Top South West Ireland Private Sightseeing Tours

Discover the highlights of Ireland's oldest national park—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to explore—on this private horse and carriage tour. Pick from multiple departure times throughout the day, meet your guide at St. Mary's Cathedral in Killarney, and hop aboard. During your tour, you'll see lakes and mountains, will explore routes that are closed to cars, and can even go for a tour of the 15th-century Ross Castle (additional expense).

Explore Killarney National Park the traditional way, by horse and carriage, which is known locally as a “Killarney jaunting car.” You’ll ride in the carriage with woollen blankets to keep you warm on cooler days, and enjoy a scenic route around the Muckross Park Estate to the historic Muckross Abbey. Even better: The experience is private, so you’ll ride with just your personal group.

Get a comprehensive overview of Cork’s sights Choose from a morning or afternoon tour Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore A private tour means a personalized experience

The light horse-drawn carriages known as “jaunting cars” used to be key to getting around Ireland, and today they add a uniquely Irish flavor to both photos and excursions. See the sights the traditional way when you book these private jaunting car tours. One route centers the Lakes of Killarney; the other focuses on Kenmare House grounds and Ross Castle. Both collect and drop off at central Killarney hotels.

Discover Cork City at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour. Stroll through the Rebel City with an audio tour leading the way and see popular landmarks including the River Lee, Lapp’s Quay, and Nano Nagle Bridge. Learn about city history and culture as you walk by Peace Park and the South Mall. Start, pause, and stop the audio guide at your leisure. If you love the freedom of independent travel and the structure of a group tour, you’ll enjoy this self-guided walking tour of Cork. With an audio-guide that you download directly to your device, you can go at your own pace while learning more about Cork and its history. Pass by landmarks and highlights, including Lapp’s Quay, the Peace Park, South Gate Bridge, and more.

As well as the town of Dingle, the Dingle Peninsula on the southwest coast of Ireland is where you’ll find dramatic natural scenery and cultural hotspots dating back centuries. Set out to Slea Head and the Dingle Peninsula on this half-day private tour from Dingle, exploring the Manning Fort, Famine Cottage, Gallarus Oratory, and much more.

Most travelers to Ireland know about the Ring of Kerry and the Iveragh Peninsula—but with this tour, you’ll get to see why the Dingle Peninsula is a local favorite. Creating your own custom boat trip, you’ll witness the peninsula’s towering cliffs, gravity-defying sea arches, and beyond. What’s more, you get to sit back and enjoy the scenery as your personal skipper mans the helm.

Do as the tourists of bygone years did, and explore Killarney by horse and carriage. The equivalent to a modern taxi, the jaunting car was popular in Ireland through the 19th and early 20th centuries. On this tour, you’ll learn about the area’s history, hearing tales of the Gaelic chieftains as you ride around Killarney National Park. Ross Castle, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Killarney House Gadens are a few of the landmarks on the route.

Immerse yourself in the culture, history, music, and architecture of the Dingle Peninsula on this private tour. You'll enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary; you can focus on parts of the landscape and history that interest you. The peninsula is known for its epic scenery, and since this tour includes all transportation, you'll be able to take it all instead of driving or directions.

Panoramic views of Killarney National Park and Lakes on board our Carriage With history and foklore and local knowledge of our Carriage Driver who are known locally as the Jarvey

Rated 5 stars . This is why you choose a private tour. So you can travel stress free Take in the stunning views on your journey. Visit hidden jems where tour buses can't reach.And it's you who decides when we move on .Its your day so let's make it a day to remember. You will travel in a modern clean taxi. That can accommodate 4 people but 3 would be comfortable. The world famous Blarney Castle will be your first stop a 14th century medieval stronghold. Here you will also get to kiss the Blarney stone.And stroll through the stunning gardens. We then travel to kinsale the stunning views the charming little streets .Out to the cliffs take in the amazing views it has to offer. We also visit the Garden of Remembrance. Dedicated to the 343 fire fighters who lost there lives on September 11th in the twin towers attack in 2001. Last but not least we make our way to Cobh cathedral and a panoramic view of cobh Taking in the breathtaking views of the harbour.

Experience the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Poulnabrone Dolmen, Lisdoonvarna, Corkscrew Hill and Doolin at your own pace with this private tour for up to 4 people in your group. Leaving at a time that suits you from your accommodation, I will pick you up at your chosen time, from your location and can stop at any point along the way. You can stop at locations you have heard about or locations on the way you take a liking to. I aim to please my tourist. This tour is for 1 - 4 people travelling in a new Saloon vehicle with AC. You can chose to take the ride all by yourself, or with a group of up to no more than 4 people. I will provide you with as much bottle water as you like for the journey. Pick up times are any time from your Hotel / Accommodation with return approximately 5 hours later.

