Wicklow Mountains Tour: Glendalough and Kilkenny Adventure
4.9
3,507 Ratings
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

Experience the No. 1 Day Tour on Tripadvisor! Explore the stunning Wicklow Mountains, visit the historic Glendalough monastic settlement, and discover the medieval city of Kilkenny. Travel in luxury coaches with expert guides and enjoy free Wifi and USB charging points.

Duration: 9 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Glendalough Monastic Settlement - Guided tour of the monastic settlement discovering the 1,500 year history and legends.
  • Wicklow Mountains National Park - Free time to walk along the Wild Glendalough Valley inside Wicklow’s National Park.
  • The Wicklow Gap - Brief photo stop at the top of the Wicklow Gap mountain pass to take in some of…
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What's Included
  • Free WiFi on board
  • Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
  • Walking tours at Glendalough and Kilkenny included (not compulsory)
  • Professional guide and separate coach driver
  • USB charging ports
  • Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Kilkenny Castle entrance fee
Additional Information

Ranked top for Day Tours on Tripadvisor. All-day excursion to Wicklow mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. Professional guide services with a dedicated driving staff. Award-winning, luxurious 5-star touring coaches equipped with complimentary Wifi and USB ports. Explore the historic Ireland’s Ancient East region. Enjoy a scenic journey through rural…

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Location
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
O'Connell Street Upper
Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure to check in with the tour guide. Please look for the COLLINS coach. Departure is at 8.45am sharp.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Anne_p
Feb 22, 2025
Glendalough and Kilkenny tour - We had a very good experience of Glendalough and Kilkenny with our guide Mac and our driver Brian. Mac sand 4 songs to our great enjoyment. His historical commentaries gave us a glimpse of the complexity of Irish culture.
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Q7793bericardom
Feb 10, 2025
Knowing Ireland - Everything went according to the schedule and the nature part of the tour was amazing. Pat has a great energy and humor, fundamental if you work has a tour guide. He explains everything about Ireland and he also makes a nice duo with Alec. 5 stars
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Gary_d
Feb 1, 2025
Nice varied experience of... - Nice varied experience of Glendalough lakes, Kilkenny and Wicklow mountains. Guide was very engaging throughout the entire day.
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Lisette_b
Jan 30, 2025
Mac the tour guide is a... - Mac the tour guide is a wonderful story teller. Glendalough is beautiful. Unfortunately we couldn't see the willow gap because of the clouds
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Ellen_z
Jan 6, 2025
A Great Tour Despite the Weather - Despite the cold and rainy weather, we had a great time. This tour excellently combines nature and human history. Glendalough is a beautiful natural site with two stunning lakes and historical sites, including 5,000-year-old churches and houses. Kilkenny is a charming old town rich in history and local living experiences. Mike (the tour guide) and Mike (the coach driver) make a perfect team. They are friendly and professional, ensuring a pleasant and safe tour. Our tour guide Mike is knowledgeable and shared many fascinating stories about Ireland. Plus, he's a good singer too!
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Damon_w
Dec 28, 2024
Excellent Day tour - This was a great day tour. Well organised and our Guide, Brian , was really informative and lovely. A great story teller who clearly loves his job!
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Samara_r
Dec 8, 2024
Mac was amazing! - 10/10 Mac was very fun to listen to (he even sang to us), and was incredibly helpful in providing us with insight and guide throughout the entire tour. He also took us on a free walking tour around Kilkenny. As someone who went alone, he made sure to look out for me and was incredibly kind. Would highly recommend this tour and especially with Mac! -Samara
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Anja_l
Nov 27, 2024
Something for everyone - This tour is the best I could have done to get out of Dublin a bit. First of all, the guide is fantastic. I could tell that he was a former teacher because he knows how to move a group and can organize people around sites. Best of all, he loves history and shares his passion for Ireland and its people in a very fun and informative way. He respected every person in the group. One never got the feeling he just “shoved the tourists” around. Second, the tour is arranged for any age group and fitness level. One could stay close to the bus, enjoy the church at Glendalough and then the attached museum, eat and drink; or venture out for a short hike around the lake. Same in Kilkenny. Some opted to do the castle, others ventured into the town. I managed to do three churches; but I am also a fast walker. One could also participate on the walking tour with the guide who was clear about where and when to meet. I loved that. If I had an elderly person or small children with me this would be perfect. The bus ride was not boring. The journey was filled with history and other fun tales from Irish culture. It started with lots of information about Dublin as we left the city. I learned so much in one day and felt really welcomed. I can highly recommend this tour with Collin’s tours.
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Cheril_l
Feb 18, 2025
While I enjoyed the time... - While I enjoyed the time we spent at Glendalough, we didn't have as much time in Kilkenny as I would have liked. Additionally, I liked our guide to a degree but he talked way too much. There were points where I would have preferred to just look at the countryside instead of being lectured to the entire trip. That took away some of the fun. And the feeling of being rushed in Kilkenny took away some of the fun too. I think this tour could leave an hour earlier and give you that extra hour back in Kilkenny so you could both shop and see the castle and eat and not miss anything.
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Melissa_c
Jan 3, 2025
The bus does not have a... - The bus does not have a restroom at all and there are no stops for restroom breaks. The first and last leg of the trip were about 2 hours each. Keep that in mind if you are pregnant, have children, or have any medical condition that requires urgent or regular restroom use. The bus was very dirty when we first got on, there was trash, candy and chip wrappers, and empty beer and soda cans on and behind the seats. The bus was eventually cleaned at our second or third stop by that time the tour was already halfway done. The tour itself was fun and entertaining, as well as the tour guide. I just have hard time with tour/ bus that doesn’t have restrooms, especially for that a trip that many hours.
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