The 15 Best Killarney Tours & Day Trips

Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie - Why a guide makes sense on Ireland’s highest mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,114 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $96Our pick

Climb Ireland’s highest mountain with KerryClimbing.ie, gaining expert guidance, local stories, and wide Kerry views on a demanding 7-hour hike.

“Climbing Carrauntoohil was one of the most rewarding and awe-inspiring experiences of my time in Ireland. The mountain itself is breathtaking — towering above the surrounding Kerry landscape with sweeping views, dramatic ridges, and a sense of wild, untamed beauty that makes you feel small in the best possible way. What made the hike even more memorable was our incredible guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable about the terrain, weather patterns, and safety, but he also shared local history. He was friendly, patient, and encouraging — always making sure the group felt comfortable, motivated, and well taken care of. The climb was challenging in parts, but with the guidance…”

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Lakes of Killarney: Boat Cruise

2.Lakes of Killarney: Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 778 reviews · from $18Best value

Cruise Lough Léin from Ross Castle in a heated glass boat, with mountain views, island ruins, wildlife, and lively local commentary.

“Very relaxing boat ride. Our guide was great and gave us the history of the lake. A beautiful short excursion.”

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

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

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

Tour the Ring of Kerry from Killarney with a local driver-guide, scenic bays, mountain views, Sneem, Ladies View, and sheepdogs.

“Michael, our guide was great; impressive driving skills, good sense of humor, and an overall concern for the safety and enjoyment of his passengers. He deserves a 5 star. The overall tour though is just average. We stopped a total of 5 times, twice for bathroom/coffee breaks (20 min each), once for lunch (40 min, 1/2 of which was spent standing in line), one stop at the start for quick photos and one more stop at the end for pictures at “the ladies view.” That’s it. The rest of the time was sitting on the bus. Furthermore, if you weren’t sitting on the drivers side (right side), the views were…”

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Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney

4.Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 616 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Review the 6.5-hour Ring of Kerry bus tour from Killarney, with scenic stops, lively guides, sheepdogs, lunch advice, and practical tips.

“It was a very good experience today, the weather was good, the driver also the tour guide Mike was so caring and nice, as well as very knowledgeable and full of sense of humour, wonderful day in Killarney, highly recommend this company. Thanks. Vivian and sunny”

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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour

5.Ring of Kerry Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 577 reviews · from $51

Review the Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney, with Torc Waterfall, Waterville, Sneem, coastal views, guide tips, and practical advice.

“Excellent trip around the Ring of Kerry. Our guide Paulie was entertaining and informative. We stopped at lots of picturesque spots and our guide even acted as photographer for group shots. What a wonderful day to explore the Ring of Kerry stress free.”

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Ring Of Kerry Tour

6.Ring Of Kerry Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Review of the Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney, with Skellig Ring views, sheepdogs, coastal stops, guide tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Great to have a someone else driving so we could appreciate the gorgeous views out the window! Great stops, lovely folks on the tour!”

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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry Guided Day Tour

7.Ring of Kerry Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 513 reviews · from $51

Review the Ring of Kerry day tour from Killarney, with Skellig views, local villages, scenic stops, guide tips, and practical advice.

“The trip was amazing, there were so many beautiful stops and so much info shared by the tour guide. Would recommend highly recommend it to anyone!”

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Killarney National Park Tour

8.Killarney National Park Tour

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

Review of McCarthy’s one-hour private horse-carriage tour through Killarney National Park, with Ross Castle, lake views, local stories, and photo stops.

“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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Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

9.Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Review of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head tour from Killarney, with coastal views, Dingle town, Inch Beach, guides, timing, and value.

“My husband and I had a great time on our tour. Sean, our bus driver made it a stress free day. We stopped at so many fun places and our guide, so sorry I can't remember her name, kept us entertained with jokes, songs, and poems. Highly recommend this failure owned business.”

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Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

10.Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Review of the Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney, with sheepdogs, Bog Village, mountain views, park scenery, costs, stops, and booking tips.

“Dennis, our driver, was delightful. He played fantastic Irish music and taught us so much about Ireland and the Ring of Kerry. A huge highlight was the sheepdog demo! Absolutely amazing! All of the sites were absolutely gorgeous!”

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Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

11.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

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

Review of Killarney National Park’s private guided walk, with local stories, deer sightings, quiet trails, practical tips, and value advice.

“I booked this tour spontaneously and didn't have very high expectations, but it turned out to be an amazing experience thanks to our guide Mike! He was just fantastic - super friendly and knowledgeable, and a true local. There was only one other person in the group (a female solo-traveler just like me), so it almost seemed like a private tour. Mike took "off the beaten path" quite literally and we saw some places that I never would've discovered on my own. It was by far the best walking tour I've ever done!”

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Killarney: 1-Hour Jaunting Car Horse and Carriage Tour

12.1-Hour Jaunting Car Horse and Carriage Tour

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

Ride a traditional jaunting car through Killarney National Park to Ross Castle, with Irish stories, mountain views, deer, and St. Mary's Cathedral.

“I forget the name of the man but he was very nice friendly and explained where we were and all the sites ! I would highly recommend!”

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Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

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

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

Ride through Killarney National Park past Lough Leane, mountain views, forest trails, and wild deer with a guide for every riding level.

“Loved my ride! It was so much fun, beautiful, and the horse I rode was lovely. Would absolutely do it again!”

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Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

14.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

Explore Killarney National Park by bike, with Torc Waterfall, Muckross Abbey, gardens, maps, helmets, and flexible self-guided riding.

“We had an amazing day, biking through Killarney National Park! We visited Torc Waterfall, the Muckross Abbey, Muckross House, and the Muckross Traditional Farms! Definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney

15.The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 221 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Review of Killarney’s Gap of Dunloe tour, with a mountain walk or jaunting cart, three-lake boat ride, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“The Gap of Dunloe is stunning and we thought the day was organized very well with the hike through the gap and the boat tour of the lakes with a funny and knowledgeable captain. We really enjoyed hiking the 7 miles versus taking the horse and cart. The only negative was the guys with the horse and cart finding us with 2.5 miles and 1 hour to go in the hike insinuating we weren't going to make it as "the boats might leave early today" (ahead of the scheduled 2pm departure) and telling us that we needed to pay them 50 euros to take us the rest of the way.…”

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