Private Day Tour: Blarney Castle, Killarney & Kenmare

You control the stops: Blarney Stone, an 80-foot waterfall, and Killarney's lake views in one day.

A private day tour through Killarney, Blarney Castle and Kenmare with a guide in a modern taxi, where you decide when to move between stops and where to pause for views. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes hotel pickup. Blarney Castle entry is optional at checkout. Meals and drinks are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Blarney Castle & Gardens1h 30m
2. Torc Waterfall30m

Visit Blarney Castle and Killarney sights

• Visit Blarney Castle and Gardens
• Explore Kenmare stone circle
• Enjoy views of Killarney Lakes
• See Torc Waterfall
• Walk through Killarney village streets

The experience

Killarney is the anchor, but the route moves through four distinct stops, each one chosen for a reason. Blarney Castle holds the 14th-century Blarney Stone; Torc Waterfall drops 80 feet where the Owengarriff river feeds down from the Devil's Punch Bowl; Kenmare sits on the route with a stone circle dating to 2500 BC and charming village streets for shopping or wandering; and Killarney Lakes fill the views between them. The operator built this tour around the idea that you set the rhythm (when the taxi moves on, when it stops, where you linger), so the day never feels rushed or locked into someone else's schedule.

You travel in a modern taxi with air conditioning that fits up to four passengers comfortably with three. A private guide travels with you, which means the commentary and the pace adjust to what interests you. The vehicle picks you up from your hotel, and the full day runs 7 to 8 hours. Entry to Blarney Castle is optional. You choose it when you book.

The Kenmare-to-Killarney stretch is where the landscape opens up: the operator notes these views specifically as a highlight of the route. Torc Waterfall is the physical centerpiece, and the stone circle in Kenmare adds the historical depth. If you want to spend an hour at one stop and twenty minutes at another, that choice is yours.

What’s included

• Private guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• modern air-conditioned taxi for the full day.
• stops at Blarney Castle & Gardens, Torc Waterfall, Kenmare stone circle and Killarney Lakes with time to explore each at your own pace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 19 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on site€ 23

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Darren

Is this one for you?Seven to eight hours is long enough to see all four stops without rushing, but short enough to leave the rest of your day free. You set the pace, so if one location captivates you, you stay. If another doesn't, you move on.

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Top questions

What is the Blarney Stone and why do people visit it?

The Blarney Stone is a 14th-century stone built into Blarney Castle, one of the most visited sights in Ireland. Visitors traditionally kiss the stone, though the tour includes the castle and gardens whether or not you choose to enter.

How high is Torc Waterfall and what makes it worth seeing?

Torc Waterfall drops 80 feet, fed by the Owengarriff river that rises in the Devil's Punch Bowl. It's a major stop on the route and one of the landscape features that anchors the day.

Can I skip Blarney Castle if I'd rather spend more time elsewhere?

Yes, entry to Blarney Castle is optional and you choose it at checkout. Since you control the stops, you can decide how much time to spend at each location or skip it entirely.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

The tour includes the private guide, hotel pickup, and transportation in the modern taxi. Meals, drinks and any attraction entries beyond the optional Blarney Castle are separate.

How many people can travel together on this tour?

The taxi accommodates up to four passengers, though three travel more comfortably. It's a private booking, so everyone in the vehicle is part of your group.