Ring of Kerry Day Tour: A Scenic Adventure Through Killarney National Park

Embark on a scenic adventure through Killarney National Park on the Ring of Kerry Day Tour. Explore rugged cliffs, golden beaches, ancient stone forts, and picturesque mountain ranges.

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Paddywagon Day Tours - We will depart Cork at 8:20am, and make our way across the rolling Cork and Kerry Mountains.
What's Included
  • On-board WiFi
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Professional driver/guide assistance
  • USB Ports at every seat for your convenience
  • Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Enjoy live commentary on board
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

In 1998, Paddywagon Tours set out on one of life’s greatest adventures, sparked by the simple notion, “it’s time for a change”.
The Ring of Kerry boasts some of the world’s most stunning drives. It abounds with breathtaking cliffs, golden sand stretches, quaint villages, lush pastures, peat bogs, and scenic mountain ranges. This peninsula encapsulates…

Location
Paddywagon Tours Cork
Bridge Street
Check into our Paddywagon Tourist Office/Bridge St Tourist Office (next to St Patrick's Bridge) - 08:30am
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jodi_n
Jan 11, 2025
Amazing Tour - Our tour guide was so friendly and had so much history to tell us. Loved the museum and restaurants. The waterfall at the end was roaring with water and was so beautiful.
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Kevin_b
Dec 30, 2024
Joe is the man! - Joe, our driver and guide, made the trip memorable with plenty of history and humor. The sites were worth visiting and you get to see quite a bit of the countryside.
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Kevinmc961do
Dec 19, 2024
Chasing Rainbows - Today Dec 19th we were treated to our guide/driver Kevin. He was an absolute rockstar driver and guide that was knowledgeable and invested in our adventure. As it was the winter season, Kevin made sure to allow us to see spectacular sights that are normally difficult to visit in the busy season. The skies opened up for us today making our adventure memorable. Thank you Paddy Wagon for an unforgettable day.
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N1649oiceliag
Dec 15, 2024
100% recommended - A great guide. You can see that it strives to make it a great experience for the tourist who visits it. Highly recommended!!!
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O9341ndchristineb
Dec 2, 2024
Don't hesitate to book! - Considering how it had begun, our day turned out to be one of the most memorable we have ever experienced. When our taxi, pre-booked by our hotel, didn't arrive the Paddywagon staff in the office and Kevin our driver very kindly waited for us. With help from the staff in the Address Hotel we thankfully made it to the coach just a few minutes after it had been due to depart! The Paddywagon was extremely comfortable with Kevin sharing his knowledge of and enthusiasm for the Ring of Kerry area in such an engaging manner. He regaled us with stories and interesting information as we went along. Thanks to the surprisingly perfect weather conditions the scenery, which we had the opportunity to photograph during our several stops, was absolutely stunning. Coming towards the end of the trip we were treated to a few 'jaunty' tunes the highlights being 'The Chicken Song' and 'Have you seen the Paddywagon?!' A huge thank you to the office staff and Kevin in particular for giving us a day we will never forget!
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Theresa_g
Nov 16, 2024
Excellent tour - One of the best tours I have ever taken. The guide was beyond excellent and the tour was very comprehensive.
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Scenic49701313448
Nov 15, 2024
Kevin is my bestie 🥹 - **Paddy Wagon Tours – Ring of Kerry Tour Review** I cannot recommend Paddy Wagon Tours enough for their incredible Ring of Kerry tour! Our guide, Kevin, was nothing short of extraordinary. From start to finish, he made the experience fun, engaging, and truly unforgettable. Kevin’s knowledge of the history and culture of the areas we toured was remarkable. He shared fascinating stories and insights that brought the stunning landscapes to life. His enthusiasm was contagious, and his humor kept the group entertained throughout the day. Beyond his expertise, Kevin went above and beyond to ensure everyone in the group had a great time. His energy, professionalism, and genuine passion for what he does are unmatched. If I could, I would request Kevin as my tour guide for every single tour I take for the rest of my life. He truly set a new standard for what a guided tour can be. Thank you, Kevin, and thank you, Paddy Wagon Tours, for an incredible experience! I can’t wait to book my next adventure with you.
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Siji_t
Jan 1, 2025
Good - That was a first trip in Ireland but I enjoyed alot..really worth for the cash we spend and it was a amazing experience.
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The_wanderer1992
Nov 30, 2024
Great Tour - My husband and I used Paddywagon to go to the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park. The guide, Kevin, was great. He gave some interesting facts about Ireland and the area. The views were excellent. We had a stop for lunch at a restaurant in a village that costs additional along with an optional visit to an open air museum that costs additional as well.
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Robdavies88
Nov 28, 2024
Bit of a shambles - I was booked onto the Ring of Kerry tour from Cork. I wished I hadn’t. Absolutely waste of a full day. The weather was the biggest dampener of it all. Our driver was friendly and likeable, but the problem was he spoke only broken English and not many people on the bus understood him when he was pointing things out over the speaker. It felt like he’d learned a script rather than doing tour guiding. Our first stop was Killarney, a very touristy town that seemed really nice. We had about 50 minutes to look around and be back at the bus for 10:55 - only downside, most of the shops didn’t open until 11:00 so we got a good look at some hotels and closed shop windows. The 2nd stop was the Kerry Bog village - quite an interesting open air museum showing an old Irish village and history about the famine. I enjoyed this, although it was an extra €7 to get inside. I will give that museum a 5* though as it is worth seeing if you enjoy history. The weather was now really bad. The view points and scenery were just white mist. Nobody was even getting off the bus, except one man who gave us all something to laugh at. Apparently there were some islands in the bay with spectacular views of county cork but we just had to go off the drivers description, which wasn’t very clear. We tried a national park and that was the same. It was heavy rain and nothing could be seen. To round up the farce even more, we arrived at a waterfall in the woods that were were promised we’d be able to see…at 5pm and it was too dark to see anything let alone get photos. The driver then drove away and left 3 people behind because he hadn’t checked if everyone was back on the bus. He blamed it on the darkness. Luckily another passenger had shouted that they thought some people were missing. The driver then let them board and drove away again, still not counting people. I assume we got back with everyone as he hadn’t checked. The trip was a day of sitting on a half full steamed up bus of miserable people. I know the weather can’t be helped, and this is Ireland in November, but it’s how they deal with it. I paid €59 for this trip. I still have another day in Cork with no plans - I emailed the booking office on Cork to see if there was any chance I could get transferred onto the next day as weather was looking brighter and it’s a quiet time of year for them. I’ll happily update my review if they reply - wither with upgrading my review to mention that they are an amazing tour company that genuinely want to give their customers the best experience and offer features of goodwill, or that they’ll just say “no, you booked for this specific day so here’s the small print - tough luck.” If you’re reading this, it will be the latter.
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