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Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney
Killarney Jaunting Car - Tangney Tours
Ross Castle
Killarney National Park
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Overview

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.
  • Enjoy transport by old-fashioned horse and carriage
  • Watch out for Ireland’s last native herd of red deer
  • Listen to tales about O’Donoghue Mor and Oliver Cromwell
  • Stop for photos at the 15th-century Ross Castle
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Great Southern Killarney , Town Centre, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 R866, Ireland
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Your Killarney Jaunting Car will start from The Great Southern Hotel on the East Avenue road. This start point is located beside Killarney Train Station and Killarney Outlet Shopping centre. There is car parking in this area.

This activity will end right where it started.
Head to the Malton Hotel in Killarney for your horse-drawn jaunting car tour. Several departure times run through the day, so just turn up at a time that suits your schedule.

Once on board, you’ll travel past St. Mary’s Cathedral, a delightful thatched cottage, and Killarney House and Gardens. Head into Killarney National Park, and travel at a relaxed pace through countryside where the modern-day traffic can’t reach.

As you go, keep an eye out for red deer; the deer park is home to the country’s last native herd. Gaze out at the lake against a backdrop of distant mountains, and see if you can make out Carrauntoohil, one of Ireland's tallest peaks.

Hear tales from your carriage driver as you pass Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house. Owned by O’Donoghue Mor, the castle was the last to be defeated by Oliver Cromwell and the English in 1652. Stop for photos, then return to the start point in Killarney.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
Ross Castle
Enjoy a stopover here at the 15th century Ross Castle on the shores of Lough Lein in Killarney National Park
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Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Not Included
Pass By:  
St. Mary's Cathedral
Take in the amazing architecture of the gothic style Cathedral standing nearly 300 feet while on tour with us.
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Pass By:  
Killarney House Gardens
Killarney's newest attraction located in the heart of Killarney National Park.
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Stop At:  
Killarney National Park
Visit Killarney National Park and it's 26,000 acres
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
Stop At:  
Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
Step back in time with us and experience a traditoional Ireland today on a guided Jaunt of Killarney National Park to Ross Castle
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Duration: 1 hour 
Admission Ticket Included
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • OPERATED BY Killarney Jaunting Cars - Tangney Tours Ireland
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney.
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What is the social distancing policy during Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney.

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  • "For a total change of pace the Jaunting Car is a great way to see an outstanding piece of the country." See review

