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Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney
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Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney

By Wild Kerry Day Tour with O'Connor Autotours
About
Forget about the left-hand side of the road and relax on this great-value coach tour that circles the mountainous Ring of Kerry route—perfect for lovers of nature and picturesque scenery. See Killarney National Park, Dingle Bay, Moll’s Gap pass, Kells, and more as you learn about Irish heritage, folklore, and culture from one of Ireland’s longest-running tour operators.
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Ages 4-100, max of 53 per group
Duration: 7h
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Highlights
  • Full-day Ring of Kerry coach tour from Killarney
  • Discover natural wonders and heritage sites along the Ring of Kerry route
  • See Killarney National Park, Dingle Bay, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, and Kells
  • Learn about Irish culture, history, and folklore from your friendly guide

  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Board a comfortable coach to tour the Iveragh Peninsula on the Ring of Kerry. Listen to tales of Irish folklore, geography, and culture as you cruise in comfort. The tour normally follows the Ring counterclockwise: along the banks of the Laune River to the little town of Killorglin, via Glenbeigh with its magnificent mountain scenery; Kells, site of an ancient abbey; Cahersiveen town; and the southern shores of Dingle Bay. Continue on to Waterville and along the coast via the 700-foot (213-meter) Coomakista Pass and Derrynane with its sweeping beaches. From the village of Sneem, travel up to two famous viewpoints—Moll’s Gap and Ladies View—before you return to Killarney.

Departure details
  • Ardross, Ross Rd, Scrahane, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 VX21, Ireland
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7672P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • Infant seats are available on request
  • Optional Ring of Kerry Tour Premium Front Seat upgrade available on request at supplement of 10 euro per person - only 4 available each day. Contact supplier directly regarding availability.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Ardross
    Ardross, Ross Rd, Scrahane, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 VX21, Ireland
    See address & details
  • 1
    Ring of Kerry
    Stop: 7 hours
    See details
  • 2
    Ladies' View
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Wild Kerry Day Tour with O'Connor Autotours
    Stop: 7 hours
    See details
  • 4
    Moll's Gap
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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#20 of 95 Tours & Activities in Killarney
  • fclanOnTheStreet
    fclanOnTheStreet
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    Ring of Kerry Day Trip
    Very enjoyable day trip, John was driving and providing the guide. Lots of information and a great laugh. We had a very rainy day and the visibility was poor but John still managed to find the best places to capture the fabulous views along the way, we soon forgot about the rain. Wild Kerry had free parking at the meeting point which was a bonus, we found them very professional to deal with start to finish, would highly recommend and love to go again some time!
  • Carol V
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    Poor use of time and still returned late
    Bus driver droned on and on provided little information about sights. Cringey corny jokes. Mentioned he did not believe humans have a role in climate change. Criticized his employers for calling him bec he was running late and we did return more than a half hour late, missed our bus and had to wait more than 2 hrs for the next bus. Wasted time at tourist trap stops would have rather had a bit of time to see Blasket Center. We have taken many many tours, this was well below average even for the price.
  • susanwA9328PK
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    Michael Talbot from Kerry Day Tours August 2023
    Michael Talbot from Kerry Day Tours was our tour guide from July 31 -Aug 12th. We traveled with a private group of 14 friends around the entire Island of Ireland starting in Dublin and ending in Dublin. Michael was professional, knowledgeable and very personable to our group. He knew all of our names within hours of starting out. We had many highlights of our trip the beautiful scenery, Cliffs of Mohr, The Ring of Kerry etc, tourist spots , but what makes a trip memorable is the people who share their knowledge, expertise and friendship. Michael Talbot was one of those people who made our trip a life time experience. He recommended great local restaurants, and spots to take photos and included important history. Thank you Michael for a trip of a lifetime from all of us from the suburbs of Illinois. We hope to see you soon in the U.S.
