The 7 Skellig Islands Tours in Ireland That Earn Their Price

1.Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) Our pick

Travel from Killarney around the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring in a private vehicle for up to six people. Local guide Paudie Murphy leads the day, with stops at Cahergall Fort, Valentia Island, Portmagee, Kerry Cliffs, Sneem, Ladies View, and Torc Waterfall.

“A big gratitude to Paudie our driver was super friendly and knowledgable. He took our family on the ROC tour with several extra stops along the way. His van was very comfortable and fit all 6 of us. Paudie also helped us get the most out of this trip. He gave us tips on the best things to see and do in the area. He really made the trip easy for us. We have a memorable trip. Thank you, Kim”

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2.The Classic Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Killarney with a guide such as Mary or Ray, visiting the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring in seven to eight hours. Expect sheepdog demonstrations, Cahergall Fort, Waterville, Killarney National Park, Torc Waterfall, and Skelligs Chocolate, with hotel pickup and time to tailor the day.

“An absolutely fantastic experience. Our guide Ray was very knowledgable, entertaining, and helped us avoid the crowded tour buses along the Ring of Kerry. The sheep dog demonstration was one of our favorite stops.”

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3.Skellig Michael : Ultimate Skellig Coast Tour with AquaTerra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Cruise from Valentia Island toward Skellig Michael and Small Skellig on a 2-hour-15-minute AquaTerra boat tour. Your captain and multilingual audio headsets cover monastic history, Bray Head Tower, Kerry Cliffs, Puffin Island, wildlife, and Portmagee. The boat does not land on the islands.

“This tour delivered. Comfortable ride out and back to the Skelligs. The team was professional and friendly. The recorded tour guide part was great with interesting facts of the area as well as additional details from the crew. The Skelligs were absolutely breathtaking, and were captivating views from every angle. Do yourself a favor and book this tour. This felt like the “once in a lifetime” experience and I was happy to have done it.”

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4.Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $79Best value

Travel from Killarney in a small minibus along the Ring of Kerry and the rugged Skellig Ring. You’ll visit Cahergall Stone Fort, stop in Portmagee, see coastal viewpoints, and finish at Torc Waterfall. Guides such as Martin, Doni, Marcus, and Tom bring local stories and humor to the long day.

“I had an excellent time on this trip! The guide was incredible and was so funny. I fully enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend.”

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5.Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dingle around the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring in a private vehicle for up to seven people. Your guide, such as Rory, Colm, or Karen, handles the roads and adds local stories, with stops at Rossbeigh Beach, Portmagee, Skelligs Chocolate, Coomakesta Pass, and Ladies’ View.

“We had a great time! He was very knowledgeable of the area and history. There’s nothing better than being on a tour with a local.”

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6.Luxury Photography Day Tour on Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring – Fully Guided and Chauffeured

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring in a private, air-conditioned van with a Fáilte Ireland-qualified guide. Bertie can shape the day around wildlife, scenery, history, sheep herding, or photography, with pickup from your Killarney accommodation at 9:30 am.

“She glad that we booked this private tour! Our guide Bertie was the best! Not only was he kind be he was extremely knowledgeable about every stop we made around the Ring of Kerry. He took us to the most amazing spots to get photographs. We had requested a stop to see sheep herding and a stop at Skelligs Chocolates and Bertie was sure to get us to both. Great experience watching the sheepdogs in action and the chocolates were great. Bertie was very informative and most importantly he is a safe driver. I would highly recommend him and the trip around the Ring of Kerry.”

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7.Skellig Michael: Skellig Sightseeing Cruise with AquaTerra

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $96

Cruise from Valentia Island toward Skellig Michael and Small Skellig with Aqua Terra’s local crew. You’ll hear folklore and island history in five languages, pass Kerry Cliffs, and watch for puffins, seals, dolphins, whales, gannets, and cormorants. The boat does not land on the islands.

“Fantastic tour guide and boat skipper. Really knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the islands and the wildlife. Very comfortable boat, canopy over bus-style seats in case of inclement weather. Uncovered area at back of boat.”

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