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Ring of Kerry Day Tour: Captivating Scenic Drive with Historic Stone Forts and Sparkling Lakes
4.2
102 Ratings
Killarney
Embark on a captivating day tour of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic drive showcasing historic stone forts, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the beauty of Ireland on this unforgettable journey!
Embark on a captivating day tour of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic drive showcasing historic stone forts, sparkling lakes, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the beauty of Ireland on this unforgettable journey!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ring of Kerry - Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities…
- Ring of Kerry - Pass through Killorglin, the home of the ancient Celtic festival Puck Fair. Dating back to 1613., this is one of the oldest festivals in the world where a goat is crowned king of the village and placed on a pedestal for 3 day in August each year. People come from far and wide to pay homage to the king goat and enjoy the festivities of street stalls, music, and much more. This section of the tour takes you along part of the famous “Ring of Kerry” driving route.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Points at every seat
- No fuel surcharges
- Live commentary on board
- On-board WiFi
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Knowledgeable driver/guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- USB Points at every seat
- No fuel surcharges
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
From jagged cliffsides to sun-kissed beaches, quaint villages and verdant pastures to peaty marshlands and scenic mountain landscapes, it’s no wonder why the Ring of Kerry is perceived as one of the planet’s most stunning drives. This peninsula encapsulates Ireland’s unequivocal beauty.
From time-honored stone fortresses to terrain shaped by the Ice Age,…
From jagged cliffsides to sun-kissed beaches, quaint villages and verdant pastures to peaty marshlands and scenic mountain landscapes, it’s no wonder why the Ring of Kerry is perceived as one of the planet’s most stunning drives. This peninsula encapsulates Ireland’s unequivocal beauty.
From time-honored stone fortresses to terrain shaped by the Ice Age, from shimmering lakes to serpentine mountain routes, a single day’s journey around the Ring of Kerry promises experiences that will be etched in your memory forever.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Baby and booster seats required for toodlers/babies. Please advise at time of booking.
- 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
118 Beech Road
Beech Road
Meet outside the Killarney Tourist Office.
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
4.2
(102 Ratings)
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Sandrine
Jul 19, 2025
Lovely day on the Ring of Kerry! - Our bus driver Paul took us around the Ring of Kerry. At first sight I thought „nah what an unfriendly bus driver“ but then I actually loved his sense of humor and his stories which he was telling while driving us from stop to stop. Paul is going to tell you so much about the country and also about the people living here and describes it with his own experiences. I hope that Paul is maybe your next bus driver and you enjoy it as we did. The sightseeing spots were also great, even when the weather wasn‘t that good. The only thing I could wish for is the fact, that in Killarney it is required to do a trip by a horse-drawn carriage. Also the fee for the Killarney National Park is not included. We decided not to do the horse ride to the Park and instead walked through the city. Therefor, one hour is not enough time to walk around and explore Killarney. So if you do the trip, make sure you inform yourself about the opportunities you have when arriving in Killarney!
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Tracy
Jul 14, 2025
Lovely day on the Ring of Kerry☘️ - Martin and Neal were fantastic and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and got some great photos from our day. Highly recommend a Ring of Kerry Tour with Paddy Wagon!☘️
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Suze
Jun 18, 2025
Great experience! - We had a wonderful day exploring the Ring of Kerrie while learning the history of this area and Ireland. Paul was our driver and guide. He did a fantastic job navigating the windy roads. Highly recommend!
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614merridym
Jun 16, 2025
A thoroughly rewarding day on the road - We had a really enjoyable trip around the Ring of Kerry. Our driver Paul kept us both entertained and informed with some really interesting historical information, and humorous anecdotes from his personal life which included cultural information of interest to we Australians. The scenery was awesome, and I felt very safe with Paul’s excellent driving.
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W865xgstephenm
Jun 16, 2025
Great day out on the Ring of Kerry - Beautiful views, excellent driver/guide, Paul, who kept us safe, informed and entertained throughout. Thanks to Paddy Wagon Tours!
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Amymorrow2016
Jun 15, 2025
Save your gas, take the tour! - The tour was great! Plenty of stops made for breaks, photos, food and fun! Definitely worth the half day. Paul, I hope you get the pot this month!
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Prunelle
May 12, 2025
Great tour and advice for an optimal planning - Beautiful scenery with an experienced driver/guide in narrow and winding roads. The stops at a pub for an Irish cafe at 11:30 am was a waste of time for tourists who did not want an Irish cafe and there was no food to buy. I would have preferred an additional photo stop instead in a place offering a nice view and later, for lunch, there could have been an offer of Irish cafe in a pub that also serves lunch. Otherwise, it was a nice tour.
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Laurie
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely drive. Longer than necessary. - Lots of driving. Some trivial stops but overall a nice day. Ring of Kerry and National Park worth the trip.xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Lloyd
Jul 8, 2025
Avoid, total tourist trap. Not an air conditioned bus. - Had a group of 10 people, 13 to 56 years old. Advertised as AC Bus, no AC or vents. Bus was 35C(95F) for the 7hour trip. Ruined the whole experience. Plus, they drop you at multiple predetermined sites that cost extra, no extra time to enjoy the amazing scenery. Guide gave little to no information about where you were passing through.
Do not do this tour, total waste of money.
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Q2576bymichaelh
Jun 28, 2025
Paddywagon doesn't care about customers - Disaster. We waited 30 minutes, then one came and said succinctly, the trip is not happening. The bus would have had an accident. We could ask for our money back. Professional companies would have used a replacement bus. You'd find another driver to step in. MAn would sincerely apologize!!! Or: we would be offered to go on a different tour, or we would be rebooked on tours of other companies. NONE of this is happening at Paddywagon. They don't give a shit about it.... We don't even know how to get our money back. We're just being dumbed down by the man from Paddywagon. NEVER THIS COMPANY AGAIN.
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