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Kerry Day Tour: Explore Ireland's Scenic Beauty
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51 Ratings
Paddy's Palace
Discover Ireland’s unspoiled beauty on a Kerry Day Tour from Dublin. Explore the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney’s scenic charm.
Discover Ireland’s unspoiled beauty on a Kerry Day Tour from Dublin. Explore the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, and Killarney’s scenic charm.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Paddywagon Tours - Departing from Dublin at Paddy’s Palace at 6:20 am. For more details, please check the departure section. We then head towards The Kingdom of Kerry.
- Adare Heritage Centre - On our way to Kerry, we’ll stop at Adare, one of Ireland’s most picturesque villages, known for its charming thatched cottages along the main street….
- Paddywagon Tours - Departing from Dublin at Paddy’s Palace at 6:20 am. For more details, please check the departure section. We then head towards The Kingdom of Kerry.
- Adare Heritage Centre - On our way to Kerry, we’ll stop at Adare, one of Ireland’s most picturesque villages, known for its charming thatched cottages along the main street. Adare is frequently voted Ireland’s tidiest town and is famous for its beautiful stone buildings, medieval monasteries, and ruins.
- Torc Waterfall - Torc Waterfall, an 18-meter high cascade, flows through the wooded Friers Glenn. We’ll take a break at this stunning natural site. Enjoy a short walk and possibly spot the red deer, well-known residents of Killarney National Park. The waterfall features a public hiking path that extends to the top of Torc Mountain.
- Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms - Situated on Muckross Peninsula between two lakes of Killarney, Muckross House is a splendid example of 19th-century architecture, built in 1843 for Henry Herbert. The house has hosted notable figures, including the Guinness family, and was built in Tudor style. Queen Victoria visited the Herbert family here in 1861. Stroll through the gardens and admire the landscape that has been preserved for centuries.
- Killarney National Park - Killarney National Park, established in 1932, is one of the world’s most beautiful and admired parks. With breathtaking views of the Lakes of Killarney and Black Valley from stops at Aghadoe and Torc Waterfall, the park offers a chance to walk through this stunning landscape and enjoy the lakeside paths.
- Killarney - Often voted the most beautiful town in Ireland, Killarney serves as the gateway to both the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula. Nestled in a valley beneath Ireland’s highest mountain range and surrounded by lakes, Killarney offers some of the most picturesque scenery in Ireland. The town is filled with charming shops, pubs, and traditional arts and crafts stores, making it a must-visit for any traveler to Ireland. Here, you can enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the many traditional bars or cafes.
- Inch Beach - Inch Beach, one of Ireland’s most famous beaches, stretches for 3 miles facing the Atlantic Ocean. It is renowned for surfing and fishing and has appeared in several films, including “Ryan’s Daughter” and “Playboy of the Western World,” which was entirely filmed along its shoreline.
- Dingle Bay - We will take a scenic drive along parts of the famous Dingle Peninsula, stopping for photos with stunning views of Dingle Bay, Skellig Rocks, Inch Beach, and the Ring of Kerry. Enjoy a leisurely walk along the golden sands of one of Ireland’s finest beaches on the Western shores. This perfect setting is ideal for panoramic photos along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- Paddywagon Tours - The tour will return to Dublin at approximately 9 pm.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- USB ports at every Seat
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- USB ports at every Seat
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- entrance fee to Muckross House
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- entrance fee to Muckross House
Additional Information
The Kerry Day Tour from Dublin explores the mystical & unspoiled region of Ireland, that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question. This region has some of the finest coastal scenery in Europe. Enjoy panoramic views of a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age - 10,000 years ago. Visitors to Ireland…
The Kerry Day Tour from Dublin explores the mystical & unspoiled region of Ireland, that has attracted visitors for hundreds of years. Its spectacular beauty is beyond question. This region has some of the finest coastal scenery in Europe. Enjoy panoramic views of a landscape carved out of rock by the last Ice Age - 10,000 years ago. Visitors to Ireland should not miss a trip to the beautiful County Kerry.
This tours combines both highlights of the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula and the scenic capital of Ireland, Killarney. It provides the traveler with the taste of this famed and most beautiful part of Ireland.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Bookings made through Viator will automatically be signed up for the pickup point and collection time specified in the booking.
- If you wish to change your reservation to one of the other pick-up locations offered by Paddywagon Tours, you will need to contact us by telephone or email not later than 17:00 the evening prior so that we can guarantee the change. Please note that changes are only guaranteed once confirmed in writing by us.
Location
Paddy's Palace
Beresford Place
Check in with our friendly staff at Paddys Palace, Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin for a departure at 06:30am
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(51 Ratings)
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Angela_h
Sep 25, 2024
Did 3 tours, this was my favourite! - The scenery was incredible!!! The beach was amazing! The small towns and national parks were beautiful!
