Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park
Traveler rating
4.0/5
Based on 141 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park worth booking?
Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park is a 6-hour experience in Killarney, Ireland, from $51 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4/5 rating across 141 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (141)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $51 per person
From rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages and pastures green to peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges, it is easy to see why the Ring of Kerry is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world. This peninsula captures everything that is beautiful in Ireland. From ancient stone forts to landscapes carved out of rock by the Ice Age, from sparkling lakes to winding mountain passes, this day trip of the Ring of Kerry will ensure that you leave with memories to last you a lifetime.
What you get
About this experience
From rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages and pastures green to peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges, it is easy to see why the Ring of Kerry is considered one of the most beautiful drives in the world. This peninsula captures everything that is beautiful in Ireland. From ancient stone forts to landscapes carved out of rock by the Ice Age, from sparkling lakes to winding mountain passes, this day trip of the Ring of Kerry will ensure that you leave with memories to last you a lifetime.
What's included
Included
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Points at every Seat
- Surcharges on fuel
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Ring Of Kerry
Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous "Ring of Kerry" driving route.
Pass by without stopping
Dingle Bay
We enjoy a scenic drive along some parts of the famous Dingle Peninsula. We stop for photos en route with amazing views of Dingle Bay, Skellig rocks, Inch beach. . This ideal setting is perfect for panoramic photographs admits the Wild Atlantic Way.
15 minutes here
Waterville
Picturesque little village overlooking Ballinskelligs Bay with its own beautiful beach, famed by the Skellig Rocks with their early Christian monastery. A regular visitor, Charlie Chaplin loved Waterville and hence the statue in his honor, unveiled in 1998. It is also home to one of Ireland's finest golf clubs and most famed footballer Mick O'Dwyer and Mick O'Connell.
60 minutes here
Sneem
We take a stop in the charming village of Sneem. This is one of Ireland's most colorful and charming villages. With two squares and a beautiful bridge in the middle of the village, this is where the River Sneem meets the currents of Kenmare Bay. It was also the regular holiday choice or Charles de Gaulle.
30 minutes here
Lakes of Killarney
One of the most beautiful and admired national parks in the world, Killarney national park was the first of its kind established in Ireland in 1932. With magnificent views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley, the park gives you an opportunity to enjoy a walk in this amazing landscape and spend time strolling along the lakes.
15 minutes here
Torc Waterfall
Torc Waterfall is a 18m high waterfall which cascades through the wooded Friers Glenn. We take a stop at this magnificent natural site of beauty. Enjoy a short walk , and maybe even see the red deer which are well known inhabitants of the Killarney national park . The waterfall has a public hiking path that stretches to the top of Torc Mountain.
20 minutes here
Paddywagon Tours
We are collected at 10:45am for an 11am departure.
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Killarney
Meet at Rock Road Coach Park, Coollegrean, Killarney.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet at Rock Road Coach Park, Coollegrean, Killarney.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Paddywagon Tours
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baby and booster seats required for toodlers/babies. Please advise at time of booking.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 141 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
141 verified traveler reviews for Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Disappointed Tour
Disappointing Experience So Far – Ring of Kerry Tour The tour started at 8:20 AM, and as of 12:02 PM, almost four hours later, we still haven’t properly started exploring the Ring of Kerry. So far, the stops have mainly been at private businesses or attractions that seem to have arrangements with the tour operator, rather than the scenic locations I was expecting. I understand that some stops may be part of the itinerary, but it feels like too much time is being spent on optional paid activities and commercial stops instead of actually sightseeing. For example, we were told that we needed to pay an additional €16 for a horse-and-carriage ride at Killarney National Park, or otherwise be dropped off in town. I was disappointed that there didn’t seem to be an option to explore the national park independently during that stop. I booked this tour to experience the beautiful scenery of the Ring of Kerry, not to spend most of the morning visiting commercial attractions or being encouraged to pay for additional activities. Hopefully, the rest of the tour will focus more on the actual highlights of the Ring of Kerry.
