Ross Castle Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

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).

Explore Killarney at your own pace and avoid the stress of planning when you book a hop-on, hop-off bus pass. In addition to navigating for you, your bus driver provides useful background information about each stop on the bus route, including Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Aghadoe Viewing Point, and the city center.

Embark on an incredible Irish adventure on a unique tour through County Kerry. Set out by open boat from Killarney National Park's 15th-century Ross Castle, passing islands and beneath old stone bridges along the Lakes of Killarney. Then continue via pony-drawn carriage through the remote Black Valley and the narrow and winding Gap of Dunloe. Meander through this stunning mountain pass, marveling at a handful of scenic lakes and crossing the Old Weird Bridge before catching a bus back to Killarney.

Discover spectacular scenery in southern Ireland and choose the route to match your interests on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Kenmare. Explore the mighty Iveragh Peninsula with your private guide. Take in top landmarks such as Ballycarbery Castle, Cromwell's Bridge, Muckross House, the Skellig Ring, the Stone Circle and Valentia Island. Admire the medieval forts of Cahergall and Leacanabuiaile, and discover pretty villages like Cahersiveen, Killorglin and Sneem. During your private tour, stop where you like and make the most of your time on the Emerald Isle. 

Explore Killarney National Park (the oldest national park in Ireland) and the scenery of the surrounding valley on this seamless, private tour. After pickup in the morning from your Killarney accommodation, board your vehicle and head into nature. You’ll visit the 15th-century Ross Castle, can dine in an opulent stately home, will discover Ladies’ View (a panoramic scenic overlook named for Queen Victoria), encounter Torc Waterfall, and much more.

Experience Ireland’s stunning Gap of Dunloe mountain pass and beautiful Killarney National Park by bus and boat on this tour from Killarney. Skip the planning involved in exploring independently, and admire the scenery on a bus to Kate Kearney’s Cottage at the gap entrance. Then, choose to walk or take a horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense) through the pass before enjoying a guided boat tour around Killarney's lakes and rivers.

I was born and reared in Kerry and enjoy sharing this beautiful area with my guests. I will collect you at your accommodation and we will visit the highlights of Killarney commencing with a visit to Ladies View, then Torc Waterfall, Muckross House and Gardens, Ross Castle and Lough Leane returning by Aghadoe. I can customise this tour if you have specific places you would like to visit in the locality. I will share the history, the culture and scenery of our beautiful town. My vehicle is a Mercedes V Class which can accommodate up to six guests comfortably.

Discover top attractions and hidden jewels on the Emerald Isle on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Sneem and Parknasilla. Delve into the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula with your private guide. Take in top landmarks such as the medieval fortresses of Cahergall and Leacanabuiaile, the Torc Waterfalls, Ballycarbery Castle and Cromwell's Bridge. Explore pretty villages like Cahersiveen, Killorglin and Sneem and enjoy a pace of life far removed from the city. During your private tour, stop where you like and make the most of your time on Ireland’s Iveragh Peninsula.

What better way to visit Killarney National Park than with a local native experienced accredited guide!

What better way to visit Killarney National Park than with a local native experienced accredited guide!

This is boat transport only from Ross Castle just outside Killarney to Lord Brandon's Cottage in the Gap of Dunloe. This option doesn't include a bus connection and would be suitable for guests that have their own transport. Guests that book this option would make their own way to Ross Castle in the morning. The boat would then meet your party and transport you to Lord Brandon's Cottage. Guests would make their own way through the Gap of Dunloe to Kate Kearney's Cottage and then back to Killarney. The boat tour is through the 3 lakes of Killarney's National Park and takes roughly 1.5 hrs (depending on water levels and weather conditions). Guests would catch the boat at 10.30am only and would arrive to Lord Brandon's Cottage at roughly 12.30pm. Please note: Horse & Carriage operators may charge full rate for children as seating is limited.

*An exceptional value! . An excellent way to get the scoop on all the top attractions. * Award Winning Tours & Driver/Guides. * All our Driver/Guides are local and will give an amazing tour of their home town and environs. *Travel with the experts who know the local knowledge and how to avoid irritating traffic jams which might waste your time if you rent a car.

The Gap of Dunloe cyclist and bike tour is an ideal way for the active traveller to Killarney to see our National Park in it's entirety. Cyclists will meet the boats at Ross Castle at 10.30am, load up their bikes and get going on their tour through Killarney National Park's 3 lakes and 2 rivers. The tour takes roughly 1.5hrs depending on water levels and weather conditions. Upon arrival at Lord Brandon's Cottage, Cyclists may have tea/coffee in the cafe before starting the 11km cycle through the Gap of Dunloe. At the end of the Gap, cyclists may stop for lunch and refreshments at the famous Kate Kearney's Cottage Bar & Restaurant. Killarney town is a further 14km. Cyclists should be aware that the Gap of Dunloe road includes steep uphill and downhill sections as well as tight corners. Participants in this tour should be proficient in cycling as the road is open to motor traffic. After Kate Kearney's Cottage, cyclists will be travelling on a minor road with other traffic.

This full day guided tour of Killarney Town and National Park takes in all the scenic highlights of the region. 10, 000 ha, including the famous lakes of Killarney. You will hear about the town developed into the tourist town it is today and all the very colourful characters involved along the way. We can drive from place to place but you will also have the opportunity to take walks by the lakes and more if you so wish. Killarney House & Gardens - Aghadoe - Muckross Gardens - Muckross Abbey - Torc Waterfall - Ladies View - Ross Castle and some off the beaten path places that will remain a secret for now !!