Ireland · KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK
Every Irish itinerary has one free day too few. These 15 killarney national park tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Ring of Kerry day tour from Cork with Killarney National Park, Sneem and Dingle Bay views. Long day, great guide, WiFi.
“Great way to see the beauty of the whole area, visit villages, hear a little history, and discover yummy foods along the way.”
Private horse-drawn jaunt in Killarney National Park with Ross Castle lake views, mountain and island stops, plus tea at Deenagh Lodge.
“A fantastic tour with McCarthy Killarney Carriage Rides today. A family run business which clearly shows their love for their work and incredible in depth knowledge of the National Park’s history. We also loved hearing about the horse Maggie, she did a brilliant job today. Could not recommend this tour more, will be recommending to anybody we speak to. A truly friendly and enjoyable experience. Thank you so much.”
See the best of Ireland’s Ring of Kerry from Killarney on a comfy coach, with standout stops like Kerry Bog Village and sheepdogs.
“Very interisting Tour. I would definitly recomend it. Enough time at every stop. The lunch restaurant had a very beautiful view.”
2-hour guided walk through Killarney National Park from St. Marys Cathedral, with local stories, deer spotting, and small-group value.
“We enjoyed a small group tour of Killarney National Park today. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle. We were able to see all these beautiful sights and learn about Killarney’s history from our guide, Richard. Anthony even saw an adjacent golf course! It was one of our best Ireland experiences! Highly recommend!”
Guided horseback ride in Killarney National Park near Lough Leane, with helmets and boots included. Beginner-friendly, 1-3 hours.
“we had the best time! the horses were well behaved and the staff was wonderful!! I would recommend this for anyone!!”
Self-guided bike tour of Killarney National Park with bikes, maps and stops for Muckross House, Abbey and Torc Waterfall from $24.20.
“The bikes were great, well marked bike paths. Wouldnt wanna do it any other way, renting bikes was the way to go!”
Ride a jaunting car through Killarney National Park, stop at Muckross Abbey for a famous yew tree, and enjoy lake views with local narration.
“Our host Damian McCarthy was a delightful lad who gave us a welcome education on the tour of the park. We would definitely do it again. The scenery was beautiful and we enjoyed the cuddle blanket to keep us warm in the rain.”
A 6-hour bus tour from Killarney linking Dingle Bay, Waterville, Sneem, and Killarney National Park, ending at Torc Waterfall.
“Our Ring of Kerry trip was not a very weather cooperative day so we missed most photo ops & it was raining so hard, we didn’t see much out the window either unfortunately. Kevin, our guide, was absolutely the best however We caught our bus in Killarney and didn’t know most folks boarded in Limerick. The bus had only a few seats left when we boarded. A party of 3 who boarded wi/us was allowed to sit together. We weren’t given that opportunity and were a bit bummed. Next time I know to look for a tour that originates where I am at. We sat on the aisle seats &…”
Private jaunting car tour through Killarney National Park, passing Ross Castle and Carrauntoohil with a local guide and photo stops, 1 hour.
“We truly experienced "Irish time" during this tour of Killarney National Park with our guide, Damien. He gave us great descriptions of nature, Irish history, and the park. Seeing the park in a horse drawn jaunting cart was a unique and special experience. Highly recommend this tour. ~ Sally and Ron Murray, USA”
Hop on a flexible day bus from Killarney town to Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, farms, and Abbey ruins in Killarney National Park.
“Interesting and helpful guide gave us tips on what to see and do on the stops.”
Guided 1-hour horseback ride in Killarney National Park, small group up to 16, helmets and boots included, suited for all levels.
“This was a wonderful ride through Killarney National Park. The horses were great. We are both fairly inexperienced and were very comfortable with the horses Monty and Peter. The guides were very informative and helpful. The scenery was beautiful. I highly recommend this experience.”
Ring of Kerry day tour from Limerick with Killarney National Park. Round-trip bus, live commentary, Wi-Fi, and Torc Waterfall photos.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and I felt like I saw the Ring of Kerry, which is why I’m giving two stars instead of one. The actual experience was incredible disappointing. I was traveling to Dublin after the tour and emailed Paddywagon ahead of time to see whether I should bring my luggage or if I should figure out a storage option. Additionally, I emailed to reconfirm the return time so that I could book my bus appropriately. We switched buses twice, so that we took three different buses throughout the day, so I ended up carrying all of my luggage for 1.5 hours at the first stop while we waited…”
Guided 2-hour horseback ride in Killarney National Park via Knockreer Estate, with helmets and boots provided, for all experience levels.
“All was fine at the riding stable. Two hour ride at a walk only. The horses were very docile. It would have been nicer to have gotten out of a walk”
Boat to Innisfallen Island in Killarney Lakes, see early monastic ruins, take a 25-minute loop walk, and enjoy local storytelling.
“Our tour guide Mike was wonderful. Very friendly and informative. Would definitely do this again. Beautiful island and stoped with history.”
1-hour guided carriage through Killarney National Park, past the lakes and Ross Castle. Pickup, private group, easy scenic photos.
“A beautiful way to admire the scenery as you trot through the national park. A gentle pace and very informative guide”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
