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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
4.2
(624 Ratings)
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Thomas_d
Jul 9, 2026
Delightful afternoon - Great experience, made all the more better by our top notch guide, Dave. Coach was comfy and the sights sublime. Highly recommend!
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Paula_c
Jul 8, 2026
Great tour, worth every penny. - Very interesting, Collin was very good as tour guide. Wicklow mountains are so beautiful. Worth taking this trip. Drive out and back 1 1/2 hours each way. But scenery beautiful. When you stop make sure you get on first going back because people take your seats and you have to find other seats. Never had this happen before!!!
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Zsofie2026
Jul 6, 2026
Unforgettable experience - An experience I will never forget. The tour was amazing, beautiful view, green everywhere. Our tour guide was great, talked about all the things that are interesting and need to know. Glendalough and the mountains were a nice place to stay for a short time. Amazing expreience
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Skholmes
Jul 4, 2026
A nice break from Dublin’s busy city vibe - Very nice trip to the mountains! Eduardo was funny and informative. A nice way to spend an afternoon.
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Karin_r
Jul 2, 2026
Chill afternoon escape to an enchanted park - Michael was the perfect guide for a laid back ride through the beautiful Irish countryside to the Wicklow Mountains. This was a wonderful experience for anyone looking to escape the city for the afternoon and still be back for a night out. The scenery was unbeatable and the park was easy to stroll through. We also really loved the local suggestions Michael gave for pubs and dining. Highly recommended!
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Joelyn_g
Jul 12, 2026
Worth the trip! - We thoroughly enjoyed the visitor center, monastery, and hike to the lower lake. Our bus driver was also our tour guide. Although he was hard to understand on the bus, he did a great job during his short walking tour explaining the entrance, the tower, the monastery, and offering options to do on our own. The destination was definitely worth the trip. Maybe we just aren’t used to driving in Ireland but our only complaint was his driving was more exciting than we would have liked.
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Shannon_m
Jul 10, 2026
Great place for a hike! - Beautiful place! There are different lakes with different activity levels depending how athletic you are. Would have liked more time but it’s a long drive there and back so can only allow so much time. Dave had some funny commentary along the way and was helpful with directions around Glendalough.
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723nievess
Jul 8, 2026
Interesting - It is worth the visit. It was only a round trip, with 2 hours to explore (I recommend arriving at the lake). Very pleasant driver, he told us many things and left time for us to relax with Irish folk music. We did not make the planned 20-minute scenic stop, I would have appreciated it.
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Reshikeshe
Jul 6, 2026
Visit to Glendolough - Good short tour. Bus driver did commentary of the places and informed the walking route and time to be back
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Susan_s
Jul 4, 2026
Gorgeous! Worth The Trip - This was a great tour. Edwardo was funny the bus was air-conditioned. The park was so unbelievably pretty. It was absolutely worth venturing outside of Dublin for the experience.
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