Top South West Ireland Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises - page 6

Our great adventure starts visiting one of Ireland’s greatest treasures Blarney Castle, the home of Blarney Stone also known as Stone of Eloquence. Do you know if you kiss the stone, it will give you the gift of eloquence? Blarney Castle is more than a castle, it is a complex building divided in different parts: chapel, banqueting hall & family room, young ladies’ bedroom, the dungeon, the great hall, the kitchen… After this visit to the castle, we will drive to Cork where we are going to enjoy a panoramic tour (we don’t stop to visit sites). You will learn the history of English Market, one of the world’s oldest municipal markets, St. Anne’s Church which is known for the famous Shandon Bells tower. Finally, discover the Charm and History of Cobh Cobh is a truly characteristic Irish town, famous for its colorful streets, beautiful harbor, and fascinating maritime history. PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

Discover the beauty of the Irish countryside and the Wild Atlantic Way with a full-day coach tour. Skip the hassle of a rental car or navigating country roads and board a coach in Cork City. Set out for a scenic drive that includes the Ring of Kerry and the town of Killarney, home to Killarney National Park and famous for its large lakes. Explore each tour stop at your leisure.

Buy your tickets ahead of time to Craggaunowen, which ensures your admission even on the busiest of days. Tickets are valid anytime during opening hours and allow access to all displays and exhibits. Immerse yourself in Ireland's Celtic history and prehistoric past on a self-guided tour.

Summit Ireland's highest mountain—and challenge yourself to an active and adventurous day in nature—on this personalized hiking excursion. In the morning, come prepared with outdoorsy gear, make your own way to the start point, and meet your guide. Then, set off on a full-day hike up to Carrauntoohil's summit and back. As you go, soak up the dramatic scenery, and learn all about the region's history from your guide.

A very personable Tour Guide, who lives locally giving a personal chauffeur guided tour with an accredited, in a very luxurious Mercedes S-Class 350. This all day tour will give you a fully immersive tour of the Slea Head Drive and Dingle Area.

Explore Killarney National Park (the oldest national park in Ireland) and the scenery of the surrounding valley on this seamless, private tour. After pickup in the morning from your Killarney accommodation, board your vehicle and head into nature. You’ll visit the 15th-century Ross Castle, can dine in an opulent stately home, will discover Ladies’ View (a panoramic scenic overlook named for Queen Victoria), encounter Torc Waterfall, and much more.

Discover Ireland’s spectacular natural beauty on this Ring of Beara day tour from Killarney. Explore the Bonane Heritage Park and visit a family-run chocolate factory in Bonane. Travel along Cork’s Caha Pass, and watch native seals and birds during an optional Garnish Island boat tour. Soak up spectacular views over Bantry Bay, Kenmare Bay and Glanmore Lake. Head through charming villages and towns such as Ardgroom, Allihies and Eyeries, and enjoy the freedom to customize your own itinerary with your private guide along the way.

Whether your tastes run to sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, breweries or hiking, enjoy the Dingle Peninsula your way, your style with a veteran driver/guide. One convenient flat fee covers a car and a guide for up to four people, so you can stop when and where you want and take as many photos as you like. Includes pickup and drop-off at hotels or rentals in Killarney, Kenmare, and Tralee.

Wander the historic streets of Adare with a professional guide, and see the history of the town come to life through stories and anecdotes. You’ll cover key landmarks like the Adare Courthouse and Adare Town Park, and have the freedom to focus on aspects of the town that interest you most, with a guide who’s flexible to the group’s needs.

Discover the stunning landscapes of Killarney without the crowds when you book this private sightseeing tour. Traverse the national park, taking in the Lakes of Killarney. Visit 'Ladies View' for panoramic vistas and explore key attractions like Torc Waterfall and Killarney House Gardens. Enjoy a guided tour through Killarney town and conclude with a photo stop at the picturesque Ross Castle and Aghadoe Heights.

This private tour will visit the Dingle Peninsula taking in Inch Beach, the scenic driving route of Slea Head with its magnificent views of the Great Blasket Islands, the wild Atlantic Ocean and ancient Fahan Beehive Huts. The tour will visit Dunquin Pier, The Blasket Centre, Louis Mulcahy Potteryj Centre, Kilmalkedar Church, Gallarus Oratory & Reasc the early Christian settlement. The tour will include the world renowned quaint fishing town of Dingle where you will have lunch and time to visit art and craft shops on Green Street, local eateries, a visit to Dick Mack's famous old world pub, and a walk through it's busy fishing port and marina.

Discover famous landmarks and hidden gems on the Emerald Isle on this private tour of the Dingle Peninsula from Killarney. Explore the Dingle Peninsula with your private guide and take in top attractions including Ferriter's Cove, the Gallarus Oratory and the Blasket Centre. Pass pretty villages and towns such as Annascaul, Castlegregory, Dingle and Dunquin, where life ticks by at an altogether slower pace. Admire fine views over the mighty Slieve Mish Mountains and Mount Brandon — one of Ireland’s highest peaks — and take the famous Connor Pass back to Killarney.

