Private Luxury Full-Day Ring of Kerry Tour from Cork

Cork

Pick up from your destination in Cork and drive to Killarney

1 Hours 25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ross Castle

The history of Ross Castle in Killarney is a story of war, rebellion, and restoration. The castle was built by the O’Donoghue clan in the 15th century as their stronghold and residence. It was later taken over by the McCarthy clan in the 16th century, after the O’Donoghues lost their lands in the Desmond rebellion. The castle was then besieged and captured by the English forces led by General Ludlow in 1652, after a long resistance by the Irish defenders. The castle was then leased to the Browne family, who became the Earls of Kenmare and lived there until the 19th century. The castle was finally restored by the Office of Public Works in the 20th century, and opened to the public as a museum and tourist attraction. The admission fee is €5 for adults and €3 for children.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Torc Waterfall

Torc Waterfall is a 20 metres high, 110 metres long cascade waterfall formed by the Owengarriff River as it drains from the Devil's Punchbowl corrie lake at Mangerton Mountain. The waterfall, which lies at the base of Torc Mountain, in the Killarney National Park,

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ladies' View

Ladies View is one of Killarney's and indeed Ireland's best known scenic viewing points. It is named after Queen Victoria's Ladies in Waiting who were part of her entourage during her visit to Killarney in 1861.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Moll's Gap

Moll’s Gap is a mountain pass on the N71 road from Kenmare to Killarney in County Kerry, Ireland. It is part of the Ring of Kerry tourist route, and it offers stunning views of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks mountains, the lakes and the bogs of the Killarney National Park. Moll’s Gap is named after Moll Kissane, who ran a shebeen (an unlicensed pub) in the 1820s, while the road was under construction. She made Poitin, a hard liquor, for the workers who built the road. The shebeen is no longer there, but you can still see the remains of her cottage near the gap.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kenmare

Kenmare is a small town in the south of County Kerry, Ireland. The name Kenmare is the anglicised form of Ceann Mara, meaning "head of the sea", referring to the head of Kenmare Bay.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sneem

Sneem is a small and picturesque village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the Iveragh Peninsula, which is part of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route. Sneem lies on the estuary of the River Sneem, which flows into Kenmare Bay. The name Sneem comes from the Irish word An tSnaidhm, which means "the knot". There are different explanations for this name, but one of them is that the village consists of two squares, North and South, that are connected by a bridge over the river, forming a knot-like shape. Sneem has a rich history and culture, and it has attracted many visitors over the years. One of them was the former French president Charles de Gaulle, who visited Sneem in 1969 and has a monument dedicated to him in the North Square. Sneem also offers many attractions and activities for tourists, such as hiking, cycling, fishing, golfing, and kayaking. You can explore the natural beauty of the mountains, lakes, forests, and bogs that surround the village.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Com An Chiste

Com an Chiste Pass, a mountain pass on the Ring of Kerry. It offers spectacular views of the Kenmare Bay and the MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountains.

15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waterville

Waterville, historically known as Coirean (Irish: An Coireán, meaning “little cauldron”), is a charming village located on the Iveragh Peninsula in County Kerry, Ireland. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Lough Currane, Waterville offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and warm hospitality.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Portmagee

Portmagee is a small and charming village in County Kerry, Ireland. It is located on the Iveragh peninsula, south of Valentia Island, and it is part of the Ring of Kerry, a scenic coastal route. Portmagee is known for its colourful houses, its fishing heritage. Lunch Break (Optional)

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kerry Cliffs

The cliffs stand over 1000ft above the wild Atlantic and were formed in a desert environment 400 million years ago. Out to the west stand the amazing Skellig Rocks one of only three UNESCO world heritage sites in Ireland. Of course the Kerry Cliffs are the closest viewing point to the great rocks and also the famous Puffin Island. Allied with these facts as you stand at the summit of this mystical place and breath in the freshest of air, deep in to your lungs from the wild Atlantic and observe this natural wonder. You can relax and unwind and observe the majestic views from here which reach out for 30 miles of the surrounding areas. The visit to Kerry Cliffs in an option and it may shorten the time spent on some other attraction, as to fully admire the amazing views minimum one hour is needed.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cahergall Fort

The stone fort of Cahergal built around 600AD. It is well worth a visit. The current structure has undergone some reconstruction and while the purist may say it is too “clean and pure” it is an impressive site. With walls approx 6 m high and some 3 m thick this dry stone wall fort is one of the best examples of an early medieval stone forts to be found on the ring of Kerry.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kerry Bog Village Museum

Kerry Bog Village Museum 18th 19th century village museum. Good place to get focus how we were living in the past.Kerry Bog Village is a place which memorises great potato famine in the middle of 19th century. Traditional thatched roof cottages, smell of burned pit will take visitors to 19th century.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Killorglin is a town in County Kerry, Ireland, with a population of 2,199. It is on the Ring of Kerry tourist route, and hosts the annual Puck Fair festival, which features a "king" wild goat.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cork

Driving back to your desired location in Cork

1 Hours 25 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free