Glendalough Day Tour: Experience Irish Beauty through Medieval Kilkenny and Monastic Sites

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Ireland on a day tour to Glendalough and Kilkenny. Explore the ancient monastic site of Glendalough and discover the medieval charm of Kilkenny’s Norman Castle. Experience the stunning landscapes of Wicklow and escape the city hustle.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paddywagon Tours - Depart Dublin for this award winning and brilliant day trip with your 100% Irish Tour Guide. We travel south and begin our journey into County Wicklow,passing through beautiful countryside in the Wicklow mountains most notably the Sugar Loaf Mountains while making our way towards Glendalough.
What's Included
  • USB ports at every seat
  • On-board WiFi
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Live commentary on board
  • Pick-up and drop-off in Dublin (details on voucher)
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Kilkenny Castle
Additional Information

Enjoy the stunning landscapes of Ireland with a delightful day-trip to the sacred site of Glendalough and the vibrant metropolis of Kilkenny, a city steeped in medieval heritage.
Wicklow
Explore the historic city of St. Kevin at Glendalough, celebrated for its round towers and Celtic crosses that offer you a genuine understanding of an ancient Christian…

Location
34 O'Connell Street Lower
O'Connell Street Lower
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sophiesw2722zd
Feb 14, 2025
A fantastic day out! - A great day out from Dublin, varied with beautiful scenery. An informative guide Michael was engaging friendly and warm. Kilkenny is a lovely scenic town it was great to wander around exploring and have the opportunity to have some tasty lunch! Comfy new coach too.
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45kennedyh
Jan 4, 2025
Bus Driver was Amazing; make sure to check weather - The weather was terrible, and yet the bus driver ensured we had a wonderful time. Even though the bus driver is not supposed to be a tour guide, he had wonderful stories. This turned what may have been an awful day into a good one. For example, Kilkenny Castle was closed due to weather (which was my main reason for booking this trip) but he told us other places we could see, and we stumbled upon an amazing museum! When we got to Glendalough it was very snowy, and so we took a vote on how long we would stay. Most passengers wanted to only stay an hour, (which was unfortunate for me because I was the only person who wanted to stay longer lol). he told us what we could do within an hour. His music was also AMAZING. Overall, I’d recommend checking for inclement weather two days before your tour and possibly cancelling if you really want to see Kilkenny. There wasn’t even snow yet and they had said they would close the day before. However, I’m giving 5 stars because TECHNICALLY it isn’t Paddywagon’s fault but I would have hoped they would keep us updated since the castle had closed the day before.
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Q6646utmarianar
Dec 1, 2024
Great day trip! - Great tour with beautiful views! Paul, the tour guide, was amazing. Really nice, with great knowledge of places and history. We also suggested loads of restaurants and pubs in Dublin! Wonderful day.
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Kerryb858
Oct 16, 2024
Great Solo Tour of Kilkenny and Glendalough - I had a wonderful solo day trip to Kilkenny and Glendalough through Paddywagon Tours. JJ our driver was amazing. He was very helpful and knowledgeable about the different areas we covered throughout the day tour. He suggested switching the schedule around to accommodate the rain scheduled in each place we were visiting . Our tour started in Kilkenny first before driving into County Wicklow to see Glendalough Monastic Settlement and Wicklow Mountains National Park. Overall, it was a great experience to see Glendalough and Kilkenny Castle. Definitely book this tour if you want to see these places.
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Gretchen_s
Oct 15, 2024
Beautiful Scenery - Our guide/driver JJ was great! He gave an informative and funny tour. He kept us on track and communicated pick up places and times very well. Kilkenny was a great city and Glendalough was incredibly picturesque!
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I5738sipatricias
Oct 7, 2024
Day tripping in the Irish countryside - We thoroughly enjoyed this trip. The guide was informative and receptive to questions along the way. Her driving was excellent especially along the narrow winding roads on parts of our trip.
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V4509nujonathanb
Oct 5, 2024
Great Tour, even better example of humanity - Tour was fantastic, our guide Ian was beyond knowledgeable and made the trip so much fun. He also deserves recognition for rescuing a lost hiker he saw stranded on the side of the motorway. The lady and her dog had gotten lost in the woods and wandered miles off course to the edge of the motorway. Ian spotted her in distress, retrieved her from the side of the road and returned her to her car just before darkness set in. Then he turned the detour into an impromptu tour stop to see an old church and Celtic high cross he knew of in the town. The day was both a wonderful tour and a wonderful illustration of genuine humanity, Ian (and Paddywagon) get 5 stars on both accounts.
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Carolinamr7865kd
Sep 14, 2024
Views - The lake was in grand. So tranquil & divine! The Kilkenny castle was quite brilliant as well! St Mary’s church was beautiful, if you get the chance it’s worth a visit
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Don_r
Sep 25, 2024
Even in the rain… - Truly a remarkable tour … well worth it… even though it rained. Ruins are well worth seeing. Very comfortable ride.
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736prataps
Dec 27, 2024
Worst experience ever - I had a truly frustrating experience with Paddywagon Tours. My four friends and I booked a tour to Glendalough and Kilkenny, but things quickly went wrong. After arriving at Glendalough, we were left without a tour guide and were told to return in 1.5 hours. We ended up being 5 minutes late, and when we returned, the bus had already left. We searched for our vehicle, but instead found another Paddywagon bus heading to the city center. Instead of offering any assistance, the bus driver taunted us about being late, mocking our situation and making unnecessary remarks. It was not only unhelpful but also unprofessional. Thankfully, we found a kind-hearted guide, Quiggs, from Finn McCools Tours. He listened to our story and, without hesitation, welcomed us onto his bus. Not only did he take us to Kilkenny, but he also gave us a free tour of the city. Quiggs was an amazing guide, and he truly turned our day around. My advice to others would be not to expect any support from Paddywagon when things go wrong. Fortunately, there are still some great people like Quiggs who go above and beyond to help.
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