via Tripadvisor
Ring of kerry
Our tour was great . The guide / driver was wonderful and very knowledgeable We had a great time on the tour. The meeting place and time changed as well as the tour itself. We did not know about these changes . Trip advisor sent email with tickets and instructions on meeting the day before. At 4am there was an email that we didn't see that meeting place and time had changed . The phone number on the email with tickets for Paddy wagon tours did not work. No one answered. We were able to figure out the changes but there should be a better way to communicate. Text message would probably be better .
via Tripadvisor
Underwhelming, better companies to choose from
As a local Dubliner, I’d advise visitors to Ireland to try other companies if possible. I’ve been on several bus tours around Ireland with different companies and have generally found them to be decent experiences. I took this tour with Paddy Wagon, as they’re one of the few operators offering a Kerry route. Overall, I found this tour underwhelming, particularly for the price paid. One notable difference from other companies is that you get a joint driver/tour guide. This is generally a net negative, since the driver can’t give you the same time and attention as a dedicated guide who isn’t also focused on driving. I want to emphasise that having a joint driver-guide meant we received less information about Ireland in general and the areas we passed through than I’d expect — certainly less than on previous tours I’ve done with a dedicated guide who wasn’t also driving. This seems like an inherent limitation of the role rather than a reflection on the individual, since it’s very difficult to drive safely and narrate in depth at the same time. Some of the stop-offs felt sudden, with little build-up about where we were going or what to expect until right before we got off the bus. It’s a long trip, so I understand things need to be condensed — that’s fine. But some of the stops listed in the advertised itinerary turned out to just be things you see from the road during the drive. In that sense, the tour feels over-advertised compared to the real experience. One genuine highlight was the optional horse-and-carriage ride through part of Killarney National Park, which is a great way to see more of the park in the limited time you’re given there. It’s worth noting that this comes at an extra cost on top of the tour price — something that isn’t mentioned anywhere on Paddy Wagon’s own website, where the ride is simply listed as “optional” with no indication that a separate charge applies. So you’re either paying a bit more (which I personally felt was worth it) or left to explore the park or village on foot at your own pace. For the two hours you have in Killarney, the carriage ride is a good way to make the most of your time. In summary, I don’t think this tour is generally worth it, and in my experience there are better tour companies out there — particularly ones with dedicated tour guides. If you’re looking to do a tour with paddy wagon I’d recommend checking if Finn McCool tours offer the same tour and going with them from my own experience.
via Tripadvisor
Fill those seats Paddywagon!
If you like being packed in like sardines, then you will like this trip. If you board the 64 passenger bus in Killarney, know that most of the seats will already be filled from Limerick and Cork. We received an email the day before our tour reassuring us that the pick up location, and time were the same. No bus showed up. There were 7 other people waiting with us. Finally got a hold of the company who told us they had sent a new email a few days ago that we had missed. Then why send us a new email the day before with the wrong information? Tour was 2 hours later and a new location. Bus was packed, not able to sit by my family. Whoops! They were short a seat. After trying to get the person who was apparently on the wrong bus off, we gave up and decided it was our best decision of the day to skip the tour. I had made the reservation 3 months prior. Paddywagon cares more about making money than providing a good service.
via Tripadvisor
A fantastic experience!
I did the Ring of Kerry bus tour today with Conor. It was fantastic! He was so cheerful and gave us so much wonderful details about Irish mythology, folklore and history all along the Wild Atlantic Way, while we enjoyed some spectacular scenery and local cuisine etc. It was very enjoyable. Would highly recommend it!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 49
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Paddywagon Tours, who run 24 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.0.
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Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Killarney.
How much does Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park cost?
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Prices start at $51 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Killarney usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Killarney is not rushed.
Is Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 141 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Killarney, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Around 49 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Killarney can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Killarney and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Killarney within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Killarney?
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On Outty we rank every Killarney experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Killarney National Park Tour, Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach, Ring Of Kerry Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Killarney?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Killarney?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Included: On-board WiFi; All taxes, fees and handling charges; Driver/guide; In-vehicle air conditioning; and USB Points at every Seat. Not included: Gratuities; and Food and drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Meet at Rock Road Coach Park, Coollegrean, Killarney. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Killarney: Including Killarney National Park?
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Across 141 reviews averaging 4.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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