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Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Tour: Explore Dublin's Scenic Countryside & Film Locations
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34 O'Connell Street Lower
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
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(409 Ratings)
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Gretchenc341
Jan 11, 2025
PADDYWAGON 10/01 - WOW is what we have to say. Richard, our driver, made it all happen. He was the best. The tour was perfectly paced and we heard so much interesting history and personal stories. Music was great (singing welcome). Nothing but great things to say about Richard. Awesome experience.
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Nathan_s
Jan 6, 2025
We had a lovely time on... - We had a lovely time on the trip. Our only regret was not being able to spend some more time in the area. Our driver was helpful and added useful information on the trip. We took the afternoon tour and due to limited daylight we needed to hustle to see everything. We were able to do everything with our 3 kids, including stroller.
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Amanda_m
Jan 3, 2025
Rory - Rory our guide!!! Very informative and funny.
Would go with Paddywagons again as great experience.
From the Viking man.
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Michaela_m
Dec 31, 2024
It’s short but very... - It’s short but very informative! I liked our tour guide, he was super friendly and very interactive!
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Robyn
Dec 29, 2024
A definite must - This was a wonderful trip. The drive there was so lovely. The scenery was gorgeous and the guide/bus driver was very knowledgable and pointed out interesting snippets along the way. The bus was comfortable, and Wicklow was beautiful. The walk in nature was just so refreshing and wonderful And looking at the monastery ruins was fascinating. The museum was great with the highlight being the labyrinth rock, which even on its own was well with the trip. The trip back was lovely in the dark with all the Christmas lights through the small towns on the way home. I highly recommend this trip with Paddywagon which a professional and reliable company to work with.
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Therese_d
Dec 3, 2024
Good times - We went to the lake, had a nice hike to the upper lake, saw a cool old graveyard. Sean gave a lot of info about the site and Ireland in gener. Had a great time!
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Masoon_m
Dec 2, 2024
Zeer tevreden - The trip was really amazing and so interesting, not just because of the mountains but the entire experience. Mr. Alex is a very nice man—responsible, funny, and very knowledgeable about all the places we visited. I truly enjoyed it and give the trip a 10!
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Anne_w
Nov 28, 2024
You need to be able to... - You need to be able to walk a reasonable distance to get the most out of the Glendalough visit. From the visitor centre the route to the top lake is 1.4km.
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Ccile_g
Jan 4, 2025
Winclow is a heart - It is enjoyable to listen to all the anecdotes, recommendations and humorous touches of the driver guide during this tour. The landscapes of the Winclow Mountains are superb. And the arrival at this historic site and these natural lakes are soothing. On the other hand, this excursion would strongly deserve to add 1 hour or even 2 hours to really have time to do a hike that allows you to appreciate a high point of view at the Peak and not be in the race to return on time to the departure bus. These landscapes deserve to be observed in peace !
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Rasha1246
Jan 4, 2025
Very bad - I had a disappointing experience with Paddywagon Tours. After being left without a guide at Glendalough and returning 5 minutes late, we discovered the bus had already left. Another driver we approached was unhelpful and mocked us instead of assisting. Thankfully, Quiggs from Finn McCools Tours came to our rescue, offering us a free ride to Kilkenny and a guided tour, completely turning our day around. While I wouldn’t recommend Paddywagon for their lack of support, I highly commend Quiggs for his kindness and professionalism.
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