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Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow
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Half-Day Trip to Glendalough and Wicklow

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Trade the city for the Wicklow hills on this half-day coach trip to Glendalough. Walk among the early Christian ruins of the valley while your guide shares stories of the landscape and its history.

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This afternoon coach excursion heads south from Dublin into County Wicklow and on to Glendalough, where visitors explore the valley's early Christian monastic remains and surrounding scenery. A local guide provides commentary on history and nature during the journey.

Three pickup points have slightly different departure times in the early afternoon, and food and drinks are not included. Reviewers enjoy the entertaining guides and views, though some wish for more time at Glendalough itself.

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Address

North City, Dublin, Ireland · North City
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Hours

Daily afternoon departures at 1:30 PM, 1:40 PM or 1:50 PM depending on pickup point, ~5 hours.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

5h

Best time

lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

  • Departure is around 1:30 PM depending on pickup point, so confirm yours
  • bring food or buy it beforehand
  • time at Glendalough is limited, so head straight to the monastic site.
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Reviews

Petra – Germany — August 29, 2026 - Verified booking Excerpt: The Guide was super, many interesting detail about history, nature and surroundings, he made funny jokes in between so it was easy to listen to his expertise and kept the passengers amused in a very […]

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