Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park
Overview
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1 hour
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Discover the beauty of Killarney National Park aboard the traditional mode of transport a Jaunting car!
~Great views Guaranteed~
This tour brings you inside the breathtaking Killarney National Park to see the beautiful park vistas,we take you to see the Famous Abbey built inside the park in the 15th century.
The routes we take via horse&carriage "Jaunting car" aren't accessible by car and boast some of the most spectacular scenery in the region.
See lake views across Killarney's largest lake with the backdrop of the beautiful Kerry Mountains!! There's no wonder this area is recognised as a UNESCO world heritage site! ☘️️
We also have wollen blankets on-board and all our carriages are covered to keep all passengers warm&dry on those cooler/wet days.
** This is a great activity to do on rainy days as all of our carriages are covered with roofs**
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Muckross Abbey
Visit the ancient yew tree growing from inside Muckross Abbey
Killarney National Park
Immerse yourself in nature as we travel through this beautiful National Park that’s listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site
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Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park
What‘s Included
Professional guide
On-board commentary & History
Free parking
All Fees and Taxes
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
179 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight Experience
Malcolm L,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour guide, personalized, fabulous scenery through UNESCO National Park. Quiet location away from the crowds
Jaunting car ride, McCarthy 's Carriage Rides
helenkingr,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Damian was great! He gave us a lot of information, was professional, and entertaining. Would highly recommend.
A Lovely Jaunt
cscherry416,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay treated us to a lovely drive to what remains of Muckross House and we enjoyed exploring the building and grounds. His passion for his horses and the local history was evident in our time together.
Informative, Entertaining & Scenic tour with great guides (and horses!)
Georgia S,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour with Damien & Daisy! We arrived a little early and were entertained by Damien’s father, who told us about some Irish history, gave us some tips on local hot spots and played us a few tunes on his accordion! We headed off through the National Park, which is gorgeous. Damien is very knowledgeable about local history and knew all the best photo spots. The stop at Muckross Abbey is a great addition to the tour. Thank you McCarthys, we had a great time!
Amazing Jaunting Car tour...
Lindsay M,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Jaunting Car tour to Muckross Abbey! The ride was beautiful and the horses are so well taken care of. Because of flight delays, we couldn’t make our original time. They were so great working with us and finding a new time! We’d love to come back and take another tour!
Loved This Tour
MillieMcHugh,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience! Our guide Damien and beautiful horse Molly took us to Muckross Abbey, with plenty of views of the mountains and lakes along the way. Explored the Abbey, which is magical. A very fun experience and learned so much about the history in the area. Definitely recommend!
Jaunty Killarney Ride
George G,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a simply wonderful experience with Damien, our jaunty driver. He was a handsome young man with excellent personality making our ride exceptional in every way. Damien took great care in his horsemanship and demonstrated a genuine love for his work, Ireland and his horses. He was very knowledgeable and engaged in exceptional conversation, cultural elements and history of the beautiful Killarney National Park. His horses today was Duke, an exceptional specimen at a full 18 hands high. Damien and Duke were outstanding ambassadors and we loved the tour very much. We highly recommend this tour and our driver!!!
Fantastic trip
Patricia S,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Damien was fantastic. Funny, knowledgeable, kind, obviously loves his horses. We had a lovely chat and he even let me drive Molly! Molly also appreciated the apples I brought!
Damien and Molly delivered a great tour!
765adriannen,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Damien and Molly, the horse power, gave us a great, relaxed tour within Killarney Nat’l Park! Damien provided historical accounts along the route and pointed out various native plants and animals. Meeting spot was easily located and we stayed warm with wool blankets. We stopped for pics among the beautiful scenery too! Great tour!
National Park
Diane P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Damien our driver was so personable and shared his knowledge of the surrounding area. I gave my review 4 stars because I thought we would see more of the park but we throughly enjoyed the Muckross Abbey
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