The 8 Jaunting Car Tours in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.1-Hour Jaunting Car Horse and Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 361 reviews · from $43Our pick

Take a one-hour jaunting car ride from Killarney’s Great Southern Hotel through traffic-free parts of the national park. Your English-speaking Jarvey guide, perhaps Michael, Cal, Louis, or another local driver, shares Irish wit, park lore, and castle stories before returning you to town.

“The ride was a lot of fun and gave us a good view of the park. An hour round trip was perfect for the time we had in Killarney.”

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2.Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

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

Ride a covered horse-drawn carriage through Killarney National Park with a local McCarthy family guide such as Damien or Damian. You’ll visit Muckross Abbey, see its ancient yew tree, hear stories about the park, and enjoy views across the lakes. The private tour lasts about an hour.

“this has easily been the highlight of our trip, Damian was our guide and was very kind and easy to talk with. Molly, our horse was a BEAUTIFUL girl that gave the ride her all. Would LOVE to do this again and highly recommend this to anyone looking for the jaunting tour. They take very good care of all their horses which is a MUST for me.”

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4.Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour (Jaunting Cart Paid Separately)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

You’ll travel by bus from O’Connors Pub to the Gap of Dunloe, cross the three Lakes of Killarney by boat, and return by bus. The jaunting cart is optional and paid separately in cash. Guides such as Timothy, Paul, and Katie may add local stories and humor along the way.

“So much fun! Great weather.Great characters met along the way. Spectacular views. So much green. With wonderful friends.”

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5.Killarney National Park Jaunting Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $40Best value

Take a one-hour horse-drawn carriage ride from Killarney town into the national park. You’ll pass St Mary’s Cathedral, Lough Leane, deer parks, Ross Castle, and views toward Inisfallen Monastery, with an English-speaking guide and return to Beech Road.

“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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6.Jaunting Car Tour with Afternoon Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · from $102

Join Killarney Jaunting Cars for a 2.5-hour horse-drawn ride from the Great Southern Hotel through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories and nature notes before you finish with sandwiches, scones, pastries, and tea in the hotel foyer.

“It was fantastic. Beautiful views on the horse ride and the tea with food was even more amazing.”

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7.Views & Brews Jaunting in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $77

You’ll ride from the Great Southern Hotel through Killarney National Park in a traditional weatherproof jaunting car. Expect views of St. Mary’s Cathedral, the MacGillycuddy Reeks, Deenagh River, Irish red deer, and Ross Castle, followed by one craft beer and a 12-inch pizza at Killarney Brewery.

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8.Killarney Jaunting Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $51

Ride from Deenagh Lodge into Killarney National Park in a covered jaunting car. Your English-speaking guide shares local history and folklore as you pass lakes, deer country, Innisfallen Island, Carrauntoohil, and Killarney House. Blankets help keep you warm in Irish mist.

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