Dublin to Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny Full-Day Guided Tour
by Collins Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€90Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 9 hours and 15 minutes, departing from Dublin. It includes travel on a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with free WiFi and USB charging ports. The tour features a professional guide and a separate driver, with live commentary throughout the journey. The tour first stops at Glendalough Monastic Settlement for a guided one-hour walk through the site, covering its 1,500-year history and local legends. Next is a one-hour period of free time in Wicklow Mountains National Park, allowing guests to walk along the Wild Glendalough Valley independently. After that, there is a 15-minute photo stop at the Wicklow Gap mountain pass, known for its scenic views often used in films. The final main stop is Kilkenny City, Ireland’s medieval capital, where participants have three hours including about 45 minutes for a guided walking tour and time for lunch and private sightseeing. Entrance to Kilkenny Castle is not included, though the Castle Park and Gardens can be visited freely, and there may be time to enter the Castle if managed well. The tour returns to Dublin at approximately 6 pm. Food and drinks are not provided and are excluded, as are gratuities and the Kilkenny Castle entrance fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
A guided tour lasting one hour covering the monastic settlement’s 1,500-year history and associated legends.
60 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
One hour of free time to walk independently along the Wild Glendalough Valley within Wicklow National Park.
60 min
The Wicklow Gap
A 15-minute photo stop at the top of the Wicklow Gap mountain pass offering views featured in movies.
15 min
Kilkenny Castle
Three hours in Kilkenny including a 45-minute walking tour, time for lunch, and private sightseeing. The Castle Park and Gardens are free to visit. Entrance to Kilkenny Castle’s interior is not included but may be possible if time allows.
180 min
Dublin
Return to Dublin at approximately 6 pm.
1 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Return / Drop off in Dublin at 6pm approx.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin to Glendalough Monastic Settlement, Wicklow Mountains and Kilkenny Full-Day Guided Tour
by Collins Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€90Overview
This full-day bus tour lasts about 9 hours and 15 minutes, departing from Dublin. It includes travel on a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with free WiFi and USB charging ports. The tour features a professional guide and a separate driver, with live commentary throughout the journey. The tour first stops at Glendalough Monastic Settlement for a guided one-hour walk through the site, covering its 1,500-year history and local legends. Next is a one-hour period of free time in Wicklow Mountains National Park, allowing guests to walk along the Wild Glendalough Valley independently. After that, there is a 15-minute photo stop at the Wicklow Gap mountain pass, known for its scenic views often used in films. The final main stop is Kilkenny City, Ireland’s medieval capital, where participants have three hours including about 45 minutes for a guided walking tour and time for lunch and private sightseeing. Entrance to Kilkenny Castle is not included, though the Castle Park and Gardens can be visited freely, and there may be time to enter the Castle if managed well. The tour returns to Dublin at approximately 6 pm. Food and drinks are not provided and are excluded, as are gratuities and the Kilkenny Castle entrance fee.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
A guided tour lasting one hour covering the monastic settlement’s 1,500-year history and associated legends.
60 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
One hour of free time to walk independently along the Wild Glendalough Valley within Wicklow National Park.
60 min
The Wicklow Gap
A 15-minute photo stop at the top of the Wicklow Gap mountain pass offering views featured in movies.
15 min
Kilkenny Castle
Three hours in Kilkenny including a 45-minute walking tour, time for lunch, and private sightseeing. The Castle Park and Gardens are free to visit. Entrance to Kilkenny Castle’s interior is not included but may be possible if time allows.
180 min
Dublin
Return to Dublin at approximately 6 pm.
1 min
Meeting point
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.
End point
Return / Drop off in Dublin at 6pm approx.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.