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Nice Ride
Rosario_F
, Jun 2022
Great introduction and ride to the Killarney National Park. Great scenery and Loved the horse and buggy.
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Enjoyable ride in the park!
laura_l
, May 2022
We enjoyed our jaunting car ride with Cal and Jessie the horse. Cal had lots of stories about Killarney Park and travel advice got the rest of our trip.
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Séamus & Buster ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Julie_R
, May 2022
Séamus and Buster were great! Had a blast- learned about the national park/Ross Castle and laughed a lot. 10/10!
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It was beautiful and the...
Caroline_C
, Mar 2022
It was beautiful and the scenery was lovely. The drive was great and had a lot of knowledge. I would highly recommend this experience.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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Fun
Sarah
, Mar 2022
Great way to oriente yourself and see the park before prioritizing how to tackle such a large area. Our driver had great stories that added to the experience.
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1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Great tour
Alexandru_R
, Nov 2021
The guide explained to us the history of the places we've been (the Killarney national park) and was also very friendly, would recommend it for sure. Buster the horse is a top lad 😎
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Such a lovely way to...
Jess_K
, Oct 2021
Such a lovely way to experience Killarney Park and Ross Castle. My guide Paul was brilliant. I Would definitely do it again. Truly a highlight of my stay.
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star-5
A must do!!
Claire_L
, Sep 2021
Michael was a fantastic guide..knowledgeable and witty. We had a great time! The park was stunning and we got beautiful photos.
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star-5
Enjoyable fun experience
Donna_W
, Sep 2021
We had such a lovely driver Cal and his horse Gonzo Cal really made our experience so enjoyable laughing from the minute we got in his carriage he had our teen daughters so interested in all the history on our tour. Also stopping at all the best spots for pictures def made our trip in kilarney
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Fairytale carriageride
Stephanie_G
, Aug 2021
Very nice guide who told us a lot about the history and the park. It was an incredible experience to do this carriage ride
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1 traveler found this review helpful
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What better way to look around
Colum_T
, Aug 2021
Lovely little tour of the area, park and castle. Highly recommended for any tourist for a unique tour. Our guide was really charismatic & our horse Buster was a gem.
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Fun relaxing interesting and highly recommend
Maria_M
, Jul 2021
Highlight of our day! Very relaxing journey with our guide Michael who was both light hearted and really informative. Our horse Judy was so clam and patient. Highly recommend for stunning views, history and a bit of fun too.
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Very good
Anto
, Jul 2021
Very good, the national park was lovely. The driver was sound think his name was Michael he gave a lot of interesting information
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Enjoyable
Elina_M
, Jul 2021
We had misunderstanding with times and it was sorted out in no time. Great service, great time. Driver was full with chat.
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A must experience
Dolapo_O
, Jul 2021
Fabulous experience - recommend it for all ages and the tour guide was very entertaining. Thanks so much
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thank you for posting a great review, we are delighted you enjoyed your Killarney Jaunting Car Tour with us. I hope we can welcome you back to enjoy more of the wonderful sights that Killarney has to offer.
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star-5
A must in Killarney
Laura_S
, Jul 2021
Great tour with Cal as our guide. He was very knowledgeable about the park and great for the chat. Cal and Gonzo (his noble steed) brought us on a very comfortable ride from the town to Ross Castle, stopping along the way to allow us to take some beautiful photos of the Mountains and the lake. Would highly recommend.
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icon Response from Host , Jul 2021
Thank you for posting a 5 star review for Cal and Gonzo, they will be delighted with the compliments, we will give them both an extra Guinness tonight for a job well done.
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star-5
Fantastic!
Jennifer_A
, Aug 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed this trip! The driver was fantastic really engaging, full of interesting historical information and really engaged with the children. And a big shout to Buster our horse for the day, he was a big hit! Highly recommend!
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thank you for posting a great review, we really appreciate it at this time. Buster is delighted to hear he has made new friends, we will be sure to give him an extra pint of Guinness with his oats. We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime.
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lovely experience
Aishling_C
, Aug 2020
We had a great experience, Michael our driver was a lovely guy and shared his knowledge about the area.. we got a lovely photo of us with Buster the horse, it was a lovely experience and my daughter loved it....
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thank you for posting a great review and we are delighted you enjoyed your tour with us. We will pass on your compliments to Michael and Buster. Buster loves the camera!!! We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime.
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Loved it!
Karolina_L
, Aug 2020
That was great experience! My son loves it! I mixed up the time but they changed it for me no problem!
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thank you for your great review and we are delighted you enjoyed your tour with us. We try our best every day to ensure the best experience possible. We hope we can welcome you and your family back to Killarney again sometime.
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Great Experience
geraldine_G
, Aug 2020
Very enjoyable trip out on the jaunting car to Ross Castle. Lovely guy Michael brought the group. We are a group of 9 and we all fitted into the one Jaunting Car. It was a wet miserable morning in Killarney and Michael agreed to come to the hotel door to collect us. We laughed and enjoyed every minute of the trip and the weather was quickly forgotten. Michael gave us a nice mix of local history and also a nice sample of Kerry wit.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2020
Thank you for your great review, and we are delighted you enjoyed your tour with us. It is so nice to receive such positive feedback from our guests as we try our utmost at all times to do our best. We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime to enjoy some more of our touring options and of course in glorious sunshine that we normally experience 7 days a week!!!!
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