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The 15 Best Wicklow and Glendalough Tours from Dublin

25 tours  ·  from $14

An hour south of the city there is a monastic valley, two lakes and a mountain road that films well in any weather. The 15 below compare the sheepdog stops, the Kilkenny add-ons and how much walking each one actually involves.

Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin - Kilkenny: castle grounds and medieval streets
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Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

1.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Travel from Dublin with Wild Rover Tours to medieval Kilkenny, a Wicklow sheep farm, Wicklow Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Ian, Kevin, David, and Maurice are praised for lively storytelling, while the sheepdog demonstration and baby lambs are seasonal highlights.

“Amazing way to explore Ireland. Great experience. David was an amazing tour guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and talented. Appreciated the music.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Meeting the coach in central Dublin
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

2.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

Travel by comfortable coach from central Dublin to Glendalough, the Wicklow Gap, and Kilkenny. Expect Irish history, folklore, songs, and humor from guides such as Pat, Mike, and Phil, plus free time for a 2.5-kilometer lake walk, lunch, photos, and castle views.

“Peter the guide and Mike the driver were friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The day ran smoothly. Saw some truly beautiful sites and the chance to stop and explore the monastery and the glendalough lakes were amazing with plenty time . Could have had more time to explore Kilkenny.”

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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour - Glendalough’s Monastery and Two Lakes
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Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

3.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Leave central Dublin at 8:45 am for Glendalough’s monastery and lakes, the Wicklow Gap, and a guided walk through Kilkenny. Guides such as Pat, Teresa, Philip, and Jerry are praised for lively storytelling. Expect about 9 hours, walking, free time, and a coach ride with Wi-Fi and USB charging.

“Amazing tour with Shamus our bus driver and Theresa. Both were so kind and provided wonderful information about each location. The bus was brand new so equipped with chargers and WiFi. Our stops were perfectly timed for a lovely hike in Glendalough and a trip through the castle in Kilkenny, lunch and a bit of shopping.”

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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough - Avoca Handweavers is part shopping stop, part morning break
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The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

4.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,446 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Leave Dublin by small coach for Killiney Hill, Avoca Handweavers, Sally Gap, Lough Tay, and Glendalough’s ancient monastery. You’ll get mountain views, a pub lunch stop, free time by the lakes, and a complimentary taste of Glendalough whiskey. Guides such as Patrick, Ashley, John, and Anthony lead the route.

“We spent a brisk cold day with Patrick. The tour took us through Wicklow, which wouldn’t have been possible without renting a car. Patrick was wonderful - funny, entertaining and loaded with facts about everything. The sites were lovely and worth a trip to see.”

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Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show - Glendalough: ruins, water, and a worthwhile walk
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Dublin: Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

5.Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,599 reviews · from $34Best value

Travel from Dublin with an English-speaking guide such as Gina, Godfrey, or Harry to Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, a sheepdog farm, and Kilkenny. Expect a long but varied day, with ancient ruins, mountain scenery, a live herding show, and free time in the medieval city.

“Great, A better first bathroom break, the garage wasn’t great”

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Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration - Wicklow Gap and the value of a 15-minute view
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Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

6.Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,215 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

Leave Dublin at 8:00 a.m. for Glendalough, Wicklow Gap, a lively sheepdog demonstration at Ballybought, and two hours in Kilkenny. Guides such as Carol, Oli, and Gina are known for clear stories, humor, and helpful tips. Expect an air-conditioned coach, plenty of walking, and no included meals.

“An informative and entertaining day trip. Our guide, Oli, and driver, Nosha, were great! Oli shared some Irish history as well as songs and stories that kept our attention throughout. The day was a good mix of seeing the beautiful countryside, a sheepherding demonstration, and a visit to the lively city of Kilkenny. Mosha navigated some very narrow and winding roads very proficiently. I highly recommend this trip with Oli and Nosha!”

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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow - The late afternoon departure works well
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From Dublin: Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

7.Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,791 reviews · from $37

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Dublin to Wicklow and Glendalough with an English-speaking guide. See Sugar Loaf Mountain and Roundwood, then spend about 90 minutes to two hours exploring Saint Kevin’s monastery, the lakes, waterfall, and woodland trails.

“Just amazing and breathtaking. Our guide Eduardo was fabulous. The coach was comfortable and the magic of natural and spiritual Glendalough was very special. I would recommend the trip to anyone.”

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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour - Meeting the coach in central Dublin
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From Dublin: Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, & Kilkenny Tour

8.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,710 reviews · from $51

Spend 10 hours with a live English-speaking guide and separate driver visiting medieval Kilkenny, Glendalough’s 7th-century monastery, Wicklow’s mountain valleys, and a working sheep farm with Irish collies and lambs. Guides such as Ian, Liam, Caroline, and Kevin are known for lively stories, music, and humor.

