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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Footprints628007
May 5, 2025
Great views - Great trip!! Wicklow mountains and Kilkenny were beautiful, wish we had more time in Kilkenny, sheep dogs were a bonus!
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M0niera0
Apr 21, 2025
Nice family outing. - Had a great tour with Mac and Mike. Information and educational. In addition, they also had good tips for lunch. We were with our children. Great trip to do!
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Emily_h
Mar 27, 2025
Full Day Tour to Glendalough/Kilkenny City - We had a great tour with Alex! He gave us great recommendations in Kilkenny and was very engaging with his stories on the bus ride. I highly recommend this tour to see places outside of Dublin!
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I4991bxmirkom
Mar 16, 2025
Kilkenny tour - Had a great time on this tour. Sas was an excellent guide and told us a bunch of funny stories. He's great at his job and I enjoyed the trip
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John_s
Mar 12, 2025
Kiss the stone, you chicken? or what? - Great tour but like other bus tours not much time at each stop to explore the area/places and grab a bite to eat.
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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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Haggysis
Apr 6, 2025
Don't waste your money on this one - Only rating 2 because Glendalugh is a must see as is Kilkenny....but we paid for a full day Tour and literally got dropped off to fend for ourselves. We could have hired a driver, and taken the train to Kilkenny (we took the train back on our own instead of enduring the stark silence of the 7 passenger bus). We were asking questions along the drive to understand more about wicklow mountain area. The repeat answer from the tour guide was "i don't really know". In fact one of the other passengers looked up the answer to one of our questions we asked. I'm pretty sure the Tour guide should have at least pointed out Wicklow Gap as we sped past...
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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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From $45
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).