12 Killarney National Park Tours Worth the Drive

1.NO 1 Ring of Kerry Tour inc Killarney Lakes & National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 620 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

Set out from central Killarney for a six-hour Ring of Kerry circuit with a local driver-guide. Expect coastal views, Sneem, Cahersiveen, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, Killarney National Park, a sheepdog demonstration, and comfort stops. Guides such as Dennis, Michael, John, and Batt are praised for humor and local stories. Some admissions cost extra.

“What an absolute fantastic tour! Our guide John was quite simply the best, funny an informative. This trip had more than enough stops to get all of the pictures of the beautiful Ring of Kerry. I couldn't be happier with my decision to book this trip. If you're in Killarney, go and book with Deros Tours.”

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2.Killarney National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Spend about an hour in a private horse-drawn carriage with McCarthys Killarney Carriage Rides. Damien, Jason, Martin, or another local driver may guide you through the park, past Ross Castle, lake viewpoints, Innisfallen Island, mountain views, and historic sites. The ride begins and ends at Deenagh Lodge.

“Incredible. Breathtaking park with a perfect tour guide. Core memories were made, we would do this again!!”

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3.Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Leave central Killarney with a local driver-guide such as Batt or Denis for a 5 to 6-hour coach tour around the Ring of Kerry. See Bog Village, watch a sheepdog demonstration when operating, pause in Waterville and Sneem, then return through Moll's Gap, Ladies View, and Killarney National Park.

“Today’s tour was good with the exception of very bad weather. During most of the day we experienced heavy rainstorms that impeded our visibility. Our guide/driver, Sheila was very informative and made the best of a miserable day.”

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4.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19

Meet at 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite St. Marys Cathedral for a two-hour guided walk through Killarney National Park. Local guides such as Richard, James, Mike, and Thomas share park history, Irish legends, wildlife details, and personal stories. The route can be extended, and groups are capped at 12.

“We had the opportunity to see parts of the park that we would not have been able to see on a bus tour. Richard and Nial shared a lot of information about the flora and lakes as well as personal experiences. I was hoping to see Torq waterfall but the whole trip was a really enjoyable experience and we met some wonderful people in the group of 8 people.”

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5.Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 5 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Start at Killarney Flesk Caravan & Camping Park and set off on a self-guided ride through Killarney National Park. Your bike, helmet, lock, and map are provided. Stop at Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and the Traditional Farms, then return to the same meeting point.

“What a wonderful way to cruise around and see so many beautiful things! It was pouring when we arrived for our scheduled pick up, and the crew was so easy to work with and adjust our times. The location was very convenient to access the park.”

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6.Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Travel through Killarney National Park in a covered horse-drawn jaunting car with a local guide such as Damian McCarthy. You’ll stop at Muckross Abbey, see its ancient yew tree, and take in views of the famous lakes. The one-hour private ride suits families and small groups.

“Our guide was enthusiastic and knowledgable and Maggie, our lovely horse, knew the roads well. The scenery in the National Park was breathtaking and being able to explore the remains of Muckross Friary was fascinating.”

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7.Killarney National Park Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 111 reviews · from $48

Ride a covered private jaunting car from Deenagh Lodge through Killarney National Park. Your English-speaking guide may be Damien, Martin, Jason, or another local driver, sharing stories of Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Innishfallon, wildlife, and Carrauntoohil.

“Thank you Damian for a lovely horse and carriage rude around Killarney National Park. We loved the commentary and all the nice spots. Barbara & Heidi”

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8.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus to Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · from $17Best value

Use a one-day English-language bus pass from Killarney to visit Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Muckross Traditional Farms, and Muckross Abbey. You can set your own pace, with helpful driver commentary and scheduled returns to town. Entrance fees are extra, and the service runs seasonally from mid-February to mid-December.

“Kevin our bus driver was excellent and pointing out interesting sites, letting us know when and where to meet the bus at each of the stops and all around a great guy. Very happy with our experience!”

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9.Killarney National Park Jaunting Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $40

Set out from Beech Road in a horse-drawn jaunting car with an English-speaking guide. You’ll pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney’s deer parks, Lough Leane, and Ross Castle, with time for photos. This private, family-friendly one-hour ride returns to central Killarney.

“I loved seeing all of the beautiful views and that day there was no rain so it made it even better!”

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10.Killarney Carriage Tours National Park and Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $40

Join an English-speaking jarvey for a private one-hour jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. You’ll pass St Mary’s Cathedral, the Lakes of Killarney, red deer parks, mountain viewpoints, and Ross Castle, with commentary and photo stops along the way.

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11.Killarney National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $51

Meet your guide at Deenagh Lodge for a private one-hour horse and carriage ride through Killarney National Park. You’ll pass Lough Leane, Ross Castle, a 6th-century monastery, Killarney House and Gardens, and views toward Carrantouhill. The covered carriage, blankets, and gentle pace make this a good choice in changing Irish weather.

“This was an amazing experience. I brought my grandmother over from the states, and we were looking for an easy and special way to experience Killarney National Park. The guide was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and also had suggestions for other things to do in the area which we took him up on and it was a great experience for the entire day. I am so glad we did this, and I was so glad we did it earlier in the day to get recommendations for the rest of the day and places to go in the park! Our horse was Molly. and she was such a sweet well behaved horse! Thank…”

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12.Views & Brews Jaunting in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $77

Ride from the Great Southern Hotel into Killarney National Park with an English-speaking guide. See St. Mary’s Cathedral, the MacGillycuddy Reeks, the Deenagh River and Ross Castle before finishing with one craft beer and a 12-inch pizza at Killarney Brewery. The tour lasts 2.5 hours and ends at the taproom, not back at the hotel.

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