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The 15 Best Wicklow & Glendalough Tours from Dublin

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An hour south of the city there is a glacial valley, a round tower and two lakes. These 15 differ on whether Kilkenny, Lough Tay or a sheepdog demonstration is tacked on, each priced and clear about how long you get in the valley.

Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin - Kilkenny from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

1.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Travel from Dublin with a professional guide and driver to medieval Kilkenny, a working sheep farm, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough. Expect guided walks, free time, sheepdog demonstrations, mountain views, Wi-Fi, and a long but rewarding day with guides such as Ian, Kevin, David, or Maurice.

“The sheepdog demo was a highlight of our Ireland trip, and Ian the Guide & Colin the Driver were superb!”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Glendalough, where ruins meet two quiet lakes
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

2.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

Leave Dublin by comfortable coach for Glendalough’s monastery and lakes, a Wicklow Gap photo stop, and medieval Kilkenny. English-speaking guides such as Pat, Mike, Philip, and Teresa bring the drive alive with folklore, songs, and Irish history. Guided walks, Wi-Fi, and USB charging are included.

“Best daytrip we took in England, Scotland or Ireland. Brian and Alec were friendly and welcoming throughout the day. checking in with us to ensure we all experienced a wonderful day. Brian has stories and history and I could listen to him all day. And I did 🤣 thank you”

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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Glendalough: monastic ruins in the Valley of Two Lakes
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

3.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Leave central Dublin at 8:45 am with a professional guide and driver for Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, and Kilkenny. Expect live commentary, short walks, free Wi-Fi, USB charging, and roughly three hours in Kilkenny, with lunch and castle admission extra.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour! Our guide, Pat, and driver, Alec, was terrific. Pat was very knowledgeable and he even has a booklet of all the places to go in Dublin. Alec was a very stable driver.”

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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough - Avoca Handweavers is a short refreshment stop
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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

4.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,446 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Wicklow by small coach with guides such as Patrick, Ashley, John, and Niall. Walk Killiney Hill, stop at Avoca, see Sally Gap and Lough Tay, eat at a pub, and explore Glendalough’s monastic ruins.

“This is a wonderful way to spend the day. Ashley is very knowledgeable on so many levels. The sites are very beautiful. The avoca stop is really just a rest break but the rest is wonderful.”

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Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show - Glendalough: two hours among ruins and lakes
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Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

5.Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,599 reviews · from $34

Leave Dublin with an English-speaking guide such as Gina, Godfrey, Harry, or Quiggs, then visit Glendalough, cross the Wicklow Mountains, watch a working sheepdog show, and explore Kilkenny. Expect 10.5 hours, long bus stretches, free time, and plenty of walking.

“Just do it, it’s perfect and absolutely worth the money. Dylan was an amazing guide.”

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From Dublin: Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Morning Tour - Sugarloaf Mountain from the road
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From Dublin: Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Morning Tour

6.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,251 reviews · from $37

Take a five-hour Paddywagon tour from Dublin to County Wicklow, with a scenic drive past Sugarloaf Mountain, a walk around Glendalough’s lakes and monastic ruins, and views through Sally Gap. Guides such as Eduardo, Shay, Frank, and Sean add Irish stories, music, and humor along the way.

“The tour was on time, transportation comfortable and the guide was excellent and funny. Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains is a beautiful destination, with a nice hiking trail, beautiful trees and views. Only wish we had a little more time to explore. I am very happy with the tour and would definitely do it again.”

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Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration - Wicklow Gap and the changing Irish weather
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Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

7.Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,215 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

Leave Dublin at 8 a.m. for Glendalough’s monastic ruins, Wicklow Gap, a 45-minute sheepdog demonstration, and two hours in Kilkenny. You’ll travel by air-conditioned coach with a guide such as Carol, Oli, or Gina, then return around 6 p.m.

“Absolutely amazing! Beautiful scenery at the mountains, fun learning about and watching the sheep dog demo, and lovely town to end the day. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow - Leaving Dublin in the afternoon
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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

8.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37

Leave central Dublin in the afternoon for Sugar Loaf Mountain, Roundwood, and Glendalough. Your English-speaking guide, perhaps Alex, Richard, Jerry, or another Paddywagon driver, handles the roads and shares Irish history, leaving you free time to walk among ruins, lakes, woods, and waterfalls.

