Dublin to Glendalough: Half Day Tour through Wicklow Mountains
4.4
841 Ratings
Gardiner Street Lwr, stop 1171

Discover Wicklow’s beauty on a half-day tour from Dublin. Explore Glendalough’s lakes, forests, and monastic ruins. Perfect for nature and history lovers.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paddywagon Tours - 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.”
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - As we leave the city we pass by Sugar Loaf mountain and descend through Ireland’s highest…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • On-board WiFi
  • Driver/guide
  • USB points at every seat
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

Our journey embarks with a primer on Dublin City, before steering south to the County Wicklow, fondly known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’. Its stunning lakes, thick forests, and charming streams make the drive scenic and provides a quiet escape from the bustling city. Witness landscapes popularized by movies like Braveheart and P.S. I Love You. We traverse…

Location
Gardiner Street Lwr, stop 1171
Meet at Bus Stop 1171, Lower Gardiner Street (at street number 42, beside Trinity Church)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.4
(841 Ratings)
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Gabrielle_e
Oct 7, 2025
Great tour - If you only have a couple days in Ireland but still want to do a tour, I’d definitely recommend this half day tour! Its a short drive with beautiful scenery and the guide was wonderful.
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Kathy_u
Sep 28, 2025
Yes, go! - Great trip. I recommend before you go to watch a YouTube about the location so you know in advance what your options are. We waited to watch the video (extra charge) at Glendenlough until we finished walking around. Was beneficial for us due to crowds. We were there on a rainy day so dress appropriately. Our bus driver was full of irish humor and stories. We e joked the beautiful countryside of Wicklow. Highly recommend this trip. Note, get coffee before departure. No snack or drink stops. There may have been a cafe onsite. Enjoy.
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Teri_l
Sep 27, 2025
Glendalough was... - Glendalough was beautiful. A nice energizing walk around the lakes. Driver Aran was excellent and funny!
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Marlon_n
Sep 27, 2025
Fabulous views - Fabulous half day out, was going to book a full day tour which took in other things aswell, but short of time, so the half day morning tour was perfect, as Glendolough and wicklow was the main attraction, which gave me free time in Dublin to shop as I had been on full on 9 days visit to Ireland, arrived at Wicklow Mountains, I was certainly not disappointed, the views and trails to explore were amazing, definitely recommended, for an added bonus the weather was great
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Denise_c
Sep 27, 2025
Spectacular Glendalough Tour - The driver was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and geography of Dublin and the areas we visited. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Lora_g
Sep 17, 2025
The driver was very nice... - The driver was very nice and funny, and took us to and back to our destination right on time, making for the perfect tour if you need to be in Dublin in the afternoon. The given 2 hours are more than enough to see the monastic site itself, and explore some of the nearby trails. I loved this short trip and would recommend it to anyone interested!
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Nishtha_g
Sep 14, 2025
Very educational and... - Very educational and hilarious. Was surprised by Brian’s depth of knowledge and eloquence while he drove lol
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P4705godarrend
Oct 5, 2025
Nice half-day activity. - This is a good tour if you're looking for only a half-day commitment. The destination is serene and peaceful (not large crowds). Our bus driver was excellent. Nice drive through the country-side (we wanted to see more than Dublin city-center). Beautiful setting in the mountains (historic cemetery, church and picturesque lakes). The walking trails were also a nice experience.
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Daniel_l
Sep 26, 2025
On our way up to the... - On our way up to the mountains, our driver gave us bits and pieces of information of places we would pass and see. Once we reached the mountains, after giving us instructions, we were allowed to walk around on our own and just enjoy the scenery and fresh air! It is a beautiful place, and if you're looking for something you can explore on your own pace, it's a good tour to take!
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Dale_m
Sep 27, 2025
The driver was lively and... - The driver was lively and gave us some good insights about the region. It was raining quite hard so 2 hours outside to wander around was longer than it needed to be. There was an inside show which we paid extra for to get out of the rain for a few minutes. A number of us waited outside the bus hoping to get in a few mins early before departure time, but the driver was asleep in the back. I would recommend that when the weather is adverse, the tour guide be a bit more attentive.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).