Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour from Killarney
Overview
An essential part of any visit to the Emerald Isle is a tour of the world famous Ring of Kerry. Take an intimate private tour on this 180km circuit of the county.
Our experienced guides will be delighted to show you the unrivalled beauty County Kerry has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into Irish history, a sample of our famous local wit or simply a great photo opportunity, the Ring of Kerry Tour is exactly what you require.
Our experienced guides will be delighted to show you the unrivalled beauty County Kerry has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into Irish history, a sample of our famous local wit or simply a great photo opportunity, the Ring of Kerry Tour is exactly what you require.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kerry Bog Village Museum, Glenbeigh Ireland
Kerry Bog Village & Red Fox Inn: The Bog Village gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry’s leading tourist attractions. (There is a separate charge to tour the village.)
The Red Fox Inn is situated beside the Kerry Bog Village. Their Irish coffees are world-famous and a discount is available to visitors who purchase a ticket for the village
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Carhan Lower, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, Ireland
We stop in the town of Cahersiveen which is one of the westernmost towns in Ireland and, therefore, in Europe. It has remained principally a market town throughout the centuries and has never been truly affected by the tourist industry, so it remains one of the more original towns along the Ring of Kerry. One of its many attractions is the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church, named for one of Ireland’s most important historical figures. O’Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, was born just outside the town in 1775.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waterville Beach, Waterville Ireland
We make a brief stop in the beautiful village of Waterville which is stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane. Uniquely, this is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast. Enjoy a walk along the seafront or “Promenade” as the locals call it, where you can taste the salt water in the air.
This is usually our lunch stop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Travel the 180km looped route around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the majestic Ring of Kerry. There will be plenty of points to stop and look out over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged Kerry coastline. Weather permitting you will have a chance to see Skellig Michael, an iconic island located 8 miles off the southwest coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sneem, Sneem, County Kerry
We enjoy a brief stop in the picturesque village of Sneem which is immaculately kept with its traditional buildings, pubs, restaurants and craft shops all painted in an array of beautiful colours. Little wonder it is a past winner of the ‘Tidy Towns of Ireland’ award. A peaceful idyll where no hustle or bustle is allowed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ladies' View, 71 Killarney National Park, N, Killarney V93 X376 Ireland
Situated in the Killarney National Park, Ladies View is one of Ireland’s best-known and loved panoramas. Enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys, lakes and mountains, including the Black Valley, Upper and Lower Lakes and some of the Killarney National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Coomakesta Pass, N70 Ring Of Kerry, Waterville Ireland
A stop at the Coomakista Pass is a must. This is one of the most photographed panoramas on the Ring of Kerry and for good reason. Here you will be over 215 metres (700 feet) above the sea with stunning views over Kenmare Bay, Abbey Island, Deenish Island, Scariff Island and much more.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kerry Bog Village Museum, Glenbeigh Ireland
Kerry Bog Village & Red Fox Inn: The Bog Village gives you a fascinating insight into how people lived and worked in Ireland in the 18th century. The village is the only one of its kind in Europe and is one of Kerry’s leading tourist attractions. (There is a separate charge to tour the village.)
The Red Fox Inn is situated beside the Kerry Bog Village. Their Irish coffees are world-famous and a discount is available to visitors who purchase a ticket for the village
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Carhan Lower, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry, Ireland
We stop in the town of Cahersiveen which is one of the westernmost towns in Ireland and, therefore, in Europe. It has remained principally a market town throughout the centuries and has never been truly affected by the tourist industry, so it remains one of the more original towns along the Ring of Kerry. One of its many attractions is the Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church, named for one of Ireland’s most important historical figures. O’Connell, often referred to as The Liberator, was born just outside the town in 1775.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waterville Beach, Waterville Ireland
We make a brief stop in the beautiful village of Waterville which is stunningly situated between the wild Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane. Uniquely, this is the only village on the Ring of Kerry that is actually right on the coast. Enjoy a walk along the seafront or “Promenade” as the locals call it, where you can taste the salt water in the air.
This is usually our lunch stop.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ring of Kerry, Ireland
Travel the 180km looped route around the Iveragh Peninsula, better known as the majestic Ring of Kerry. There will be plenty of points to stop and look out over the Atlantic Ocean and the rugged Kerry coastline. Weather permitting you will have a chance to see Skellig Michael, an iconic island located 8 miles off the southwest coast.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sneem, Sneem, County Kerry
We enjoy a brief stop in the picturesque village of Sneem which is immaculately kept with its traditional buildings, pubs, restaurants and craft shops all painted in an array of beautiful colours. Little wonder it is a past winner of the ‘Tidy Towns of Ireland’ award. A peaceful idyll where no hustle or bustle is allowed.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ladies' View, 71 Killarney National Park, N, Killarney V93 X376 Ireland
Situated in the Killarney National Park, Ladies View is one of Ireland’s best-known and loved panoramas. Enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys, lakes and mountains, including the Black Valley, Upper and Lower Lakes and some of the Killarney National Park.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Coomakesta Pass, N70 Ring Of Kerry, Waterville Ireland
A stop at the Coomakista Pass is a must. This is one of the most photographed panoramas on the Ring of Kerry and for good reason. Here you will be over 215 metres (700 feet) above the sea with stunning views over Kenmare Bay, Abbey Island, Deenish Island, Scariff Island and much more.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MikeC106
July 2022
We had the privilege of taking a Dingle & Slea Head Private Tour with Ger, and would highly recommend. Though the 7-hour tour was designed to leave from Killarney, but we were staying in Dingle town and had him pick us up there. He adjusted to the shorter distance by adding some details to the dr...
