Tours and Tickets to Experience Muckross Abbey

There are plenty of ways to experience Muckross Abbey. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Self-Guided Bike Tour of Killarney National Park, Muckross Gardens, & Waterfall

• Killarney Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

• Private Killarney National Park Tour with an Accredited Chauffeur/Guide

• Guided Tour The Ring of Kerry, Skellig Ring, and Valencia Island

There's no fee to visit Muckross Abbey, but there are plenty of tours that can help you get there. Self-guided cycling tours start at US$25 per person, while tickets for Killarney hop-on hop-off buses can cost under US$20 per person. Private tours cost considerably more, starting at around US$590 per group.

Muckross Abbey is an old monastery in the heart of Killarney National Park, so it’s well worth visiting. The ruins here are the remains of a Franciscan friary from the 15th century. Monks lived here until the 17th century, when they were expelled under Oliver Cromwell, so it’s sure to appeal to history buffs.

Muckross Abbey is somewhat accessible to wheelchairs, though parts of the attraction are challenging. Gravel pathways weave around the abbey, but some steps may require assistance. The abbey’s upper floors are only accessible by spiral staircases. Accessible toilets are available at the nearby visitor center.

The easiest way to get to Mucross Abbey is to join a tour from Killarney that includes transportation. If you're visiting independently, you can take the N72 (Ring of Kerry Road) south to Killarney National Park. Follow the signs to the Muckross House. The abbey is about a 5-minute walk from the parking lot.

Yes, there are plenty of other attractions near Muckross Abbey; most visitors come to the abbey as part of a larger Killarney National Park tour. Popular spots include the adjacent Muckross House and Gardens, and Torc Waterfall. Ross Castle is another popular stop in the area.