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title: Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 45
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 6879
duration_minutes: 555
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 2 of 16 (Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-glendalough-wicklow-and-kilkenny-full-day-guided-tour/
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# Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

In our comparison: #2 of 16 in Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Voted No. 1 Day Tour on Tripadvisor. Full Day Tour to Wicklow mountains, Glendalough and Kilkenny. Expert tour guides with separate coach driver. 5 star award winning luxury touring coaches with Free Wifi and USB charging points. Discover Ireland's Ancient East. Meander through country roads, valleys and ever changing scenery to Wicklow National Park. Guided visits of Glendalough monastic settlement and Kilkenny medieval city.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to…
- Entry ticket not included: buy it separately
- Starts 08:45: one departure a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €45 per person
- Duration: 9h 15m
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 6879 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Collins Day Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site
- Start times: 08:45
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.9 from 6879 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 6774 of 6879.

- 5 stars: 6344 (92%)
- 4 stars: 430 (6%)
- 3 stars: 66 (1%)
- 2 stars: 24 (0%)
- 1 star: 15 (0%)

## What's included

- Free WiFi on board
- Transport by air-conditioned luxury coach
- Walking tours at Glendalough and Kilkenny included (not compulsory)
- Professional guide and separate coach driver
- USB charging ports
- Live commentary on board

## Not included

- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Kilkenny Castle entrance fee

## Itinerary

1. **Glendalough Monastic Settlement** (1h; admission included) - Guided tour of the monastic settlement discovering the 1,500 year history and legends.
2. **Wicklow Mountains National Park** (1h; admission included) - Free time to walk along the Wild Glendalough Valley inside Wicklow's National Park.
3. **The Wicklow Gap** (15m) - Brief photo stop at the top of the Wicklow Gap mountain pass to take in some of Wicklow's finest scenery often used in movies.
4. **Kilkenny Castle** (3h) - Ireland's medieval capital - Kilkenny City. Free time for lunch on arrival. Walking tour included (c.45 minutes) and time for private sightseeing. Castle entrance not included but the Castle Park and Gardens are free of charge and there is time to visit inside the Castle if...
5. **Dublin** (1m) - Return Time at 6pm approx.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 08:45
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to departure to check in with the tour guide. Please look for the COLLINS coach. Departure is at 8.45am sharp.

Ends: Return / Drop off in Dublin at 6pm approx.

## Good to know

- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hot drinks/food not allowed on board the coach

## Compared with other Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 16** | €45 | 9h 15m | 4.9 (6879) | shared |
| [Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-wicklow-mountain-pub-tour-small-group-tour-max-15-people/?format=md) | €96 | 9h | 5.0 (282) | shared |
| [Dublin: Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-glendalough-wicklow-kilkenny-and-sheepdog-demonstration/?format=md) | €38 | 10h | 4.89 (2783) | shared |
| [Kilkenny, Wicklow and Glendalough Sheepdog Trials from Dublin](/ireland/dublin/tours/kilkenny-wicklow-and-glendalough-sheepdog-trials-from-dublin/?format=md) | €43 | 10h | 4.88 (8797) | shared |

Ranked #2 of 16 in Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €162, median €53; typical length 8h. 4 of 16 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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