Killarney Highlight Half Day Tour -National Park-Muckross House

Experience the best of Killarney on a half-day tour. Explore the National Park, Muckross, and more with local driver/guides. Avoid traffic jams and enjoy a personal tour in a small group.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms - This 19th Victorian mansion is set in Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney’s three lakes, famed world wide for their beauty.Within the Park, Muckross House is the ideal base from which to explore this landscape.
    The House was built for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, Mary Balfour Herbert. This was actually the fourth house that successive generations of the Herbert family had occupied at Muckross over a period of almost two hundred years. William Burn, the Scottish architect, was responsible for its design. Building commenced in 1839 and was completed in 1843.
    During the 1850s, the Herberts undertook extensive garden works in preparation for Queen Victoria’s visit in 1861. Later, the Bourn Vincent family continued this gardening tradition. They purchased the estate from Lord and Lady Ardilaun early in the twentieth century. It was at this time that the Sunken Garden, Rock Garden and the Stream Garden were developed.
  • Ross Castle - Ross Castle sits on the edge of Killarney’s lower lake and was built by O’Donoghue Mór in the 15th century. The Castle came into the hands of the Brownes who became the Earls of Kenmare and owned an extensive portion of the lands that are now part of Killarney National Park . Legend has it that O’Donoghue still exists in a deep slumber under the waters of Lough Leane. On the first morning of May every seven years he rises from the lake on his magnificent white horse and circles the lake. Anyone catching a glimpse of him is said to be assured of good fortune for the rest of their lives. The large rock at the entrance to the bay is known as O’Donoghue’s prison. Ross Castle was the last stronghold in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. It was eventually taken by General Ludlow in 1652.

We can arrange a Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney for one hour on The Lily of Killarney (extra Cost)

  • Torc Waterfall - Torc Waterfall is a 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil’s Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain. The waterfall, which lies at the base of Torc Mountain, in the Killarney National Park, is 4.3 miles from Killarney in Kerry, Ireland.
  • Killarney National Park - Killarney National Park stretching across 10,000 hectares with its unforgettable combination of mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls.
    Killarney National Park incorporates the lakes as well as Muckross Estate, including Bourn Vincent Memorial Park, presented to the State in 1932 as Ireland’s first National Park.
What's Included
  • Interact and discover Killarney with a local guide
  • Experience a personalized tour in a limited time with a small group
  • Benefit from the expertise of a top-rated local driver/guide
  • Travel in style with luxury vehicles
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
  • On-board restrooms
  • Gratuities
  • Admission Fee for tour of Muckross House (Optional) Time for a walk in the Gardens no admission.
  • Admission fee to Ross Castle (optional) or time to stroll around the Castle & Lower Lake.
Additional Information

This half day tour will give you a comprehensive overview of the Highlights of Killarney which will uncover the best sights to see with a personalizes experience.

All Driver/Guides are local and will give an amazing tour of their town and environs.

This tour will be a small group.

Perfect for tourists who only have a few hours to spare on their day

When in the area, it is imperative that you visit Killarney National Park.

*An exceptional value! . An excellent way to get the scoop on all the top attractions.

  • Award Winning Tours & Driver/Guides.
    Travel with the experts who know the local knowledge and how to avoid irritating traffic jams which might waste your time if you rent a car. Enjoy a personal tour in a small group.
  • Meet,chat and explore Killarney with a local.
  • Visit Highlights of Killarney in a limited time that fits with your schedule.
  • This tour is idea for Travelers with very limited time in Killarney.
Location
22 Main St
Main Street
The Eircode is V93 YP30 The Office is situated beside St. Marys Church of Ireland on Main Street,Killarney. Another landmark is the Allied Irish Bank which is two doors from this office.
Cancellation Policy

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