Top Killarney Day Trips

Discover the Ring of Kerry on this incredible full-day tour that showcases one of Ireland’s most stunning destinations. Spend time exploring the MacGillycuddy Reeks and the shores of Dingle Bay, and then admire the coastal views of Kenmare Bay on this guided tour of must-see Ireland. You also pass through Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney on this journey from Killarney to Ring of Kerry.

Discover the Ring of Kerry on this incredible full-day tour that showcases one of Ireland’s most stunning destinations. Spend time exploring the MacGillycuddy Reeks and the shores of Dingle Bay, and then admire the coastal views of Kenmare Bay on this guided tour of must-see Ireland. You also pass through Ladies View and the Lakes of Killarney on this journey from Killarney to Ring of Kerry.

The Ring of Kerry and the Killarney National Park take pride of place on the Iveragh Peninsula, with some of Ireland’s finest coastal scenery — but the 177-kilometer (110-mile) journey makes sightseeing a challenge. This convenient 6-hour coach tour from Killarney makes it possible to complete the route in a day, plus take in traditional coastal villages such as Cahersiveen, Derrynane, and Glenbeigh. Visit the historic Bog Village with a guide, and discover top natural attractions including the Killarney Lakes, Rossbeigh Beach, and Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular sightseeing routes, but with so many tours to choose from it can be hard to know which is best. This full-day Ring of Kerry coach tour is run by one of the longest-running and award-winning operators, so you can be sure to check off all the highlights, including the Killarney National Park, Dingle Bay, Molls Gap, and Sneem.

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.

Experience the rugged beauty of Ireland’s southeast coastline on a coach tour of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head. From Killarney, travel through scenic mountain regions and along Ireland’s rocky beaches. Spot ancient huts and historic buildings such as the Gallarus Oratory, visit Dingle Town, and get a splendid view of Slea Head—the most westerly point in Europe.

Discover the highlights of Ireland's oldest national park—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to explore—on this private horse and carriage tour. Pick from multiple departure times throughout the day, meet your guide at St. Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, and hop aboard. During your tour, you'll see lakes and mountains, will explore routes that are closed to cars, and can even go for a tour of the 15th-century Ross Castle (additional expense).

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.

Beat the crowds and enjoy nature’s tranquility on this private tour of Killarney National Park. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle; it has also served as a film set and host to famous visitors like Charles de Gaulle. Pick a start time and duration that work for your schedule, and explore at your own pace.

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.

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.

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.

The natural wonders of the Dingle Peninsula are scenic yet scattered, so travel with ease between Killarney and some of Ireland’s most beautiful coastal features on this full-day tour. Absorb sweeping vistas of cliffs and coastlines sculpted by the Atlantic Ocean, and tick off highlights including Inch Beach and the town of Dingle. Throughout your tour, a guide provides commentary rich with historical and geographical information.

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.

Customize your own itinerary and discover southwest Ireland’s breathtaking natural beauty on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney. Follow your private guide along hiking routes around the Iveragh Peninsula. Visit pretty towns and villages including Cahersiveen and Kenmare, and discover top local attractions such as the Torc Waterfall. Enjoy panoramic cliff views along the Skellig Ring and hike to top spots like Valentia Island and Cahergall Fort. During your private tour, feel free to stop where and when you like!

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. 

Discover famous landmarks and hidden gems on the Emerald Isle on this private tour of the Dingle Peninsula from Killarney. Explore the Dingle Peninsula with your private guide and take in top attractions including Ferriter's Cove, the Gallarus Oratory and the Blasket Centre. Pass pretty villages and towns such as Annascaul, Castlegregory, Dingle and Dunquin, where life ticks by at an altogether slower pace. Admire fine views over the mighty Slieve Mish Mountains and Mount Brandon — one of Ireland’s highest peaks — and take the famous Connor Pass back to Killarney.

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.

Summit Ireland's highest mountain—and challenge yourself to an active and adventurous day in nature—on this personalized hiking excursion. In the morning, come prepared with outdoorsy gear, make your own way to the start point, and meet your guide. Then, set off on a full-day hike up to Carrauntoohil's summit and back. As you go, soak up the dramatic scenery, and learn all about the region's history from your guide.

Walk With Me include in their motor tours the classic and world renowned one day driving route that is The Ring of Kerry. This private motor tour along a section of The Wild Atlantic Way touring route starts in Killarney and takes you on a journey of dramatic sea views, sheer cliffs and ever changing skies which is also part of the recently designated International Dark Sky Reserve.

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.

Nestled in the West Kerry Gaeltacht (Irish speaking area) and with a spectacular landscape the tour explores, the rich and diverse mixture of its archaeological sites and history, it’s flora and fauna, music and culture and a myriad of other attractions. This is a tour not to be missed and will always be remembered.

Take in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery and save up to 10% on two top tours with this 2-day Killarney Super Saver. Combine day trips to Dingle and Slea Head with the Ring of Kerry and the Killarney Lakes, and travel with ease through coastal Ireland. Take in traditional villages such as Cahersiveen, Derrynane, and Glenbeigh, and discover a relaxed pace of life away from the cities. Visit the historic Bog Village with a guide, and discover top natural attractions including Rossbeigh Beach and Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

Leave the city behind and discover the beauty of the Emerald Isle on this 7-hour Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head day tour from Killarney. Travel from Killarney along the Dingle Peninsula with a guide and hear tales of the region’s rich folklore and heritage. Visit Slea Head — widely considered to boast the Dingle Peninsula’s finest views — and gaze out over the windswept cliffs to the Blasket Islands as the Atlantic waves roll in. During your tour, gain insight into the region’s sandstone geology and early medieval history.

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.