Killarney Highlight Half Day Tour -National Park-Muckross House

4.5 (14 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation

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4.5

Muckross House and Gardens. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Amazing Torc Waterfall. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This half day tour will give you a comprehensive overview of the Highlights of Killarney which will uncover the best sights to see with a personalizes experience.

All Driver/Guides are local and will give an amazing tour of their town and environs.

This tour will be a small group.

Perfect for tourists who only have a few hours to spare on their day

When in the area, it is imperative that you visit Killarney National Park.

*An exceptional value! . An excellent way to get the scoop on all the top attractions.

Award Winning Tours & Driver/Guides.

*Travel with the experts who know the local knowledge and how to avoid irritating traffic jams which might waste your time if you rent a car.

*Enjoy a personal tour in a small group.

Meet,chat and explore Killarney with a local.
Visit Highlights of Killarney in a limited time that fits with your schedule.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English
Operated by: Deros Coach Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Meet,chat and explore Killarney with a local
Included: Enjoy a personal tour in a short time in a small group.
Included: Top rated Local Driver/Guide services.
Included: Luxury Vehicles.

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: On-board restrooms: Restroom on board
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Admission Fee for tour of Muckross House (Optional) Time for a walk in the Gardens no admission.
Not included: Admission fee to Ross Castle (optional) or time to stroll around the Castle & Lower Lake.

Itinerary

Muckross House, Gardens & Traditional Farms

1 h 30 min Admission not included

This 19th Victorian mansion is set in Killarney National Park. The house stands close to the shores of Muckross Lake, one of Killarney's three lakes, famed world wide for their beauty.Within the Park, Muckross House is the ideal base from which to explore this landscape.

The House was built for Henry Arthur Herbert and his wife, Mary Balfour Herbert. This was actually the fourth house that successive generations of the Herbert family had occupied at Muckross over a period of almost two hundred years. William Burn, the Scottish architect, was responsible for its design. Building commenced in 1839 and was completed in 1843.

During the 1850s, the Herberts undertook extensive garden works in preparation for Queen Victoria's visit in 1861. Later, the Bourn Vincent family continued this gardening tradition. They purchased the estate from Lord and Lady Ardilaun early in the twentieth century. It was at this time that the Sunken Garden, Rock Garden and the Stream Garden were developed.
Ross Castle

20 min Admission not included

Ross Castle sits on the edge of Killarney’s lower lake and was built by O’Donoghue Mór in the 15th century. The Castle came into the hands of the Brownes who became the Earls of Kenmare and owned an extensive portion of the lands that are now part of Killarney National Park . Legend has it that O’Donoghue still exists in a deep slumber under the waters of Lough Leane. On the first morning of May every seven years he rises from the lake on his magnificent white horse and circles the lake. Anyone catching a glimpse of him is said to be assured of good fortune for the rest of their lives. The large rock at the entrance to the bay is known as O’Donoghue’s prison. Ross Castle was the last stronghold in Munster to hold out against Cromwell. It was eventually taken by General Ludlow in 1652.

We can arrange a Cruise on the Lakes of Killarney for one hour on The Lily of Killarney (extra Cost)
Torc Waterfall

15 min

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, is 4.3 miles from Killarney in Kerry, Ireland.
Killarney National Park

Passing by

Killarney National Park stretching across 10,000 hectares with its unforgettable combination of mountains, lakes, woodland and waterfalls.

Killarney National Park incorporates the lakes as well as Muckross Estate, including Bourn Vincent Memorial Park, presented to the State in 1932 as Ireland’s first National Park.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Driver will be at this location with the Coach. Please check in at the office before boarding the tour vehicle.

End point

The Driver will be at this location with the Coach. Please check in at the office before boarding the tour vehicle.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is ideal for Travelers with very limited time in Killarney.
Deros Tours reserves the right to cancel tours if insufficient numbers book.
Estimated Return Time to Killarney Please note that the advertised return time to Killarney is an estimated time of arrival (ETA) only and is not guaranteed. Our tour return time may vary due to factors beyond our control, including traffic conditions, roadworks, weather, and other unforeseen delays.If you have a flight, train, or other important connection, please allow sufficient time to accommodate possible delays. Thank you for your understanding.

Options

Killarney Highlights Half Day Tour (4 Hours) with Award Winning Driver/Guide
Killarney Highlights Tour

Duration: 3 hours: Killarney Highlights Tour will last for 3 hrs 30 minutes and operates twice a day at 12 pm and 2pm.

Killarney Highlights Tour.: THis tour takes in Ross Castle,Torc Waterfall,Killarney National Park and Muckross House and Gardens.