  • elizabethmI6366VI
    elizabethmI6366VI
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    Travel around the coast of Ireland
    I recently traveled to Ireland with a group of 14 friends. We toured the entire island. Our driver Mike Talbot was fantastic. Not only is he an excellent driver, but he helped make our trip more enjoyable by suggesting places for lunch and dinners and made reservations. He narrated where we were and gave us a lot of insite in what we were seeing. We traveled for 2 weeks and by the end of our trip I felt like we all made a new friend.
  • lalaland718
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    Trip of a Lifetime!
    I traveled to Ireland in July 2023 with my family that included my husband and two teenaged daughters and my parents, who are in their seventies. My mom turned 75 in July and had Ireland on the top of her bucket list! Mike Talbot with Wild Kerry Day Tours picked us up in Dublin and took us on the adventure of a lifetime along with Wild Atlantic Way from Killarny, the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula to Galway, the Cliffs of Moher and Connemara and up to Derry and Donegal! We saw so much of the breathtaking countryside, and were amazed by the many varied landscapes and Mike was knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating along the way. He made sure that we got to see everything we wanted to see, and took such amazing care of my parents! It isn't easy juggling the itinerary with such a wide range of ages, but everyone had a wonderful time. By the end of our journey, we were all in love with Ireland and Mike was like one of the family!
  • 725shannont
    725shannont
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    6 Day Bus Tour of Ireland
    Our driver Michael was absolutely amazing! He was very knowledgeable about all the sites we saw and extremely accommodating the entire time. He was so funny and honestly made us feel at home on the bus!
  • klewisacri
    klewisacri
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    Our family tour through the scenic Irish countryside was everything we'd hoped for.
    Our family enjoyed our custom tour so much! Our driver Michael was the best! He was knowledgeable and so funny. He really made the drive between sites entertaining.
  • Lucky4101
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    Great Tour Guide Mike Talbot
    Five of us took a trip around Northern Ireland and Ireland to celebrate a 50th birthday and a college graduation. Three of us are siblings and two are spouses of siblings. Mike Talbot of Wild Kerry Day Tours was our tour guide/driver for four days of our trip. He was outstanding and made the trip even more special than it was already. He was a great guide and very friendly and personable. He was very knowledgeable about the well known attractions but also the less known ones. He also worked with the group to tweak the itinerary to make sure we were able to visit places that we wanted to visit as well as features he knew we would enjoy. It was a great trip, and he was a great friend and guide.
  • EwelinaKrak
    EwelinaKrak
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    Chaotic and too short
    While the Gap of Dunloe is an absolute gem, this whole trip was very chaotic and I would not recommend it. The bus drops you off at the Gap around 11 am (why so late?) giving you only 3 hours to get to the boat on the other side of the gap - we almost had to run all the way, making no stops to admire the view, in order to be there on time. Since we're in our 30-thies we did succeed but none of our older fellow participants managed that and the boat left without them. The guide from the boat was nice though, told us plenty of interesting facts and the boat ride itself was great. However, no bus from Wild Kerry Tours awaited us at our final stop at Ross Castle even though they specifically told us in the morning we have to go straight to the bus park after we leave the boat. Therefore my recommendation to you is: get to the gap by taxi, walk it by your own pace, book a return trip with the boat company but not with Wild Kerry Tours, they totally failed to deliver.
  • judyv459
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    Amazing tour with Michael Tolbert
    May 16 - 22, 2023 This was a once in a lifetime trip for me! Our group of 6 was picked up at Dublin Airport by Michael Tolbert and the adventure began! Michael was our driver for the entire trip from Dublin, Killarney, Dingle, Galway, Connemara and Clontarf Castle as our final destination. Michael made this trip so special by his knowledge of the country and the small towns and amazing sites to visit and explore. Michael's personality, knowledge and humor is a definite asset to your company. I truly feel that Michael made our trip memorable and I am so grateful we got to experience this beautiful country with him. Thank you for such a pleasant and exciting tour.
