Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín) Tours and Tickets

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $72

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)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $84

Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe)

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $47

Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour (Jaunting Cart Paid Separately)

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $78

Killarney National Park Guided Shared Half Day Photography Tour

Killarney Photo Tours are based in the famous town of Killarney in Co. Kerry, Ireland. Explore the stunning landscapes of Killarney National Park and deepen your connection with this beautiful part of Ireland. All DSLR cameras, smart phones, iPad's or any device that takes a photo is suitable for these tours. Your photographer tour guide, Micheál O’Sullivan, is an experienced, professional photographer and considered a leading authority on Irish landscape photography. Based in his native Killarney, Micheál O’Sullivan has won numerous International photographic awards and has many years experience in professional creative photography. Killarney Photo Tours provides personalised guidance, expert instruction, and unforgettable experiences, fostering a deep appreciation for the region’s natural wonders and rich cultural heritage. Join us for a truly unforgettable experience in Killarney National Park.

Killarney National Park Guided Shared Half Day Photography Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

The Gap of Dunloe Tour is a must do for visitors to Killarney. The ‘Adventure’ begins daily from our head office at O’Connor’s Pub, 7 High St., Killarney at 10:00am for check in. We can also collect clients from their accommodation in the Killarney area. Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). From here visitors make the 7 mile walk (please allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the walk). For those who do not wish to walk Jaunting cart’s are also available (at extra cost of €25 per person) to take the clients through the natural unspoilt beauty of the Black Valley, a walker’s paradise. Upon reaching Lord Brandon’s Cottage, there will be time to enjoy refreshments (not included) at the Cafe, before taking your boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle where your bus will be waiting to take you back to Killarney. As noted, this tour can also be done in reverse.

from $108

We are based in the famous town of Killarney in Co. Kerry, Ireland. Killarney is the perfect place for photographers with the most picturesque locations in Ireland. We also run tours in various scenic and exciting locations on Ireland’s west coast, also known as the Wild Atlantic Way. Your tour guide, Micheál O’Sullivan, is an experienced, professional photographer and considered a leading authority on Irish landscape photography.

Bus & Boat Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $78

Killarney National Park Guided Private Half Day Photography Tour

Killarney National Park Guided Private Half Day Photography Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from $478

Killarney National Park Guided Private Full Day Photo Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $837

Killarney National Park Guided Shared Full Day Photo Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $191

Ring of Kerry

from $1,041

Picking you up at a time & location of your convenience, enjoy the company of an expert Irish guide and the comfort of one of our Luxury Mercedes Vehicle with WiFi as you tour the best sites of the famous West Coast with the style & Flexibility that only a private tour can provide. Our tours are characterized by a connection to local culture, so along with the Must-Do Highlights & Hot Spots listed, we always discuss extra options along the way from bustling Markets, Farms, Woolen Mills & Distilleries to local Craft Centers where you can gain insights into things past & present, but also meet the locals who will share their passion to enrich & deepen your experience. Great food choices are not left out & look out for our hassle-free booking option to include accommodation based on luxury style 4-Star & Boutique Hotels & Cozy Inns, with 5-Star & Castle Hotels arranged easily on request. We will make everything door to door easy & a once in a lifetimes experience to remember!

Wild Atlantic Way 7 Day Private Tour Mayo Connemara Kerry Cork

Wild Atlantic Way 7 Day Private Tour Mayo Connemara Kerry Cork

7 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $6,573

Likely to Sell Out

Back Roads Rural Private Tour around Killarney and the Reeks

An "off the beaten track" experience as well as a superb way to explore the Killarney National Park and the remote rural valleys below the highest mountains in Ireland. This nine hour photography and sightseeing tour visits wonderful locations in Killarney before we follow a series of narrow roads that take us to incredible scenery with delightful subjects to capture with our cameras or phones. Simply sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful tour or, if you’re capturing precious moments at the fabulous locations we’re visiting, I’ll provide tips and tuition on how to improve your photography with any camera or phone. All our locations are easy to access with no strenuous walking or climbing! I've been a regular visitor to County Kerry throughout my life, as my mother was originally from Dingle. I’ve been living in Kerry for over 20 years and I've spent the best part of the last 30 years discovering great locations to capture the beauty of the area as a landscape photographer.

