13 National Park Tours in Killarney Worth Booking

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

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

Spend about six hours touring the Ring of Kerry from central Killarney in an air-conditioned coach. Your driver-guide, often Denis, Batt, Michael, John, or Dave, handles the narrow roads while you see Sneem, Ladies View, Killarney National Park, coastal bays, and a working sheepdog demonstration.

“Bus driver drove well but We were so disappointed with the lack of information about all the places. He told us what some things were but not much else. I took a tour before and it was so interesting. I was so upset my friends did not have the same. Best part was SheepDog presentation where we at least learned something! It was a bus ride NOT a tour!”

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2.Killarney National Park Tour

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

Set out from Deenagh Lodge with McCarthys Killarney Carriage Rides for a private, one-hour jaunt through the national park. Your driver may be Damien, Jason, or another McCarthy family guide, with horses such as Daisy, Maggie, or Paddy. Expect lake and castle views, local stories, and time for photos.

“It’s a wonderful introduction to Killarney National Park and a great way to kick off our stay in Ireland. Martin was a congenial and informative guide to the sights along the way and personal historic stories. And Paddy (our trusty horse) led the way.”

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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

From central Killarney, Deros Coach Tours takes you around the Ring of Kerry in an air-conditioned coach. Expect Bog Village, a possible sheepdog show, Waterville, Sneem, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, and Killarney National Park, with lively guides such as Batt, Denis, or Darren.

“Very interisting Tour. I would definitly recomend it. Enough time at every stop. The lunch restaurant had a very beautiful view.”

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4.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

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

Meet Richard, James, Mike, Thomas, or another local guide at 11am outside O’Sheas Funeral Home. Spend about two hours walking Killarney National Park, learning its stories, plants, wildlife, and hidden paths. The route is flexible, and may be extended if you want a longer walk.

“Great walk through the national park and a wonderful guide! Richard was an excellent guide. Thank you!”

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5.Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 226 reviews · from $115

Ride from stables just outside Killarney into Knockreer Estate with an English-speaking guide. Beginners are welcome, horses and safety gear are provided, and the route brings you past Lough Leane, mountain scenery, forest paths, and sometimes wild deer.

“At the start I was very nervous. But Natalie guided me and told me what to do. As time went on the nerves were fading away and I got to look at the scenery, we seen a lot of deers aswell. It was a lovely day”

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6.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

Pick up a bike, helmet, map, and lock at Killarney Flesk Caravan & Camping Park, then follow park paths to Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and the traditional farms. You set the pace, choose your stops, and return the bike to the same place.

“We loved the bike ride through the park. Highly recommend the red route around the lake. It was so pretty. The bike shop guys were super friendly.”

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7.Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

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

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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8.Killarney National Park Private Tour

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

Meet your guide at Deenagh Lodge by St. Mary’s Cathedral and ride a private jaunting car through Killarney National Park. Guides such as Damien, Martin, Liam, and Jason share local stories as you pass Ross Castle, Lough Leane, Innishfallon, wildlife, and views toward Carrauntoohil.

“In spite of a little rain we were still accomodated with some last minute changes. Martin was a wonderful guide who was so personal, informative and entertaining! We loved the extra effort made to compensate for an orange level rainy day in Killarney!! Thank you!”

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9.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 town to Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Muckross Traditional Farms, and Muckross Abbey. Drivers such as Kevin share helpful stop-by-stop advice, while the accessible service gives you freedom to explore without a car.

“We love the full tours but our favorite spot was the torc waterfalls and muckross house.”

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10.Killarney National Park Jaunting Car Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · from $40

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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11.Killarney Carriage Tours National Park and Lakes

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 10 reviews · from $40

Meet your English-speaking jarvey at 228 Beech Road for a private one-hour jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. You’ll pass St Mary’s Cathedral, the lakes, mountain viewpoints, red deer parks, and Ross Castle, with time for photos and live commentary.

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12.Killarney National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $51

Meet your English-speaking guide at Deenagh Lodge for a one-hour private horse-carriage ride through Killarney National Park. You will pass Ross Castle, a sixth-century monastery, Killarney House and Gardens, and views toward Carrantouhill. Covered carriages and blankets help in wet or cool 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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13.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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