We had the privilege of taking a Dingle & Slea Head Private Tour with Ger, and would highly recommend. Though the 7-hour tour was designed to leave from Killarney, but we were staying in Dingle town and had him pick us up there. He adjusted to the shorter distance by adding some details to the drive around Conor pass and Slea Head. Our main goal for the drive was to get some photo opportunities for my wife. It turns out our driver had some photography background himself, and my wife was able to get a ton of unique and beautiful shots despite some uncooperative weather. There were several times he'd stop on the side of the road and tell my wife, "OK, open the door and look down and left/up and right/etc to get a shot and each time it seemed to lead to her getting something we never would have found on our own. The storytelling, history, and answers to our questions all filled the 7 hours nicely and provided us some great context of the Dingle Peninsula. He showed patience and flexibility throughout the trip, as well, as we dealt with the whims and occasional fits of the 4 year old we had with us. Finally, he helped us sift through many options to find a very nice souvenir for our 8-year old daughter. All of us were happy with the trip. Finally, most importantly, he drove safely and courteously. The Conor Pass was especially foggy and would have been a dangerous drive for me. Our driver was calm and effective at navigating the tricky conditions. Again, would highly recommend.stanj98
November 2022
Was at the airport in Dublin flying to Kerry and decided to see if we could book a half day tour the next day and a custom private tour from Muckross Hotel to Cliffs of Moher and then directly back to our accommodations in Dublin. I wasn’t sure if anyone could do it on short notice but I emailed...
Was at the airport in Dublin flying to Kerry and decided to see if we could book a half day tour the next day and a custom private tour from Muckross Hotel to Cliffs of Moher and then directly back to our accommodations in Dublin. I wasn’t sure if anyone could do it on short notice but I emailed Deirdre at Killarney Executive Tour and she quickly set me up on short notice at a VERY reasonable price in an outstanding vehicle that could comfortably seat 9. There were only 4 of us! Now, I know it’s off season, and it may be different at other times of the year but the service was so outstanding that I am compelled to write this review. Stephen, our guide and driver, was the absolute best. A friendly guy who went out of his way to meet all our needs and we enjoyed spending the time with him. He’s definitely considered a friend now! Highly recommend Stephen and this outfit for any trip you’d like. We rent private drivers in almost every city in Europe we visit and this was a first class experience at a very reasonable price.Melissa B
September 2023
Our tour and tour guide, Anna, were excellent! The car was comfortable and Anna had suggestions of stops to make. She also accommodated our requests for a few places to see. She was absolutely terrific! So sweet and informative! We would highly recommend this tour to everyone! She even gave recom...
Our tour and tour guide, Anna, were excellent! The car was comfortable and Anna had suggestions of stops to make. She also accommodated our requests for a few places to see. She was absolutely terrific! So sweet and informative! We would highly recommend this tour to everyone! She even gave recommendations of places to go that evening after the tour was over. Couldn’t have had a better experience!SvetlanaW47
August 2023
Best private tours ever We did two tours Keery Ring and Dingle Ring The driver/ guide, Cassandra, was amazing, very knowledgeable and professional. She knew a lot of small hidden places Very recommend. We took two days with her
Best private tours ever We did two tours Keery Ring and Dingle Ring The driver/ guide, Cassandra, was amazing, very knowledgeable and professional. She knew a lot of small hidden places Very recommend. We took two days with herJHB436
May 2023
Despite a few hours of bad weather and a detour due to construction, we had a wonderful time. Our driver and guide Kevin was interesting and fun and able to adapt our route and schedule seamlessly. The small coach is comfortable and we had only a dozen or so in our group. Deidre was very helpful ...
Despite a few hours of bad weather and a detour due to construction, we had a wonderful time. Our driver and guide Kevin was interesting and fun and able to adapt our route and schedule seamlessly. The small coach is comfortable and we had only a dozen or so in our group. Deidre was very helpful in setting up our pick up and always responsive. Highly recommend.Molly_M
October 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed this outing and highly recommend it! Patrick shared his knowledge of both the relevant history and current issues of the area and made these come alive with humor and insight. Thank you, Patrick!
We thoroughly enjoyed this outing and highly recommend it! Patrick shared his knowledge of both the relevant history and current issues of the area and made these come alive with humor and insight. Thank you, Patrick!