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Wicklow Mountains: Scenic Drive to Glendalough
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Gardiner Street Lwr, stop 1171
Embark on a scenic tour of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains from Dublin. Discover the stunning countryside, film locations, and the historic monastic ruins of St Kevin’s monastery.
Embark on a scenic tour of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains from Dublin. Discover the stunning countryside, film locations, and the historic monastic ruins of St Kevin’s monastery.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Dublin - We begin with an introduction to Dublin City after which we leave the city behind and head south towards the Wicklow Mountains. Meet your fellow travelers for a great trip to the “Garden of Ireland.” As we leave the city we pass by Sugar Loaf mountain and descend through Ireland’s highest village Roundwood on your way to magnificent…
- Dublin - We begin with an introduction to Dublin City after which we leave the city behind and head south towards the Wicklow Mountains. Meet your fellow travelers for a great trip to the “Garden of Ireland.” As we leave the city we pass by Sugar Loaf mountain and descend through Ireland’s highest village Roundwood on your way to magnificent Glendalough.
- Wicklow Mountains National Park - GlendaloughRenowned for its magnificent scenery and rich and varied heritage in terms of history and archaeology, Glendalough is famed for the Braveheart wedding scenes and it really is one of the most beautiful visitor sites in all of Ireland. You will have 1.5 hours to explore the deep valley with its ruined Monastic City of Celtic crosses, round towers and much more. Known as the valley of 2 lakes, we enjoy a leisurely stroll along the bank of the river, through the woods where we are greeted by babbling brooks, crystal cascades and the lakes of Glendalough. A real picture perfect moment.Travel through a real life movie setIf you are a fan of the Hollywood Blockbusters ‘PS I Love You’ and ‘Braveheart’ then join us on this tour! You will understand why Mel Gibson chose the Wicklow mountains to be the Highlands of Scotland and Glendalough to be the spot for the wedding scene. And then of course there are all the romantic scenes from ‘PS I Love You’, this is where Hilary Swank met Gerard Butler for the first time…you never know who you can meet!
- Wicklow Mountains National Park - Wicklow mountainsWe return to Dublin, delighted with our wonderful half day tour and with great photos and memories to last a lifetime.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Surcharges on fuel
- Local guide
- Driver/guide
- Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
We initiate our journey with a briefing about the city of Dublin, as we divert towards the south to enter County Wicklow, fondly referred to as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
Its picturesque lakes, lush forests and charming rivulets offer a visually cracking drive and a welcome escape from the metropolis.
Appreciate landscapes made famous by movies such as…
We initiate our journey with a briefing about the city of Dublin, as we divert towards the south to enter County Wicklow, fondly referred to as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
Its picturesque lakes, lush forests and charming rivulets offer a visually cracking drive and a welcome escape from the metropolis.
Appreciate landscapes made famous by movies such as Braveheart and P.S. I Love You. Our route takes us across the mountains of Wicklow to Glendalough (we stop for a minimum of 1.5 hours) - the glen of the twin lakes.
Indulge in a tranquil walk to the Upper Lake and delve into the ruins of the St Kevin’s monastery, with its round towers, Celtic crosses and more.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Location
Gardiner Street Lwr, stop 1171
Meet at Bus Stop 1171, Lower Gardiner Street (at street number 42, beside Trinity Church)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(559 Ratings)
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Samatthews2016
Apr 12, 2026
Super afternoon trip out to Wicklow Mountains - This was an excellent half day trip. Due to protests in City pick up point was changed on the day. I received a phone call and email to advise with clear directions. Thanks to our driver Aaron who made sure this didn’t affect our day and for all the information on the way and colleague Ian who was accompanying. Glendalough is beautiful and plenty of time there to explore and walk. Thanks to Ian for adding a mention for The Bord Gáis theatre in his tips for other things to do whilst in Dublin my daughter was performing there for two weeks.
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Melanie_w
Apr 10, 2026
Just do it! - It’s a fabulous experience and I would recommend it to everyone! The views were absolutely breath taking!
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Nettyld
Apr 10, 2026
A wonderful afternoon in the Wicklow mountains - A fabulous afternoon in the Wicklow mountains visiting Glendalough! We throughly enjoyed the half day trip. We were lucky with the weather and loved the beautiful scenery - simply breathtaking. Our driver Aaron was great - a very cheerful chap! I’d highly recommend this trip.
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Sheila_h
Apr 7, 2026
The guide/driver was a... - The guide/driver was a lot of fun and very accommodating. The weather cooperated so we had a lovely time. Perfect half day excursion.
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Lizmaxwell
Apr 2, 2026
Wonderful afternoon in the Irish countryside - Michael was very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful afternoon; scenery beautiful, information interesting AND the sun came out.
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Marius
Apr 16, 2026
Nice break from Dublin city centre! - A pleasant bus trip that started in downtown with a nice driver who eagerly told stories about famous buildings and stories from downtown Dublin. Well out of the center the tour went on to the mountains, and after an hour we were in the reserve. There we got a little over 2 hours to walk around in environments that I can best describe as magical. Almost so you expect a lepracon or a fairy to wait around the next turn. And the church ruins in the area were very fascinating to see. Keep a close eye on the forest as you walk around, as there is a lot of wildlife that can be fun to see. I was lucky to have seen a handful of deer licking around. There are well-marked roads and paths you can walk around, while forgetting the city's mess and bustle. Recommended on the warmest!
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Maria_o
Apr 11, 2026
Nature and History - Interesting tour to the rural area, with beautiful landscapes, of mountain and green fields, of lakes and rivers. Also the visit to medieval monuments was interesting. The guide/driver was very excited throughout the trip, keeping a fun atmosphere.
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Bohdanka_d
Apr 10, 2026
Half day trip - Our driver Shay was so pleasant and knowledgeable. This trip though you could easily take a bus yourself.
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Jeanne_f
Apr 6, 2026
Lots of walking.... - Lots of walking. Glendalough was a beautiful little town, unfortunately, you don’t get to see the town except on the bus.
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Jessica_h
Apr 2, 2026
The experience was great... - The experience was great but the meeting point was confusing as it said multiple different things. The app, email, and Paddywagon office, all told us different meeting places which was a bit stressful to start. Other people on this tour expressed experiencing the same confusion. The driver/tour guide was great. He was entertaining and informative.
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