs in the Dublin mountains. Shane is a fantastic guide. He added a little history and humor to his stories and encouraged everyone to interact and have fun together. Read more Written 14 April 2024
• O7561UMheatherw 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing time! Shane was an amazing tour guide. The locals were friendly, and the whole experience was extremely fun. Shane’s knowledge and sense of humor made the entire trip even better. Also, with the small group of 15, we got to enjoy getting to know the other passengers. We would definitely think of booking again on a future trip. Highly recommend!! Read more Written 13 April 2024
• travels5Usa 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great Sunday Afternoon Activity The Sunday afternoon tour was a Dublin highlight. Pubs were lively and fun. Shane was an excellent guide. Nothing like it in the city. Read more Written 11 March 2024
• sheilamH4686NT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles BOOK IT What a blast- Shane is an absolute treasure. The countryside pubs were such a nice change of pace from busy Dublin proper. Highlight of our trip. We will most definitely book again! Read more Written 8 March 2024
• SusanH1163 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of my favorite tour experiences in Dublin! This is such a fun tour! This was actually my 2nd time doing this tour with Shane and I'll probably do it again the next time I go to Ireland. I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by visiting 3 pubs in the Dublin mountains. The food and drinks are delicious, and the music is fantastic! Shane is such a great guide. He has lots of stories, recommendations, and he is one of the friendliest people that I have met. Read more Written 4 March 2024
• sumcar 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Book this tour! This is a MUST! I have been on this tour more than once and will do it on all future visits. It is a great opportunity to visit pubs that are out of the city, chat with locals and hear some incredible music. Shane is a fabulous driver and excellent host. He makes sure that all participants are having a fantastic time and is full of drink recommendations and knowledge! Read more Written 24 February 2024
• JConderino 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Unique Tour, A Must Do!! Just completed our second pub tour, 7 years apart. If possible I would say this may have been even more brilliant than the first, but we loved it both times! Highly recommend this tour! Shane is an excellent tour guide with knowledge about local history, libations and music, he will not disappoint! There is no other tour like this one! You get picked up near Dublin Castle and whisked up into the mountains. Shane helps you, if you’re so inclined, to decide on a local libation or enjoy a personal favorite. His recommendations were spot on! Be it cider, beer or liquor, there’s a chance you won’t be able to experience these libations anywhere else on your Ireland trip. Not only would we recommend this tour to first timers, we plan on taking it every time we return to Dublin! Read more Written 20 February 2024
• hernanp442 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Great tour!! Sláinte This is the fifth time we do this tour with Shane. He is the best! You visit great pubs in the wicklow mountains where you not only enjoy great beers and views, but also meet great people and get to experience what Ireland is all about. 100% recommend! Read more Written 7 January 2024
• timothybP991LT 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Amazing fun and informative pub tour with a big hearted tour guide. Its one year ago that we took this amazing fun and informative pub tour. Our guide Shane was a pure genius on how to interact with paying tourists. I am sure he could fill a bigger 50 seat buss but he decided a max number of persons on the tour was best for everyone. Shane was a personal friendly and warm hearted guide who will always attract repeat customers. Read more Written 6 January 2024
• MegtheScott 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fun time with great planning The trip was so well planned and timed; there was plenty of time at each place and the coordinator planned everything so well that the timing was a well oiled machine. Great information given about the areas we passed and pubs we visited and it was all really entertaining. Loved all the pubs and the pub recommended for food had an amazing seafood stew and all pubs had the coziest vibe with great live music and really interesting history. Would absolutely recommend this tour and would definitely do this again! Read more Written 27 December 2023
• Relax57512921473 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great day out! Absolutely amazing. Shane was a great tour guide and got enough time in each pub to get the vibe and have a drink. As someone from Dublin, I'd never been to most of the pubs and they felt very different to any ive been to in Dublin or other irish cities. Read more Written 15 December 2023
