NATIONAL PARK TOURING
The tours worth booking.
The 14 national park tours in ireland travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are out, who runs the tour, and what a seat costs.
Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park from Cork, with scenic stops at Dingle Bay, Sneem, Waterville, and Torc Waterfall.
Most Popular“Beautiful country side of Ireland. I would love to go durning the summer, this trip was Fall and the leaves were absolutely stunning”
A 6-hour Ring of Kerry circuit from Killarney with a local driver-guide, big scenic stops, and time for museum, villages, and sheepdogs.
“It’s a long day but very enjoyable. The last stop on the tour only gave us time for an ice cream. Would have liked longer.”
A private horse-drawn ride through Killarney National Park with Ross Castle views, lake viewpoints, and local history, starting at Deenagh Lodge.
“This tour was a highlight in Killarney! There are many carriage companies here, but it’s clear this family-owned business is the best in the area. Our guide was incredible and his horse Duke was gorgeous. It’s clear the family takes very good care of the horses and offers them rest. We learned so much about…”
Ring of Kerry by coach from Killarney with Bog Village, sheepdogs, Cahersiveen history, scenic viewpoints, and Killarney National Park.
“Beautiful nature, great dog/sheep show. Winding roads, so be prepared. Lunch was in a restaurant, but you could bring your own. The driver was great.”
A 9-hour guided day trip from Galway to Connemara National Park and Kylemore Abbey, plus Clifden stops and Wild Atlantic Way views.
“I had a fantastic day trip exploring the beautiful Connemara region. Our guide, Paddy, was both entertaining and incredibly knowledgeable, filling the trip with fascinating insights. Pavel, our driver, did an excellent job on the scenic route. Highlights included a visit to the charming town of Clifden and the choice between Kylemore Abbey and Connemara…”
A 2-hour guided walk into Killarney National Park from St. Mary’s Cathedral, with local stories, deer spotting, and easy nature trails.
“Wonderful 2-h walk in Killarney National Park, Richard is very knowledgeable and told us a lot of stories. Relaxing walk, good with kids.”
Guided Connemara day trip from Galway with photo stops, Killary Fjord views, and a 2-hour hike on Diamond Hill in Connemara National Park.
“The tour is really beautiful as well as the stops during it. The guide descriptions were almost perfect, as detailed but never too annoying. Suggestions for improvement are: to specify at the beginning of the tour how many groups are on the bus and of there are different destinations, to avoid misunderatandings; to allow 1…”
Guided horseback riding in Killarney National Park past Lough Leane, with well-trained horses, helpful guides, and stunning views.
“Fantastic way to see Killarney National Park. My horse, Cracker, was lovely. This was my second time ever on a horse and I felt quite comfortable. The guides were friendly and on top of it.”
Ride Killarney National Park by bike at your pace. See Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Torc Waterfall, and working farms.
“The bikes were great, well marked bike paths. Wouldnt wanna do it any other way, renting bikes was the way to go!”
Galway to Connemara National Park day tour with Irish countryside stops, a fjord visit, and 2 hours of self-guided hiking trails.
“There were only two of us, but they organized the tour anyway! The bus driver was our guide and also a very nice person. He told about Ireland, we had a great conversations along the way”
A family-run jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park with Muckross Abbey, the famous poison yew tree, and easy lakeside views.
“I was so impressed with the guide, the carriage and the lovely horse. You could tell the family take their business seriously and love what they do. Everything was beautifully done. The sun came out and Meggie the horse was clearly having fun. I highly recommend this company.”
Killarney National Park and the Ring of Kerry in one day, with Waterville, Sneem, Dingle Bay, and Torc Waterfall views.
“It’s a must while in Ireland! The views and the history are nothing short of spectacular! We loved learning the history of the park and the culture! Our tour guide, Paul was hilarious and made it more interesting than just the views. His stories brought a whole different perspective!”
A private jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park, with stops for Ross Castle, Innishfallon, and views toward Carrauntoohil.
“Martin was our guide and he was absolutely amazing! He took photos for us and was very knowledgeable about the park and Killarney. Highly recommend!! It was an excellent experience!!”
Hop-on hop-off bus from Killarney to Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Traditional Farms, and Abbey ruins in one flexible day.
“Tour guide was friendly and chatty I would definitely recommend”
Every park worth the trip, country by country.
