Wicklow Mountains Tour: Glendalough and Kilkenny Adventure
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3,897 Ratings
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Experience the No. 1 Day Tour on Tripadvisor! Explore the stunning Wicklow Mountains, visit the historic Glendalough monastic settlement, and discover the medieval city of Kilkenny. Travel in luxury coaches with expert guides and enjoy free Wifi and USB charging points.

Duration: 9 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glendalough Monastic Settlement - Guided tour of the monastic settlement discovering the 1,500 year history and legends.
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - Free time to walk along the Wild Glendalough Valley inside Wicklow’s National Park.
  • The Wicklow Gap - Brief photo stop at the top of the Wicklow Gap mountain pass to take in some of…
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What's Included
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Walking tours at Glendalough and Kilkenny included (not compulsory)
  • Professional guide and separate coach driver
  • USB charging ports
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Kilkenny Castle entrance fee
Additional Information

Ranked top for Day Tours on Tripadvisor. All-day excursion to Wicklow mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. Professional guide services with a dedicated driving staff. Award-winning, luxurious 5-star touring coaches equipped with complimentary Wifi and USB ports. Explore the historic Ireland’s Ancient East region. Enjoy a scenic journey through rural…

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Location
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
O'Connell Street Upper
Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure to check in with the tour guide. Please look for the COLLINS coach. Departure is at 8.45am sharp.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mainelytravel
May 18, 2025
A trip made special by our guide - the success of any tour is predicated on the quality of the tour guide.We hit a homer with Pat.He was informative ,interesting ,funny and caring. What a wonderful day and it was because of this talented young man(?).We learned so much history and on the remaining days followed his suggestions and they were spot on.My only complaint is the amount of legroom for a tall person. Great trip PAT
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Stay38508662006
Apr 28, 2025
What a day! - What a day! Our guide Pat and driver Brian were absolutely fantastic. Full of knowledge and fun. As a solo traveller I really appreciated the chat and the craic. Amazing stops and scenery. Don't hesitate to book this Irish Adventure!
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Lilymi3275rq
Apr 24, 2025
Incredible trip with an incredible guide (and driver)!! - Went on this tour with our guide Mike who was genuinely the most knowledgeable, well informed, friendly, and welcoming guide you could ask for. He made the experience extremely comfortable without making us feel rushed whatsoever. Mike also ensured that our driver, Egis, received the credit he deserved for smoothly and safely transporting us throughout the whole trip. Furthermore, in Kilkenny we went out the guided tour by Mike who was able to explain in great detail the different key buildings and sites, and it was clear he had not just learnt a script as he was able to answer any and every question which anyone had. Truly an incredible trip!!
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Anne_p
Feb 22, 2025
Glendalough and Kilkenny tour - We had a very good experience of Glendalough and Kilkenny with our guide Mac and our driver Brian. Mac sand 4 songs to our great enjoyment. His historical commentaries gave us a glimpse of the complexity of Irish culture.
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Q7793bericardom
Feb 10, 2025
Knowing Ireland - Everything went according to the schedule and the nature part of the tour was amazing. Pat has a great energy and humor, fundamental if you work has a tour guide. He explains everything about Ireland and he also makes a nice duo with Alec. 5 stars
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Gary_d
Feb 1, 2025
Nice varied experience of... - Nice varied experience of Glendalough lakes, Kilkenny and Wicklow mountains. Guide was very engaging throughout the entire day.
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Lisette_b
Jan 30, 2025
Mac the tour guide is a... - Mac the tour guide is a wonderful story teller. Glendalough is beautiful. Unfortunately we couldn't see the willow gap because of the clouds
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Ellen_z
Jan 6, 2025
A Great Tour Despite the Weather - Despite the cold and rainy weather, we had a great time. This tour excellently combines nature and human history. Glendalough is a beautiful natural site with two stunning lakes and historical sites, including 5,000-year-old churches and houses. Kilkenny is a charming old town rich in history and local living experiences. Mike (the tour guide) and Mike (the coach driver) make a perfect team. They are friendly and professional, ensuring a pleasant and safe tour. Our tour guide Mike is knowledgeable and shared many fascinating stories about Ireland. Plus, he's a good singer too!
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Cheril_l
Feb 18, 2025
While I enjoyed the time... - While I enjoyed the time we spent at Glendalough, we didn't have as much time in Kilkenny as I would have liked. Additionally, I liked our guide to a degree but he talked way too much. There were points where I would have preferred to just look at the countryside instead of being lectured to the entire trip. That took away some of the fun. And the feeling of being rushed in Kilkenny took away some of the fun too. I think this tour could leave an hour earlier and give you that extra hour back in Kilkenny so you could both shop and see the castle and eat and not miss anything.
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Melissa_c
Jan 3, 2025
The bus does not have a... - The bus does not have a restroom at all and there are no stops for restroom breaks. The first and last leg of the trip were about 2 hours each. Keep that in mind if you are pregnant, have children, or have any medical condition that requires urgent or regular restroom use. The bus was very dirty when we first got on, there was trash, candy and chip wrappers, and empty beer and soda cans on and behind the seats. The bus was eventually cleaned at our second or third stop by that time the tour was already halfway done. The tour itself was fun and entertaining, as well as the tour guide. I just have hard time with tour/ bus that doesn’t have restrooms, especially for that a trip that many hours.
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