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title: Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dublin
country: Ireland
price: 38
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 55
duration_minutes: 240
duration_max_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 8 of 16 (Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-22
data_updated: 2026-10-22
canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/glendalough-night-hike-and-history-tour/
---

# Glendalough Night Hike and History Tour

In our comparison: #8 of 16 in Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join us as we hike the lakes of Glendalough for sunset. Along the way we will discover all the history that Glendalough has to offer while hiking into the night! Watch Sika deer graze as the sunsets, stargaze as we pass through the miners village and travel through the 6th century Monastic site in darkness. Along the way your guide will entertain you with all the culture and history that this amazing place has to offer.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet you at the bus stop in…
- Starts 19:00: one departure a day
- Age rule: No Children under 12. All Children must be…

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €38 per person
- Duration: 4h–5h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 55 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Wild Summits
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22

## Reviews

4.95 from 55 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 55.

- 5 stars: 54 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (2%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Professional Guide

## Itinerary

1. **Vale of Glendalough** (5h) - Join us as we hike the lakes of Glendalough for sunset. Along the way we will discover all the history that Glendalough has to offer while hiking into the night! Watch Sika deer graze as the sunsets, stargaze as we pass through the miners village and travel through the 6th...

## Schedule

- Runs: Sat
- Departures: 19:00
- 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

We will meet you at the bus stop in front of the Glendalough visitor centre. 

NOTE: There are NO BUSES available for when the tour finishes. Participants must have their own transport or accommodation sorted.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- No Children under 12. All Children must be accompanied by adults.

## Compared with other Wicklow, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #8 of 16** | €38 | 4h–5h | 4.95 (55) | 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 to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-glendalough-wicklow-and-kilkenny-full-day-guided-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 9h 15m | 4.9 (6879) | 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 |

Ranked #8 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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