Off the beaten Path Private Tour of Ring of Kerry
4.9
9 Ratings
Cahersiveen

Revel in the ‘Ring of Kerry’ through the eyes of a skilled, licensed local guide who thrives on sharing the charms of her homelands. Lean back and absorb captivating tales inherent to the region. Allocate a good part of your day to exploring less trodden paths that larger vehicles cannot access, offering the most awe-inspiring views.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cahergall Fort - Guided visit
  • Ballycarbery Castle - Photo stop
  • Portmagee - Stop here for a bite to eat at The Moorings.
  • Valentia Island - Tour the highlights of the island and reach it by car ferry. Ferry fare included in price.
  • Skellig Ring - Drive around the Sceilig ring
  • Skelligs Chocolate Co. - Optional stop at the chocolate factory
  • Ballinskelligs - Photo stop at beach
  • Killarney National Park - Drive through the park and stop for photos of lakes and also stop to view Torc Waterfall
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Ferry crossing is included
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Location
Cahergall Fort
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marlenep872
Dec 29, 2023
Wonderful views and photo stops - We very much appreciated Mary’s wonderful knowledge of, and great driving skills, around the Ring of Kerry. We loved Valentia Island, the views of the Skellig Islands Ring, the ring fort and many other delightful photo stops, including the Killarney Golf Course. We saw evidence of ancient life on one of our stops. A well rounded tour with something for each of our participants. Thank you Mary G for a great tour.
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Getaway10865135713
Aug 19, 2023
Amazing! - It was an amazing tour! Mary is great! She is very knowledgeable about the area and its history. We had a rainy day, but she still made it very enjoyable! I highly recommend Mary when you visit Ireland! 😊😊🇮🇪
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Christie
Aug 19, 2023
Amazing Tour w/ a Brilliant Guide - Mary was outstanding! She was so knowledgeable, personable, and open to flexing to do anything we wanted to do. We did not have the best weather which did not prevent her from providing us an amazing experience. I will be telling everyone coming to Ireland that she will have to be their guide.
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Trevorsuzanna
Nov 9, 2022
A grand trip and very informative in the various areas. - Mary was very lovely and informative of many areas. She was truly enjoyable company. We felt privileged to have her as our guide. We will definitely look her up the next time we come to visit.
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Raymondhe7383rt
Sep 19, 2022
Highly recommend this tour! - The Ring of Kerry tour was one of the highlights of our 5 week journey through England, Wales and Ireland. Our guide grew up in and still lives in the Killarney area so she has an abundance of information and history to share. She was very flexible as well, giving us extra time to see some of the sights.
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993anatm
Aug 12, 2022
Best way to tour the amazing ring of Kerry - Mary is the best tour guide you can wish for. Full of energy, amazing stories, unlimited knowledge of the history and the area. Excellent driver and a big crack (which means fun locally) We were two adults and two young adults in her car. Very specious and convenient. Full day out with all the best spots.
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Jonathanmr6602ym
May 2, 2022
5 amazing days with Mary - Mary is our new best friend. She is amazing. She knows everything and everyone. A true native to the country she has incredible knowledge of everything Ireland. She is a hoot and knows where to go and where not to go. One step ahead of the big tours. We spent 5 days with Mary and learned the history of every mile of the countryside. Worth the price and more. We will cherish our time with her. We will be back for a cupa tea soon.
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Bill
Oct 4, 2021
Friendly and Experienced Tour Guide - Our decision to book a tour with Mary on our first visit to Ireland was based on the great reviews we read. Here comes another 😊. From the instant we met, we had a warm connection, like the three of us were great friends. She asked what we were interested in seeing. We replied “driver’s choice”, and off we went. Being with Mary in her comfortable car was a very easy experience. We were treated to such beautiful and spectacular sights, including some hidden gems that large buses are not able to access on our Ring of Kerry tour. Having guided for over 20 years, Mary was eager to share her wealth of knowledge of the history here, and her personal stories from the years she’s spent growing up here. She stopped for photos, toilet breaks, lunch, and off the beaten track short walks to special sights not able to be seen by car. She kept us informed as to where we were heading, and what types of things we would be seeing. This was the perfectly tailored tour where Mary gave us options to stop or not, with the exception of her best “not to miss sites”, and she was always right about those! We had lots of laughs together and the day flew by. When had such a great time, we booked a second day to see the Dingle Peninsula. Our second day was just as spectacular and the day once again seemed to go so fast. Speaking of fast, we’re really glad we didn’t rent a car to do these tours on our own. I couldn’t imagine navigating the narrow roads, driving on the left, and keeping up the speed of the others. We’ve never been so grateful to be passengers. If you are visiting Ireland, don’t hesitate to book a tour with our new best friend in Killarney.
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Q1665ifellaa
May 3, 2023
One of a kind - Mary was extremely knowledgeable and it felt like she had an answer for every question we asked. We definitely went to stops that you wouldn't reach by a tour bus and had a one of a kind experience. We enjoyed the tours and all the stops we made. We were anxious about driving ourselves so it was nice to have someone take that burden for us. However it felt like we were in a rush ALL the time- that might just have been my perspective though. I think the driving is just different here, faster paced.
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