Private Tour

Ring of Kerry Private Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours 30 minutes

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I have been providing tours to individuals and groups for over 20 years. The knowledge and experience I have gained in that time has allowed me to design and deliver tours that are varied, fun and informative. Each tour while sharing a basic structure I strive to ensure all my tours are tailored to suit the client and their individual interests.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Ring Of Kerry

A day trip around the iconic Ring of Kerry, driving through rolling farmlands dotted with dairy herds and fluffy white sheep grazing leisurely. Taking in the wave hewn coastline along the Wild Atlantic Way, visiting centuries old stone forts and castles, Valentia Island lighthouse and Transatlantic Cable station, Portmagee fishing village (an ideal stop for lunch). Kerry Cliffs from where the best views of the Skellig Islands can be found along with thousands of seabirds including Puffins. Fantastic views of the Lakes of Killarney from Ladies View and also Torc Waterfall. Other attractions we may visit include Kerry Bog Village (a reconstructed 19th century rural settlement), Kells sheepdog demonstration with Brendan the shepherd and his sheepdogs, Skellig Experience Centre. The tour is designed to offer a wide and varied experience and each tour is unique and tailored to suit your individual preferences. Many sites are free to visit but some do have a small cover charge to cover costs

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Ring of Kerry Private Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

29 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Ring of Kerry - with Denis
marcia b,
Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Denis was on time and enlightened us with a wonderful tour. His humor was fun. We went to places that buses cannot go to. We went over to an island and had lunch there and were able to go all around the island. We really also enjoyed the sheep herding tour. This was a magnificent tour. I would recommend to anyone.
Take this tour, highlight of our trip!
margarethV4517UF,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I did this tour and it was by far the highlight of our trip! Everything I read before coming to Ireland said not to try to drive the Ring of Kerry yourself (which after seeing it I would 100% agree with) so we looked into taking a tour but the bus tours only make 3 stops and it felt like they didn’t get to really see everything, so after reading other reviews we decided to go with Denis and I’m so glad that we did! Denis is incredibly nice and very knowledgeable about the area and he is also a very good driver. I am someone who is gets very nervous driving with people I don’t know but he was fantastic and it was one of the least stressful passenger experiences I’ve ever had, despite the Irish roads being very narrow. This tour is well worth the money and lasts the whole day (we started at 9 and got back about 5:30). We got to see so many amazing and beautiful places and stopped numerous times to take pictures (Denis is also a good photographer and was happy to take some photos of my husband and I together) and hike up to the most amazing view of the Kerry Cliffs! Since you are in a car and not on a bus you get to see a lot of things you would otherwise miss and/or not know about and Denis is incredibly knowledgeable about the area and the history and answered all our questions. Denis also gives you the option to stop at a sheep dog herding demonstration and a Pete bog settlement which we originally thought could be kind of kitschy but we absolutely loved the sheep dog demonstration and the owner and his dog have actually won the international competition. Denis also recommend an amazing restaurant for lunch which had the best Irish meal we have had so far and he also recommended a stop at a chocolate factory which does a free tasting. Finally, Denis also gave us great recommendations for additional things to do in Killarney as well as in the other areas we are going after. Both my husband and I loved this tour and would highly recommend it!
So you're in Kerry County Ireland? So do this!!!
Morgan B,
Aug 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spectacular opportunity to see such a beautiful area of Ireland and the Ring of Kerry! Denis was so very engaging and friendly. He accommodated all the points of interest, even topping our expectations and anticipated imagined experiences. Will take another visit and do it again!!!
Highly recommended!
lorenapB668PQ,
Aug 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is really strange recommended. Denis is an attentive and prepared driver, an expert in the area. We arrived with a list of the destinations we would like to see and he was able to suggest what to remove and what to add to stay on schedule and be able to see the most beautiful places. We were very satisfied with the day. Thank you Denis, we are sure to recommend the best tour!
Best part of our trip to Ireland.
Annaweezy,
Jul 30, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I fully enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide Denis was very knowledgeable and made us feel like we'd all been friends for years. I fully recommend this tour! Thank you Denis!
Ring of Kerry Private Tour
Stephen B,
Jul 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There's so much to see on this circuit. Be sure to tell your guide what interests you; Denis O'Connor was excellent in listening to our interests and picking sites that were great for us (all of them), including some surprising sites we were not aware of. He was very informative and friendly, so I highly recommend him. I'm so glad I decided not to drive this myself!
Absolutely Worth Every Penny
998mattm,
Jul 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is the best. Denis is local and has been doing it for decades. You will see amazing sites you will never see on your own or on a bus. Worth twice the money so tip well.
Wonderful Day
Ana B,
Jul 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Dennis was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and very friendly. We truly enjoyed the day and our conversations. It was great to appreciate the scenery without worrying about the driving.
Best day of our entire trip. Beautiful scenery and relaxing tour at our own pace.
CBBRB,
Jun 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Denis was a fantastic guide. Had an excellent relaxing day at our own pace. Best day and tour of our entire trip. Denis provided good information and conversation. Beautiful scenery and we were able to visit places where the big tour buses do not go. Well worth the cost for a private tour and guide.
Amazing Ring of Kerry Private Tour
mkdd,
May 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Denis provided a wonderful private tour of the Ring of Kerry. He was very knowledgeable about the area and provided lots of insights into the history of the area. We shared our interests both via messaging on the viator app and when he arrived and was able to tailor the tour to visit things that we would enjoy. We spent a full day and he even went longer than the set time to ensure that we saw everything we wanted to. Our favorite things was the visit to Valencia island and the Cliffs of Kerry. He is also an excellent driver and we felt very comfortable in his car. We are so glad we didn't try and drive the route on our own. We would have missed so much.