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“Make sure you wear boots! We had a great guide named Kevin, highly recommend him. Takes most of the day.”
Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough lakes, and medieval Kilkenny from Dublin. Guided tours, movie-country stops, and time to roam.
“My friend and I had an informative, fun, laugh-out-loud tour experience led by Pat. I highly recommend it to everyone.”
Glendalough’s two-lake monastery and Kilkenny’s medieval sights from Dublin, with scenic Wicklow Gap views. Coach with Wi‑Fi.
“This was the BEST day trip we had! Our guide, Pat, was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and funny! We learned a lot about the places in the history of Ireland. Alec, the driver, was also very nice. It goes to show the big difference it makes when you have a driver AND a guide instead…”
Wild Wicklow day trip from Dublin with coastal views, Avoca crafts, Sally Gap and Lough Tay, plus Glendalough ruins and whiskey.
“Ashley was a wonderful tour guide and made it very interesting and a lot of fun. It felt rushed and I would have liked to have seen more of Wicklow area.”
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.
“Absolutely fantastic way to see green Ireland from a histrionical standpoint and modern day working standpoint. The monument and ruins were fascinating. A two mile hike around trip to the upper lake and waterfall was so beautiful. Kilkenny was charming as well. The sheepdog demonstration was fantastic! Our tour guide, Carol, was so knowledgeable and…”
A half-day coach trip from Dublin to Glendalough’s Valley of Two Lakes for monastery ruins, wildlife spotting, and scenic Wicklow views.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and patient. He was lovely and told us all there was to know”
Full-day coach tour from Dublin to Kilkenny, Glendalough, and Wicklow Mountains with guided walks, plus a working sheep farm and sheepdog show.
“We love our guide Jhon!!! he share with ous a lot of history a interesting facts of the region always which a positive attitude and a helpful spirit.”
Wild Wicklow and Glendalough from Dublin: small-coach mountain views, a guided monastic site, lakeside time, and a free whiskey tasting.
“This tour was everything I’d expected and more! It is such good value for money. Got to see so much of Ireland and our tour guide Patrick was brilliant. He has such a wealth of knowledge of the history of Ireland and really made us feel welcome. Would recommend this tour to anyone who wants…”
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.
“Excellent day trip close to Dublin with stunning scenery . Smalll intimate private tour . Informative tour guide”
8 hours from Dublin for $74: Powerscourt Gardens, Wicklow Mountains viewpoints, PS I Love You Bridge, and Glendalough monastic lakes.
“It was an incredible day and our guide, Linda was tereffic!!”
Half-day coach tour from Dublin to Glendalough in the Wicklow Mountains, with time for ruins, two lakes, and easy scenic views.
“An educating and beautiful experience with a knowledgeable tour guide! Must-see history and an interesting journey.”
Dublin to Wicklow small-group day with horseback riding, Wicklow Mountains sights, and Glendalough Upper Lake. Max 8 people.
“The horse ride itself was great but the tour guide/ bus driver’s qualifications were questionable. He was quite rude to my Chinese friend at the start of the trip and rude to her friend towards the end. For context, we messaged to ask if it would be acceptable for us to be 10 minutes late.…”
Wicklow Historic Gaol tour with holographic prison guards, recorded audio, and original cells, plus kid-focused haunted moments in 1 hour.
“Informational and somewhat disturbing to think of all that occurred in the Goal. The history is worth seeing it in person.”
From the city’s pubs and museums to the Cliffs of Moher and the Causeway coast, every day out worth the early start.
