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11 Irish National Park Tours That Earn Their Price

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Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park

Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park - Dingle Bay, Skellig Rocks, and Inch Beach: quick stops that still feel worth it

1.Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 663 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Ring of Kerry day tour from Cork with Killarney National Park, Sneem, Dingle Bay views, Waterville and Torc Waterfall.

“Beautiful scenery, but I felt that this tour was very commercialized. An hour at Killarney national park for a horse drawn carriage ride. Half hour at some model village. Group lunch (35-50 people). This could be time spent much better. Still giving it 4 stars, as the second part was lovely. But not sure I'd do it again. I would prefer a different tour.”

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NO 1 Ring of Kerry Tour inc Killarney Lakes & National Park

NO 1 Ring of Kerry Tour inc Killarney Lakes & National Park - Cahersiveen, Daniel O’Connell, and the political Ireland you’d miss by yourself

Killarney National Park Tour

Killarney National Park Tour - Horse carriage time around Lough Leane and Ross Castle

3.Killarney National Park Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60Top rated

A private 1-hour horse-drawn tour through Killarney National Park with Ross Castle views, lake stops, and expert local guidance.

“I’m so glad we took the time to take this tour. Our carriage driver taught us so much history about Ireland and about the park, castle, monestary etc. There were other wagons passing us, but they seemed in a hurry. Our guide took time with us and even stopped to take pictures of us. The scenery is .breathtaking!”

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Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park - Kerry Bog Village Museum: rural life in thatched cottages and turf-cutting gear

4.Best Ring of Kerry Tour ex Killarney inc Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 463 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Coach-driven Ring of Kerry day trip from Killarney with Bog Village, sheepdog show, Daniel O’Connell stops, and Killarney National Park views.

“The bus driver — Batt — provided knowledgeable insights throughout the trip, which included both general regional history as well as his own familial connections with places we saw. He was delightful, and even sang a few times. Now, there were a couple of stops which required cash. The company should let you know that. Also, they said you could bring your lunch. What they didn’t warn us about was not being able to eat your lunch indoors since you’re not a paying customer. We found that to be the opposite of the graciousness we’ve experienced throughout Ireland.”

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From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip

From Galway: Connemara and Connemara National Park Day Trip - From Kinlay Hostel to Clifden: the coastal warm-up you actually need

Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour - Timing, pace, and how long 2 hours can really feel

6.Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 377 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

2-hour small-group walk in Killarney National Park with local stories, history stops, and possible sika or red deer near town.

“We had a great time with Richard and spoke Irish for most of our walk. We learnt a lot about Killarney and we both reinvigorated our Irish over the 2+ hours and got some great pictures. Ana mhaith ar fad! Maith an fear!”

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From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour - The ride from Lally Tours pick-up to the fjord stops

7.From Galway: Connemara National Park Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 261 reviews · from $0

From Galway, ride Connemara’s coast, learn local culture, then hike Diamond Hill with a strict 2-hour window.

“Fantastic tour to Connemara National Park with great stories and historic explanation by our guide and driver John. He shared a lot of fun sories as well and stopped an several scenery places allowing us to take photos. We were lucky with the weather today.”

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Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park

Kerry: Guided Horse Riding Tour in Killarney National Park - Your pre-ride routine: hats, boots, and getting matched to a horse

Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall - Getting your bikes at Killarney Bike Rental, what to expect

9.Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 5 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Self-guided bike tour in Killarney National Park, stopping at Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, and Torc Waterfall with bikes and maps.

“I recommend the tour around the water! Good paths for cycling and walking! You can hop of the bikes for short or longer walks, we enjoyed a good walk to the Torc waterfall. You can also hop on boat trips, visit the cafe and Muckross museum and gardens. It's absolutely possible to spend a whole day just exploring this area of the national parc. If you bring kids, don't take this route, but maybe only the route to Muckross. Here is also possibility to visit playground and an old farm activity center.”

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Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park - Muckross Abbey Stop: The Ancient Poison Yew Tree in the Ruins

10.Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 153 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $66

Horse-and-carriage jaunt to Muckross Abbey and UNESCO Killarney National Park, guided by locals, with online booking and instant confirmation.

“this has easily been the highlight of our trip, Damian was our guide and was very kind and easy to talk with. Molly, our horse was a BEAUTIFUL girl that gave the ride her all. Would LOVE to do this again and highly recommend this to anyone looking for the jaunting tour. They take very good care of all their horses which is a MUST for me.”

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Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour

Galway to Connemara National Park Day Tour - Leenane: the valley village stop that sets the tone