Top Killarney Historical Tours

Do as the tourists of bygone years did, and explore Killarney by horse and carriage. The equivalent to a modern taxi, the jaunting car was popular in Ireland through the 19th and early 20th centuries. On this tour, you’ll learn about the area’s history, hearing tales of the Gaelic chieftains as you ride around Killarney National Park. Ross Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Killarney House Gadens are a few of the landmarks on the route.

The Killarney National Park is one of the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, but you don’t have to put on your hiking boots to enjoy its stunning scenery. This Lakes of Killarney cruise is the perfect introduction, offering spectacular views of Ross Castle, Innisfallen Island, Tomies Wood, and the wildlife of the Killarney Valley.

Spend the day exploring Ireland’s most stunning natural landscapes on this full-day tour of the Gap of Dunloe from Killarney. Follow your guide on a seven-mile (11 kilometer) adventure that covers some of the nation’s vast emerald scenery. Enjoy ample time for hiking, take an optional Jaunting Cart ride, and kick back and relax during a boat ride on the Gearhameen River. This tour also includes a stop at the Ross Castle.

Get a fuller experience of Killarney than would be possible with a single form of transportation on this combination tour by boat and jaunting car. Sail across Lough Lein in a glass-covered boat then hop aboard a jaunting car to travel through Killarney National Park, to places inaccessible by motor vehicle.

~~SPECTACULAR VIEWS GUARANTEED~~ This is a private tour of Killarney National Park which brings you along park routes via traditional Jaunting car, the routes we take which are inside the park are not accessible by car, these routes are some of the most breathtaking and picturesque in the region with mountain views across the famous lakes of Killarney. We have blankets onboard to keep you warm on those colder days as you tour the park and view the beautiful landscapes. We are the only jaunting car tour operator who focuses on small private tours and rest assured you will not be dissapointed with the panoramic views across the lakes and mountains in Killarney National Park.

Embark on an incredible Irish adventure on a unique tour through County Kerry. Set out by open boat from Killarney National Park's 15th-century Ross Castle, passing islands and beneath old stone bridges along the Lakes of Killarney. Then continue via pony-drawn carriage through the remote Black Valley and the narrow and winding Gap of Dunloe. Meander through this stunning mountain pass, marveling at a handful of scenic lakes and crossing the Old Weird Bridge before catching a bus back to Killarney.

The Ring of Kerry driving route skirts around the edge of the Iveragh Peninsula in southwest Ireland. On this private guided tour, take the stress out of navigating switchbacks and one-lane roads as your guide takes the wheel. Enjoy the freedom to explore your way, visiting all the sights you want to see, and spending as much or as little time as you like at each stop.

Book a private tour with a dedicated guide for a completely personalized tour of the Ring of Kerry from Killarney. Climb into a private vehicle, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery this route is so famous for, instead of focusing on driving and directions. Your guide will tailor the itinerary to your interests and provide in-depth commentary.

Enjoy traveling in a small group on board a minibus around the scenic Ring of Kerry on this full-day tour. A smaller bus can navigate the famously narrow roads much better, and you have a better chance of good views out the bus windows in a smaller vehicle. Listen to guided commentary as you travel and enjoy the fact that you won't be responsible for the driving; you can focus on the scenery and snapping frame-worthy photos.

Explore Killarney at your own pace and avoid the stress of planning when you book a hop-on, hop-off bus pass. In addition to navigating for you, your bus driver provides useful background information about each stop on the bus route, including Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Aghadoe Viewing Point, and the city center.

Enjoy a personalized discovery tour of some of Ireland’s most scenic corners on this full-day adventure around the Dingle Peninsula. Meet your guide at your Killarney accommodation—hotel pickup and drop-off are included—and set off in a comfortable, private vehicle. You’ll visit Inch Beach, the Iron Age–era Dunbeg Fort, the medieval Gallarus Oratory chapel, the mountainous Conor Pass, and more, all while learning about the region’s history.

Going to the Cliffs of Moher on a regular tour can be overcrowded and you can miss out on some of the things you really want to concentrate on. This Cliffs of Moher private tour from Killarney takes just you and your private group over to see the cliffs, as well as Bunratty Castle, Doolin, and the Burren. Your private guide gives you their full attention, and snacks, beverages, and round-trip transport are all included.

Experience Killarney’s old-time charms the old-fashioned way in a horse carriage, or jaunting car, with your own personal “jarvey” driver/guide. Trot through the grounds of 15th-century Ross Castle, get a taste of Killarney National Park, and see sights including the cathedral and Lough Leane lake. Wrap up with a quintessentially modern experience: pizza and craft beer at the Killarney Brewing Company.

