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Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney

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Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney
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By Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
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Tour snapshot
Explore Killarney in a traditional Irish horse and carriage (“jaunting car”)
Duration:
1h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Stroller accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    1h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Stroller accessible
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
If you’re someone who loves history and prefers to plan ahead, book your Killarney horse-and-carriage tour in good time. With multiple departures spread across the day, choose the slot that suits you best. Then let your knowledgeable “jaunting car” driver guide you through town—the old-fashioned way.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 1h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • See the 15th-century tower house of Ross Castle and look for native red deer
  • Learn about Killarney’s history and culture from your carriage driver
  • Choose the perfect time to suit your travel plans
What to expect
  • Greet your driver at the Malton Hotel in central Killarney—and pet the horse, if you’d like. Climb aboard and relax as you trot through the town and your driver points out landmarks. Pass St. Mary’s Cathedral, a charming thatched cottage, and Killarney House Gardens before you clip-clop into Killarney National Park. The country’s last herd of native red deer frequent the deer park, so keep your eyes peeled as you admire the misty mountains across the lake. As you approach Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house, your carriage driver will tell you tales of its heroic past. Enjoy a photo stop here before you return to the tour's starting point.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 1h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • See the 15th-century tower house of Ross Castle and look for native red deer
  • Learn about Killarney’s history and culture from your carriage driver
  • Choose the perfect time to suit your travel plans
What to expect
  • Greet your driver at the Malton Hotel in central Killarney—and pet the horse, if you’d like. Climb aboard and relax as you trot through the town and your driver points out landmarks. Pass St. Mary’s Cathedral, a charming thatched cottage, and Killarney House Gardens before you clip-clop into Killarney National Park. The country’s last herd of native red deer frequent the deer park, so keep your eyes peeled as you admire the misty mountains across the lake. As you approach Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house, your carriage driver will tell you tales of its heroic past. Enjoy a photo stop here before you return to the tour's starting point.
Need help booking?
Call the number below and use the product code: 16620P1
Call +44 12 2492 8241
Important information
Inclusions
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Entry/Admission - Killarney National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Ross Castle
Duration
1h
Departure details
  • Great Southern Killarney, Town Centre, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 R866, Ireland 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.
Additional information
  • 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 travellers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Entry/Admission - Killarney National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines
Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Entry/Admission - Ross Castle
Departure details
  • Great Southern Killarney, Town Centre, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 R866, Ireland 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.
Duration
1h
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
Additional information
  • 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 travellers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Travel safe during COVID-19
Last updated: 6 Oct 2020
A note from Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney
The Health & Safety of our Team & Guests are paramount to us. Our Jaunting Cars are limited & exclusive use. Management & Team have undertaken various courses on Infection Prevention and Control. Remember we are an outdoor activity and are lucky to have plenty of fresh clean air here!!
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Great Southern Killarney
    Town Centre, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 R866, Ireland
    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.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Ross Castle
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission excluded
    See details
    Pass by
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Killarney House Gardens
  • 2
    Killarney National Park
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 3
    Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
    Stop: 60 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • You'll return to the starting point
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dpepper12000
Highland, IL75 contributions
Great experience
This was an educational and enjoyable sightseeing experience. Our driver was a 4th generation tour guide and had just the right amount of humor with his stories. Highly recommend this for out of Towners!
Written 21 November 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bill A
Islamorada, FL50 contributions
Friendly and informative tour with Patrick and Molly
Oct 2021
On our last full day in Killarney, we accepted Patrick's offer to take a ride with his "boss" Molly, and we are so glad we did. Patrick was gracious enough to wait for us to get our things and take the last ride of the day, after all the other horses had packed it in. Patrick was friendly, informative and very funny.
He shared with us the history of the park, identified plants, trees, and wildlife, and even shared some personal stories of his own life and family here in Killarney. He owns two other horses, and we highly recommend taking a ride with Patrick if you are staying in Killarney.
Written 5 October 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
bge24
10 contributions
Fantastic Jaunting Car
Sep 2021
I never expected to like this experience. I don't especially like horses and I never do hay rides or Hanson Cabs but I fell in love with this Jaunting Car Tour of the Killarney National Forest. The driver was funny and informative and his horse stole the show, pretty much directing the pace. Our driver owned this horse which isn't always the case and you could tell that this was a loving partnership. The Killarney National Forest is a treasure and we got to stop and see Ross Castle, too. What a memorable tour.
Written 26 September 2021
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Scarlett100
Belfast, NI64 contributions
Great family activity
Jul 2021 • Family
Really lovely trip from Killarney town centre to Ross castle and back. We and our 2 kids loved it. Great activity to do if you fancy something a bit different. Our driver was very friendly and pleasant. Would recommend.
Written 10 August 2021
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Eimear Y
11 contributions
Brilliant, highly recommend regardless of weather.
We had a brilliant time spent with Cal and Gonzo the horse learning everything the was to know about the area. Cal was a brilliant guide, friendly, funny with a wealth of knowledge to share.
The weather had just turned to rain from the fabulous few sunny weeks prior so we weren’t sure if we’d still be able to do it but the carriage is covered over top with a hard roof. There is plastic retractable sheeting on either side so you stay dry and still have an uninterrupted view out the other side. There was also warm blankets in case it was chilly.
10/10 could not recommend enough, the perfect activity regardless of the Irish weather!
Written 2 August 2021
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CiR
4 contributions
Great family activity
Jul 2021 • Family
We had a great trip with spectacular views all around the park and the lake. The stop at Ross Castle for a few minutes was excellent with great photo opportunities. Our guide John was a fountain of knowledge and his horse Casey was amazing.
Written 22 July 2021
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Clarekmc
2 contributions
Great tour with plenty of craic
Our driver Cal was great fun and fantastic local knowledge. A beautiful afternoon in Killarney national park.
Written 22 July 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MikeA01
Milltown NJ5 contributions
Well worth your time.
Sep 2020
This was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. The ride was and scenery was may even more enjoyable because of the humor of the driver. We went in September of 2019 and I found their card while cleaning out my suitcase. It was so enjoyable I had to add a review.
Written 20 January 2021
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killarneyjauntingcar
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a great review and even more so that you are posting 18 months later post your experience. We are delighted our tour had such a lasting good memory for you. We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime to enjoy some more of the wonderful open spaces in our company.
Written 21 January 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Anne-Marie B
Calverstown, Ireland54 contributions
Lovely experience
Michael and his horse Julie were great. Michael was very knowledgeable and had great aul jokes. Definitely a bit of a comedian in him. The pace was lovely for the Killarney park trail to explore by the jaunting car and covered & saw so much. This is something I would recommend.
Written 14 September 2020
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killarneyjauntingcar
Thank you for posting a great review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your tour with Michael and Judy. We agree it is like comedy central here sometimes. The jaunting car tour is a great way to get out and explore the Park in a relaxed and informative manner. We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime for some more banter and exploring.
Written 15 September 2020
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P B
Hitchin, UK6 contributions
A must if in Killarney
Killarney Jaunty car tours is a must when visiting the area. Our daughter absolutely loved it and great memories were created. The driver Mike was great and very informative and the horse Casey was very placid and loved to pose for pictures.

