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Ring of Kerry: Private Tour from Killarney with Pickup
Ring of Kerry: Private Tour from Killarney with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (88)6h–8hYou’ll circle Ireland’s wild southwest on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney—wandering an 18th-century village, sampling fresh chocolate, and standing above roaring cliffs with salty air on your face. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off so you can just watch the countryside roll by and let someone else handle the details.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 665View ›
Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island: Private Day Tour with Pickup
Ring of Kerry & Valentia Island: Private Day Tour with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (87)You’ll ride out from Killarney with a local guide who knows every twist in the Ring of Kerry road—taste Irish coffee, sample chocolate on Valentia Island, stand where Europe once reached out to America by cable, and pause for lunch in a real village pub if you fancy it. Expect laughter, wild weather, and moments that stick with you long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 1,000View ›
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Private Tour from Killarney
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Private Tour from Killarney★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (85)8h–9hA private guided tour of the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring from Killarney with an experienced driver and guide who grew up in South Kerry. The route covers historical sites, coastal villages and scenic viewpoints over eight to nine hours, with hotel pickup included. Optional paid entry to Valentia Slate Quarry, Valentia Lighthouse and Kerry Cliffs is available; lunch is not included.Is it for me?The tour runs eight to nine hours with a full day of driving and multiple short stops, so it suits travelers with a flexible schedule and comfort sitting in a car for extended periods. If you prefer a shorter outing or want to set your own pace at each site, a self-guided drive or half-day alternative would fit better.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 850View ›
Kinsale Harbour boat tour: Fish and pilot the boat
Kinsale Harbour boat tour: Fish and pilot the boat★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (81)3h–4hA family-friendly boat tour based in Kinsale, County Cork, where you fish for mackerel and lobster, pull up lobster pots, and pilot the boat under the skipper's supervision while exploring Kinsale Harbour's fortifications, coves, islands and beaches. The captain, born into a seafaring family and a former merchant navy navigation officer, narrates the tour and brings his canine first mate along. Bottled water is included; the tour runs three to four hours and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour starts from Kinsale Harbour itself, so you don't need a car or a transfer — if you're staying in town or can reach it by bus, you're set. The captain runs the boat and watches while you fish and steer, so it's hands-on without requiring any experience beforehand.Instant confirmationfrom · per group€ 550View ›
Gap of Dunloe Tour: Boat & Bus through Killarney National Park
Gap of Dunloe Tour: Boat & Bus through Killarney National Park★★★★★★★★★★ 4.56 (80)5h–6hA guided day tour of Killarney National Park that moves through the landscape in three stages: bus to the Gap of Dunloe, carriage or walk through the glacial valley, then a boat through the lakes and rivers with a local guide. Bus transport and parking are included; the carriage ride through the Gap is paid separately in cash on the day. Boats depart at 2pm daily, and the full tour runs five to six hours depending on water levels and weather.Is it for me?Choose the carriage if you want to rest your legs and move faster through the valley; choose to walk if you prefer to set your own pace and save the carriage cost. Either way, the boat tour and the timing are the same, so the day holds together without you planning the connections.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −28%from€ 70View ›
Dingle Peninsula Private Tour: Slea Head Drive & Sites
Dingle Peninsula Private Tour: Slea Head Drive & Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (78)1h–4hA private 4-hour guided tour of the Dingle Peninsula covers the Slea Head Drive—a 30 km coastal route hailed by National Geographic as one of the world's most picturesque—plus stops at the Gallarus Oratory, Fahan Beehive Huts, Kilmalkedar, and An Riasc monastic site. Your guide provides expert storytelling on 6,000 years of history, culture and archaeology; all National Monument entry fees and private transport are included. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller.Is it for me?Book the 4-hour private tour if you want the Slea Head Drive and multiple ancient sites in one morning or afternoon without coordinating a group departure—the private transport and fixed itinerary mean the day holds together around your schedule, not the other way around. Choose the half-day option if you have more time and want a slower pace through fewer stops.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 360View ›
West Cork: Placenames Walking Tour & Artisan Picnic