Explore Killarney National Park (the oldest national park in Ireland) and the scenery of the surrounding valley on this seamless, private tour. After pickup in the morning from your Killarney accommodation, board your vehicle and head into nature. You’ll visit the 15th-century Ross Castle, can dine in an opulent stately home, will discover Ladies’ View (a panoramic scenic overlook named for Queen Victoria), encounter Torc Waterfall, and much more.

Discover the best of coastal Kerry when you embark on this full-day tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation (hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease of travel), and head first to the 15th-century Ross Castle. Next, admire superlative coastline views from the Wild Atlantic Way, visit the ancient Cahergall Stone Circle, stop for lunch in a charming fishing village, walk on the beach at St. Finian's Bay, and more.

Make the most of your time in Ireland by seeing a lot in a short space of time. This is the ultimate hassle-free trip as the full itinerary is organized for you. You won’t have to worry about booking a vehicle as roundtrip transport is included too. Visit lots of top attractions in a day as you travel along The Wild Atlantic Way. Highlights include Dún Beag Fort, a 6th century Bee Hive Hut’s, Reask Monastic site, and Kilmalkedar Church.

Whether your tastes run to sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, breweries or hiking, enjoy the Dingle Peninsula your way, your style with a veteran driver/guide. One convenient flat fee covers a car and a guide for up to four people, so you can stop when and where you want and take as many photos as you like. Includes pickup and drop-off at hotels or rentals in Killarney, Kenmare, and Tralee.

Get an intimate local perspective on the Ring of Kerry with this private full-day tour with round-trip transport from your Killarney hotel. Going with a guide not only eliminates the stress of navigating, but ensures you visit villages, seaside cliffs, and national parks that offer unparalleled views of the landscape. Enjoy personal attention and commentary from your guide and the freedom to tailor the itinerary according to your preferences.

Ideal for first-time visitors, this 9-hour tour of the spectacular Ring of Kerry allows you to travel between southern Ireland’s natural wonders with ease. Departing Killarney, you’ll visit coastal gems such as Dingle Bay, Inch Beach, and the quaint villages of Waterville and Sneem. Also on the itinerary is Killarney National Park, a wonderland of mountains, lakes, world-famous gardens, where you’ll stop at Molls Gap and Torc Waterfall. Your guide provides history- and geography-rich commentary throughout the tour. 

Go where big-bus tours can’t fit on this intimate private tour for groups of up to four, which covers the Ring of Kerry’s less-visited Skellig Ring. Your climate-controlled vehicle has onboard Wi-Fi, so you can share as you go. Stops include Iron Age Cahergall Fort, a Kerry Cliffs walk, Charlie Chaplin’s former home on Waterville Beach, and a turf-cutting museum (own expense), with transfers from Tralee or Killarney.

This tour brings you inside the breathtaking Muckross Park Estate of Killarney National Park. The routes we take via horse&carriage aren't accessible by car and boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the area! Discover the beauty of Killarney aboard the traditional mode of transport aboard a Killarney Jaunting car, we can take you into parts of the National Park that aren't accessible by car! Visit Muckross Abbey built in the year 1448. Inside discover an ancient poisen Yew tree! But don't touch! The area is rich in history and culture and your guide will be sure to keep you entertained as you visit some of the most amazing sites Killarney has to offer!! We also have wollen blankets on board to keep all passengers warm on those cooler days while out touring the National Park.

Get to know southwest Ireland with a private guide during this full-day tour from Killarney. Limited to nine people, this private tour includes historic castles, dramatic coastlines, and the chance to kiss the famous Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle. See where the Titanic set sail from Cobh and explore the city of Cork on foot.

Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula is renowned for its craggy coastline scenery, its many ancient landmarks, and its pretty villages—and this private, full-day tour makes it easier than ever to see the area’s charms. Following pickup at your Killarney hotel, travel in a comfortable vehicle along the Wild Atlantic Way. Continue to the Slea Head promontory, discover the millennia-old Gallarus Oratory and Dún Beag Fort, thread the Connor Pass, and more.

*  Sit back and enjoy the expertise of  an award winning top rated Driver. *  Sightsee the amazing scenery for 7/8 hours on the Atlantic Way. *  Tours include Cliffs of Moher/Galway from Killarney extra charge. *  Explore Rossbeigh & Derrynane Beaches on Ring of Kerry. *  Discover Inch Beach on Dingle Peninsula. *  Admire the wonderful Ross Castle,Torc Waterfall & Killarney National Lakes. *  Visit Ladies View Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting visited here during the royal visit in 1861. *  Experience the famous Sheep/Dog Show at Kells Bay. *  Time allows for a walk to sightsee. *  Tours can be tailor-made to customers requirements *  Snap photos at Gap of Dunloe-Dingle Bay-Dingle Town. * Visit Tom Crean's Pub in Annascaul. * Specialized Itineraries for Family Groups.