  • ritadR6587YN
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    Michael Tolbert rocks as a tour bus driver
    Our bus driver was Michael Tolbert. Michael was a bonus that we were not expecting. He was considerate enough to find out what our group wanted from out tour; i.e, city touring, country sightseeing, shopping, etc. We all preferred country sightseeing and shopping. He was considerate enough to investigate the best local spots for beautiful scenery and shopping. His personality made our trip so enjoyable. We learned so much about Ireland and will request him as a bus driver for our return visit.
  • ecoker718
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    Best part of vacation so far
    This was a wonderful tour. We had an excellent driver who was very knowledgeable about the area and its history. We were able to stop and take photos many times. Since we were not familiar with the area we saw many views we wouldn't have seen had we been on our own. It was well worth the trip and I would highly recommend it.
  • I5210UQmichelled
    I5210UQmichelled
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    Fantastic day tour to see the Ring of Kerry
    We loved traveling around the Ring of Kerry in the bus! We had a great driver that told lots of interesting facts and history behind the places we saw. It is a good balance of riding and stopping to take pictures. Our favorite part was seeing the sheepdog rounding up the sheep. Thanks for the great day!
  • Voyager4122023
    Voyager4122023
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    Bus tour Ring of Kerry
    Very professional operation, they deliver what they said they would do. The bus was immaculate and comfortable. The driver/tour guide, John O’Neill, was the best tour guide I ever had the pleasure to meet. He was knowledgeable, professional, funny, caring and All Around Great Guy. If you are in Killarney and want to take a tour of the Ring of Kerry, this is the tour company and make sure John O’Neill is the driver. SBPalma Florida 4/12/2023.
  • whiteright
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    Excellent day
    Fantastic experience/ day had with this company and Dave as the driver, very professional but very friendly no rush relaxed tour of absolutely stunning scenery
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Kenneth S
Saint Louis, MO13 contributions
While there was plenty of seating, and the weather was nice to see the sites, the overall experience was disappointing. The tour guide was very difficult to understand—and I don’t mean his accent. He didn’t speak into his microphone much of the time and he spoke much too quickly. He was also very unclear about the pricing at the first stop. There was an opportunity to see the famine town and we were told it was €7 per adult and kids were free (we had 2 adults and 2 children) and were charged €20. It was also understood that the Irish coffee was included in the cost of entrance but that was not the case. The ride is also not for the faint of heart. I know the roads are narrow here but the driver was very sharp with the breaks. The whole family felt like even the stops were not much to write home about. After doing the Dingle Peninsula, the other portion of Ireland was much more green and beautiful to tour. Would not recommend.
Written 30 March 2023
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Brittany D
Winfield, KS49 contributions
Oct 2019
Started off the day with a stop at Kerry Bog Village. We had irish coffee at the Red Fox Inn which was delicious. We opted not to do the 5 euro tour but just enjoyed the Red Fox Inn. After that we stopped at Kells to watch a sheep herder. Again it was 5 euros to do that. I will say that was worth the stop as it was neat to see. I am not sure what other options you had but it was interesting to watch. Waterville was the next stop to take pictures of Charlie Chapman statue. The view of the water at this stop was pretty. After this was the stop for lunch at a hotel. I am not sure the name but it was not great at all. The service was horrible and the food was just ok. There were no other options. They were quick which was what they wanted since there were lots of folks on the bus. Had another quick stop to take pictures at Coomakista Pass and than another one at Glenbeg. Was pretty to start to see more of the bay and the rock formations. Next stop was at Molls Gap where there was an option for restroom break and a gift shop. The last stop we made was a Ladies View in Killarney National Park. This was such a pretty view point. While it was nice to not have to drive the tour was on a schedule so we wished we had more time to walk around the different towns you passed and such. The tour guide was ok. He was knowledgeable about what he was talking about but he wasn't one for small talk or to answer questions.