West Cork: Placenames Walking Tour & Artisan Picnic★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (76)3h–4hYou’ll walk along Castlehaven’s wild coast with a small group and a local guide who shares stories hidden in placenames—from Viking traders to Gaelic legends. Expect muddy paths, laughter over tea breaks, and a proper West Cork picnic with smoked seafood and home baking. You’ll leave with new stories—and maybe a bit of sea breeze tangled in your hair.Free cancellationInfants freefrom€ 139View ›
Cork: Fota House Gardens & Arboretum Entry Ticket Tour
Cork: Fota House Gardens & Arboretum Entry Ticket Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (76)1h–2hYou’ll step inside Cork’s Fota House with its lived-in Regency rooms and walk among rare trees in the arboretum—maybe even crush an eucalyptus leaf or two (the smell lingers). Local guides share stories of family mischief and quiet moments fill the gardens. It’s relaxed, full of texture, and you might find yourself staying longer than you meant to.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefrom€ 13View ›
Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour from Killarney: Private transportation included
Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour from Killarney: Private transportation included★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (74)7h–8hA private guided tour of the Ring of Kerry, the 180km loop around the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, with an English-speaking driver who stops at viewpoints, coastal villages and mountain passes. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours from Killarney and includes private transportation; food and drinks are separate. You choose between a shorter 4–6 hour option or the full day version.Is it for me?Book the full day if you want to see the complete loop with all major viewpoints and villages; choose the shorter version if you need to fit other activities into your Killarney day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per group€ 525View ›
Gap of Dunloe & Lakes tour from Killarney: Walk or cart
Gap of Dunloe & Lakes tour from Killarney: Walk or cart★★★★★★★★★★ 4.04 (67)6hThe Gap of Dunloe tour from Killarney combines a 7-mile walk (or optional jaunting cart ride) through the mountain pass with a boat journey across the Lakes of Killarney, ending at Ross Castle. The day starts with a bus pickup in Killarney town or from your accommodation, includes a live English-speaking guide, and takes around 6 hours total. You can walk the Gap, hire a cart to ride it, or reverse the route by starting at Ross Castle and walking back.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to walk the Gap of Dunloe at your own pace with a guide managing the route and transport — the bus and boat bookends mean you don't arrange the logistics between each leg. If the walk is too long, the jaunting cart option lets you ride the same mountain pass instead.Free cancellationfrom€ 65View ›
Killarney: Lakes & Gap of Dunloe Boat Ticket
Killarney: Lakes & Gap of Dunloe Boat Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (61)1h 30mYou board a boat across Killarney's Lakes, then disembark to walk the Gap of Dunloe on your own schedule, moving through the Black Valley and mountain pass at your own pace. The boat ticket includes passage across the water; the walking is self-guided and takes as long as you want it to. No guide narration, no fixed itinerary, no group timing — just you, the landscape, and the freedom to stop whenever something catches your eye.Is it for me?Right for independent travelers who want to see Killarney's lakes and mountains without a guide's schedule or commentary, and who are comfortable walking uneven terrain at their own pace.Free cancellationfrom€ 39View ›
Private Boat Tour Dingle Peninsula: Custom Cruise with Skipper
Private Boat Tour Dingle Peninsula: Custom Cruise with Skipper★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (45)1hA private guided boat tour in Dingle where you hire a 12-passenger boat with a skipper to design your own route along the Dingle Peninsula coast. The skipper points out sights, answers questions, and steers toward the best spots to encounter visiting dolphin pods. The boat includes a restroom on board and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to control the route and pace—a private boat means no fixed stops or schedule, and the skipper adjusts based on what your group wants to see. It's built for people traveling together who'd rather explore at their own speed than follow a set itinerary.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 150View ›
Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney
Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney★★★★★★★★★★ 4.54 (41)6hThe Gap of Dunloe day tour from Killarney combines a guided drive through a dramatic mountain defile with a boat ride across Lough Leane and a visit to Ross Castle. The tour runs six hours with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and boat included; children from age four are welcome. The Gap itself cuts four miles between the McGillycuddy Reeks and the Purple mountain group, and the route passes the historic cottage of Kate Kearney at its entrance.Is it for me?The live English guide means the commentary is responsive to what you see and ask, which works well if you want the history and the landscape explained as you move through them rather than following a fixed script. Moderate fitness helps you board the boat and move through the day without strain, and children from age four travel comfortably on the vehicle and boat.Free cancellationKids −30%from€ 50View ›
Paint a Metal Miniature in Cork: Cast & Keep Your Own
