Wicklow Mountains: Scenic Drive to Glendalough

Embark on a scenic tour of Glendalough and the Wicklow Mountains from Dublin. Discover the stunning countryside, film locations, and the historic monastic ruins of St Kevin’s monastery.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Dublin - We begin with an introduction to Dublin City after which we leave the city behind and head south towards the Wicklow Mountains. Meet your fellow travelers for a great trip to the “Garden of Ireland.” As we leave the city we pass by Sugar Loaf mountain and descend through Ireland’s highest village Roundwood on your way to magnificent…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Driver/guide
  • Surcharges on fuel
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We initiate our journey with a briefing about the city of Dublin, as we divert towards the south to enter County Wicklow, fondly referred to as the ‘Garden of Ireland’.
Its picturesque lakes, lush forests and charming rivulets offer a visually cracking drive and a welcome escape from the metropolis.
Appreciate landscapes made famous by movies such as…

Location
34 O'Connell Street Lower
O'Connell Street Lower
Meet at Paddywagon Office at The Spire - 34 O'Connell Street Lower, Dublin 1.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Angelita_c
Jan 5, 2026
Beautiful Half-day excursion - This was a wonderful experience —away from the city with breathtaking views! Our driver, Karl, was entertaining and very informative. He did an amazing job even with some technical difficulties with the mic. Would definitely use Paddy Wagon again!
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Mirjam_l
Jan 3, 2026
Fiddledeedoo - Relaxed coach ride to Wicklow mountains with no fuss! Easy going fun bus driver, very smooth ride considering it’s a bumpy road going. Nice to do for the afternoon if you are in Dublin. Would recommend!
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Bruno_f
Jan 3, 2026
Very nice, calm. - Excellent guide, very good bus Tufo well organized.Good walk to get to the lakes, local support to eat and bathrooms.
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Justin_b
Dec 31, 2025
Highly Recommend - An educating and beautiful experience with a knowledgeable tour guide! Must-see history and an interesting journey.
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Michielmaurits_v
Nov 26, 2025
Great experience - Great busdriver. Lots of energy, humor and lovely facts about Dublin en of the destination. Really beautifull surroundig.
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L_m
Nov 25, 2025
Great afternoon outing - Easy to book. My plane was late and I missed flight to Dublin, causing me a arrive late and miss my original tour. I was able to move it to the next day since there was availability.
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April
Nov 21, 2025
So happy I went. - Loved the history! Our driver was so funny, charming and witty. He is also an excellent driver; traffic was horrible; but he navigated like a Boss!
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Janet_s
Nov 19, 2025
Beautiful countryside - Great way to see the countryside and a nice walk to see nature up close. Loved seeing the old church & cemetery etc
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Marianne_d
Jan 25, 2026
Beautiful trip pretty landscapes - To do preferably in good weather because otherwise the paths are muddy. But it is a very nice place and the road is nice
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Misha_c
Jan 20, 2026
Glendalough & Wicklow Mountains (Near Dublin): Average Walking Tour - I had a tough day for this tour. It was cold and raining. I came prepared with an umbrella and enjoyed seeing the goats, ducks, and lakes. They would have probably looked nicer in the summer with flowers and blue skies. I hear the fog is less likely to occurs around the cliffs/lakes in the summer, but it could still occur then. The Celtic cemetery was also interesting. Aaron did a nice job driving us there, but I would’ve liked more background on where we were and the history. He just dropped us off and let us walk to the different lakes. It was basically like taking an Uber there. I liked driving by the sheep on the way and would’ve liked the option to stop and see them and learn more about them. The tour was inexpensive so if you’re just looking for a ride there, this is the tour for you!
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From $38
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).