7 National Park Trips in Killarney Worth the Day

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

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

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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2.Killarney National Park Tour

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

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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3.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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4.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

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

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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5.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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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

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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7.Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

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

Ride a horse-drawn jaunting car through Killarney National Park, explore Muckross Abbey, and hear local stories from a family guide.

“We had a fantastic experience on our Jaunting Car Tour through Killarney National Park! Martin was incredibly accommodating, he contacted us the night before to confirm details and kindly let us change our tour time. He even went the extra mile by sending map links to make meeting up easy and followed up afterwards to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Our guide, Daniel, was wonderful, so friendly and knowledgeable about the park’s history, wildlife, and landmarks. The scenery was absolutely beautiful. If I could give 10 stars, I absolutely would! Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Killarney.”

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