Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, Sheep Dog Trials, Day Trip from Dublin

Highlights

Travel between Kilkenny, Glendalough, and Wicklow Mountains with ease
Guide commentary contextualizes each stop
Choose between free time and guided tours
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dublin saves time with a door-to-door service

Summary

Begin your tour with convenient pickup at your Dublin hotel, where you’ll climb aboard a comfortable tour vehicle and set out into the Irish countryside. Enjoy the scenery and leave the driving to your guide on the way to Kilkenny Castle. Listen to your guide’s commentary on the history of the castle, built in the 12th century on the River Nore. Spend some free time exploring the chambers and the rose garden at your own pace, before heading out into the village of Kilkenny. Stroll the cobblestone streets, taking in sights of the monasteries, cathedrals, and Tudor-style houses. Meet up with your guide for a last stop at the 12th-century St. Francis Abbey Brewery before departing. Back on the bus, head over the picturesque Wicklow Gap into Wicklow Mountains National Park. Keep your camera at the ready and take advantage of the fact that someone else is driving, using that time to snap photos of the dreamy scenery instead. Stop at a local sheep farm to see border collies doing what they do best: herding sheep, a long-standing Irish tradition. Once you reach the glacial valley of Glendalough, take in sights of the glacial lakes and stop at the medieval monastery and tower. After an orientation from your guide, spend a while exploring independently before boarding the bus and returning to Dublin for drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

10 hours

Why take this tour?

Learn about Irish folklore and medieval architecture on this hassle-free day trip to Glendalough and Kilkenny from Dublin. Avoid the stress of organizing transport and activities, and let a guide do the hard work for you. Combine visits to Glendalough’s monastic settlement, Wicklow Mountain National Park, and Kilkenny Castle with a sheep herding demonstration, and travel with ease between the dispersed landmarks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup from selected hotels in Dublin
Complimentary walking tours of of Kilkenny Medieval City & Glendalough Monastic Site
Stop at Wicklow Gap glacial valley
Free unlimited 4G Wi-Fi available on the coach
Irish sheep farm visit & sheep dog demonstration herding sheep,handle lambs all year & collie dogss
Guided walking tours in Kilkenny City & Glendalough Monastic Site
All Fees and Taxes
Entry/Admission - Glendalough Monastic Settlement
Food and drinks
Hotel drop off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 10h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Wild Rover Tours

About operator:

Wild Rover Ireland Day Tours to Cliffs of Moher, Wicklow Mountains, Galway City, Giants Causeway, Belfast Political Tours, Titanic Museum, Glendalough, Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge, Belfast, Galway, Aran Islands, Burren, in fact, the WHOLE of Ireland.Award-winning. We offer the ONLY DAY TOURS from Dublin to most of these destinations that employ both a dedicated tour guide and separate driver. We will NOT take you places to earn soft commission, we will MAXIMIZE your time at the destinations that you want to visit. Our guides offer free walking tours at destinations. We believe in our customer's SAFETY as most important and that is why our drivers are responsible for driving the vehicle and the guides entertain and engage with you. Luxury vehicles comfort guaranteed, air-conditioned with 4G wifi. In Dublin visit our Tourist Offices in Temple Bar and O'Connell Bridge -Bachelors Walk for special discounts on all attractions in Dublin for Wild Rover Tours customers exclusively.