Experience a local’s perspective of County Kerry with a customizable private tour. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience. Set out on a sightseeing tour to visit the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Rossbeigh Beach, Killarney, and more. Admire scenery and raise a glass at local pubs while leaving the driving to your guide.

Book a private walking tour of Limerick City to get your bearings and the history at the same time. You’ll discover all the notable landmarks and lesser-known gems along the way, focusing on their history from outside each site. If you want to visit inside the sites, let the guide know when you book; the tour is private and can be customized as you like.

Explore Ennis, one of the most alluring towns in Ireland, on your own or with your group. Book a private walking tour and learn all about the town's history, culture, and more. With an award-winning guide, discover the hidden gems of Ennis while learning about the town's fascinating past. Choose from a variety of tour options, including the History & Legends Tour, the Haunted History Tour, and the Gourmet History Tour.

Maximize time in Cork City, Ireland with a private tour focused on local history and culture. Meet your guide and set out on a sightseeing stroll to check out top city landmarks including the English Market, churches, and the banks of the River Lee. Learn about Viking invaders, the Irish Civil War, and the architecture of Cork City during this guided tour. The itinerary can also be personalized according to your interests.

Discover breathtaking scenery along the Ring of Beara on this private tour from Kenmare. Travel through Bonane Heritage Park to a family-run chocolate factory near the village of Bonane. Take the Caha Pass through west Cork and enjoy an optional boat trip to Garnish Island, home to playful seals. Discover pretty bays such as Bantry and Kenmare, and take in uninterrupted views over placid Glanmore Lake. Travel through pretty villages such as Ardgroom, Allihies and Eyeries, and enjoy the freedom to plan your own route with your private guide.

This is why you book a private tour. You get to travel in comfort. Its your day so the tour is built around you. On a private tour you have the benefit of deciding when you want to move on to the next attraction. We vist the world famous Blarney Castle and Gardens. This is where the famous stone is located. We next vist the renowned Jameson distillery where you will go behind the scenes and learn the secrets of the famous Irish whisky.After your tour you will get the opportunity to sample the different flavours of whisky on offer . We finish up back in the beautiful port of Cobh the last port for the tittanc. You will get to see where the passengers purchased there tickets for the famous ship.On our way through the streets of Cobh we will stop at the Catholic Cathedral. Built in the 18th century. After this stop we arrive back at your drop off point . It's a day to remember and most of all it's stress free touring. For you and whoever is touring with you.

Marvel at some of Ireland’s most beautiful landscapes on this private Ring of Kerry tour from Killorglin. Head deep into the Iveragh Peninsula with your private guide and discover famous landmarks including Cahergall Fort, Leacanabuiaile Fort and Ballycarbery Castle. Pass through quaint villages such as Kenmare, Sneem and Waterville, and enjoy an altogether more relaxed pace of life in the Irish countryside. Admire top attractions like the Torc Waterfalls and Cromwell's Bridge, and enjoy the freedom to plan your own route with your private guide.

Explore the Ring of Kerry on a private tour from Sneem, Parknasilla, or Kenmare that removes the need to navigate narrow country roads or plan a driving route yourself. Travel around the Iveragh Peninsula with a dedicated driver-guide, stopping at places such as Cahergall Stone Fort, Torc Waterfall, and Ballycarbery Castle, along with smaller villages and coastal viewpoints. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

The waterfront town of Cobh in County Cork has a long and fascinating maritime history. Avoid wasting time wandering aimlessly with this guided tour, which is designed by a local historian. See key maritime sights around town, and learn about Cobh’s connections to the Titanic and Lusitania, and about the many millions of Irish emigrants who departed on ships from its port.

Discover picturesque Slea Head Drive, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes and part of the Dingle Peninsula, on this chauffeur-guided tour. Travel comfortably in a luxury vehicle as you visit historic sites such as Kilmalkedar Church, pass by villages and beaches, and take in stunning views of the Blasket Islands and the Skellig Islands.

The Dingle Peninsula is one of the world's most picturesque locations. Make the most of this magnificent setting by hiring our acclaimed tour guides to highlight it. We have been the proud recipients of TripAdvisor's Travellers's Choice Award for the last 3 years. With Mossie and Helen as your guides, you can take in the breathtaking scenery and fascinating archaeological and historical sites throughout the Dingle Peninsula in comfort. Join us as we commemorate more than 6,000 years of history, culture, spirituality, music, and song.