Written 19 February 2020
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Yilei H
2 contributions
Mar 2022
Excellent Trip ever! It is a not short one day trip for me, but the driver give us the best experience. I tasted the bailey's coffee which is 100% worth to try! And the sight through the bus is amazing, he will stop in the most beautiful place which you can definitely takes good pics. We will also stop in the restaurant, so no food need to be prepared in advance.

I left my camera on the bus during the trip, but the driver is so nice to help me find that. He prevent the further loss for me. I really appreciate what he did for me! I am willing to recommend this tour to everyone!
Written 21 March 2022
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Karen K
1 contribution
May 2022
A wonderful tour of a stunning area of Ireland! John was great - sharing information, making us laugh and even singing a song for us. And all at the same time as navigating narrow winding roads! The stops were great - especially the sheepdog demonstration. A great day out and a sunny day was an unexpected bonus!
Written 21 May 2022
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Darrell J
Maryville, TN15 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Well our driver and guide (Jamus) was amazing and a man of great patience. There were only two in my party and another party of two on the tour. We were in a small van instead of the larger glass window bus like I remembered from 20 years ago when we first visited Ireland. This small group of four in a van provided a more intimate tour but a little too much so.

No fault of the touring company and definitely not our driver, but one of the others on the tour asked random questions and interrupted the driver throughout the tour for the entire day. It was so bad that we thought this tour would never end. Our only reprieve was when we stopped for lunch. Words cannot describe how bad this was especially with us sitting in the middle row and this individual yelling out questions and comments non-stop. Our driver clearly got frustrated at one point and threw up his hands.

In summary, future tourists should consider others around them and make conversation but also be quiet and listen to the stories of a local Irishman.
Written 10 January 2023
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F D
7 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
My sister and I came to Killarney with the first train from Dublin and O'Connor Tours were happy to pick up us at the train station for the tour that was starting at 10.30am. We really appreciated the gesture. Both the driver (sorry his name I forgot) and the guide John O'Neil were awesome. The guide is really witty and share lots of fun and beautiful stories of the Irish folklore and the region of Kerry. We had an amazing day, shout out to the people in the bus too, really good crew. Definitely would recommend for the eyes and the heart. Thank you
Written 20 August 2023
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Dipesh G
San Francisco, CA40 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
The tour was really nice. The tour guide was really friendly and knowledgeable about all things in Killkenny and around the Ring of Kerry. The first stop out of Killkenny was to visit and old Irish village museum with Irish Wolfhounds (dogs). The scenery through the first art of the tour was nice, but the last half was great.
Written 2 January 2022
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Jamie A
11 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Having not expectations about the area, this trip was meant to give me and my friend a general understanding of the area. Were we pleasantly surprised! The driver was very knowledgeable of the area, having grown up here, but his personality was an added bonus. The stories he told as he carefully weaved up and down roadways I cannot imagine trying to drive myself were engaging and informative. The stops were perfectly timed, especially the lunch and many scenery stops, so we didn't get too comfortable on the trip nor be constantly getting on too soon to have a comfortable journey. Definitely would take this again for any friends that want me to venture this way with this way at a future date!
Written 10 July 2023
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Magdalena G
1 contribution
Jun 2023 • Couples
The entire trip was absolutely delightful. Right from the start our driver was friendly and just the perfect blend of funny and informative. His knowledge of the landscape, towns, and history was very impressive, and he kept us very well entertained the whole day! I can’t say enough good things. I think the sheep dog demonstration was my favourite, it was fascinating watching them work. I would absolutely recommend the tour. :)
Written 18 June 2023
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Kate W
Columbus, OH3 contributions
Feb 2022 • Family
What a wonderful trip! John was knowledgeable and had great stories to share. The views and stops were fabulous. John was funny and personable. He even dealt with a difficult and out of control passenger who made others uncomfortable, with the utmost professionalism. Thank you, John. Sorry you had to endure that.
Written 9 February 2022
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