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Berna_k
Sep 20, 2024
Love Killarney - I really love this tour as it is the best Kerry tour in Ireland. I enjoyed every location we visited. Inch beach was so wild and windy, we spent too much time in there.
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Chicago20162016
Sep 19, 2024
5 stars for gorgeous scenery & "Zen-vibe" driver/guide, 4 stars for unclear pick-up point instructions - This was a loong day trip but the scenery was gorgeous! The coastal scene, the mountain scene, the country roads, the quaint little towns, very picturesque! The bus was not full so I was able to sit on the first row with a great, unobstructed view of the scenery through the front window of the bus, that was a plus :) We had a horse and buggy ride at Killarney National Park, our horse was Ruby Tuesday, her owner & our coachman was hilarious! Our coach bus driver/guide was Dave, a laid back, patient, "Zen-vibe," gentleman. It was impressive how he multi-tasked, driving those narrow, winding roads while also talking, giving us information and telling stories for almost 14 hours! I liked his "Ask Dave" portion where he passed a notebook so we can write our questions for him, he would answer them as he drove along, it was entertaining. The only constructive feedback I have is about the pick-up point of this tour. We got there earlier but was unsure whether we were at the right spot, there were some other people /tourists waiting but like us they were also uncertain if they were at the right pick-up point. It worked out ok in the end but it just seemed a bit disorganized and can definitely be improved on. I also assumed that the bus would have been at the pick-up point at least 10-15 minutes earlier than the departure time but it was not, they picked us up exactly at 6:30 am. A different tour company I used 2 days before had their coach bus at the pick-up point probably 30 minutes before departure, I think that was more efficient. Overall, though, it was a good tour with beautiful scenery and for a long drive like this, we couldn't have asked for a better driver/guide than Dave. The driver before him (there was a different driver during the first hour) told us we'd be in good hands with "gentle Dave," and he was certainly right. Dave didn't even ask for tips unlike others (we tipped him anyway). The gorgeous scenery and Dave were 5 stars, but 4 stars for the meeting point issue.
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Km0872
Jul 27, 2024
Not to be missed - We did a full day trip from Dublin to Kerry . It was excellent The tour guide / driver Gerry was engaging, knowledgeable and passionate about his country. His commentary was interesting, funny at times and we'll paced ( leaving us time to nod off as needed!) He kept to the itinerary in a very timely fashion. The visit to Killarney was enhanced by the additional 'jaunting carts ' into the National Park. A highlight was our last stop in delightful sunshine - Inch Beach on the Dingle peninsula. Who knew you could surf in Ireland! An early start ( 6.30am ) and a return at 9pm meant that Gerry gave us a full day
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Clarelo9982tn
Jul 5, 2024
Long & Beautiful Day - Stops on this tour were VERY quick and the day was long. If you are able, I would recommend trying to rent a car to drive the entire Ring of Kerry or take longer than a day trip. However, the trip went as described and was beautiful. I would recommend taking the horse and carriage tour around the national park.
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Juliedouglass17
Sep 16, 2024
Very long day - This is a very long day, most of it spent on the bus. Killearney is beautiful - but not enough time there. The weather turned windy and rainy for the waterfall and beach stop - making them useless. You can’t control the weather but I wish we could have just stayed in killearney. Driver / tour guide was professional and entertaining.
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Valerie_n
Sep 11, 2024
Fun Tour But Not Enough Time for Everything - Th big highlight of this trip was Inch Beach and the driving around some of the Kerry cliffs at the very end. It’s a magnificent sight! But this trip is VERY rushed, understanding the distance limits you quite a bit. I do think you could cut the Adare Visitor Center visit to be able to spend more time around the Kerry cliffs (since you don’t get to do the Ring of Kerry which probably should be made more clear). Killarney was fun too but it requires much more time to fully appreciate the park, visit Muckross House, visit the castle ruins in the park, etc.
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Lolyes
May 20, 2024
Very informative guide - I don’t think the stops were pretty enough to make up for the long drive.
The guide was also the busdriver. He shared a lot of interesting information about the history of Ireland.
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Mnm1001
Oct 14, 2024
Not recommended - Was mislead as I was expecting tour of ring of Kerry . The tour to waterfall was cancelled as the road was closed for some bicycle racing. There was no bathroom on the bus for a long trip if 14 hours as frequent stops to rest areas were not possible. The tour guide was rude when requested for a stop and complained that the tour will be delayed as the stop will turn into a 20 minute plus stop.
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Freedom15544901826
Jul 12, 2024
Rude Guide - Tour started off horribly. I was walking to the bus and the driver, Brian, cursed at me and was extremely rude. Cannot recommend the unprofessionalism of this company.
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