Get ahead of the crowds, discover the best of Cork, and relax in the comfort of a luxury Mercedes limousine with your own local Cork guide, dedicated to making the most of your valuable time ashore. Your private excursion is planned around your cruise schedule, ensuring a relaxed experience and a comfortable return well before departure. Experience the culture, history and timeless charm of Ireland’s Rebel County as we explore Blarney Castle & Gardens, Cork City, the English Market, the colourful harbour town of Kinsale, and the striking St. Colman’s Cathedral overlooking Cobh and Cork Harbour. The day can be tailored around your interests, with alternatives including the Jameson Distillery Tour, a scenic drive to the Old Head of Kinsale, or your own chosen highlights. Designed for cruise passengers, this experience reveals the true character of Cork through a local’s eyes, combining iconic landmarks, captivating stories and unforgettable scenery.

A private tour of the Dingle Peninsula provides undivided attention from your guide as well as the ability to travel at your own pace. Enjoy round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle, which means you can take in the stunning vistas on the winding roads instead of worrying about navigation. Stops can include Inch Beach, Castlemaine, Dingle Town, Clogher Beach, and the Gallarus Oratory. End the day with some food and refreshments (own expense) at the Dingle pubs.

Cover all of the main highlights of the Dingle Peninsula as you embark on this half-day driving tour. Climb aboard your private vehicle and stop at several landmarks including Eask Tower, Ventry Beach, Dun Chaoin Pier, Gallarus Oratory, and the early monastic settlement of Riasc. While you explore, your driver sheds light on the history and culture of the area.

The open pastureland of western Ireland offers the perfect conditions for breeding goats, and the locally made cheeses are widely considered among the finest in the Emerald Isle. On this morning or afternoon private tour, visit a family-run goat farm near Ennistymon and learn of Ireland’s rich goat-breeding pedigree. Pair award-winning goats’ cheeses with wine, and see for yourself the benefits of fresh air and lush grass on traditional cheese-making techniques.

Discover dramatic scenery in the west of Ireland with a full-day private tour. Get picked up at the address of your choice, including airports, and set out on a full-day itinerary to see top Irish landmarks including the Cliffs of Moher and Burren National Park. Visit charming fishing villages like Doolin, explore historic sites like Bunratty Castle, and admire views out to the Aran Islands during the tour. The itinerary can also be personalized according to your interests.

If you’re lost in Cork's maze of history and short on time, this quick and private walking tour cuts through the confusion, revealing the city's essential highlights, wild history, and hidden treasures. You’ll skip the tourist traps as your local guide leads you through pretty neighborhoods, highlighting Victorian fountains, Gothic churches, and more. You’ll end at Grand Parade knowing you've truly experienced Cork's heart.

Explore the rugged coast of southern Ireland during this full-day private tour from Kenmare to Mizen Head. Drive through the scenic Killarney National Park and stop at landmarks such as Torc Waterfall, a 3,000-year-old Druid stone circle, and local villages on your way to Mizen Head. Take in the sweeping views of the Atlantic coastline once you arrive and capture your memories on camera to enjoy for years to come.

We take pride in our attention to detail, quality of equipment and the level of service we offer to make your experience a memorable one. We have the highest quality bikes and e-bikes, serviced by trained bike mechanics. Our staff are fully trained and have completed the Greenway champions programme, with excellent knowledge of places along the route and local activities to experience. We also specialize in group booking and providing tour packages which can include transport, accommodation, bike rental and refreshments.

This is a stunning half day guided cycle that lets you experience the amazing coastal scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way. The tour brings you down headlands and along wild beaches through the lush, green Irish countryside. You'll see cows grazing in the fields and crops such as maize glowing and swaying in the breeze. We start at the Lusitania Museum/Old Head Signal Tower with views over the Old Head Gold Links, Cork harbour and the beautiful West Cork area. We'll cycle along two beaches before our stop in a traditional Irish Pub in Ballinspittle village. Here we'll enjoy a tea/coffee or soft drink before returning by bike through more stunning countryside to our start point. The tour involves cycling on moderately hilly terrain. It is suitable for couples, groups and families with older children. For groups, the exact tour route can be tailored to your need. Bikes and electric bikes are provided with helmet and high vis vest.

Set out on the Wild Atlantic Way with a private guide during this photography day tour. Customize the itinerary according to your interests as you explore the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. Get off the typical tourist path with a local guide and small vehicle that can reach areas unavailable to larger vehicles. The itinerary includes several stops specifically with photographs in mind.

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.

Our Wild Atlantic Way walk in the heart of the West Kerry Gaeltacht (Irish-speaking area) will bring you along the cliffs of Dunquin, overlooking the Blasket Island archipelago. The Dingle Peninsula is steeped in rich heritage and culture. Kevin, your guide, will impart some of this while walking through its landscape. Kevin will enrich the walk with stories of the ancient past, the recent past right up to today, and plenty of Irish folklore, myth, legend, history, and geology—a very enriching experience all around in some beautiful landscape. The rhythm and pace of walking lend themselves to good conversation, and when you throw the inspirational scenery of the Dingle Peninsula into that mix, it all adds up to a great place and space to spend time with friends and family or just go solo. The distance covered will be approximately 3 miles (5km) on mostly flat terrain, which is very doable.