• tylerrO3711UX 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly recommend! A highlight of our Ireland trip! Shane was just the best. He shared history, stories and good music on our trip and to top it off he is just a stand up guy. It was a wonderful way to get a little way out of the city and see pubs we may not have gotten to other wise. We would 100% do this again. Tyler and jenna Read more Written 4 December 2023
• I7560LKsaraha 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Hangover Worth It! Shane was a brilliant guide, got the group getting on like old friends after just one pub! We recommend you don't have anything planned for the next day! Read more Written 23 November 2023
• AnuschkaV8 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles One of the best nights out ever !! Absolutely 10/10 experience. From the moment we met Shane, our guide and our fellow travellers, we knew instantly we'd be in for a night to remember. We met great people, learnt so much, and laughed till our bellys hurt. What a fantastic last night in Dublin.!! Read more Written 18 November 2023
• benniebt 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant! Absolutely amazing! A must do if you’re in Dublin and enjoy exploring local pubs and culture! Shane was brilliant and made us all feel comfortable and included (had some cracking humour too!). We will be doing this again when we’re back next! Read more Written 18 November 2023

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• Shauna ★★★★★ a week ago My family took this tour and it was wonderful! We loved the Titanic museum and the history there. We also loved seeing Dunluce Castle and the gorgeous views there. Then we ended tour at the causeway, which was also amazing. Our tour guide, Una was wonderful and gave great information for the area. We would recommend this tour and company, and hope to be back soon for another tour!
• Liz Switzer ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago The Cliffs of Moher and Galway tour was fabulous! Rory was a very knowledgeable and kind guide. He also went out of his way to make special connections with almost everyone on the bus. This was such a special experience and I would recommend to anyone visiting Ireland!
• Kevin D. ★★★★★ a week ago This was an outstanding trip. Our Guide Neil and driver Brian were excellent. Neil was very knowledgeable, fun and gave us tons of information and tips. Kilkenny is a wonder city and Kilkenny Castle and grounds were absolutely stunning. The Wicklow mountains offered some great views of the Irish Countyside, but the absolute icing on the cake was Cullen’s sheep farm. This was so entertaining and informative. … More We learned about life as an Irish sheep farmer in the mountains and even got to hold baby lambs. I highly recommend. This was a great trip if you want to get out of Dublin and see a different side of Ireland.
• Mary Norton ★★★★★ 3 days ago We truly enjoyed this tour! The driver and host were so knowledgeable and entertaining. The visit to Kilkenny was grand. The experience in the mountains, holy land and sheep farm were all beautiful and lovely! You need to do this tour!
• Bonnie Timm ★★★★★ in the last week I took the Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough Day Tour From Dublin and my mom and I had such a great time! Ian our tour guide gave us such interesting information about where we were and was very helpful and gave great recommendations. The actual locations we went were beautiful and gave a great overview of the east coast of Ireland. The Wicklow mountains were stunning and I can see why their … More water is used to make Guinness! Very fun time. Would recommend! I got to hold a baby lamb and I have not stopped thinking about it! Go raibh maith agat Ian!
• Liam Dunphy ★★★★★ 2 weeks ago Had an amazing tour of the Cliffs of Moher and Galway with Wild Rover Tours, Sean was an excellent guide who really brought the tour to life. Many thanks to our driver Darran as well for getting us there and back in one piece! If you are looking to get out and see Ireland beyond Dublin, I can’t recommend them enough!
• Stefan Herlein ★★★★★ 3 months ago Did the Northern Ireland highlights day trip from Dublin. Amazing experience. Fantastic day spent learning about the troubles, exploring castle ruins and wondering the giants causeway. Perfect way to spend a day in Ireland! The Company was great, the tour guide and bus driver were professional and so much fun. A little more time at the deluce castle would have been nice, but time was limited. 100% … More recommend this experience.
• Joshua ★★★★★ a week ago We found this trip well worth the price to experience and see some of "real" Ireland. Kilkenny was a great little city with plenty of shops, restaurants, and history to explore. Glendalough was such a fantastic time. From the history, to exploring the grounds, to the picturesque walk to the upper lake, it was perfect! The sheep farm was a great experience as well, the whole family enjoyed … More it! We were three adults, a 13 year old, a 5 year old, and a 2 year old. All enjoyed it and had fun! Tour operators Elisa and Peter were great!