Ireland Day Trips from Killarney
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Killarney is your gateway to the wild edges of County Kerry. Our day trips from Killarney take you along the Ring of Kerry and out to the Dingle Peninsula, past crashing coastlines and quiet mountain passes. Accompanied by our expert driver-guide and a small group of like-minded travelers, you’ll experience the stories, scenery, and hidden corners that make this part of Ireland unforgettable.
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Kerry is one of the most beautiful places on earth. We'd love to show you around.
There's a reason people travel from all over the world to stand on the edge of the Iveragh Peninsula and look out over the Atlantic. County Kerry is, quite simply, extraordinary. Mountains that rise straight out of the sea, roads that wind around cliffs with the kind of views that make you forget what you were talking about, and a landscape so green it almost doesn't look real. Our small group tours from Killarney put you right in the middle of it, with no minimum numbers and a driver-guide who knows every bend in the road.
What's included in a day trip from Killarney?
Our day tours from Killarney include your driver-guide and travel by mini-coach. Lunch isn't included, but our guides know the best local spots to stop for something tasty. Any entry fees to attractions along the way aren't usually included, allowing you to choose the activities and attractions you want to experience on the day.
Can I extend my tour longer than a day?
Yes. If a single day isn't enough to see Kerry properly, our private tours team can build a longer itinerary just for you. Travel at your own pace, choose your own stops, and go exactly when it suits you.
What time do day tours from Killarney depart?
Departure times vary by tour, so check your itinerary before you travel. We recommend arriving 30 15 minutes earlier, as we can't wait for late arrivals. All day trips from Killarney leave from the Killarney Tourist Information Office, right in the heart of town and easy to reach on foot.
Why choose Rabbie’s?
No minimum numbers means your tour from Killarney will always go ahead, whether it's just you or a full mini-coach. Our expert driver-guides know Kerry's back roads and its best stories, the ones you won't find in a guidebook. You'll travel in a small group, so there's always room to ask questions or make a request along the way. Expect small groups, big adventures, and a seat with a view all the way round.
Killarney is the perfect base for exploring the best of south-west Ireland. A Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney takes you around one of the great scenic drives in Europe. The Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head Drive, the Wild Atlantic Way; all of it is within reach on a day tour from Killarney, Ireland, with someone else doing the driving and all the stories thrown in for free. Need more inspiration? Take a look at our guide to things you must do in Killarney.
Travel Responsibly from Killarney
We adore Kerry. The mountains, the coastline, the people, and the stories they tell. And we want to help keep it that way. Through our responsible travel initiative, we use 16-seat minicoaches, donate to environmental projects, and do our best to protect the places we visit so future generations can enjoy them.
Did You Know?
Killarney means 'Church of the Blackthorn,' though nobody is entirely sure why. Just outside the town, the MacGillycuddy's Reeks rise to become Ireland's highest mountain range, home to Carrauntoohil, the tallest peak in the country. But there's more to Kerry than the scenery. During the Irish War of Independence, it was one of the most fiercely contested counties in Ireland, and the stories from that period are as dramatic as the landscape that surrounds them.
Southwest Ireland at its most wild
Kerry is the kind of place where the road itself is half the experience. Coastal passes that drop down to hidden bays, mountain views that appear without warning, and a landscape that changes every few miles in ways that make you glad you're not watching it through a car window alone. Touring from Killarney puts you right in the heart of it, with a driver-guide who knows when to stop, when to slow down, and when to just let the scenery do the talking.
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