Dublin to Glendalough: Half Day Tour through Wicklow Mountains

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
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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Stacymil
Dec 15, 2024
Cold but Beautiful! - This is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been. The lakes are incredible, the guide was informative and friendly and encouraged questions. The walk was cold but worth it! Highly recommend!
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Michele_g
Dec 12, 2024
Great outdoor experience away from Dublin - Great little half day trip! Nice way to get a little hike in as well. Beautiful park to visit to have a break from the bustle of Dublin.
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Elizabeth_l
Dec 8, 2024
You can take a regular... - You can take a regular bus there, but why would you do that when you can have a comfortable bus ride with a knowledgeable driver that gives you great local facts and history.
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Jasondz1249pm
Dec 5, 2024
Super guide!! - Pat was great as a guide!! Very informative with the history with context and how it related to what we were seeing. Pat was also able to tie in the why what we were seeing was the way it is.
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Martha_c
Dec 1, 2024
Fresh air, gorgeous scenery, convenient day trip! - Fresh air, gorgeous scenery, convenient day trip! Teen chose this for her birthday and absolutely loved it! Wished that it was longer.
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Jennifer_k
Nov 29, 2024
Shea was a fabulous tour... - Shea was a fabulous tour guide! Beautiful scenery and a great morning activity with our family from Dublin!
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Mooneymv
Nov 26, 2024
Glendalough and water falls - Sean was informative and fun. Great info on contemporary Irish history and politics. If you want to do the trails all around the lakes at Glendalough you need 3.5 hours. Seeing the waterfalls was awesome.
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Ever813
Nov 25, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity and just go there! - About Paddywagon Tours: well organized tour agents, comfy and clean bus and attentive and kind driver/guide. I recommend this agency. Glendalough is breathtakingly beautiful. You'll be captivated by the ancient stone houses and ruins, the historic cemetery, and the scenic walking paths. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring your camera. You’ll find food trucks near the trail to the lake, perfect for a quick bite. Don’t miss this visit; it’s an experience you won’t want to lose out on!
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Trevor_e
Nov 25, 2024
Beautiful, enjoyable and calming. - The tour guide was amazing and funny. Made it more amazing by playing our favourite Irish song and gave my daughter a little shout out. Will be doing this again next time we visit Ireland.
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Damosallazo
Dec 11, 2024
Terrible customer service. They don't care for you - Horrible experience, thank you Paddywagon for leave us in the middle of nowhere. Thank you for waiting for us for not even 5 minutes. Thank you driver Liam for not wait for us! Appreciate it
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