Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Tour: Explore Dublin's Scenic Countryside & Film Locations

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…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

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Davidmark_l
Aug 20, 2025
Wicklow Mountains - Thanks to Shaun our driver/tour guide, great area to visit! Lovely hike to see the lakes & the historic site was very lovely & interesting.
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Rachida_b
Aug 17, 2025
Definitely worth it! - Well organized bus trip. Friendly driver who told us all kinds of facts about the area during the drive and gave tips on what there is more to do in Dublin and surroundings. Once arrived in Glendalough first visited the monastery ruins. Then a walk along the lake. Beautiful view. Definitely worth it.
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Carrie_b
Aug 17, 2025
Great trip - Shea was a great tour guide. Informative, funny and kind. I loved the music he played. The lower lake was not well marked so make sure you take a photo of the map before heading out.
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612pcn
Aug 17, 2025
Beautiful walk - The departure location and time were the determining factors in choosing Paddywagon. The bus was clean and the temperature was perfect. The driver was in a good mood and drove with extreme care. I highly recommend Paddywagon for tours. The nature and fresh air of the park recharged my energy. It was incredible!
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Pamroberts
Aug 11, 2025
Great craic! - This was the perfect afternoon getaway from Dublin. Michael was informative and entertaining and made the trip fun. Would recommend to anyone wanting to view the Irish countryside.
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Cathy_b
Aug 8, 2025
Beautiful Little Gem - Such a lovely and easy going outing. Beautiful location and surrounding area. Friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend this excursion if you’re looking for a more laid-back easy day.
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Jimtx6483ii
Aug 7, 2025
Peaceful Afternoon - Great experience…. Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing scenery. Our driver and tour guide Alex was first class and made our trip extra special.
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591sandil
Jul 31, 2025
Peaceful! - The drive up was smooth and our guide, Phil, shared history and recommendations along the way. We had a wonderful time there and wish it was longer - so beautiful!
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Fastspinecho
Jul 30, 2025
Great tour, great guide - Gerry was a great guide, funny, informative, and considerate. Monastery and mountain view were definitely worth the trip
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Marco_m
Aug 3, 2025
A little short - Gerry was very clear explaining and Rory an ace behind the wheel. What leads me to put three stars is the fact that one spends more time traveling than in the park. On top of that as there was traffic we arrived late (only a few minutes) but then we left on schedule. In the post it says two hours but you have to come back 15 minutes early, so in case you have about an hour and a half to walk. It wasn't bad but I don't recommend it.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).