Ireland · RING OF KERRY TOURS IN DUBLIN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 ring of kerry tours in Dublin worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Leave Dublin Heuston at 7am for a full day of rail travel and guided touring around the Ring of Kerry. A train host such as Paddy or John helps with connections, while your coach guide shares local stories near Carrantuohill, Sneem, Ladies View, and Killarney National Park.
“Excellent host on train and tour guide, but attractions along the way are additional charges, as is lunch.”
Travel from Dublin by reserved train and comfortable coach to Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway. Hosts such as John, Norman, Bryan, and Andy keep the packed schedule moving, with two nights in Killarney.
“Beware of the Bed and Breakfast you get put in! If you book through Viator instead of the company running this tour, you get put in a Bed and Breakfast in Killarney and ours was awful! The bed had broken springs sticking up and was lumpy, the pillows were awful, the toilet didn't flush, the walls were so thin that we heard the loud snoring of the man in the next room all night, and the room was tiny with no room to even put your luggage! We stayed one night because it was late when we arrived, then paid to stay in a hotel the second night. Those who…”
Travel from Dublin Heuston to Killarney by reserved InterCity train, then tour the Ring of Kerry by coach with an English-speaking guide. Expect mountain and sea views, Dingle Bay, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, the Lakes of Killarney, and a very full day on the road.
“Our guide, John, got us to where we caught up with the tour bus and then joined a tour group already together. This was a second tour we did with John, and he's very knowledgeable and does a lot of little things that made then trip special (ie taking a picture of us together on the train ride, giving us a map of Ireland that we all signed). I felt awful for him because while he sat and waited for us to return from the bus trip, his wallet was stolen. But he still made sure we were all ok and helped us go to a store after the tour…”
Travel from Dublin by reserved train and coach with Railtours Ireland First Class. Visit Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Kylemore Abbey. Expect long travel days, changing guides and three nights of B&B or hotel accommodation.
“We just took the 4 day tour and it was the perfect amount of time to see and do everything. All of our guides were great, humorous and knowledgeable. Brendan, Bart and Mike we thoroughly enjoyed our experience! The only feedback is we would have preferred the hotel over the B and B”
Travel from Dublin to Ireland’s southwest and west coast by hosted train and coach. Visit Blarney Castle, Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway Bay, with three Killarney nights and Irish breakfasts.
“A wonderful tour of Ireland! And if are lucky enough to have Tim Tim as your guild, all the better for you!!!! He made the journey for us. This trip gives you a wonderful taste of the country--and we cannot wait to return to see more.”
Travel by reserved train and coach from Dublin to Blarney Castle, Cork, Cobh, and Killarney, then circle the Ring of Kerry. English-speaking guides such as Norman, John, Peter, and Jonathan bring local stories to the route. Expect a full schedule, one B&B night, breakfast, and plenty of mountain and bay scenery.
“The tour was wonderful and the tour guides were very informative and helpful. They all had wonderful sense of humours. We loved visiting your beautiful Ireland.”
Travel by train and small-group coach from Dublin to Cork, Cobh, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, and Galway Bay. Guides such as David and Norman add lively stories and calm, well-paced direction. Two Killarney nights make this a practical South West sampler.
“I stayed in Ireland for 2 weeks and this was the highlight of the trip. Each tour guide was very helpful and truly loved their jobs. This trip was a delight and I would recommend anyone.”
Take a guided rail journey from Dublin Heuston to Killarney, spend a free evening in town, then tour the Ring of Kerry by coach. Expect stops at Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, Sneem, and Kerry Bog Village Museum. Guide assignments vary, with past tours led by Norman, John, Bryan, Ray, and Peter Cuffe.
“Overall very good, well organized, Kilarney International was great and Morris our tour driver / guide was excellent.”
Start early at Dublin Heuston with reserved train seats, then visit Blarney Castle, Cork, Cobh’s Queenstown Story, and Killarney. Andrew helps with the Killarney connection and dinner ideas. Day two brings a guided Ring of Kerry drive before the evening train back to Dublin.
“We had a wonderful time with this 2-day excursion. It was a lot of driving, but the weather was cooperative and we saw some amazing sites.”
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