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Killarney attracts over 1 million visitors each year and is often described as the capital of tourism in Ireland. It is no surprise to hear it has been attracting visitors for over 250 years when you consider its unique woodlands, mountains, lakes, rich heritage, and legends.
Below are some great options for Tours of Killarney.
- Sightseeing Day Tour of the Gap of Dunloe by Boat and Traditional pony and Trap (Horse-drawn jaunting-car, with a Jarvey)
- Full Day Tour of Killarney & its Environs -
Your day’s itinerary includes
- Collection from your accommodation to begin your day touring.
- Located Just outside Killarney we travel to Ross Castle*. Built on the shores of Lough Leane in the 1400’s it is the ancestral home of the O’Donoghue Clan. From here you can also view the famous Innisfallen Island.
- Muckross house*, Gardens and Traditional Farms – Built on the edge of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park in 1843 the Elizabethan - style mansion is virtually unchanged since Queen Victoria was a house guest of the Herbert family in 1861 Herbert.
- Torc Waterfall, Irelands tallest natural waterfall in idyllic settings at the heart of National Park.
- Ladies View & Lakes of Killarney, The stunning vistas that can be enjoyed from here are unrivaled. After Queen Victories Ladies in waiting visited the area in 1861 they were so enchanted that it was named after them.
Duration: 6 Hours
Recommend departure time: 09hr30
*Guided Tours of Ross Castle and Muckross House are extras that need to be pre-booked
- Day Tour of the Killarney Lakes & the Gap of Dunloe -
(By Boat and Traditional Horse-drawn jaunting-car, with a Jarvey)
Your day’s itinerary includes
- Transfer from your accommodation to Ross Castle.
- Here you will board your boat and embark on a breathtaking journey up through the Lower, Middle, and Upper Killarney Lakes. Finishing on the Gearhameen River by Lord Brandon’s Cottage.
- From here you take to dry land and continue by jaunting car along the six mile pass through the Gap of Dunloe.
- Arriving at Kate Kearney’s Cottage, you may decide to have lunch here.
- Departing your driver will return you to your accommodation via Aghadoe Heights, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic vistas over Killarney town and lakes against the backdrop of the MacGillycuddy's Reeks.
Duration: Approx. 5 Hours
Recommend departure time: 09hr30
- Sightseeing Day Tour of Killarney -
(With a short pony and trap trip through the National Park)
The traditional way to view Killarney's scenery is by horse - drawn Jaunting - Car, with a "Jarvey" who will tell you all the local history and lore.
Your day’s itinerary includes
- Collection from your accommodation to begin your day touring and transfer to meet your horse drawn jaunting car.
- From here you will take a trip out of town toward Ross Castle, located just outside Killarney we travel to Ross Castle. Built on the shores of Lough Leane in the 1400’s it is the ancestral home of the O’ Donoghue Clan. From here you can also view the famous Innisfallen Island.
- Continuing you travel on through the enchanting paths of the Killarney National park to Muckross house and Gardens. Leaving you Jaunting Car behind, you can explore the idyllic grounds built on the edge of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park in 1843 the Elizabethan - style mansion is virtually unchanged since Queen Victoria was a house guest of the Herbert family in 1861 Herbert.
- Your coach driver will meet you here and escort you out to Torc Waterfall, Irelands tallest natural waterfall in idyllic settings at the heart of National Park.
- Other sightseeing attractions in Killarney -
- Ruins of Aghadoe where you will also see panoramic views of the Killarney lakes
- Torc Waterfall (Irelands highest natural waterfall)
- Gap of Dunloe
- Molls Gap
- Ladies View
- Killarney Lakes
- Killarney National Park
- Innisfallen Island
- Muckross Abbey
- Muckross House and Gardens
- Ross Castle
