Top 20 Experiences in South West Ireland
Shore Excursion From Cork: Including Blarney Castle and Kinsale
The tour begins with a pick up from the cruise liner terminal in Cobh, Cork Harbour, where your driver will be waiting for you to drive to Blarney Castle. Admission to the Blarney Castle and Gardens is included. Take a panoramic drive through Cork City, where your guide will point out the highlights of the southern capital. In the afternoon visit Kinsale and tour Cobh.
Cobh (Cork) to Blarney Castle & Kinsale - Shore Excursion
Exciting Shore Excursion from Cobh to Blarney Castle, Cork City, Kinsale and Cobh. Bus Tour starts/finishes at your ship and is tailored to suit your docking/sailing times. Our Bus Tour Includes: • Admission To The Famous Blarney Castle & Gardens • Shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills - The Worlds Largest Irish Store • Driving Tour of Unique Cork City • Photo Op at Historic Charles Fort • Free Time in Picturesque Kinsale for lunch and exploring • A Visit To The Magnificent St. Coleman's Cathedral Up to 8 hours Tour day (Tour times are tailored to work with your docking/sailing times) Our bus tour departs/returns right at your ship in Cobh/Cork We're based in Cobh and have over 50 years experience. Our driver/guides are all locals and have lots of interesting facts, fascinating history, fun stories, songs and jokes.
Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs, starting in (from) Killarney
Private Tour of the Ring of Kerry in a passenger vehicle with an experienced guide. The tour is private so we can customise it and visit places not available for big tour buses. Places like Kerry Cliffs which are up to a 1K feet above sea level and our cliffs are higher then Cliffs of Moher.
Blarney Castle Cork City and Jameson Distillery Semi Private Tour
Our great adventure starts visiting one of Ireland’s greatest treasures Blarney Castle, the home of Blarney Stone also known as Stone of Eloquence. Do you know if you kiss the stone, it will give you the gift of eloquence? Blarney Castle is more than a castle, it is a complex building divided in different parts: chapel, banqueting hall & family room, young ladies’ bedroom, the dungeon, the great hall, the kitchen… After this visit to the castle, we will drive to Cork where we are going to enjoy a panoramic tour (we don’t stop to visit sites). You will learn the history of English Market, one of the world’s oldest municipal markets, St. Anne’s Church which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower. We can´t leave Cork without visiting the famous Jameson Distillery, during the tour you will be shown how whisky is made and you will be able to taste it. Maximum 25 pax ( adjustable times based on the schedule of your cruise) PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!
Easy Access Blarney Stone and Castle Gardens Tour
This expertly curated tour offers unique access to Ireland’s must-see Blarney Castle & Gardens, home to the world-famous Blarney Stone. This wonderful tour also includes an enchanting walk discovering the picturesque village of Blarney as well as time to shop at one of Ireland’s oldest and most authentic Irish Woollen Mills. - Beat the Ticket Line crowds – with our easy access tickets to Blarney Castle & Gardens - Visit the 15th-century Blarney Castle home of the Blarney Stone - Kiss the Blarney Stone and receive the “Gift of Eloquence” or named locally as the “Gift of the Gab” - Enjoy a guided walking tour of the very picturesque Blarney Village - Visit Ireland’s oldest and largest Irish craft goods shop - Experience a fully guided tour led by an expert local English-speaking professional guide. - Enjoy the best stories and highlights of Blarney Castle & Gardens and Blarney Village
Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head Drive Group Tour
Our group tours of the Dingle Peninsula offer a personalized experience led by knowledgeable local guides, ensuring an authentic exploration of hidden gems and cultural insights. With a focus on sustainable travel practices, we engage with local communities and support small businesses, enhancing the richness of the journey while preserving the peninsula's natural beauty for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, ancient history, and vibrant traditions of the Dingle Peninsula on a tour that goes beyond the ordinary, creating unforgettable memories for every traveler.
Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train
Depart Cobh Railway Station for a scenic train ride to Cork to visit the Blarney Castle and Gardens on this 6.5-hour tour. Kiss the Blarney Stone if you want, then explore Cork on a city tour, before returning to Cobh. Once you’re back in Cobh, visit the cemetery to learn about the victims of the Lusitania and finish your tour by stopping at the Cobh Heritage Centre, before being returned to your ship.
Ring of Kerry Day Tour from Cork: Including Killarney National Park
Like all the best journeys in life, Paddywagon Tours started in 1998 with the simple thought, “it’s time for something different”. The Ring of Kerry is considered one of the finest drives in the world. From rugged cliffs to golden beaches, small villages and pastures green to peat bogs and picturesque mountain ranges. This peninsula illustrates all that is beautiful, wonderful and wild in our beloved motherland. The variety of attractions makes this one of the most diverse and interesting day tours that one is likely to experience in their travel adventures. From ancient stone forts to landscapes carved out of rock by the Ice Age, from sparkling lakes to winding mountain passes our day trip shall be a highlight and shall ensure lasting memories of the beautiful Kingdom of Kerry.
Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.
Follow the riding trail into the Knockreer Estate north of Lough Lein, taking in the essence of Killarney National Park. The stables are open all year from 9am daily, offering hacking, trekking and trail riding into the Killarney National Park for one, two and three hours. The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1981, and forms part of a Special Area of Conservation. Your trail will take you past Lough Lein, the largest of the three lakes in Killarney and across areas of stunning natural beauty. Expect amazing views of soaring mountains, and rolling hills with the unique ecosystem including numerous species of fauna and flora. All groups are guided, and all levels of experience catered for. For clients who come un-equipped, we can provide riding hats and boots.
Killarney National Park Tour
~~SPECTACULAR VIEWS GUARANTEED~~ This is a scenic tour of Killarney National Park which brings you along park routes via traditional Jaunting car, the routes we take which are inside the National Parklands are not accessible by car, these routes are some of the most breathtaking and picturesque in the region with mountain&lake views across the famous Lakes of Killarney. ~Killarney’s best Jaunting car tour~ We have wollen blankets onboard to keep you warm on those colder days as you tour the park & view the beautiful landscapes. Our horses love treats you can bring them carrots & apples to feed them if you wish. We are the only jaunting car tour operator who focuses on small private tours and rest assured you will not be disappointed with the panoramic views across the lakes and mountains in this UNESCO world heritage site.
Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring Private Tour
The famous Ring of Kerry is considered one of Ireland’s most beautiful scenic drives and we will be visiting historical sights, magnificent vistas, quaint little villages and many off the beaten path places on our tour. Wild Atlantic Tours specialise in providing award winning guided tours of Kerry and South West Ireland. We are a family run business based in Killarney, County Kerry. Our mission is to ‘ensure that each & every one of our guests really enjoy their time spent with Wild Atlantic Tours & that they leave having experienced our culture, visited our hidden gems and chatted with the people of our beautiful country.’ Paudie was born and raised in South Kerry and enjoys sharing the beautiful places where he grew up with his guests.
Medieval Banquet at Bunratty Castle Ticket
Experience a night of medieval activities at the Bunratty Castle in Ireland. Prepare yourself for a 4-course feast that's fit for a king. The evening lasts two and a half hours and is full of medieval themed wonders.
Full-Day Tour of the Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head, and Inch Beach
This tour with top rated local Driver/Guides on Tripadvisor and de lux vehicles is most popular tour in Killarney. Sit back and let our superb Driver/Guides give you a memorable day out. Dingle Peninsula ( 7 hours duration) has the most rugged coastline in Ireland . A great deal of traditional Irish heritage is maintained in this Irish-speaking region ( Gaeltacht). Considered by many to have some of Europe’s most spectacular scenery and also supports both a rare and unique assortment of flora and fauna. Slea Head is the most westerly point in Europe and standing there, looking towards America, instils a feeling of excitement and empathy with the millions of emigrants who took this route.Enjoy splendid views around Slea Head, especially the Blasket Islands. The tour also takes in the countryside where David Lean filmed Ryan’s Daughter and the landscape backdrops for the Irish scenes of the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman filmed Far and Away. Enjoy lunch in world renowned Dingle Town.
