Glendalough Day Tour: Experience Irish Beauty through Medieval Kilkenny and Monastic Sites

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ireland on a day tour to Glendalough and Kilkenny. Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough and discover the medieval charm of Kilkenny’s Norman Castle. Experience the stunning landscapes of Wicklow and escape the city hustle.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paddywagon Tours - Depart Dublin for this award winning and brilliant day trip with your 100% Irish Tour Guide. We travel south and begin our journey into County Wicklow,passing through beautiful countryside in the Wicklow mountains most notably the Sugar Loaf Mountains while making our way towards Glendalough.
What's Included
  • USB ports at every seat
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Dublin (details on voucher)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Kilkenny Castle
Additional Information

Enjoy the stunning landscapes of Ireland with a delightful day-trip to the sacred site of Glendalough and the vibrant metropolis of Kilkenny, a city steeped in medieval heritage.
Wicklow
Explore the historic city of St. Kevin at Glendalough, celebrated for its round towers and Celtic crosses that offer you a genuine understanding of an ancient Christian…

Location
34 O'Connell Street Lower
O'Connell Street Lower
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.5
(175 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
387avap
Jun 2, 2026
An amazing day getaway from Dublin - 10 out of 10 experience! The tour guide Mac is so nice, knowledgeable and overall an entertaining person to learn from. the bus arrived on time. we arrived in glendalough to see the beautiful park and monastic ruins. so breathtaking. you drive through the wicklow mountains a bit before heading to kilkenny. there you can eat out, visit the castle and cathedrals. i’d recommend this tour to anyone
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Elliedo8115gm
May 21, 2026
Pat and Pat are the best - We had a fantastic tour with our tour guide Pat and driver Alec. It was such a fun time and was an excellent experience that I wouldn’t want to replace!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
U8219teagnesk
Apr 16, 2026
Recommend - A perfect day tour when visiting Dublin. Not too long and not too short. The tour guide Pat was an expert and made us all laugh along the way! /the swedes
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Philmzzz
Apr 8, 2026
Lovely - A well informed and highly entertaining tour with plenty of opportunity for audience participation. Well done Mac our guide and Bryn our driver for a fantastic day.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nicolamh3623lq
Mar 12, 2026
Best tour 💚 - Fist timers to Ireland. Pat and Alec were AMAZING!!!! Pat manged to make is feel like we were having a personalized experience amongst a group! I would highly recommend Pat, Alec and Collins Tours!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
J621zbrobertm
Mar 12, 2026
Best tour guide from dublin - Extremely fun tour, the tour guide, pat, the best tour guide i’ve ever had. He is so friendly and relaxing with his voice. He also makes subtle jokes that put a smile on your face. I 10/10 recommend this tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Polarbeach
Feb 21, 2026
Mac is a top notch tour guide, guaranteed a great day. - We had a fantastic day with Mac (Dermott) seeing the area outside of Dublin. Mac is an amazing story teller, and a true wealth of information. Any query we had was answered immediately. He even entertained us with many songs- what a sweet way to spend the day. With stops in Glendaugh and Kilkenny, and stories about all towns in between, it was a most magical day. Even wet weather couldn’t dampen our day Martin was our driver, and maneuvered the tight country roads like he was driving a Ferrari!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Maddyc257
Feb 21, 2026
Day trip from Dublin to Wicklow and Kilkenny - It was a great tour by Mac! It was filled with excellent information that was distilled in an interesting way to keep engagement high. The driver, Martin, helped to ensure the trip was smooth and that we got everywhere on time.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Voyager47624474910
Feb 21, 2026
Great tour and guides - Had a great trip with our tour guide Mac, and our driver Martyn. Lots of singing history and fun!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Explorer64760822903
Jun 29, 2026
Beautiful - Mac the guide tour was awesome but I think I didnt have enough time to see Kilkenny.
Review provided by Tripadvisor