Back Roads Rural Private Tour around Killarney and the Reeks

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Our Private Tour takes you to the best sites of the famous West Coast, including Cong, Kylemore Abbey and a visit too local sheepdog trials. All with the backdrop of the beautiful Connemara countryside with its picture-postcard villages & cozy Pubs, Restaurants & local crafts shops. Travel in first class comfort and learn the fascinating local Histories & tails with your experienced & considerate guide. Our tours are characterized foremost by a connection to local culture, and there are many other options if you want to tailor your tour along a certain theme, from Farms, Woolen Mills, Distilleries & local Craft Centers to Historical attractions, Museums & Stately Homes.. Good food choices are not left out & booking options allow you to select 4-Star & Boutique Style Hotels & Cozy Inns, or ask us for a step up in Luxury to 5-Star & Castle Hotels. We will make everything door to door easy & a once in a lifetimes experience to remember.

from $837

BEST Wild Atlantic Way 14-Day Private Luxury Tour

BEST Wild Atlantic Way 14-Day Private Luxury Tour

14 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $1,392

BEST Wild Atlantic Way 10-Day Private Luxury Tour

10 daysFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

from $1,392

8 Day Emerald Explorer Small Group of tour of Ireland

Discover the beauty of the west of Ireland with an 8-day tour departing from Dublin. Explore the Wild Atlantic Way with a small group and see popular landmarks, including the Cliffs of Moher and the Ring of Kerry. Skip the hassle of planning and let your guide handle the driving during this 8-day itinerary, which includes the charming villages of Kilkenny and Dingle, historic sites like Blarney Castle, and the scenic region of Connemara.

8 Day Emerald Explorer Small Group of tour of Ireland

8 days

Killarney National Park is unique because it blends breathtaking scenery with centuries of history, all wrapped into one compact, unforgettable landscape. Nowhere else in Ireland will you find shimmering lakes, ancient oak forests, and towering mountains sitting side‑by‑side with medieval castles, Victorian estates, and stories that stretch back to early Gaelic Ireland. What makes the tour truly special is how these elements come alive when explored at an easy, relaxed pace. You’re not just passing through nature—you’re travelling through time. From the footsteps of monks on Innisfallen Island to the grandeur of Muckross House and the wild beauty of the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, every stop has a tale to tell. And with private, comfortable transport, you get to enjoy it all without the stress of driving narrow roads or hunting for parking. You’re free to focus on the views, the history, and the experience itself—letting the park reveal its magic one stop at a time.

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from $2,924

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Killarney Luxury Private National Park Adventure

Killarney Luxury Private National Park Adventure

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $742

What are people saying about Gap of Dunloe (Bearna an Choimín)

Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)

Donny_M, May 2026

Good but could be improved

Beautiful scenery. Nice hike and boat ride. My recommendation is that they provide more information to people before they commit so that they know how long the hike will be. Also, a printed map of the route with detailed instructions would help. We were concerned that we were lost for a little bit. There is one point on the route in which you come to a T. Explicit direction for that point would be good. A printout should also include the times that we need to be at certain points.

Pamela_B, May 2026

Great way to see the Gap of Dunloe

Wonderful experience! Amazing scenery! Fantastic guides! Be warned, however, that although indicated for most accessibility levels, there is some walking/hiking events if you choose the jaunty cart option.

Gap of Dunloe Tour (Boat & Bus)

James_G, Apr 2026

This was great fun and a...

This was great fun and a good day out activity. Just remember that the walk rolls straight into the boat ride so make sure you pack appropriate clothing. It’s a good 11km walk and then you sit on the boat so carry some extra warm kit if the weather isn’t great. Also everything on the tour is cash only.

Deianeir_H, Apr 2026

My favorite thing we did in Ireland

This experience was amazing! We started in town and got picked up by a bus, it was really easy to find, the bus driver was very kind and helpful but it wasn’t necessary a tour just a ride there. Once dropped off at Kate Kearney's cottage there was an option to walk or take a horse drawn carriage. We chose to walk so they showed us on a map of where to go. There was a good amount of signage on the road as well. The walk was amazing!!! it felt like a literal adventure, there was so many sheep and breathtaking waterfalls and views all around! I absolutely loved walking because we got to slowly embrace everything! It took us about 3 hours to walk the 7 miles. We went at an easy pace, other groups that choose to walk kept up right behind us the whole time. Once we got to Brandon’s lord Brandon’s cottage we were able to eat a sandwich and drink a nice hot coffee before our boat driver came and got us. The boat ride was great! Our driver told us stories about the area, history and current events around the national park. It was very informative and entertaining! The boat ride was about 1 hour then we got to Ross castle and the bus back to town was waiting for us. Over all this was a great trip and I highly recommend!!!!

Bernice_R, Apr 2026

I would do it again.

The Gap of Dunloe tour was an unforgettable experience and truly one of the most beautiful places we visited. Traveling through the narrow pass by horse and carriage made it feel peaceful and authentic, surrounded by scenery that is simply unlike anything you’ll see elsewhere. Our horseman, Michael, and his horse Tom took great care of us, even providing a tarp to keep us dry during intermittent rain—which didn’t take away from the experience at all. In fact, the changing weather added to the atmosphere. For anyone concerned about the horses, it was clear they are well cared for. They were given breaks along the route, only do one trip per day, and have several days of rest between working, which really put us at ease. The boat ride at the end was just as memorable, and although I can’t recall our boatman’s name, he was equally thoughtful in making sure we stayed comfortable. Despite the less-than-perfect weather, the views were absolutely spectacular—this is one of those experiences that stays with you long after the trip is over. This was my second time taking this trip to share with my aunt and uncle, and I would absolutely do it again.