Private Ring of Kerry Tour: Enjoy a Luxury Chauffeur Experience from Killarney in a Mercedes S-Class
4.8
29 Ratings
Portmagee

I’m Joe, your personal chauffeur from Killarney, ready to steer you around the stunning vistas of the Ring of Kerry in a top-tier S Class Mercedes. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a professionally trained local driver at the helm, sharing the hidden gems off the beaten bus routes in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes S Class.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Portmagee - Have lunch in the picturesque fishing village of Portmagee
  • Kerry Cliffs - The Kerry Cliffs are spectacular and in my opinion more beautiful than the Cliffs of Moher. Take a 5 minute walk upto the Cliffs passing by the ponies and Lamas in the field. See the replica Beehive Huts. You can walk right out to the edge of the Cliffs, don’t worry there is a safety fence. You get spectacular views of the Skelligs, two great islands of rock coming out of the Sea. The area is a haven for bird life and is full of nesting seabirds early in the year.

e6 pp entry fee

  • Sneem - We will stop in the lovely village of Sneem for some refreshments and maybe some cake or local Ic Cream
  • Daniel O’Connell Memorial Church - Passing through the Town of Caherciveen, the birthplace of Irish freedom vocalist Daniel O Connell, see the only Church in Ireland not dedicated to a Saint, Daniel O Connell memorial Church
  • Kerry Bog Village Museum - We stop at the Bog Village, see Famine cottages, cottages that show Irish life in the 1930 , feed the Irish Wolfhounds, one of the World’s largest dogs. Lots to see and do here.
  • Kells Sheep Centre - A highlight of the Tour, see a world champion Shepherd with his Border Collies give a demonstration on sheep herding. A pleasure to watch man and dog in action.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied
Location
Portmagee
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.8
(29 Ratings)
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Kenzie_bea
Mar 31, 2024
Wonderful guide to show you all the highlights! - Joe was a wonderful tour guide!! I spent two days with him; we traveled around the Ring of Kerry and then drove up to the Dingle Peninsula. We saw all the highlights and hidden gems in two days. He looked ahead at the weather and planned events for each day to maximize my experience based on expected visibility/ rain. He suggested more ideas based on my interests and didn’t take it personally if I chose not to do one of his suggestions, which is exactly what I want! He gave lots of ideas and let me customize my trip. Joe is incredibly kind, easy to get along with, and very perceptive. I traveled alone as a young(ish) woman and was so glad that I chose Joe to show me around!
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Jimmystovall
Oct 9, 2023
We cannot recommend booking this tour enough! Joe is FANTASTIC! - We had a fantastic day with Joe on the Ring of Kerry. The weather didn't cooperate, but Joe made the trip fantastic! He took us to many places off the main bus route that we would have never seen without him. We stopped at beaches, museums, local pubs where the locals eat, and even stopped for homemade ice cream for the kids. Joe wasn't watching the clock all day and wanted to ensure we had plenty of time and a great tour. I would HIGHLY recommend booking a tour with Joe. We left feeling like we had made a new friend. His Mercedes is comfortable with plenty of room for 4. The next time we are in the area, we will definitely book with Joe again.
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Cherylck6095rx
Oct 8, 2023
1st Trip to Ireland Couldn't Have Been Better! - Our first trip to Ireland couldn't have been better and it was all because of Joe Long. His private tour was taylored to our every need. He found an excellent hotel for us at a wonderful price. Joe took us to off the beaten paths to incredible little restaurants, castles, and breath taking scenery. As a tour guide he is unbeatable!
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Q9224aykellyn
Oct 8, 2023
Joe Long is the best private tour. He is above and beyond helpful. He is a ten star rating in our book!! - Oh my goodness!! Where do I start with Joe Long! He is not a 5 star, he is a perfect Ten!!!! From the moment that I contacted him, he was very quick to get back to me with pricing and details. He was willing to do not only the Ring of Kerry but the next day also do Dingle Peninsula. And..... the brave chap also did a 3rd day to explore Killarney Park and take us to our next adventure location! Joe helped me to plan how to arrange transport from Dublin down to Kerry Airport. He also helped to choose a place for us to stay and the place he chose was amazing the breakfasts were great! Mr Long selected great places for us to eat that were off the beaten path very reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. Even took us to a beach so that we could get our feet wet in the water because it was such a warm and lovely day. He had his work cut out for him with our group as it was like herding a bunch of turtles. He really went above and beyond. He listens to what you like and does his best with the alloted time to get accomplished what you won't see on the big bases. Before we even went on the trip I felt like I already had an Irish best friend with him! Joe is so kind and professional. He knows the place well! If we go back, I would call him up in a heart beat! You won't find any more professional, kind true gentleman than this!!!
