Full-Day Private Historical Tour at Ring of Kerry

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Full-Day Private Historical Tour at Ring of Kerry — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Torc Fall in Killarney National Park. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The picturesque loop is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, secluded beaches, weathered cliffs, heritage sites, and attractive small towns. It is located in southwest County Kerry, often referred to as "the Kingdom" of Ireland.

This is where you can locate a piece of the "true Ireland, and we love to show our friends all of the places that make it special. Join us on a trip of a lifetime that you will relive for years to come.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Mossie's Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Colourful commentary

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Killarney National Park

3 hours

Sit back and enjoy a tranquil tour of Ireland’s oldest national park. From the lofty towers of the 15th-century Ross Castle to Ladies’ View, Killarney National Park is one of the most beautiful locations in Ireland. This exciting private tour takes you to the places that made it famous such as the Muckross House, Torc Falls, and the Meeting of the Waters, along with the less famous places that most people miss.
Portmagee

40 min

Portmagee is a scenic village along the western reaches of the Ring of Kerry. The harbour is the primary embarkation point for a visit to Skellig Michael, a 7th century monastic centre located on a craggy island just off the coast, but its early life was far more colourful. The town itself is named after Captain Theobald Magee, a notorious 18th-century smuggler who trafficked tea, tobacco, textiles, and liquor through a network of hidden coves into the region.
Staigue Stone Fort

45 min Admission included

The Staigue Stone Fort is a stone ringfort from the late Iron Age. Archaeologists have placed its construction, between 300-400 AD and believe it to have once been a defensive stronghold for a local lord or king. Construction on this large site must have been monumental feat. The fort walls are up to 5.5m (18ft) high are constructed completely of stacked stone without the use of mortar or other binding materials. Let us lead you up the terraced walls and into the corbelled cells tucked away by passages.
Kerry Cliffs

50 min Admission not included

The Kerry Cliffs rise like a leviathan out of the Atlantic Ocean. Millions of years ago, these majestic cliffs were laid flat forming the ocean floor. As the continents shifted and crashed into each other, this impressive cliff was pushed up towards the sky.

Now, they are home to a myriad of different seabirds including Puffins from the colony on Puffin Island. From here, you also have an unobstructed view of the famed Skellig Islands.

Entrence Fee €5 (Optional)
The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre

45 min Admission included

Enjoy the Skellig island experience without leaving dry land. This outstanding museum details the life of the remarkable men who ventured into the open waters on skin boats to reach the seclusion of the early Christian monastic community on Skellig Michael. This visitor centre will give you a sense of the life and hardships of those monks who once resided on this UNESCO world heritage site.
Caherdaniel

30 min

Catherdaniel is a picturesque village located on the Ivereigh Peninsula. The village is notable for being the birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, a prominent Irish politician and statesman. Derrynane House, which is O'Connell's ancestral home, is a major attraction in the village. The house is situated on a 300-acre land that is part of the Derrynane National Historic Park. The park is located along the headland of the famous Derrynane Beach.