Top Killarney Horseback Riding

Get up close and personal with Killarney National Park's spectacular scenery on a horseback riding tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and make your own way to the stables near Killarney Town. Grab your helmet and boots, saddle up, and head into nature. You'll ride along Lough Lein, will admire soaring mountains and rolling hills, and can learn more about the highlights of Ireland's first national park.

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Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

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McCarthys Killarney Carriage Rides in Killarney National Park

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.

Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

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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).

Killarney National Park Tour

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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.

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Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise

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1 Hour Guided Carriage Tour in Killarney National Park

Killarney Jaunting Car Tour

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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.

Killarney Jaunting Car Tour- Park to Castle

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Experience Killarney’s old-time charms the old-fashioned way in a horse carriage, or jaunting car, with your own personal “jarvey” driver/guide. Trot through the grounds of 15th-century Ross Castle, get a taste of Killarney National Park, and see sights including the cathedral and Lough Leane lake. Wrap up with a quintessentially modern experience: pizza and craft beer at the Killarney Brewing Company.

The Best of Killarney Brews & Views

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Discover the best of Killarney National Park's dramatic, UNESCO-preserved scenery—and enjoy a new way to explore the park—on this small-group horseback riding tour. Make your own way to the departure point in the morning, grab your helmet and boots, and set off. Over the course of several hours, you immerse yourself in the landscapes, see highlights like Lough Lein, admire the rolling mountains, and more.

Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 3 hours.

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Experience Ireland’s stunning Gap of Dunloe mountain pass and beautiful Killarney National Park by bus and boat on this tour from Killarney. Skip the planning involved in exploring independently, and admire the scenery on a bus to Kate Kearney’s Cottage at the gap entrance. Then, choose to walk or take a horse-drawn carriage ride (own expense) through the pass before enjoying a guided boat tour around Killarney's lakes and rivers.

Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)

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Explore Killarney at an easy pace with a private jaunting car ride led by a local guide. Traveling by horse-drawn carriage avoids long walks while giving direct access to the park’s highlights, from oak woodlands to Ross Castle. Along the way, gain insights into Killarney’s history and heritage. The tour concludes with a full afternoon tea, providing both a cultural tradition and a relaxed finish to your visit.

Private Jaunting Tour and Afternoon Tea in Killarney

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Ride through Killarney National Park on a guided horseback adventure. Explore forests, mountains, and lakes while your experienced guide leads you along scenic trails. Suitable for all skill levels, this trek offers stunning views of MacGillycuddy’s Reeks and Lough Lein and a chance to experience Ireland’s natural beauty up close. This price per person applies to groups of at least 4 people. For smaller groups, a surcharge applies.

Ireland, Killarney National Park: Horseback Adventure

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Enjoy the best Killarney National Park has to offer without the large step count or worry about rain on a tour in a weather-proof Jaunting Car. Learn about Ireland's history as you visit thatched cottages and medieval Ross Castle. Then soak up the ambience of a traditional Irish pub–a must on any trip to Ireland—and enjoy a guided whiskey tasting and cheese pairing, so you'll leave feeling like a pro.

Whiskey & Wonders in Killarney

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What are people saying about Killarney

William_B, May 2026

Beautiful Tour, Amazing People

This tour was one of the best parts of our trip and turned our whole day around the day of. We missed our first train to Killarney and that caused us to miss our scheduled time for our tour but they were so awesome and worked with us to not only get a new time but also picked us up from the train station in the carriage to take us on the tour. The tour itself is incredibly beautiful and our tour guide had great knowledge and stories that made the entire journey one of the best of the trip. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough.

Jaunting Car Tour in Killarney National Park

KYLEE_F, Apr 2026

Damian is the Best

The ride is so peaceful and beautiful. Damian was very personable and his historic as well as local knowledge superb. For me just standing in the presence of the tree of life was a magical dream come true. Just cannot say enough about this wonderful experence.

Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)

pat_g, Sept 2025

Scenic wonder!

Really a fantastic tour. But be aware it’s a small boat also the trek back from the end of the boat ride is 7 mile trip. You can have the option of a walk of 7 miles that is up and down Hill areas and you’re only given about three hours to make that walk or you can opt for a horse and buggy ride, which is really fun. however it has to be paid in cash and they don’t tell you the price when you book . It’s thirty-five euros a person. it’s worth it believe me. All in all it was just a wonderful scenic experience that was fabulous.

Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 2 hours.

Michaelle_M, Sept 2025

Ray’s Girl🤣🐴

Today’s tour through Beautiful Killarney National Park was so much fun! 🤩 My horse was Ray, the boss of all of the other horses. Such a ham!🤣 We were behind Isla, from Sweden. Isla was a delight! We chatted & enjoyed the scenery. The group’s leader , Anna was fun & witty. Was a relaxed atmosphere & can’t beat the scenery in beautiful Ireland. Lovely people on my tour. Thank you so much! 🌈✨☘️🐴🇮🇪

Killarney National Park Horseback Ride. Co Kerry. Guided. 1 hour.

Christine_H, Aug 2025

Great horseback riding experience!

The Killarney National Park Horseback riding staff were very friendly and helpful. They provide helmets and boots for the ride. Careful consideration is given for the best horse for your horseback riding experience level. Our horses were well trained and comfortable for our morning, one hour ride through the breathtaking Killarney National Park. We rode past herds of deer which were quite unfazed by us. We mostly walked the horses but had a few opportunities to trot. We loved this activity and highly recommend it!

Combination Killarney Jaunting Car Tour and Lakes of Killarney Cruise

Nadine_G, Aug 2025

Perfect amount if...

Perfect amount of activity for a family with young children. Horse drawn buggy ride was narrated by our driver, Michael. His lovely accent and manner was calming as we travelled through the wood forest of the National Park. We came upon deer, mother and baby, and other deer scattered in the woods and fields. Great ride with a mix of trotting, walking and pauses along the way. On to the boat ride, a covered roof and very steady boat with narration around the lake. The perfect amount of time for those who are not “tour” people.