Glendalough and Dublin City Excursion - Ship to shore
Overview
Be picked up from your ships docking point and brought up through the Dublin hills to Co. Wicklow (the Garden of Ireland) where our first stop will be at the scenically amazing Glendalough which has an ancient intact monastic city. You will spend at least 2 hours exploring the area or strolling along the beautiful lake shores or forest walks.
Then it's back to Dublin City to be steeped all things Irish as we show you all the main sights that the city has to offer
What's Included
- Luggage compartment
- The Wicklow Mountains, also known as the "Garden of Ireland"
- Dublin City Center walking tour
- Glendalough Monastic Site
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Dublin Port
Dublin, Ireland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Glendalough Monastic Settlement
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
O'Connell Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. If the child requires a child seat for the bus you must have your own.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus.
- Use the bathroom prior to coming to the pick up point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-7572P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Luggage compartment.
- The Wicklow Mountains, also known as the "Garden of Ireland".
- Dublin City Center walking tour.
- Glendalough Monastic Site.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Port pickup and drop-off.
- Live commentary on board.
- Driver/guide.
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glendalough and Dublin City Excursion - Ship to shore is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glendalough and Dublin City Excursion – Ship to shore will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Luggage compartment
- The Wicklow Mountains, also known as the "Garden of Ireland"
- Dublin City Center walking tour
- Glendalough Monastic Site
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. If the child requires a child seat for the bus you must have your own.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If passengers are intoxicated at any stage of the tour they will not be allowed on/back on the bus.
- Use the bathroom prior to coming to the pick up point.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
