Jaunting Car Tour to Ross Castle from Killarney: A Scenic Journey through Killarney National Park
4.8
263 Ratings
Killarney
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Travel back in time as you take a traditional Jaunting Car Ride through the Killarney National Park and on to Ross Castle situated on the banks of the spectacular Killarney Lakes.
Take in the sights of some of Killarney’s most popular scenic hotspots like the iconic high spire of St. Mary’s Cathedral and the Deenagh Lodge and River as your private carriage takes a ramble through the magnificent landscape of the Killarney National Park.
Be transported back to 15th century Ireland with stories of the legendary stronghold of the O’Donoghue Chieftains and the ancient Castle’s tragic fall to the Cromwellian Army on their conquest of Ireland, the legend of the Lake and much more.
Learn more about the nature of the Park as well as its famous wildlife inhabitants including the Irish Red Deer. Take this unique opportunity to capture those special holiday moments as your Guide pauses at some of Killarney’s most dramatic scenic locations before reaching the shores of Ross Castle.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Great Southern Killarney
Your Killarney Jaunting Car will start from The Great Southern Hotel on the East Avenue road. This start point is located beside Killarney Train Station and Killarney Outlet Shopping centre. There is car parking in this area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(263 Ratings)
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Marionfk8431jc
Apr 21, 2024
Jaunt ride with lots of laughs! - Our driver Joseph made this experience wonderful. Horse's name was Jacoby, pretty much self driving. Joseph was a great Irish storyteller and had us all laughing the whole ride. Took some pictures and even taught us how to use the camera on our phones. Great experience, lots of fun.
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Laurenaz6058re
Apr 18, 2024
Must do when in Killarney - Such a beautiful way to visit Killarney National Park. I highly recommend. Our driver was very kind and knowledgeable and his horse Joey was a sweetheart with a big personality. The carriage was covered so even if it’s a rainy day this is a great experience. The carriage is roomy enough for a couple or a whole family.
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Karen_l
Apr 15, 2024
Jesse the horse! - James was very informative, personal & such a good time! Loved the way he handled Jesse, the horse! Location & drop off were simple to find-thoroughly enjoyable trip!
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Lori_o
Apr 6, 2024
Very enjoyable! - what a great day. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Had blankets for the chilly day. Gave us plenty of time to look around the castle. Great guy.
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Cortney_h
Oct 26, 2023
Worth it 100%! - Lovely excursion- Calvin was knowledgeable and very accommodating responding to all our questions- great way to see the park from a different perspective -
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Backpacker767329
Oct 14, 2023
Must do! - Worth every penny! Our driver was so funny and so knowledgeable. Loved it! Saw wildlife, rivers and lakes.
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Departure435980
Oct 12, 2023
Family Fun on a Jaunty Car - We had an amazing ride through the Killarney National Park with our driver pointing out the native fauna as well as introduced plants to the park. He also told us the story of how the park had been donated by a family from Killarney to preserve the green space. We saw the wildlife, the lake and of course Ross Castle. There were also a few of Irelands native deer-the red deer plus a smaller Japanese Sika deer, roaming the woods too. It was a very peaceful and enjoyable ride for all of us plus he made sure to stop at great spots for many wonderful photos!
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Tweetie-pie
Oct 11, 2023
Really enjoyable Tour - Myself and my husband took the jaunting car tour to Ross Castle with Lewis and Megan the horse. Lewis was very knowledgeable with loads of information about the Killarney National Park and it's surroundings, including the mountains and their names and history. We stopped at Ross Castle for a little wander around and then travelled back back to our pick-up point at the Great Southern hotel, where Lewis took some photos for us before we got off.
We both really enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it.
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Mikebw8983ca
Sep 24, 2023
Awesome Experience, Great Guide - One of our tour excursions during our coach tour stop in Killarney, was to take a jaunting car ride, through Killarney National Park, and out to where to see Ross Castle. It was an awesome experience, through a beautiful park. But what made the trip the best experience, was our jarvie (guide), who called himself "Magic Mike". He was full of information, telling stories and explaining things we were seeing, pretty much the entire time we were touring. This one was included in our tour, so I'm not sure what it would cost to do it. But whatever it is, it would be worth it. It's a couple hours you will thoroughly enjoy.
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Bill
Sep 23, 2023
A Must-do Activity! Don’t miss it! - Our driver, Lewis, was on time. Very friendly and accommodating and told us all about the 6 generations of cart drivers and some of the local history! He waited patiently while we looked around the castle and took our picture in the cart, with Archie, his horse, and in front of the castle. It was one of our favorite things we’ve done on our trip! Highly recommend.
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