Ring of Kerry Private Tour: 112-mile Circular Drive from Killarney

The route loops back to where you started, so the whole southwest fits inside one day.

A private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney is a guided circular drive covering 112 miles through Ireland's southwest, with hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. The tour passes through Killorglin, Cahersiveen and Kenmare, stopping at an 18th-century village, a chocolate factory and Kerry's most dramatic cliffs. Groups run from three to eight passengers, and the full loop takes six to eight hours. Bottled water is provided. Food, drinks and gratuities are separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ring of Kerry scenic private tour

• Visit 18th century Irish village
• Tour chocolate factory
• See spectacular Kerry cliffs

The Experience

Killarney is your starting point and your ending point: the Ring of Kerry circles back on itself, which is what makes a full day of the southwest possible without backtracking. The route runs 112 miles through some of Ireland's most celebrated landscapes, passing through Killorglin, Cahersiveen and Kenmare on the way. A private guide drives your group (three to eight passengers, depending on the option you choose) and stops where the scenery or the history warrants it, rather than following a fixed schedule that moves everyone at once.

You'll see an 18th-century Irish village, visit a chocolate factory, and stand in front of the most spectacular cliffs in Kerry. The drive itself is the main event: the road winds through mountain passes and along the coast, and the guide knows which pullouts matter and which ones don't. Hotel or port pickup is included, so the day starts without arranging transport into the countryside.

The full loop takes six to eight hours depending on where you stop and how long you linger. Bottled water comes with the tour. Meals and drinks beyond that are on you. The guide speaks English and travels with groups small enough that everyone can hear and ask questions without shouting over a microphone.

What’s included

• Private guide and driver for your group.
• hotel or port pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats available

Operated by Taxikillarney

Is this one for you?Book the private option that matches your group size if you want the flexibility to stop where your guide thinks it matters, rather than moving with a larger group on a fixed schedule. The circular route means you see the whole southwest in one day without retracing the same road.

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Top questions

What is the 18th-century village on the Ring of Kerry tour?

The itinerary includes a stop at an 18th-century Irish village, though the specific name and details of what you see there are not detailed in the tour description. Your guide will explain it when you arrive.

How long does the Ring of Kerry private tour take?

The full circular drive takes six to eight hours from Killarney, depending on which stops you make and how long you spend at each one.

Can I book this tour for a group of five people?

Yes, the Ring of Kerry tour is available for groups of three, four, six or eight passengers, so you can choose the option that fits your party size.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included with the private tour, so you don't need to arrange transport to the starting point.

What are the cliffs like on this drive?

The Ring of Kerry passes the most spectacular cliffs in Kerry as part of the circular route. They're a highlight of the landscape you'll see, though the exact stops depend on your guide and the conditions on the day.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with babies or toddlers.