“Our tour was well organized and punctual. Ian and Dermott were outstanding. Friendly and informative, they made the day a blast for all of us. You never know exactly what to expect with any tour but looking back, we are thrilled with our decision to do this tour and highly recommend it.”

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From Dublin: Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour - Five Dublin pickup points and a comfortable coach
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From Dublin: Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour

9.Wild Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 979 reviews · from $62

Leave Dublin for Killiney Hill, Avoca, the Wicklow Mountains, and Glendalough with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll have guided walks, free time by the lakes, lunch at Lynhams of Laragh, and a complimentary Glendalough whiskey tasting. Guides may include Patrick, Ashley, John, Niall, or Anthony.

“Our guide made the entire trip easy and interesting. From pick up to drop off things went smoothly and never felt rushed. The views were stunning, I highly recommend if you're a nature lover. Thank you Patrick for such a memorable day!”

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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin - Two hours among Glendalough’s ruins and lakes
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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

10.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 872 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Leave Dublin at 8:00 am for Wicklow Mountains National Park, Lough Tay, and Glendalough’s lakes and monastic ruins. Your driver-guide, such as Aaron, Thomas, Brian, or Michael, provides commentary on the journey, then gives you about two hours to explore independently before returning to Dublin around 1:00 pm.

“Well planned, thoughtful and friendly guide very nice route Sensible info provided along the tour Enlightening historical ingo”

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Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours - The Old Military Road and the P.S. I Love You bridge
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Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

11.Dublin to Powerscourt, Wicklow and Glendalough Small Group Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 774 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $66

Join Hilltoptreks for an eight-hour small-group trip from Dublin to Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, Wicklow Mountains National Park, and Glendalough. Guides such as Kevin, Linda, Derek, and Richard provide live commentary, while you enjoy free time for gardens, lunch, photos, and a walk through the monastic valley.

“Great day in the countryside. First stop was Powerscourt a beautiful garden. Had ample time to see garden (including castle) and check out gift shop, next stop a cute cafe Poppies in Enniskerry. Order at counter and take a seat - wonderful shepard’s pie. Then on to twisty turns through Wicklow with a few photo stops, then two hours to stroll through Glendalough before returning home. The tour was perfectly timed for my chase did not feel rushed at all. It is a small passenger van that seat 16 so we weren’t a huge crowd descending at each stop. Our driver, Derek was great and pointed out all of the…”

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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour - Powerscourt Gardens: polished beauty at the foot of Sugar Loaf
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From Dublin: Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

12.Wicklow, Powerscourt, and Glendalough Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 615 reviews · from $74

Leave Dublin with guides such as Linda, Matt, Kevin, or Richard for an eight-hour Wicklow tour. See Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, Sally Gap, Lough Tay, the P.S. I Love You Bridge, and Glendalough’s monastery, with scenic drives and free time to walk.

“The weather in Ireland was good so I decided to take a day tour. This tour completely outdoors so I wouldn’t recommend it on a rainy day. Ronald was a great guide and we could understand his English! (Not given in Ireland.) I really enjoyed all of the information he gave and the different stops we made.”

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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin - Arriving at Glendalough’s Monastic City
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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin

13.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 541 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Leave Dublin at 1:30 pm for the Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough, where you have about 1.5 to 2 hours to explore lakes, forest paths, Celtic crosses, churches, and a round tower. Your driver-guide handles the road, with guides such as Gerry, Karl, Michael, and Liam praised for humor and Irish history.

“Great busdriver. Lots of energy, humor and lovely facts about Dublin en of the destination. Really beautifull surroundig.”

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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding - Killegar Stables: the day’s main event
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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

14.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 522 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $151

Ride for about 90 minutes at Killegar Stables, then explore Enniskerry, Wicklow Mountains National Park, Guinness Lake, Sally Gap, and Glendalough. Guides such as Derek, Kevin, and Linda combine driving, local stories, and practical help in a group capped at eight.

“Perfect mix of outdoor activities. I would recommend checking out other places besides Poppies for lunch. Also, would have loved much more dialogue from guide. There is a gorgeous waterfall hike past the Upper and Lower lakes that is not mentioned. As well as iconic Dublin landmarks that were not mentioned, though plenty of time.”

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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Guided Walk - Meeting the group at the Molly Malone statue
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Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Guided Walk

15.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Travel from Dublin with a driver-guide and up to 15 other guests, walking the Scalp trails, stopping at Sally Gap and Lough Tay, then exploring Glendalough’s medieval monastery and lakes. Guides such as Linda, Gillian, Kevin, and Derek are known for clear local stories.

“Linda was our guide. She was very informative and knowledgeable about the areas we were visiting. . Answered all our questions. We did a guided walk with Linda and she pointed out all the sights for us to view. She gave clear explanations of our agenda for the day. We had a wonderful experience. We ate lunch at Poppies and it was delicious. . We would definitely do another tour with Linda in the future.”

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