Private Jaunting Car Tour & Afternoon Tea in Killarney

Ride a jaunting car through Ireland's highest peaks and Red Deer herds, then take tea in the Grand Foyer.

A private jaunting car tour of Killarney National Park and Ross Castle, guided in English by a Jarvey who shares the history of both sites. The three-hour experience includes views of Ireland's highest mountain peaks, the country's last remaining Red Deer herd, and the Oak Woodland; a stop at Ross Castle on Lough Léin; and afternoon tea in the Grand Foyer with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, pastries, banana bread, and freshly brewed tea or coffee. Children from age 4 are welcome. Infants can ride in a pram or sit on an adult's lap.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Killarney National Parkpass by
2. Ross Castle15m

Jaunting tour and afternoon tea

• Travel through Killarney National Park
• Jaunt along Lakes of Killarney
• Take in St. Marys Cathedral sight
• Stopover at Ross Castle
• Enjoy afternoon tea in Grand Foyer

The experience

Three hours takes you from the coloured streets of Killarney town into the quiet of Killarney National Park, where your Jarvey (the traditional name for a jaunting car driver) steers you past the highest mountain peaks in Ireland. You'll see the country's last remaining herd of Red Deer moving through the Oak Woodland, and the guide unfolds the park's history as you travel the lakes' edge. The jaunting car is the old way of moving through this landscape. It lets you sit at the pace of the horse and take in the sights without the noise of an engine.

A short stop at Ross Castle sits you in front of the 15th-century fortress on the edge of Lough Léin. Your Jarvey tells the stories woven into its stones (tales of conflict and the castle's place in Irish history), while you stand in the shadow of the walls. St. Mary's Cathedral passes during the route as well, another landmark the guide brings into focus as you move through the town.

The tour ends in the Grand Foyer, where afternoon tea has been served since Victorian times. You settle into the spacious room and eat finger sandwiches, freshly baked fruit scones and plain scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of pastries and banana bread, all washed down with freshly brewed tea or coffee. It's the formal close to a morning spent outdoors on the car.

What’s included

• Private jaunting car tour with a Jarvey guide in English.
• entry to Killarney National Park and a stop at Ross Castle.
• afternoon tea with finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, pastries, banana bread, and freshly brewed tea or coffee.
• all fees and taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Pick your tour timeGuide in English · 12:00, 13:15 and 14:00Lasts 3 hours

Pick your tour timeGuide in English · Available from 4 Feb 2027Lasts 3 hours. Killarney National Park: Tour highlights include stunning views of Killarney's best-known landmarks, including St. Mary's Cathedral and Ross Castle. Killarney Jaunting Car: Explore the beauty of Killarney National Park aboard a fully weatherproofed jaunting car with your own Jarvey. Afternoon Tea & Prosecco: Enjoy high tea at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney's premier historic hotel, with a selection of sandwiches, scones and tea.

Pick your tour time:Guide in English · 12:00, 13:15 and 14:00Lasts 3 hours. Killarney Jaunting Car Tour. Afternoon Tea & Prosecco: Enjoy high tea at the Great Southern Hotel, Killarney's premier historic hotel, with a selection of sandwiches, scones and tea.

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Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDepartures at 12:00, 13:15 and 14:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

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 due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Killarney Jaunting Cars - Tangney Tours Ireland

Is this one for you?The jaunting car pace suits anyone who wants to absorb the landscape without rushing. You move at the horse's speed, which gives you time to spot the Red Deer and listen to the guide's stories about the park and the castle. If you prefer a faster route through the sights, a motorized tour would cover more ground in the same time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is a jaunting car and how does it move through Killarney?

A jaunting car is a traditional horse-drawn carriage, the classic way to travel through Killarney. Your Jarvey guides the horse at a pace that lets you take in the landscape, the mountain views and the wildlife without engine noise.

Will I see Red Deer on this tour?

Yes. Ireland's last remaining herd of Red Deer lives in Killarney National Park, and you'll witness them in the Oak Woodland as your jaunting car moves through the park.

What mountains will I see from the jaunting car?

You'll have views of the highest mountain peaks in Ireland as you travel through Killarney National Park. The guide explains the landscape and its history as you pass.

What is included in the afternoon tea?

Afternoon tea includes finger sandwiches, freshly baked fruit scones and plain scones with clotted cream and jam, a selection of pastries and banana bread, and freshly brewed tea or coffee served in the Grand Foyer.

How long is the whole experience?

The tour runs three hours from start to finish, including the jaunting car ride through the park and town, the stop at Ross Castle, and afternoon tea in the Grand Foyer.