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T6192dqbryanp
Aug 23, 2023
Best Private Ring of Kerry Tour - My wife and I toured the Ring of Kerry with Joe as part of our trip to Ireland for the Notre Dame game, and it was a wonderful day of sightseeing and learning. Joe was courteous, professional and very attentive to our needs and he constantly pointed out things and added history along the drive. Seeing the Kerry Cliffs, having an Irish coffee at the Red Fox with the Kerry Bog Village, and watching the sheepdogs at work was amazing! Lunch in Portmagee was a wonderful way to break up the drive, followed by delicious chocolate sampling at the Skelligs chocolate factory. You HAVE to have the ice cream in Sneem! The admissions costs, when needed, at some of the stops were very reasonable. Joe did a wonderful job and made our day one we'll never forget! Highly recommend!
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Saralf8228gg
Aug 21, 2023
Family of Four Ring of Kerry - Joe was a great tour guide, knew a lot of the area as well has had helpful tips for other places in the country we were going.
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Christopher_l
Aug 13, 2023
Great day touring the Ring of Kerry! - Joe was great, super knowledgeable and professional. He had a really nice car and was an excellent driver. Fun day touring the ring of Kerry and it's awesome even in the rain... We had an awesome time! Hints if you book this: I might suggest skipping the Kerry Bog Village and instead spending more time at the gorgeous Kerry cliffs and beaches as we personally are more interested in seeing the views and scenic spots (or you might want to walk around one of the super cute villages we passed through). There's a lot to try to fit into the day, so choose wisely as Joe is quite flexible in the time allotted. The sheepdog demo was awesome! I would also suggest perhaps looking ahead to find other restaurants in portmagee if u have special dietary needs, as the chosen restaurant is great and has very tasty food, but not much for non traditional diets (which is not at all a criticism). Great day overall with a great guide/driver!
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Dobinaz
Aug 9, 2023
Great knowledge combined with great service! - This was my second time using this company for a tour of Ring of Kerry. I had a different driver this time but what my wife and I experienced was absolutely awesome. This company and it's team know the area really well, make you feel comfortable, drive careful and close to everything you want to see and make what could be a tough drive alone something easy. They arrived at our hotel early, asked questions and then took us out for almost eight hours of incredible views and learning. I highly recommend them!
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Beckycarnation
Jul 1, 2023
John is a Wonderful Professional Tour Guide!! - John, our guide was handsome & charming. He opened doors for my college age daughter & I, took our group of (4) to the very top of Kerry Cliffs in a rain & wind storm so we wouldn’t have to walk the 3/4 mile in the storm, spoiled us w/ stops for the Best Soft Ice cream, Best Chocolates and the Best Seafood. The Sheep Dog Trials Demo was a wonderful bright spot in a day of stormy sight seeing. John was flexible and kind. We were awe struck by the beauy of the tour so much so that we never wanted the day to end…but end it did by John getting us a table…@ a WONDERFUL resturant in Killarney even though it was by reservation only…John knows EVERYONE in the Co. by first name…we secretly think his is running for Mayor or Governor!!!! Very Professional & personal!!
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Kevin_h
Jul 28, 2023
Disappointed Ring of Kerry with no compensation - Wasn’t the best experience as it rained so we couldn’t see any of the cliffs or shoreline. Our driver tried to the best but we felt he took to stops where he knew the person and was receiving credit for brining us there and most stops wanted fees which didn’t help with the experience, I’m not sure how I would rate this or how to recommend as we paid a good price for not seeing the Ring of Kerry
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