Ring of Kerry & Kerry Cliffs Day Tour from Killarney

A mid-sized bus that fits where standard coaches can't, opening the Kerry Cliffs to you.

You travel the Ring of Kerry in a small bus with a local driver-guide, stopping at Kerry Bog Village, Waterville, Sneem, Ladies View, and the Kerry Cliffs: a 1,000-foot viewpoint over the Atlantic with views of the Skellig Islands. The tour departs Killarney at 9am and returns around 5:30–6pm, with a €5 entrance fee at the cliffs and photo stops at the driver's discretion along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kerry Cliffs and Ring of Kerry tour

• Depart from Killarney
• Pass through Killorglin, learn about Puck Fair
• Visit Kerry Bog Village heritage site
• Pass through Glenbeigh village
• Visit Kerry Cliffs viewing platform
• Pass through Cahersiveen, see Daniel O'Connell Church
• Visit Waterville, see Charlie Chaplin Statue
• Stop at Coomakista viewpoint over Kenmare River
• Visit Sneem village for ice cream or tea
• Stop at Ladies View scenic viewpoint

The experience

There's something about standing on a viewing platform 1,000 feet above the Atlantic that makes the drive worth it. The tour leaves Killarney at 9am sharp from Deros Tours on Main Street, and you're in a mid-sized bus small enough to reach places the coach tours can't: narrow roads, tight village streets, the kind of access that changes what you actually see. Your driver is local, which means the stories about Puck Fair in Killorglin or the Charlie Chaplin statue in Waterville aren't tour-script. They're the kind of detail someone who grew up there would mention.

You move through the Ring of Kerry in a rhythm that lets you absorb it. The Kerry Bog Village comes early: 18th and 19th century thatched cottages, period furniture, the kind of immersive heritage site that makes you slow down and actually imagine what rural life looked like then. Then Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen with the Daniel O'Connell memorial, Waterville's waterfront where Chaplin used to fish. Coomakista gives you views over the Kenmare River from 700 feet up. Sneem, the colourful village they call "the knot," is where you might grab an ice cream or a Guinness if the timing works. And then Ladies View (the panoramic viewpoint Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting couldn't stop talking about in 1861) still delivers that same pull. The Lakes of Killarney spread below you, and you understand why they named it that way.

The Kerry Cliffs are the centerpiece, though. Standing on the viewing platform with the Skellig Islands visible across the water and the Wild Atlantic Way stretching out, it's the kind of view that justifies the whole day. There's a €5 entrance fee that goes toward maintaining the paths and safety features. Weather and safety conditions can affect access, the tour operator prioritizes that, but on a clear day, this is the kind of stop that stays with you. The driver makes discretionary photo stops along the route too, so if something catches the light or the landscape opens up in a way you didn't expect, you get time to actually look.

Return to Killarney is estimated between 5:30 and 6pm, though traffic, roadworks, and weather can shift that. If you have a flight or train connection, plan for delays. The air-conditioned bus handles the full day, and the small-group format means you're not fighting crowds at each stop. You're moving at a pace that lets the landscape actually register.

What’s included

• Your day includes an air-conditioned mid-sized coach with a local driver-guide, stops at the Kerry Bog Village, Glenbeigh, Cahersiveen, Waterville, Coomakista, Sneem, and Ladies View, plus access to the Kerry Cliffs viewing platform (€5 entrance fee separate).
• Discretionary photo stops are made along the route at the driver's discretion.
• Excess baggage is included, and specialized infant seats are available at an extra charge.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except WednesdayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 30 Nov

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AgesAdult (22 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 21 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 29

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on site€ 7

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Deros Coach Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travellers staying in Killarney who want the Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs in one day without arranging their own transport or navigating narrow roads. The small-bus format reaches stops larger tours skip. Expect a full day out, departing at 9am and returning around 5:30–6pm, with weather potentially affecting access to the cliffs.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 21 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What time does the tour leave Killarney?

The coach departs at 9:00 AM from Deros Tours office at 22 Main Street. Check-in is required before 9:00 AM. Allow extra time for parking due to ongoing construction on Main Street.

Is the Kerry Cliffs visit guaranteed?

Kerry Cliffs access is subject to weather and safety conditions. Guest safety is the priority, so visits may be cancelled or rerouted if conditions are unsafe.

What's included in the tour?

Air-conditioned vehicle, driver-guide, and discretionary photo stops along the route. The €5 entrance fee to Kerry Cliffs is separate. Excess baggage is included.

How long is the tour?

The tour runs approximately 8–9 hours, departing at 9:00 AM and returning to Killarney around 5:30–6:00 PM. Return times are estimates and may vary due to traffic, weather, or roadworks.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. However, travellers with mobility issues may have limited views of the cliffs due to the viewing platform layout.

What if I have a flight or train connection?

Return times are estimates only and not guaranteed. If you have a flight, train, or other important connection, allow extra time to accommodate possible delays.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What happens on July 3rd, 2027?

The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle will cause full road closures on that date. The tour will take a revised route through Kenmare instead of the standard Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park route, with an estimated return time of 5:30–6:00 PM.

Why is this tour different from other Ring of Kerry tours?

Deros Tours operates the only daily service from Killarney to the Kerry Cliffs using small mid-sized buses. This allows access to narrow roads and villages that larger coaches cannot reach. All driver-guides are local and have in-depth knowledge of the area.