DUBLIN · IRELAND
Dublin’s best days out.
The 15 most booked wicklow & glendalough day trips, with prices, run times and who you reserve through. The ones worth an early start, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Dublin to Kilkenny, Wicklow sheepdogs, Wicklow Gap views, and Glendalough’s monastic ruins, with Wi‑Fi and expert walking tours.
Most Popular“Great tour guide who was very informative. I would recommend this tour and loved both our tour guide and bus driver.”
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough lakes, and medieval Kilkenny from Dublin. Guided tours, movie-country stops, and time to roam.
“Peter the guide and Mike the driver were friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The day ran smoothly. Saw some truly beautiful sites and the chance to stop and explore the monastery and the glendalough lakes were amazing with plenty time . Could have had more time to explore Kilkenny.”
Glendalough’s two-lake monastery and Kilkenny’s medieval sights from Dublin, with scenic Wicklow Gap views. Coach with Wi‑Fi.
“We all had a great day Teresa was our guide and was very knowledgeable and interesting. The views were amazing and have made us want to go back later in the year.”
Wild Wicklow day trip from Dublin with coastal views, Avoca crafts, Sally Gap and Lough Tay, plus Glendalough ruins and whiskey.
“The best bus tour ever. Gorgeous scenery. Superb guide. Good mix of ride and walk. Exceeded expectations.”
Dublin to Kilkenny day trip with Glendalough lakes, Wicklow Mountains views, and a real sheepdog herding show. Great value.
“I really enjoyed Glendalough and the walk we did to the two lakes.”
Dublin day trip: Glendalough, Wicklow Mountains, Kilkenny and sheepdog herding. Car-free coach tour with live commentary.
“Fantastic experience! Would go again! I especially loved that there was fun history to listen to on the way out of Dublin as well!”
A half-day coach trip from Dublin to Glendalough’s Valley of Two Lakes for monastery ruins, wildlife spotting, and scenic Wicklow views.
“Richard was an amazing tour guide!! The trip was so fun and informative! Absolutely recommend this tour but specifically with Richard!!!”
Full-day coach tour from Dublin to Kilkenny, Glendalough, and Wicklow Mountains with guided walks, plus a working sheep farm and sheepdog show.
“I had an amazing time on our trip to Ireland, and a huge part of that was thanks to our fantastic guide, John! From the start, his sarcastic humor and infectious smile had us laughing and feeling at ease. He was genuinely fun to be around, making every stop along the way memorable. John was…”
Wild Wicklow and Glendalough from Dublin: small-coach mountain views, a guided monastic site, lakeside time, and a free whiskey tasting.
“Very beautiful and peaceful views, recognized filming locations, and the lunch stop offered excellent food/service”
A small-group morning drive from Dublin to Glendalough, with mountain views, quick photo stops, and free time at the monastic ruins.
“Amazing your guide. Aaron was great. He made the trip enjoyable and learned a little Irish along the way.”
Small-group Wicklow day trip from Dublin to Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough, and film spots like P.S. I Love You Bridge.
“This tour gives you the opportunity to visit great places. Our Driver and Guide, Kevin, is kind and personable. Powerscourt is a must-visit place. Lunch was delicious, and the Monastery scene was beautiful. Overall, it was a good and relaxing trip.”
8 hours from Dublin for $74: Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow Mountains viewpoints, PS I Love You Bridge, and Glendalough monastic lakes.
“Our guide Linda was wonderful and very knowledgeable. We had a great day. We appreciated her suggestions for other activities to do during the rest of our trip. I would 10/10 recommend this tour”
Half-day coach tour from Dublin to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains, with time for ruins, two lakes, and easy scenic views.
“This is a bus ride to the beautiful countryside of the Wicklow Mountains. It is much colder there and there are no stops to visit any villages. It would have been nice to have been informed about how much colder it would be. Be advised that there is no guidance on this tour. Travelers are…”
Dublin to Wicklow small-group day with horseback riding, Wicklow Mountains sights, and Glendalough Upper Lake. Max 8 people.
“Kevin was a very good driver and guide and ned the pony was very well behaved been a smaller group was nice”
Wicklow Historic Gaol tour with holographic prison guards, recorded audio, and original cells, plus kid-focused haunted moments in 1 hour.
“This tour was so unique. Even with kids (we didn’t have ours but we could have), this is for all ages! Take more time to watch/listen/read in each cell if you want or just go into each cell for the uniqueness in each one. My husband and I loved this self-guided tour.”
From the city’s pubs and museums to the Cliffs of Moher and the Causeway coast, every day out worth the early start.
