Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Meeting point at 11am for this 2-hour guided walk in Killarney National Park is oSheas Funeral Home V93 KX 61 opposite St. Marys Cathedral which dates from 1842. Cross the road entering the National Park by the lovely thatched cottage and walk up the hill to Knockreer House, and Dairy Cottage where President Charles De Gaulle of France spent nearly two weeks in June 1969. Just after this a great vista of the lake, and mountains opens where you are likely to see some of our native red deer grazing in the fields.Walk with your local guide who knows all the best places off the beaten path as he was born just a short distance away. Slán go fóill (bye a while).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Special footwear not required, but if you have walking boots you are advised to wear them
Food and drinks
What To Expect
Meet your guide at 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite St. Marys Cathedral for a two hour walk of Killarney National Park. This can be extended to a longer walk if desired. The cathedral was designed by Augustus Welby Pugin who came over to Killarney from London, and building commenced in 1842. During the great famine the unfinished building was used as a shelter for starving people who came in from the countryside. The lovely thatched cottage Deenagh Lodge which once served as a gate lodge is now a popular tea rooms during the summer months. Queen Victoria was a visitor to this area back in 1861 arriving in Killarney by train, a new age travel as the railway first opened in Killarney in 1853. Sika deer were introduced to the area from Wicklow in 1865, and there is now a good number of them. The native red deer are a bigger attraction they came close to extinction but thankfully there now is a good size herd in the National Park. The year 1969 was an exciting one as Charles De Gaulle spent nearly two weeks in a cottage nearby with a big security presence. The film Ryans Daughter was filmed in Dingle, but the love scene was done in the National Park. Not surprising as the scenery speaks for itself. All the local guides have a great love of their home place, so you can be guaranteed an informative tour.
Options
Irish and Spanish languages.
Private guided walks.
Local guide
Duration: 7 hours
Various scenic routes.
Walking.
Killarney Guided Walks
Guided walks in Killarney National Park with local guide, and his friendly red setter Rua, plus guided ascent of Irelands highest mountain.
Reviews
376 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Killarney walking tour
Discover11836984520,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Richard. I was the only to show up still a fantastic tour. Weather was bad but still saw some great sights.
Interesting and invigorating
432reganl,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard is a fantastic guide and walking companion, with a wealth of knowledge about the park, and local history of the town and its people. If you want an insight into Killarney I couldn't recommend this walk enough.
Very nice walk
Olga S,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful 2-h walk in Killarney National Park, Richard is very knowledgeable and told us a lot of stories. Relaxing walk, good with kids.
Wonderful tour from a trusted local guide
Katie R,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to explore the national park! The walk was relatively leisurely with only a few minor hills. Most was paved, but we did explore off the path a little. Our guide was born and raised in the area and the park was where he used to frequent as a child and all through this adulthood. We learned about the history and got to see some unique sites we would have missed on our own. We also enjoy the wildlife! We saw many deer and a type of cow that almost went extinct until being brought to the national park. One of the deer even almost came right up to us. It was just the right about of time but we loved seeing the beautiful sights from a trusted local!
You don't need a guide ....
Rosalind K,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00You don't need a guide . You can walk the park without one. Saw a few cows but no deer. Very little communication along the way. Very pleasant guide.
Extremely Knowledgeable Guide in Stunning Killarney National Park
G5973IRcarols,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Richard was a wonderful guide -- knowledgeable, humorous, and kind. We asked endless questions about the flora in Killarney National Park, and he patiently answered each one and gave us even more information than we knew to ask for! Our walk was blissful quietude, and we'll carry memories of fairies and Ireland with us always.
Beautiful views with an informative guide
Steven M,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved our walk through the National Park with Richard. We were the only ones who booked the tour, so we were able to ask questions and learn about the history of the park/Killarney. Richard was a very capable guide who knew his way around the land. We were able to see stunning vistas and tons of red deer! I was sad to learn that the dog mentioned in some of the earlier reviews of this business has passed away, but the three humans did well on our own.
Fantastic hike!
Celeste W,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Richard and 16yo Dahi were superb guides. Even sang to me! Tour was in Irish but they translated for us. Lasted three hours. Gorgeous scenery. Need to be in good hiking shape. We got wet and muddy. Loved it!
A must do walk in Killarney
L6237VSconnieb,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everyone in our group really enjoyed walking through the park and listening to Richard Clancy who grew up in Killarney. His passion for the area is quite evident. He even broke into a song that Johnny Cash wrote about Ireland “Forty Shades of Green”. We loved our time on the tour.
Fun outdoor walk with history and great views
alexandertZ7660JF,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very kind man Richard. I laughed a lot and enjoyed the accent. Very nice walk/hike. Saw more sere than I’ve ever seen before. Very relaxing
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