Kilkenny City, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough Day Tour From Dublin
About this activity
Highlights
- Guided walking tours included in Kilkenny and Glendalough
- Scenic drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Photo stop at the Wicklow Gap (weather permitting)
- Visit a traditional sheep farm with live sheepdog demonstration
- Travel with a dedicated driver and expert guide
- Comfortable coach travel with onboard WiFi
Full description
After exploring Kilkenny during an included guided walking tour, the route continues through the Wicklow Mountains National Park, where winding roads, open valleys, and mountain views reveal a quieter side of Ireland. A stop at a traditional sheep farm near Laragh offers visitors the chance to see a working sheepdog demonstration and learn more about everyday farming life, an important tradition that has shaped the landscape for generations.
Throughout the journey, your guide shares stories of Irish history, folklore, and local life while a dedicated driver ensures a smooth and comfortable experience. At Glendalough, guests join a guided walk through one of Ireland’s most important early Christian settlements, followed by free time to explore monastic ruins, lakeside paths, and woodland scenery at their own pace.
With onboard WiFi, comfortable transport, and a balance of guided experiences and independent exploration, this tour is designed for travellers who want to experience Ireland’s history and natural beauty in an informative yet relaxed way on a day trip from Dublin.
Included / Excluded
- Professional driver and expert tour guide
- Round-trip transport by comfortable coach from Dublin
- Guided walking tour of Kilkenny
- Guided walking tour of Glendalough
- Visit to a traditional sheep farm with live sheep dog demonstration
- Scenic drive through the Wicklow Mountains National Park
- Photo stop at the Wicklow Gap (weather permitting)
- Onboard WiFi
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
- Bathrooms on board
Meeting point
Start Location
Gresham
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, 23 O'Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin, D01 C3W7, Ireland
Primary meeting point: 8.10 AM Outside the main entrance of Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin, 23 Upper O'Connell Street, Dublin 1, D01 C3W7. Alternative pickup points: 8:20 AM: Bus Stop, 33 College Green / Dame Street, Dublin 2, D02 DD76 (next to Hawksmoor Restaurant) 8:30 AM: Leonardo Hotel Dublin Christchurch, Dublin 8, D08 REK7
Get directions →Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English
- This is a full-day tour with moderate walking involved
- Not suitable for children aged 2 years and under
- Weather conditions may affect visibility and photo stops
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain
- Bring a light rain jacket, Irish weather can change quickly
- Bring a camera or phone for scenic photo opportunities
- Food stops are available during the day, but meals are not included
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Reviews
We did a full day tour from Dublin to Cliffs of Moher and Galway. The tour was amazing and well organized. Cliffs of Moher did not disappoint and Galway was nice town to stroll around. However, we spent the first 3 hours on the bus in front of a couple that was visibly sick coughing and sneezing the entire time so didn’t appreciate any of the talk from the tour guide. It’s funny how they have a policy on no hot foods because the odor can be offensive but don’t suggest any coughing should wear a mask or not sit near other people. I would have appreciated it if wild rovers provided masks if anyone wanted one or suggested that if you are sick to kindly wear a mask on the coach. No one wants to get sick on vacation. Luckily for us our tour guide David was wonderful and got us 2 seats on the later coach with Eoin from Galway so we didn’t have to get sneezed on the way back. We also had the pleasure of experiencing 2 amazing and knowledgeable tour guides each with a slightly different style. I do greatly appreciate wild rovers staff for accommodating us and communicating so well! I took 1 star off cause I felt like maybe they should leave a few seats open on the bus in cases like this or at least have masks available for anyone that should need them. Otherwise, I highly recommend this tour (just bring your own mask)!
Great day with our tour guide Una and driver Michael. Great information and experiences shared. Would thoroughly recommend this tour to Belfast, Black cab tour and the Giant’s Causeway!
This was the best tour that I ever had, it was just perfect, and better than expected, no doubts. Mainly, because of the great story teller Dáithí, he is just an amazing guide! You can note that he loves what he does, that we can all feel it. So, thank you Dáithí for your passion and for all your great stories and songs that you shared with us along the way. You really make the difference, hope you know it and keep doing it! The driver, Joe, was perfect too, they are such a great team together. The tour was great, enough time in each stop, and the guide explains you everything about the place you are visiting before the stop, so, you have all the information and you feel free to enjoy your time there on your own. I loved that, not being with the group all the time, and not losing time at the destination hearing the explanation of everything in that moment. Thank you for a perfect day and a perfect tour! Keep doing it this way 😊 Kind regards! Julieta Fernández (Moher + Galway tour on September 5th 2026)