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Ring of Kerry Day Tour: Captivating Scenic Drive with Historic Stone Forts and Sparkling Lakes
4.2
84 Ratings
Killarney
Embark on a captivating day tour of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic drive showcasing historic stone forts, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the beauty of Ireland on this unforgettable journey!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ring of Kerry - Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous “Ring of Kerry” driving route.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Points at every seat
- No fuel surcharges
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
From jagged cliffsides to sun-kissed beaches, quaint villages and verdant pastures to peaty marshlands and scenic mountain landscapes, it’s no wonder why the Ring of Kerry is perceived as one of the planet’s most stunning drives. This peninsula encapsulates Ireland’s unequivocal beauty.
From time-honored stone fortresses to terrain shaped by the Ice Age, from shimmering lakes to serpentine mountain routes, a single day’s journey around the Ring of Kerry promises experiences that will be etched in your memory forever.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baby and booster seats required for toodlers/babies. Please advise at time of booking.
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Location
118 Beech Road
Beech Road
Meet outside the Killarney Tourist Office.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(84 Ratings)
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Donnie_p
Jul 25, 2024
Untouched beauty - The shear beauty , absolutely stunning. Paul was driving and keeping us entertained with his knowledge of the ring of Kerry. Very talented and brave driver.
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Freedom22352699365
Jul 16, 2024
Paddy wagon Ring Of Kerry Tour - This tour was very nice!! Our driver was skilled with driving the bus and making sure we got to all of the places on time and made sure we had as much time possible at every stop. Warning though when you enter Killarney national park if you get carsick the roads are very windy so be sure to bring medicine if need be, the drivers are accommodating!
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Emmer684
Jun 27, 2024
Great day on the Ring of Kerry - Excellent day tour with knowledgable and humurous driver, David. Some fabulous views and experiences, especially the sheep dog. Had intended driving the ring but pleased we took the tour as would of missed so much, Would thoroughly recommend.
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Philomenak115
Jun 19, 2024
Well worth the money - Lovely trip . Driver very informative . Plenty of time to get out couch and view take photos . Very enjoyable trip worth the money .
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Nahid_a
Jun 5, 2024
See the deers was... - See the deers was breathtaking, the tour guide was a very great story teller, and a funny personI enjoyed company with him
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Richard_s
May 29, 2024
Simply beautiful! - The scenery was just beautiful and the views were amazing! The bus was comfortable and the driver/guide was great.
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Natalierichr
Jul 21, 2024
Fun, funny and wonderful - Such a fun trip. Dennis was beyond funny and Nigel did wonderful keeping us safe and cracking jokes here and there. The views were stunning, conversation was fun and it sure beat driving 😂
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Kavanaghsusanne
May 30, 2024
Highly Recommend this tour and service, BUT...... - This tour is an amazing day and does not disappoint. The weather always adds to the success of these types of excursions, and our day the Gods shone upon us! Great cloud formations for pictures, no fog or rain to contend with, blue sky and sun, incredible atmosphere and never a dull moment of interesting things to see, touch, taste and smell. A great combination of bus, walking and exercise to keep you engaged. I would have given this tour a 5 rating, but fell short because although our driver was entertaining and knew the areas/stops well, his attitude at times was a bit "off putting". Harsh at times in his tone, a "tough guy" image that might be part of his "act", but does came off as condescending at times. For example; at the end of the tour when we left the bus, he sincerely said, and I quote; "I don't want your thank yous, you're supposed to leave tips!", wow! His name is Patrick and he was entertaining and his stories were interesting but needs to tone down the attitude a wee bit ;-)
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Sophia
Jul 28, 2024
Meh - First things first: the Irish countryside is unparalleled in its beauty and we were able to spend a whole day admiring it from the comfort of a large bus without having to worry about a thing. However, the whole tour seemed very over-commercialised. For example, you are strongly encouraged to buy tickets for sights that you don't really have time to see. 20 minutes in Bog Village for 7 euros? We barely managed to get a coffee before we had to run back to the bus. They stop every few miles so you can take a quick photo. I booked the tour for the Irish countryside and to learn more about it - not for the sake of awkward social media photos. The fact that we parked right outside the souvenir shop in Sneem also speaks for itself. But it's impossible to explore a village in 15 minutes, so there's almost nothing else to do but buy souvenirs. It was just a lot, very fast, not very friendly and very expensive.
Sorry to all our American friends, but this is what we Europeans mean when we say that we don't want to spend our holidays the way Americans do.
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Calla_s
Jun 16, 2024
Rushed and packed but picturesque - The driver was funny and very knowledgeable. If you don't mind rushed stops and packed busses this was a decent tour. However those made this less enjoyable. If you can I recommend looking into a private tour.
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