Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

Name: Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin
Brand: Paddywagon Tours
SKU: 8962P79
Price: 34.65 USD
Rating: 4.5 (718 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceDublin, Ireland

Wicklow and Glendalough Tour from Dublin

5 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

For travelers short on time, this half-day tour is a convenient way to experience the beauty of the Irish countryside without having to rent a car or waste precious hours in transit. Enjoy the scenery extended out before you embark on the journey from Dublin to County Wicklow and wander around Glendalough at a pace that suits you.

Soak up views of Wicklow Mountains National Park during the drive
Hike around the monastic ruins of Glendalough at your leisure
See filming locations from films like 'Braveheart' and 'P.S. I Love You'
A choice of city center departure spots makes for a stress-free experience

What's Included

Driver/guide
Local guide
Fuel surcharge
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
USB points at every seat

Lunch
Gratuities
Food and Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

34 O'Connell Street Lower, North City, Dublin 1, D01 EY17, Ireland
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.08:00 am

What To Expect

Make your own way to the meeting point in the center of Dublin. Meet your guide and small group of fellow travelers and head south toward the Wicklow Mountains, passing by Great Sugar Loaf mountain and descending through Ireland's highest village, Roundwood on your way to Glendalough.

Make a short stop at one of the most photographed locations in Wicklow, Lough Tay, before continuing to Glendalough Monastic Settlement. You have plenty of time here to explore the Glendalough valley, its Celtic crosses, round tower, and scenic lakes, and to take a short walk on the Wicklow Way, which runs through the valley.

Your tour ends back at the meeting point in central Dublin.

Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)

Wicklow Mountains National Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Glendalough Monastic Settlement

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Paddywagon Tours (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

Collapsible wheelchairs can be stored underneath the coach. These are the responsibility of the passengers.
Booster/Baby seats are required for toddlers/babies and available in our offices. Please alert us at the time of booking.
Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
You are welcome to take luggage with you if you wish to do so. Luggage can be stored in the storage compartment. Alternatively, hand luggage can be stored in the overhead compartment. Valuables are stored at your own risk and the company is not liable for damage or loss.
This is a very popular route with those who have afternoon flights and wish to maximise their last hours in Ireland. The tour will typically end in central Dublin by 12:45. Even on rare occasions when the tour experiences delays due to severe weather and related traffic the tour should be back downtown by 13:20. Please advise the driver first thing in the morning if you are concerned about airport connections and he can provide some general advice. In normal circumstances it takes 40-60 minutes from the city to the airport by bus and between 20-30 minutes in a taxi. The timings of this tour are as published and cannot be modified.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 64 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Featured review

Valerie_F

David our guide was fabulous, informative and welcoming. He shared so much history and culture of Ireland and the Glendolough Mountains and monastic site. The tour was terrific, allowed time for our hike to the lakes and plenty of pictures. I highly recommend David and this tour.

Reviews

4.4

718 reviews

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Crack of fun tour! Don’t miss this.

Valerie_F, Jan 2025

Amazing experience

Chelsea_D, Jan 2025

We missed our bus but one of the people from the paddywagon walked us to the next stop while the bus waited which was really nice of them. The tour guide was really friendly and knowledgeable. The views were amazing and we had plenty of time to walk around and take in the landscape

The tour included...

Nathan_C, Jan 2025

The tour included wonderful views and an extremely manageable walk to visit all the sights. We also had a very insightful tour guide.

Great trip

Mchugh_C, Jan 2025

Great driver and professionalism- good communication. Enjoyed the experience even though heavy snow did limit attractions . The views were stunning in the snow and will go back on a sunnier day

Great

Stefanie_P, Jan 2025

It was a very nice trip with a funny and nice driver. We had fun at Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Tour.

Great half day tour

ian_k, Jan 2025

Great half day trip. Liam (the driver / guide) was excellent - funny and informative. It’s a short but scenic ride and then you get to spend the majority of your time walking around a beautiful valley. Well worth it. Do not be late to the bus, they are prompt.

Travelers need to wear...

Katrina_R, Dec 2024

Travelers need to wear good water resistant hiking shoes. Also, be prepared with a camera for the views are breathtakingly beautiful.

Great for a half day trip...

LuChu_C, Dec 2024

Great for a half day trip and you can have free time at afternoon I would recommend this trip for someone who need to back to somewhere in evening

Great outdoor experience away from Dublin

Michele_G, Dec 2024

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.

You can take a regular...

Elizabeth_L, Dec 2024

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.

Fresh air, gorgeous scenery, convenient day trip!

Martha_C, Dec 2024

Fresh air, gorgeous scenery, convenient day trip! Teen chose this for her birthday and absolutely loved it! Wished that it was longer.

Shea was a fabulous tour...

Jennifer_K, Nov 2024

Shea was a fabulous tour guide! Beautiful scenery and a great morning activity with our family from Dublin!

Beautiful, enjoyable and calming.

Trevor_E, Nov 2024

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.

Wonderful

Mariana_S, Nov 2024

Hiking along one of the waterfalls made me feel at home since I’m from Oregon, USA. Wonderful views and great hiking trails. Would definitely go back next time I visit Ireland.

wicklow mountains were...

ARLEEN_P, Nov 2024

wicklow mountains were beautiful glendabaough was beautiful also due to rain could not do as much of the trail but what we got to see was fine

Great half day trip!

Sharon_Z, Nov 2024

Richard, our driver and tour guide, was awesome. I loved the site - even though the weather wasn’t great it was still totally worth it. Loved the walk and the history. And they are not kidding. Do NOT be late to the bus however lol

Challenging but pleasant

MargueriteS, Nov 2024

We arrived to the pickup area at 8:02 in time to watch the bus pull away. The instructions for pickup were not clear and we learned upon arrival that none of the buses were labeled by destination, so you must go into the shop “Paddy Wagon” to have staff direct you. After suggesting that staff reschedule us to the 1:30 tour (our idea, not theirs) we returned in the afternoon and were told they were unsure which bus was ours and we should go ask the drivers. The tour from then on was not overly eventful, we visited a state park and were given one hour and a half to walk around as the driver would leave promptly at 4:30 due to it being dark. The driver was pleasant enough and tried his best to entertain the passengers. He was kind enough to tell us several times that he would not wait and that we would be left behind if we returned to the bus one minute past 4:30.

A fun and interesting experience

Alexander_H, Nov 2024

Amazing and fun, good trip for half a day. Also really knowledgeable guide. Would book again in an instant.

Stunning

Melissa_M, Nov 2024

Absolutely stunning view. This was the best time of year to see all the vibrate colors of nature! Not too far of a drive, it was the perfect amount of time

Fresh air

Lori_B, Oct 2024

Shine your camera lens and wear your most comfortable shoes. Walk the trails, breathing the fresh air and enjoy the wildlife. What a beautiful piece of history!

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