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From Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, and Kilkenny with Sheepdog Trails Full-Day Trip

Glendalough Monastic site with round tower and ancient gravestones in a lush valley.
Sheepdog herding sheep in a grassy field during a demonstration.
Kilkenny Castle with fountain and gardens in Kilkenny, Ireland.
Visitors exploring the art-filled gallery of Kilkenny Castle with ornate ceiling and historic paintings.

Duration

10 hr - 10 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

    • Drive from Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow & Kilkenny with comfy AC coach travel and an expert guide leading the way.

    • From Glendalough’s monastic vibes to Kilkenny’s medieval history, your guide dishes out the stories behind each stop for a richer experience.

    • Check out Glendalough’s 10th-century monastic ruins, lakes, and waterfalls, then catch a live sheepdog demo that showcases the best of Irish farming tradition.

    • Wander Kilkenny’s cobbled lanes, enjoy Kilkenny Castle gardens, and be wowed by Gothic gems like St. Canice’s Cathedral and the Black Abbey.

    • Love a good view? Front-row seats mean unbeatable landscapes of Ireland’s countryside while you zip between historic destinations.

    • Full-day tour of Kilkenny City, Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, including Sheepdog Trails

    • Transport by air-conditioned coach

    • Professional guide

    • Live commentary on board

    • Front-row bus seats (as per option selected)

    • Luggage compartment

    • Food and drinks

    • Entry to Kilkenny Castle (entry ticket can be purchased)

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • TOTAL DURATION9 hours 30 minutes - 10 hours
    MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
    Timeline
    Map
    Dublin City Gallery
    Start point

    Dublin City Gallery

    Get direction
    76 min by a/c bus
    68 km
    Glendalough

    1. Glendalough

    Free Admission
    2 hr
    1 activity

    Photo stop, Guided tour & Explore place

    Things to do

    16 min by a/c bus
    12.1 km
    Wicklow Mountains

    2. Wicklow Mountains

    10 min

    Photo stop & Panoramic views

    1 hr 41 min by a/c bus
    103 km
    Kilkenny

    3. Kilkenny

    Free Admission
    2 hr
    1 attraction

    Guided tour, Explore place & Sightseeing

    Highlights

    1 hr 43 min by a/c bus
    143 km
    Aston Quay, Temple Bar
    End point

    Aston Quay, Temple Bar

    Get direction

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    What our guests say

    Saket S

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026
    Fantastic trip from Dublin to Glandalaugh, Wicklow and Killkleny Oli was our guide and Ana the driver Oli is a great guy - very energetic, knowledgeable and friendly Ana drove very nicely Keep up the good work

    Stergios P

    Couple
    Verified booking
    Jan 2026

    Dita F

    Verified booking
    Nov 2025

    Layla H

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    Marcus R

    Verified booking
    Nov 2025

  • What to bring

    • Have your ID and tour ticket ready for a seamless experience.

    What’s not allowed

    • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

    • This experience is not suitable for children under 6. If your child travels often, please book a separate seat and bring a suitable child seat.

    Additional information

    • Facilities: Luggage compartment
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