The 15 Best Kilkenny Day Trips from Dublin

1.Kilkenny, Wicklow Mountains & Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,897 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Explore Kilkenny, the Wicklow Mountains, a sheep farm, and Glendalough on a full-day coach tour from Dublin.

“It was a long day but very fulfilling and the sights were amazing! We really loved getting to see the different sights at the different locations and luckily the weather held out for us with minimal rain. Our guide John was so funny! He made the commentary very enjoyable.”

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2.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,235 reviews · from $45

Escape Dublin for Glendalough ruins, Wicklow Mountain views, and medieval Kilkenny on a lively, well-priced 9-hour day tour.

“Great introduction to the countryside and culture of Ireland. The Wicklow Mountains were of particular enjoyment, being shown which sits Glendalough within them. Great tour guide, unfortunately I forgot his name. Highly informative!”

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3.Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,895 reviews · 9 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review the Dublin to Glendalough, Wicklow and Kilkenny day tour, with practical advice on sights, timing, price, walking and value.

“This was a great day trip. Jerry was a wonderful guide and was very informative on the area. I enjoyed his stories and his suggestions.”

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4.Kilkenny, Wicklow & Glendalough Tour & Sheepdog Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,599 reviews · from $34Best value

See Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, a working sheep farm, and medieval Kilkenny on a full-day tour from Dublin.

“I loved everything! I just wish there had been more time to explore, it felt a bit rushed.”

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5.Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny and Sheepdog demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,215 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $45

Review of a Dublin day trip to Glendalough, Wicklow, Kilkenny, and a memorable Irish sheepdog demonstration.

“Excellent Great driver Bea, and great tour guide Richard! Loved Michael the sheep dog demonstrator!😁”

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6.Wicklow Mountains, Glendalough, & Kilkenny Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,710 reviews · from $51

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“Amazing guide. Liam is the best tour guide we had during our trip in Ireland. very humorous and informative, made sure everyone was having a great time.”

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7.Dublin to Kilkenny Castle and House Of Waterford Crystal Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Ride the rails from Dublin to Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal, with castle time, Irish countryside views, and expert guiding.

“Paddy was great and so were the stops. A couple of observations. First, there should be an indication that the trip will take over 10,000 steps at a leisurely pace. Some of our group were unaware and it was a struggle. Second, while the Irish countryside is lovely, there was a direct train from Waterford to Dublin that could easily have been handled. We instead took a 4 hour connection train ride back to Dublin. It's a long day and it could have been handled better in terms of time. Don't get me wrong, the tour is sensational but just some observations.”

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8.Glendalough Day Tour from Dublin: Including Kilkenny City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 164 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $48

See Glendalough’s lakes and ruins, cross Wicklow Gap, and explore Kilkenny on a practical full-day trip from Dublin.

“The lakes and the castle. The problem was that we were not told enough about the journey time and given very little time at the two stops that were made.”

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9.Luxury Tour Of Waterford Crystal & Kilkenny City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $225

See Waterford Crystal made by hand, explore medieval Kilkenny, and travel from Dublin in a small-group luxury minivan day tour.

“Very nice day trip to Waterford and Kilkenny. Both towns were unique. Kilkenny was so charming and still had a small village feel. All guides and drivers were sweet and kept us on time. Thank you”

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10.Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny City with Private Chauffeur Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Dublin tour to Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny, with hotel pickup, a flexible pace, historic sights, and chauffeur service.

“Pat was an excellent guide. He was informative, friendly, and very professional. We would do it again! It was a wonderful day and adventure.”

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11.Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey 3-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · from $788

Explore Blarney Castle, the Rock of Cashel, Jameson Midleton, Kilkenny and Glendalough on a small-group Irish road trip from Dublin.

“OMG!!!! What a tour !!!! Our guide NIELL was phenomenal and made this an unforgettable trip and memories of Ireland !!! The itinerary is way more packed than I thought which makes this that much better. The accommodations were phenomenal - really phenomenal value for money for the entire tour !!! I LOVED IT!”

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12.Private Day Tour of the Medieval City of Kilkenny

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $429

Explore Kilkenny privately from Dublin with a driver-guide, castle, medieval sights, local food, brewery options, and flexible stops.

“While we have yet to take our tour, the communication, pricing, assistance and immediate response that was offered during the planning process was outstanding! We look forward to touring with this company!”

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13.3-Day Blarney Castle, Kilkenny & Irish Whiskey Tour Inc Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $971

Explore Rock of Cashel, Jameson, Blarney, Kinsale, Kilkenny and Glendalough on a scenic three-day Irish small-group tour.

“Three days packed with information, beautiful vistas, and fun. Smaller bus was good for the tight bog roads. Stephanie the Guide was knowledgeable, personable as well as an excellent driver.”

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14.Dublin To Kilkenny Castle Waterford Crystal Private Car – Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $630

Review of a private Dublin day tour to Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Castle, with luxury transport, local guiding, lunch time, and practical tips.

“We enjoyed a very full day of beautiful Kilkenny that was enhanced with our Guide’s expert knowledge about the community and many of its special spots. Zac guided us through the complex history of Kilkenny and Waterford. He was on our team when it came to taking a “long way home” in order for me to visit a cemetery where an ancestor was buried. He was as happy as we were to actually find the tombstone! He indulged us by allowing us to have tea and biscuits with a distant family friend that we met serendipitously in the cemetery! Our hearts were overflowing with joy and gratitude for these moments…”

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15.Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Full-Day Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $463

Ride the rails from Dublin to medieval Kilkenny and Waterford Crystal, with reserved seats, a local guide, castle sights, and a factory tour.

“I was disappointed that we were not able to take the train. But we had a local driver who made the tour flexible and fun. Kilkenny Castle was the best castle experience we had in Ireland. And the Waterford Crystal Tour was amazing. We bought crystal that they shipped home at no expense for us.”

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