Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Meeting point at 11am for this 2-hour guided walk in Killarney National Park is oSheas Funeral Home V93 KX 61 opposite St. Marys Cathedral which dates from 1842. Cross the road entering the National Park by the lovely thatched cottage and walk up the hill to Knockreer House, and Dairy Cottage where President Charles De Gaulle of France spent nearly two weeks in June 1969. Just after this a great vista of the lake, and mountains opens where you are likely to see some of our native red deer grazing in the fields.Walk with your local guide who knows all the best places off the beaten path as he was born just a short distance away. Slán go fóill (bye a while).
Inclusions
What's included
- Special footwear not required, but if you have walking boots you are advised to wear them
What's not
- Food and drinks
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 388 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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4This is a decent walk...
This is a decent walk through open and forested park. We learnt about the history, wildlife, and the trees along the way.
4Enjoyed a personal tour from a traditinal musician, but there is scope for improvement.
It was good hanging out with Thomas. He played Bodhran for me. I got to see a different part of the park and I enjoyed the conversation, but I don't think I learnt much. I think the tour can be improved by adding more information about history, native life, flora, fauna of the area.
5Great Introduction to Killarney National Park
Richard is a great storyteller, wonderful sense of humor, and very knowledgeable about the park and local history. Highly recommend spending a few hours with him.
5Lovely easy walking through a gorgeous national forest!
I had an absolutely wonderful walk through the national park! I was the only person but my guide didn’t care and made sure I had a good time! As we walked he told me all about the history of the land and buildings we passed. It was all relatively flat land which made the two hour walk very easy and enjoyable.
5A beautiful, magical nature walk!
A beautiful walk throughout the park. Richard was so kind and thoughtful and told us all about the river, trees, flowers, animals, and history.
5Amazing walk with a local...
Amazing walk with a local guide. We enjoyed the tour so much , and were happy to meet Richard who was born and always live on Killarney, so many interesting facts and stories. And Richard is very well rounded and nice person.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral Address: Lower New Street, Killarney Directions: The tour starts outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral Dates: Daily
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Killarney Guided Walks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Killarney
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 194 experiences we list in Killarney.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 8 of 194.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Killarney
Killarney is a small County Kerry town beside a national park of lakes, mountains and old woodland, and the usual start of the Ring of Kerry.
Killarney National Park, on the town's doorstep, takes in three lakes and ancient oak and yew woods, with the MacGillycuddy's Reeks rising to the west, where Carrauntoohil is the highest mountain in Ireland. Muckross House is a Victorian mansion with gardens on a lake shore, Muckross Abbey is a ruined friary, Ross Castle stands on the water, and Torc Waterfall drops through the woods. The park shelters Ireland's only native herd of red deer.
Top-ranked sights in Killarney: Killarney National Park, Ladies View, Ross Castle.
