Things to do in County Wicklow

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County Wicklow
County Wicklow
Photo by Swati Adlakha
Photo by Swati Adlakha
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Photo by Marc De Vos
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Photo by Kate Hunsicker

County Wicklow Attractions

Smaller cities have a charisma about them you won't find in their larger counterparts. Jot down all the fun things to see and do in County Wicklow before you head off so you can pack the most into your vacation. You'll soon see that bigger isn't necessarily better!

Find out what makes County Wicklow tick with the most popular tours & day trips. Check out our top {344 fun activities in County Wicklow fun activities in County Wicklow}, and rest easy knowing that we offer free cancellation and no added fees.

Most popular activities in County Wicklow

Tours & day trips

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Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren & Galway Day Tour From Dublin

Activity duration is 13 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 1132 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $88 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Best of Dublin in 4 days

Best of Dublin in 4 days

Activity duration is 4 days
Price is $1,215 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

Dublin: Guinness Storehouse Entry Ticket

8.8 out of 10 with 153 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $35 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

From Dublin: Cliffs of Moher, Boat Tour & Aillwee Cave

Activity duration is 13 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $147 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Dublin: Forge a Silver Ring Workshop - 2 Locations

Activity duration is 2 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $101 per adult
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What to do in County Wicklow

Free Things to Do in Wicklow

Some say the best things in life are free. Make sure you visit the following around Wicklow:

Deer Stone - Get ready to feel like you've gone back in time while discovering the secrets of this historic attraction.

Blessington Lakes - Just being close to the water is certain to leave you feeling rejuvenated and calm.

St. Kevin's Church - Gain a better understanding of local religious beliefs at this spiritual place.

Teampall na Skellig - Be treated to vistas that'll inspire awe at this natural marvel.

Wicklow Mountains National Park - Grab your rug, throw together a few snacks and find a comfortable spot to be with nature.

Things to Do in County Wicklow with Kids

County Wicklow is a wonderful place for a family vacation. Take the youngsters along and enjoy these fun family friendly experiences together:

 

Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in County Wicklow? Search event tickets to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend!

 

 

Discover the most popular places to visit in County Wicklow

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Bray Beach

3.5/5(3 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Bray Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Bray. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this family-friendly area.

Bray Beach
A really enjoyable time strolling around the gardens. They also have a very good market every weekend. for a more details : http://www.killruddery.com/

Killruddery House and Gardens

Find out about the history of Bray with a stop at Killruddery House and Gardens. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its charming coffeehouses.

Killruddery House and Gardens
Exploring the breathtaking Wicklow Mountains, IRELAND. http://www.theroamingrenegades.com/2015/04/exploring-breathtaking-Wicklow-Mountains.html Whilst in Dublin recently to celebrate St Patrick's day we wanted to get out of the city and see some of the famous Irish countryside. We had visited Dublin last year and pretty much done everything there was to do in this beautiful city and so took the opportunity of our second visit to spread our wings a little and take in the breath taking mountains lying only a short trip from the city centre.... Here's our exploration of the amazing Wicklow Mountains.

Lough Tay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lough Tay during your travels in Glendalough. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Lough Tay
Glendalough is a very scenic area with multiple hiking trails, an old church accompanied by a graveyard, a majestic lake, and a visitor center. I am not much of a hiker, but you don’t have to go very far to get some amazing views! #Ireland #Glendalough #Outdoors #Hiking

Glendalough Visitor Centre

4.5/5(3 reviews)

After visiting Glendalough Visitor Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Glendalough. Wander the gardens or discover the area's mountain views.

Glendalough Visitor Centre
One of favorite spots near Dublin

Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall, a lovely green space in Enniskerry. Discover the acclaimed art scene in this walkable area, or seek out the local tours.

Powerscourt House, Gardens and Waterfall
#green 🚂☘️

Bray Head

Explore the great outdoors at Bray Head, a lovely green space in Bray. Amble around this relaxing area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Bray Head
This was taken during the Blue Day Tour with Creative Vacations in Tromso, Norway. I don't know the names of all of the locations, but I do recommend the tour. They take you to some great, quiet spots!

Powerscourt Waterfall

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Powerscourt Waterfall, a lovely green space in Enniskerry. Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its lively bars.

Powerscourt Waterfall
Great one day hike in the Wicklow mountains. Lugnaquilla 975m. 4-5 hours round trip from glenmalure car park.

Lugnaquilla

Explore the great outdoors at Lugnaquilla, a lovely green space in Glendalough. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Lugnaquilla

Clara Lara Funpark

Enjoy an outing to Clara Lara Funpark during your stay in Rathdrum. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Clara Lara Funpark

 

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Popular day trips from County Wicklow

Wicklow

Wicklow

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Bray

Dublin showing a city and street scenes

Dublin

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Enniskerry

Photo by Marc De Vos

Blessington

Photo by Lee Warnock

Arklow

Glendalough

Glendalough

Photo by Reenie McCormack

Delgany

Frequently asked questions

What to do in County Wicklow on a sunny day?
What to do in County Wicklow on a rainy day?
There's no need to squelch your way through a soggy day when there are plenty of excellent indoor activities on offer:


Are there cheap things to do in County Wicklow?
What can you do in County Wicklow for free?
Your time in County Wicklow needn't break the bank with free attractions like these to discover:

  • Wicklow Mountains National Park
  • Mount Usher Gardens
  • Brittas Bay Beach
  • Glendalough Visitor Centre