Glendalough and Kilkenny Day Tour from Dublin
by Paddywagon Tours
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This full-day bus tour from Dublin lasts about 9 hours and visits Glendalough and Kilkenny. The trip starts with a drive south through County Wicklow, passing the Sugar Loaf Mountains, heading towards Glendalough. At Glendalough, participants spend around 90 minutes exploring the monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin. The site includes a 10th-century round tower, St. Kevin's Cross, and scenic walking paths along rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Glendalough’s landscape has featured in movies like Braveheart and PS I Love You. After Glendalough, the route continues over the Wicklow Gap, offering views of the Wicklow Mountains, peat bogs, Turlogh waterfall, and the highest reservoir in Ireland. The journey then proceeds to Kilkenny, where visitors have a guaranteed 2-hour stop. Kilkenny was Ireland’s medieval capital and features cobblestone streets and the Norman Castle from the 12th century. Guests can explore the castle’s gardens or pay an optional fee to tour the interior. Other points of interest include the Black Abbey and the Cathedral of Saint Canice with its round tower. There is time for lunch and sightseeing in Kilkenny’s historic center. The return trip to Dublin goes through County Kildare, arriving by early evening. The bus is equipped with USB ports, WiFi, air conditioning, and live commentary. Pickup and drop-off are included in Dublin according to the voucher details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paddywagon Tours
Depart from Dublin with a 100% Irish guide on this day trip heading south into County Wicklow. The route passes through the Wicklow Mountains, including views of the Sugar Loaf Mountains, before arriving near Glendalough.
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Spend 1,5 hours at Glendalough, a monastic settlement known for its 10th-century round tower and St. Kevin's Cross. Take a walk along the riverbanks and through the woods to see lakes, waterfalls, and brooks. The area served as the location for wedding scenes in Braveheart and romantic scenes in PS I Love You.
90 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Travel over the Wicklow Gap, climbing into the Wicklow Mountains with panoramic views of the landscape. Pass traditional peat bogs, which provide fuel for Irish homes, and see the Turlogh waterfall, one of Ireland's most dramatic waterfalls and highest reservoir.
Kilkenny
Arrive in Kilkenny for a 2-hour stop. The medieval city on the River Nore features cobblestone streets and the Norman Castle from the 1100s. Visitors may tour the castle interior for an additional fee or explore nearby sites like the Black Abbey and the Cathedral of Saint Canice with its round tower. There is also time for lunch.
120 min
Drive back to Dublin
Return to Dublin through County Kildare, arriving early evening around 6 pm, allowing time to attend evening events in the city.
Meeting point
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
End point
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Glendalough and Kilkenny Day Tour from Dublin
by Paddywagon 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.€80Overview
This full-day bus tour from Dublin lasts about 9 hours and visits Glendalough and Kilkenny. The trip starts with a drive south through County Wicklow, passing the Sugar Loaf Mountains, heading towards Glendalough. At Glendalough, participants spend around 90 minutes exploring the monastic settlement founded by St. Kevin. The site includes a 10th-century round tower, St. Kevin's Cross, and scenic walking paths along rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Glendalough’s landscape has featured in movies like Braveheart and PS I Love You. After Glendalough, the route continues over the Wicklow Gap, offering views of the Wicklow Mountains, peat bogs, Turlogh waterfall, and the highest reservoir in Ireland. The journey then proceeds to Kilkenny, where visitors have a guaranteed 2-hour stop. Kilkenny was Ireland’s medieval capital and features cobblestone streets and the Norman Castle from the 12th century. Guests can explore the castle’s gardens or pay an optional fee to tour the interior. Other points of interest include the Black Abbey and the Cathedral of Saint Canice with its round tower. There is time for lunch and sightseeing in Kilkenny’s historic center. The return trip to Dublin goes through County Kildare, arriving by early evening. The bus is equipped with USB ports, WiFi, air conditioning, and live commentary. Pickup and drop-off are included in Dublin according to the voucher details.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Paddywagon Tours
Depart from Dublin with a 100% Irish guide on this day trip heading south into County Wicklow. The route passes through the Wicklow Mountains, including views of the Sugar Loaf Mountains, before arriving near Glendalough.
Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Spend 1,5 hours at Glendalough, a monastic settlement known for its 10th-century round tower and St. Kevin's Cross. Take a walk along the riverbanks and through the woods to see lakes, waterfalls, and brooks. The area served as the location for wedding scenes in Braveheart and romantic scenes in PS I Love You.
90 min
Wicklow Mountains National Park
Travel over the Wicklow Gap, climbing into the Wicklow Mountains with panoramic views of the landscape. Pass traditional peat bogs, which provide fuel for Irish homes, and see the Turlogh waterfall, one of Ireland's most dramatic waterfalls and highest reservoir.
Kilkenny
Arrive in Kilkenny for a 2-hour stop. The medieval city on the River Nore features cobblestone streets and the Norman Castle from the 1100s. Visitors may tour the castle interior for an additional fee or explore nearby sites like the Black Abbey and the Cathedral of Saint Canice with its round tower. There is also time for lunch.
120 min
Drive back to Dublin
Return to Dublin through County Kildare, arriving early evening around 6 pm, allowing time to attend evening events in the city.
Meeting point
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
End point
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.