Ring of Kerry Tour Private Chauffeur Driven From Killarney

See the Ring of Kerry at your own pace in a private van with a local guide.

A private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney in a luxury Ford Tourneo Custom with a local qualified driver-guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included. The route covers Kerry Cliffs with views of the Skellig Islands, the Bog Village with famine cottages and Irish Wolfhounds, a sheep herding demonstration, the village of Sneem, and lunch in Portmagee. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and suits all fitness levels. Children travel with a parent or guardian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ring of Kerry sightseeing tour

• Depart from Killarney with driver Joe
• Visit Bog Village and see famine cottages
• Watch sheep herding demonstration with Border Collies
• Stop in Sneem for refreshments and local ice cream
• Pass through Caherciveen and see Daniel O Connell Church
• Walk the Kerry Cliffs and view Skelligs islands
• Have lunch in Portmagee fishing village

The experience

You're picked up from your Killarney hotel in a new luxury van and driven by Joe, a local qualified guide who knows the Ring of Kerry well enough to show you what the tour buses skip. The route follows the coastal loop south and west, stopping at the places that matter: Kerry Cliffs first, where a short walk takes you past ponies and llamas in a field to cliffs with a safety fence and views out to the Skellig Islands. Two great rocks rising from the sea. The cliffs are a haven for nesting seabirds, especially early in the year. Entry to the cliffs is €6 per person.

The tour includes a stop in Sneem village for refreshments and cake or local ice cream, then passes through Caherciveen, birthplace of Daniel O'Connell, where you see the only church in Ireland not dedicated to a saint. At the Bog Village you walk through famine cottages from the 1930s, feed the Irish Wolfhounds, among the world's largest dogs, and watch a world champion shepherd work his Border Collies in a herding demonstration. Lunch happens in the fishing village of Portmagee. Bottled water is provided throughout the day.

The van seats up to seven passengers depending on which option you book. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport to or from your accommodation. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours and is suitable for all fitness levels. Infants can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Killarney.
• bottled water.
• entry to Kerry Cliffs (€6 per person paid on the day).
• a sheep herding demonstration at the Bog Village.
• stops in Sneem and Portmagee villages.

Options for this experience

4 options

For 5 PassengersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30Ford Toureno Custom minivan: unwind in the newest top-of-the-range Ford Toureno Custom, pickup included

Private chauffeur-driven Ring of Kerry tourUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30Luxury Mercedes-Benz S-Class from Killarney on the Ring of Kerry, pickup included

For 6 PassengersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30Ford Toureno Custom minivan: leather seats, air conditioning and more, pickup included

For 7 PassengersUp to 7 per booking · Guide in English · 09:30Enjoy a comfortable ride in the brand-new Ford Toureno Custom minivan. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 40 pickup points.

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

Paid on site€ 20

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by KERRY PRIVATE TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to explore the Ring of Kerry without driving yourself and prefer a private van over a coach full of other tourists. The route includes Kerry Cliffs and the Bog Village, though availability of these stops may depend on which option you select at checkout. Confirm with the operator if either is essential to your visit.

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Top questions

What are the Kerry Cliffs and why stop there?

The Kerry Cliffs are a coastal headland on the Ring of Kerry with views of the Skellig Islands, two rocky islands rising from the sea. A five-minute walk from the car park takes you to the cliff edge, which has a safety fence. The area is known for nesting seabirds and is considered by the operator more beautiful than the Cliffs of Moher. Entry costs €6 per person.

What happens at the Bog Village?

The Bog Village is a heritage site with famine cottages showing Irish life in the 1930s, Irish Wolfhounds you can feed, and a live sheep herding demonstration by a world champion shepherd and his Border Collies. It's a working display of man and dog in action.

Does the tour include lunch?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but you stop in Portmagee, a fishing village where you can eat. Sneem village also has cafes and ice cream shops where you can buy refreshments.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off in Killarney are included. Joe collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end of the day.

Can I bring young children or infants?

Yes, infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the tour.