Paint a Metal Miniature in Cork: Cast & Keep Your Own★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (34)1hA 60-minute painting workshop in Cork where you choose a metal miniature mould, watch staff cast it in liquid metal, then paint the primed figure with acrylics and keep it as a souvenir. The workshop includes admission to the Toy Museum exhibits and suits adults and children over 7 years old.Is it for me?You walk out with a painted metal figure you made yourself in an hour, which is what makes this different from buying a toy—the casting and the painting are both part of the experience, not something someone else did before you arrived.Free cancellationfrom€ 16View ›
Cork Walking Tour: St. Fin Barre's Cathedral & Market
Cork Walking Tour: St. Fin Barre's Cathedral & Market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (29)2hA two-hour private walking tour of Cork led by a licensed guide in English, covering St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Elizabeth Fort, the English Market, and St Patrick Street. You choose a morning or afternoon departure, and the guide offers local restaurant, pub and shop recommendations tailored to your interests. Children from age one are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible with rest breaks available.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who knows the city's layout and can point you toward places locals actually visit — the private format means the pace and stops adjust to what interests your group, and the two-hour length fits a morning or afternoon without eating up your whole day.Free cancellationKids −28%from€ 125View ›
West Cork: Dawn Pilgrimage Hike & Sea Swim with Breakfast
West Cork: Dawn Pilgrimage Hike & Sea Swim with Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (27)1h 30mYou’ll walk an ancient pilgrims path through quiet fields to a hidden holy well before sunrise, guided by a local who shares old stories along the way. Afterward comes an invigorating swim in Castlehaven Bay with wetsuits provided, then warming up over hot porridge and tea on the beach as you listen to legends from West Cork’s past. It’s a gentle but surprising start to your day.Free cancellationfrom€ 59View ›
Shannon Airport to Galway: Private Chauffeur Service
Shannon Airport to Galway: Private Chauffeur Service★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (26)1hYou're met at Shannon arrivals by a named driver holding a card with your name, then driven directly to your Galway destination in a comfortable, air-conditioned car with WiFi and water included. Luggage help and a fixed price mean no surprises or negotiation—just a reliable transfer that gets you there on time.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Shannon and want to reach Galway without arranging a taxi, waiting for a shuttle, or negotiating a price at the curb—the driver waiting with your name means you walk out and go, and the fixed cost removes any uncertainty about what you'll pay.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 230View ›
Cork Walking Tour: Self-Guided Audio at Your Own Pace
Cork Walking Tour: Self-Guided Audio at Your Own Pace★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (24)1h–1h 30mThis self-guided audio walking tour of Cork uses the VoiceMap app to lead you through the city's riverside and central streets at whatever pace suits you, with a narrator who's worked as a qualified guide in Cork since 1999. You control when you start and finish, and the audio works offline once downloaded. The walk is hilly and takes around an hour, though you can linger at stops or move faster. Lifetime access means you can revisit it anytime after booking.Is it for me?Starting from Lapps Quay means you can walk straight into the tour from anywhere in Cork's city center without needing a car or transport—the route loops through the riverside and central streets on foot, so it works whether you're staying nearby or just passing through.Free cancellationfrom€ 8.85View ›
Cork Private Walking Tour: 2 Hours With Local Guide
Cork Private Walking Tour: 2 Hours With Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (22)2hA private walking tour of Cork led by a local guide covers the city's Viking settlement, medieval barony, Civil War history and architectural landmarks over two hours on foot. The guide customizes the route on the spot and walks with your group only; the tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?The two-hour pace and steady walking suit anyone comfortable on their feet for the length of a city tour; the private format means your group sets the rhythm and the guide adjusts the stops, so there's no pressure to keep up with a larger group or stick to a fixed schedule.Free cancellationfrom · per group€ 262View ›
Cork Walking Tour: Pick Your Own Path with Live Comedy
Cork Walking Tour: Pick Your Own Path with Live Comedy★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)1h 45mA guided walking tour of Cork City where you choose which of four themed paths to follow—Rebel City, Saints and Sinners, Medieval Madness, or All the Worlds a Stage—and the guide performs live comedic sketches at landmarks including St. Fin Barre's Cathedral, Elizabeth Fort, and the English Market. The tour runs roughly two hours and includes a souvenir gift and admission to either Shandon Bells or the cathedral, depending on which route you pick.Is it for me?Book this if you want to choose your own route on arrival—your guide won't know which of the four themed paths you'll pick until you decide, making each tour completely different.Free cancellationKids −40%from€ 20View ›
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