Killarney Horse Carriage Tour

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Duration: 1 hour
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Experience Highlights

Explore the best of Killarney with this private horse-drawn carriage ride of approximately 60 minutes. Enjoy this carriage tour just for you and your companions , accompanied by a professional driver/guide through both the town and the magnificent Killarney National Park . Choose from various departure times throughout the day and learn about Ireland's rich history and tradition from your on-board guide.

Visit some of the city's charming parks, stop by the elegant St Mary's Cathedral to admire its beautiful Gothic façade and marvel at the uniqueness of Killarney House and its gardens, as well as the medieval Ross Castle .

  • Discover the historical and natural gems of Killarney with this private horse-drawn carriage ride of approximately 60 minutes.
  • Choose the departure time that suits you best and travel around Killarney in a horse-drawn carriage just for you and your companions .
  • Learn all about the local history of the town with live commentary from a local guide on board .
  • Enjoy the best views from parks, lakes and mountains, and marvel at the historic medieval Ross Castle.

What’s included

  • Horse-drawn carriage ride of approximately 60 minutes around Killarney.
  • Private tour.
  • Guided tour of Killarney National Park and short stop at Ross Castle.
  • Professional driver/guide.

Step by Step

Discover the most spectacular sights of the Irish town with this unique horse-drawn carriage ride of approximately one hour around Killarney. Enjoy this private tour with your companions and let a professional driver/guide take you through the charming Irish town and its magnificent national park. Choose from a range of departure times and as you receive live commentary from your on-board guide, see everything from stunning lakes, mountains and gardens to medieval churches and castles dating back to the 15th century.

Make yourself comfortable in your horse-drawn carriage seat and once on board, travel through the magnificent scenery of Killarney National Park to the spectacular Ross Castle, where you'll make a short stop. Situated on the shores of Lough Leane Lake, you can walk through the beautiful gardens of this 15th century fortress, admire its imposing architecture and take pictures of the breathtaking panorama.

As you ride in your horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the panoramic view of the lake and its surroundings, you'll hear the battle stories of the legendary Chieftain O'Donoghue's stronghold . As well as travelling back in time to 15th century Ireland, you will also learn interesting facts about the nature of the park. Such as its famous wildlife inhabitants, among them the Irish red deer .

Continuing your tour, you'll also pass other popular points of interest such as the iconic tall spire of St Mary's Cathedral . Admire its elegant Gothic façade and then continue the walk to the beautiful Killarney House Gardens, the town's most famous attraction. Marvel at the beauty of its extensive gardens and colourful flower beds and after the 60-minute walk, make your way back to the city centre.

Enjoy this journey that will transport you to another era and also see natural landscapes filled with crystal clear lakes and majestic mountain peaks .

Reviews

4.9
· 819 Reviews
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    It was a day full of natural wonders and a really interesting visit.
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    Charles De Gaulle, a famous figure, spent time in a nearby hut in 1969. It was interesting to learn that this place had attracted influential people.
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    A.
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    I discovered that Queen Victoria had visited this area in the past and that sica deer were introduced to the area in 1865. The history was fascinating.
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    A.
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    During the tour, I learned about the history of the cathedral and the influence of Augustus Welby Pugin. We also visited the charming Deenagh Lodge.
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