Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin
Address
23 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 C3W7, Ireland
GPS
53.35161055, -6.2602608693759
Join us on a Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin. This journey departs from Dublin and takes you through the natural and historical treasures that Ireland has to offer. Start your journey with a scenic drive through the picturesque countryside of Wicklow National Park.
Along the way, make a stop to take in the breathtaking views from Wicklow Gap and stop by Glendalough to see the monastic ruins and stunning lakes. After that, take a trip back in time with a tour of Kilkenny, which is the medieval capital of Ireland. After that, you will have the opportunity to independently explore the city before making your way back to Dublin.
Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin
Dublin – Kilkenny – Wicklow Gap – Glendalough – Dublin
Discover the wild and lush countryside just outside of Dublin on a day trip to Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, and Kilkenny!
We’ll depart the city by 8:30am and enjoy sweeping views of the scenery on our drive to Kilkenny, our first destination. We’ll arrive by 10:00am and take a quick break to stretch our legs and have a cup of coffee. Then, we’ll take a guided walking tour of Ireland’s medieval capital, introducing ourselves to its rich history and attractions. Wander these winding cobbled streets with us to encounter the city’s unique character.
Afterwards, we’ll have 1 hour and 45 minutes to explore the city on your own. Relatively small and compact, you can easily explore its points of interest by foot. Maybe explore Kilkenny Castle, Rothe House, or just have a bite to eat.
Following lunch, we’ll hop back on the bus and head out to Wicklow Mountains. Our main destination is Wicklow Gap, which is filled with lush pastures and dramatic glacier valleys. Discover where famous moves like Braveheart and PS I Love You were filmed. Along the way we’ll stop for a 20 minutes to stroll through the countryside and take photos from atop of the Wicklow Mountains.
Next, our journey will lead us to Glendalough, arriving around 2:45pm, where we’ll take a 30 minute guided tour of Glendalough’s Monastic City. Discover Ireland’s golden era – the Early Christian period – and hear tales from the Dark Ages when the monastery sheltered Christian manuscripts from invading vikings.
List to the legendary stories of Glendalough and explore the stunning Upper Lake. After the tour, we’ll have plenty of time here to encounter the untouched beauty of the region.
As we leave Glendalough, we’ll pass through Roundwood, the highest village in Ireland, where you’ll receive immaculate views of the Sugarloaf Mountains, Powerscourt Estate, and the Glen of Imaal.
Then, sit back and relax as we cruise back to Dublin, arriving by 6:15pm.