The tour operator was excellent and very kindly rebooked my tour last minute when I realised I had booked the wrong date.

A warning as there are other tour operators who are not as good and their poor feedback can sometimes be wrongly attributed to Killarney Jaunty tours. Please ONLY book through Killarney Jaunty tours as they are unrivalled in price but more importantly offer a much better experience.
Written 31 August 2020
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killarneyjauntingcar
Thank you for your great review and we really appreciate such kind words. We strive to ensure from time of booking to saying good bye to us, that the experience our guests receive is 110%. We are delighted your daughter had a fun time and yes Casey loves having his picture taken!!! We hope we can welcome you back to Killarney again sometime. Take Care
Written 1 September 2020
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Must do in Killarney
The trip was very chilled and a great way to see the lakes and surrounding national park. Both the tour guides on t…
378eddies
378eddies
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A tour of natural beauty
Myself, my wife and our daughter age 7 took this tour. We pre booked online and when we arrived the boat was there …
Ameliaaann
Ameliaaann
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Knowledge with fun
Both activities had very knowledgeable Guides whom were fun and very kind. Booked the day before and was not sure i…
Tour64533216038
Tour64533216038
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Such a fun activity
Absolutely loved the jaunting. Our guide Michael was so funny and the kids and I absolutely adored him. We also did…
791ciarag
791ciarag
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Great experience
Did the Killarney jaunting horse cars today, the man who brought us around, didn’t get his name but his horses name…
JakeMacCarthy
JakeMacCarthy
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Great activity!!
A lovely 1 hour cruise on the lake. Far more history and information than I was expecting. Highly recommended.
smersnick
smersnick
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Fantastic views! A MUST see.
What a wonderful tour!! I highly recommend Laura and her crew. Highly recommend the tour. The carriage ride is beau…
Anthony C
Anthony C
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Nice tour plenty of interaction
The captain was a lovely chap, plenty of talking and interacting with the customers but the boat was extremely hot …
SineadL27
SineadL27
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Great Experience!
This was a super enjoyable experience. Our guide was Michael and he was great. He was very informative and had a lo…
Mclcaroline
Mclcaroline
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Great afternoon out
We had a fab time. We were met by Billy our guide on the jaunty car and dolly the horse..he was so chatty and knowl…
peteraS1391SV
peteraS1391SV
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Relaxing, informative and enjoyable.
A lovely hour’s cruise around Lough Leane. Lovely views and hugely informative commentary. The geology, the history…
W9952MMphyllisb
W9952MMphyllisb
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lake cruise
we went on this trip on sat for our 45th wedding anniversary it was a great hour spent Frank was the captain and hi…
476nialll
476nialll
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An incredible experience!
What can I say?! Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! From the two women who took us in their car to the Jaun…
ahernejulie
ahernejulie
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Friendly
Very friendly and genuinely wanted the chat, stopped to show us fawns in the shore of an island, very nice touch an…
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R5416XYleeg
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Dissatisfied, Disappointed
We booked a trip to Ross Castle based on the reviews of an “engaging guided tour through the National Park”. It was…
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