Private Tour of Blarney Castle, Cork City and Kinsale
I aim to give passengers the best possible experience. I really enjoy my job and I go that extra mile to make sure you leave with wonderful memories. Irish people by nature are a proud race and I take huge pride in showing you beautiful sights and making sure that nothing is too much trouble for me.
Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Cork: Including The Wild Altanic Way
Depart Cork for a day trip to the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland's most popular natural attractions. This guided tour also includes a visit to the city of Limerick, checking out the lunar-style landscape of the Burren, and stopping by medieval Bunratty Castle.
Electric Bike Around Dingle Peninsula: Must-Do Half-Day Activity!
Dingle Peninsula is arguably the absolute very best coastal route in Ireland, if not the entire world. Driving around in a car is one thing, but cycling around it on Electric Bikes is another level completely - Prepare to have your mind-blown by the intriguing history, local insight and spectacular scenery on this self-guided tour. Our top-spec Electric Bikes make it simple to blaze your way up the steep hills, and our fat tyres absorbe any bumps in the road. Also, rest assured our bike mechanics are just a phone call away should anything happen on the road. If you've never been on an ebike, don't worry - Neither has 95% of our guests. We will show you everything and make sure you are comfortable before heading off. Over approximately 3 hours, our GPS Commentary App will navigate you around the peninsula with local history, funny stories and a few bad jokes coming through your bluetooth helmet - This ensures that you get all the information AND all the independence that you want.
Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Killarney
The Iveragh Peninsula which contains Ireland’s most spectacular mountain road – the Ring of Kerry – is situated in the south west corner of Ireland. Over the centuries it has been the inspiration of poets and writers because of its magnificent coastal scenery and rugged countryside.
Private Cork City Tour, Kinsale and Jameson Distillery
This great tour starts at one famous fishing town and its historic port: Kinsale We drive back to Kinsale and visit Charles Fort, situated on a cliff overlooking Kinsale harbour. Then we will explore Kinsale. Kinsale is a busy town with a wide choice of bars, restaurants and cafes. Then we will drive back to Cork. Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland. It is a vibrant city with plenty of things to see. On this tour we will pass by some of its main attractions: the English Market, one of the worlds oldest municipal markets. St. Annes Cathedral which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower, St. Patrick´s Street, main shopping street in the city, The Victorian Quarter, The house of Annie Moore - Ellis Island´s first immigrant, Huguenot Cemetery and Elizabeth Fort. Small stop at Saint Fin Barre´s Cahedral, have your camera ready!! We can´t leave Cork without visiting the famous Jameson Distillery PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!
Exhilarating Rib experience - Dingle sea safari
Dingle Sea Safari Rib is exhilarating fun and informative . As the Rib travels around much of the coast and Blasket islands -It gives a unique upclose viewing of everything that is a must see . Very personal tour as limited to just 12 persons each time . Marine life , sea Birds and a great captain who tells you the history and geology , This tour really has it all to offer . This experience is sure to be 1 of the highlights to your holiday in Dingle ...
Ring Of Kerry Tour
Ring of Kerry Tours Luxury mid-size bus tours of The Ring of Kerry The Only mid-size group tour of the world famous RING OF KERRY. With a smaller vehicle (max 37 passengers) we can travel off the main tour route and drive on the Skellig Ring on the edge of the Wild Atlantic Way coastline with unrivalled view of the Skellig Islands. An essential part of any visit to the Emerald Isle is a tour of the world famous Ring of Kerry. Take our intimate small group tour on a 180 km circuit of the county. Our experienced guides will be delighted to show you the unrivalled beauty County Kerry has to offer. Whether you’re looking for an insight into Irish history, a sample of our famous local wit or simply a great photo opportunity, the Ring of Kerry Tour is exactly what you require.