Ross Castle Tours and Tickets

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

• Killarney National Park Tour

• Killarney Jaunting Car Tour- Park to Castle

• 10-Day Ultimate Small-Group Tour of Ireland from Dublin

• The Gap of Dunloe Full-Day Tour from Killarney

• 1-Hour Lake Cruise on Killarney's Largest Lake

Tickets to Ross Castle (admission is only via guided tour) cost €5 for adults, €4 for seniors and groups, €3 for kids and students, and €13 for families. Note that the castle is open only from March to November; in that season, tours are offered daily, starting at 10am.

Yes, Ross Castle is worth visiting. Built in the 15th century, it's the last place in Munster to hold out against Oliver Cromwell and his army. It's not only beautiful and neat to explore, but it's historically significant to boot. The grounds, which overlook mountains and a lake, also make for a great stroll.

Per one customer who booked the Killarney Jaunting Car Tour- Park to Castle, "We enjoyed every minute of our jaunting car ride through Killarney National Park. We saw deer, dairy cows, unique birds, and lots of greenery. The view of Ross Castle was wonderful, too. Highly recommend this excursion."

Plan on at least 45 minutes to explore Ross Castle. This historic landmark in Killarney National Park isn’t huge and can be seen in under an hour. However, some visitors choose to relax and admire the quintessentially Irish views of the lake and scenery before departing.

Yes, you can definitely park at Ross Castle. Many people arrive at this 15th-century tower on the shores of Lough Leane in Killarney National Park by their own car and utilize the on-site parking. Parking is free for both cars and buses. Guided tours offer another way to reach this landmark.

Yes, Ross Castle does have toilets that are free and open to the public. This historic tower on the shores of Lough Leane also offers free parking and has a seasonal coffee shop for snacks and refreshments. Ross Castle is a popular site to visit in Killarney National Park.

July and August are the most popular time of year to visit Ireland and County Kerry, especially for international travelers and families. To avoid the crowds, choose a spring or fall visit instead. June and September are great months to explore the Irish countryside.

Yes, you can go inside Ross Castle in Killarney National Park by guided tour only. No reservations are necessary, and tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are kept small, with a maximum of 15 people for exploring the interior of historic Ross Castle.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting Ross Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Killarney:

• Killarney National Park

• Blarney Castle and Gardens

• Torc Waterfall

• Ladies View

• Skellig Michael

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Killarney.