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A full-day coach tour from Dublin that pairs Glendalough’s ancient monastic ruins and glacial valley with Kilkenny’s medieval streets. Expect short guided walks, lakeside scenery and time to explore at your own pace.
A full-day coach tour from Dublin that pairs Glendalough’s ancient monastic ruins and glacial valley with Kilkenny’s medieval streets. Expect short guided walks, lakeside scenery and time to explore at your own pace.
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Operated by Paddywagon Tours · Glendalough, County Wicklow
You step onto a coach at Lower Gardiner Street as Dublin blurs into hedgerows and low stone walls. The bus climbs toward the Wicklow Gap and the air cools; peat-smoke and fresh lake mist seem to press against the windows like a living map. By mid-morning the round tower and ruined churches of Glendalough rise out of the valley, stones warmed by centuries of wind and rain.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; able to stand and walk up to 90 minutes at a time over uneven ground
The meeting point is Bus Stop 1171 on Lower Gardiner Street beside Trinity Church in Dublin; the tour returns to the same location in the early evening.
Yes—there are two short guided walking tours included at Glendalough and Kilkenny, plus additional leisure time for independent exploration.
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult; the tour is generally suitable for most fitness levels but includes uneven paths that may be challenging for limited mobility—contact the operator for specific access needs.
You can receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time; check your booking confirmation for details.
Glendalough’s monastic settlement dates to St. Kevin in the 6th century; Kilkenny grew as a Norman stronghold from the 12th century with landmark sites like Kilkenny Castle.
The Wicklow peatlands are ecologically sensitive—stay on paths, take litter home, and avoid disturbing nesting birds or trampling vegetation.
Paddywagon Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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