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15 Best Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours

The Wicklow and Kilkenny circuits: Glendalough’s monastic valley, the mountains’ film-set scenery and the medieval mile, often with a sheepdog demonstration thrown in. Ireland’s greatest hits within an hour of the capital.

1.Dublin to Kilkenny, Wicklow, Glendalough, Laragh Sheep Dog Trial

Discover Ireland's highlights on a full-day trip from Dublin to Kilkenny, Wicklow, and Glendalough, with sheepdog demonstrations and stunning scenery.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Maurice was a fabulous tour guide- very knowledgeable and despite a rainy January day, made the trip enjoyable. PJ was a great driver! The sheepdog and lambs were amazing!! Even in the pouring rain and the baby lambs were adorable to hold!!”

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2.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

Discover Ireland’s highlights on this full-day Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow, and Kilkenny tour. Scenic drives, historic ruins, and charming towns await.

★ 5.0

“We traveled as a group of 4 and took this experience with around 20 other people. The sites are amazing, its a fair bit of walking but worth it. This was mostly a self-guided tour though there were opportunities to hear the tour guide provide…”

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3.The Original Award Winning Wild Wicklow Tour incl. Glendalough

Discover Ireland’s Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on this award-winning full-day tour with expert guides, stunning scenery, and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Easy way to take in views of the Wicklow mountains if you do not have a car. Beautiful Killiney hill walk early in the morning, Great coffee and scone at Avoca, Sally gap and Lough Tay were as beautiful as I had imagined them to…”

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4.Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

Discover Ireland’s countryside on a full-day tour from Dublin, visiting Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, and enjoying sheepdog demonstrations for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“The whole trip is great but really the sheep dog demonstration cannot be missed. Such a unique and fun experience! The driver and guide were both kind and willing to answer questions and give recommendations”

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5.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Half Day Morning Tour from Dublin

Discover Ireland's Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on this half-day tour from Dublin, featuring stunning scenery, historical ruins, and engaging guides.

★ 4.5

“If you only have a couple days in Ireland but still want to do a tour, I’d definitely recommend this half day tour! Its a short drive with beautiful scenery and the guide was wonderful.”

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7.Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains Afternoon Tour from Dublin

Discover Ireland’s stunning Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on a guided half-day tour from Dublin, featuring scenic views, historic ruins, and expert guides.

★ 4.0

“The mountains were breathtaking we visited ruins from and old monastery and chapel. We book this tour 40 minutes before and to our surprise it was a great tour .”

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8.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Horse Riding

Discover Wicklow’s breathtaking landscapes on a small-group day trip from Dublin, including horseback riding, scenic stops, and a visit to Glendalough.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyed a scenic horseback ride in the forest and fields. Saw lots of cows, sheep and other horses. The horse staff was very friendly and really explained in detail on how to ride a horse. I appreciated their teachings and it felt like a proper…”

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9.Dublin to Wicklow, Glendalough Small Group Tour with Guided Walk

Explore Ireland's stunning Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough on this small-group day trip from Dublin, featuring scenic hikes, folklore, and breathtaking views.

★ 4.5

“Easy to find the tour pickup, Linda was an excellent guide! The whole tour was well structured, I learned a lot. And the views were breathtaking.”

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10.Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

Discover Ireland’s pub culture on this small-group tour through Dublin and Wicklow Mountains, featuring scenic stops, traditional music, and local pubs.

★ 5.0

“Had a wondeful time! The tour guide, Shane, did an amazing job, he kept us laughing with his wit, but also educated us on the history of beer, whiskey, and Ireland. The pubs themselves were great with a lot of character and stories behind them.…”

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11.Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House Of Waterford Crystal Day Tour

Enjoy a full-day, expertly guided tour from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford, featuring scenic train rides, historic sites, and Waterford Crystal crafts for an authentic Irish experience.

★ 4.5

“The entire trip. It was an unforgettable experience. The people, the sites all of it were amazing. That's all you're getting.”

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13.From Dublin: Wicklow, Glendalough, Waterfall & Sheepdog demo

Discover Ireland's scenic highlights on this 7-hour guided tour from Dublin, including Powerscourt Waterfall, Glendalough Monastery, and a sheepdog demo.

★ 4.5

“Great experience at the waterfalls and the valley! However the sheep dog demonstration was not there as the person in charge pulled out without notice We were a bit disappointed Mr Frank was quite professional and a superb guide!”

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14.Shore Excursion from Dublin: Including Dublin highlights and Glendalough

Discover Dublin’s highlights and the stunning Glendalough on a full-day tour with expert guides, scenic countryside, and time for shopping—value and authenticity combined.

★ 4.0

“I really enjoyed seeing the Glendalough monastery. The tour around Dublin was nice. We walked (on our own) to Trinity College which was also nice”

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15.Spanish Glendalough And Powerscourt Tour

Discover Ireland’s beauty and history with this Spanish-guided tour featuring Powerscourt Gardens, Glendalough, and a traditional Irish lunch for $68.50.

★ 4.5

“Buena excursión para salir del centro, respirar aire puro y ver sitios de películas, muy recomendable para ir en familia y con niños. Nuestro guía Abel el canario muy agradable y simpático nos resolvía todas las dudas al momento y nos daba mucha información de…”

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