“Our guide was very informative and outgoing when telling us of ireland’s rich history. It was such a lovely city break, nice walk up to the upper lake and nice and cosy coach ride.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Glendalough, where ruins meet two quiet lakes
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, & Kilkenny Tour

9.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,710 reviews · from $51

Spend 10 hours beyond Dublin with a live English-speaking guide and separate driver. Walk through Kilkenny, explore Glendalough’s monastic ruins, cross the Wicklow Mountains, and watch Irish collies work sheep on a farm. Guides such as Ian, Caroline, Liam, and Kevin are known for stories, humor, and music on the ride.

“The trip was so lovely! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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From Dublin: Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour - Avoca Kilmacanoge for coffee and a browse
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From Dublin: Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour

10.Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · from $62

Leave Dublin for an 8.5-hour Wild Wicklow tour by air-conditioned midi coach. Walk Killiney Hill, see Sally Gap and Lough Tay, visit Glendalough with a local guide, and finish with a complimentary Glendalough whiskey tasting. Guides such as Patrick, Ashley, and John add lively Irish history and music to the ride.

“What a great day! Niall was a terrific host and driver. I recommend this to anyone and everyone!!”

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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin - Great Sugar Loaf and the road to Roundwood
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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

11.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Leave Dublin at 8:00 am for Wicklow Mountains National Park, Lough Tay, and Glendalough’s monastic ruins. Your driver-guide handles the roads while you explore independently for two hours. Expect free time rather than a guided walk, plus WiFi, USB ports, and a return to central Dublin around 12:45 pm.

“We arrived at the meeting point on time, 8h00. Nobody there. I called the operator and they said we were late. They said 1-2 minutes late is late, so everybody had left! That never happened to me. Normally the guide would try to whatsapps the missing person(s). Or in other tours I could see : waiting for 4-5 minutes is normal, as a tourist new to the city may lost his/ her way a little bit. Other tours I booked in Ireland later proved that only Paddywagon Tour treats customers differently in such a bad manner. They refused my proposal for a refund just within minutes I sent my requests.…”

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Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours - Enniskerry and a 45-minute lunch break
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Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

12.Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 774 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Leave Dublin at 9:20 a.m. for Powerscourt Gardens, lunch in Enniskerry, mountain views at Sally Gap and Lough Tay, and Glendalough’s sixth-century monastery. A guide such as Kevin, Linda, Derek, or Richard drives a maximum of 16 people, with commentary and free time at each stop.

“You are ‘dropped off’ at a different location than pick-up. At 5pm this can be stressful to the traveller not fully comfortable with the new area. We would have appreciated knowing in advance of the new drop off location.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour - Powerscourt Gardens in 90 minutes
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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

13.Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 615 reviews · from $74

Spend eight hours beyond Dublin with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, Sally Gap, Lough Tay, and Glendalough. Guides such as Linda, Matt, Kevin, Johnny, and Richard are known for lively storytelling, while the small-van format can make the day feel personal.

“I loved seeing the wild mountains and the enormous and beautiful national park Glendalough and the beautiful gardens at the palace it was truly an incredible experience and our guide was full with knowledge and passion for her work!”

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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin - Leaving Dublin for the Wicklow Mountains
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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin

14.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 541 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Travel from Dublin to Glendalough in County Wicklow by coach, passing Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood. You’ll have about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore the monastic ruins, lakes, woods, and walking trails on your own. Guides such as Gerry, Karl, and Michael have been praised for lively stories and Irish history.

“The mountains were breathtaking we visited ruins from and old monastery and chapel. We book this tour 40 minutes before and to our surprise it was a great tour .”

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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding - Killegar Stables: the day’s main event
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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

15.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Join Hilltoptreks at Dublin’s Molly Malone Statue for an eight-hour Wicklow outing with up to eight people. Ride for about 1.5 hours at Killegar Stables, then visit Enniskerry, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Derrick, Derek, Kevin, and Linda have led past departures.

“Enjoyed a scenic horseback ride in the forest and fields. Saw lots of cows, sheep and other horses. The horse staff was very friendly and really explained in detail on how to ride a horse. I appreciated their teachings and it felt like a proper class. Derrick was our tour guide and he was very nice. He was very informative and efficient. Our lunch was a little short but that's how tours are sometimes so I think the negative reviewers should book a private tour if they want to go at their own pace. Derrick provided great recommendations and we made it back to Dublin by 5pm. Perfect timing before…”

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