Top Killarney Attractions & Museums

Explore Killarney at your own pace and avoid the stress of planning when you book a hop-on, hop-off bus pass. In addition to navigating for you, your bus driver provides useful background information about each stop on the bus route, including Ross Castle, Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Aghadoe Viewing Point, and the city center.

The Killarney National Park is one of the highlights of the Ring of Kerry, but you don’t have to put on your hiking boots to enjoy its stunning scenery. This Lakes of Killarney cruise is the perfect introduction, offering spectacular views of Ross Castle, Innisfallen Island, Tomies Wood, and the wildlife of the Killarney Valley.

Beat the crowds and enjoy nature’s tranquility on this private tour of Killarney National Park. The first national park in Ireland, Killarney is famed for its wildly scenic landscapes, its herd of red deer, and its medieval castle; it has also served as a film set and host to famous visitors like Charles de Gaulle. Pick a start time and duration that work for your schedule, and explore at your own pace.

Customize your own itinerary and discover Southwest Ireland’s natural beauty on a private Ring of Kerry tour from Killarney. Follow your guide along cliffside or mountain hiking routes, visit pretty towns and villages, and discover top local attractions including the Torc Waterfall and the enormous Kerry Cliffs. The sites and activities can be customized in consultation with your guide. Private transportation is included so you don’t have to self-drive.

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.

The Ring of Kerry and the Killarney National Park take pride of place on the Iveragh Peninsula, with some of Ireland’s finest coastal scenery—but the 110-mile (177-kilometer) journey makes sightseeing a challenge. This convenient full-day coach tour from Killarney makes it possible to complete the route in a day. Plus, take in traditional coastal villages such as Cahersiveen, Derrynane, and Glenbeigh. Visit the historic Bog Village with a guide, and discover top natural attractions including the Killarney Lakes, Rossbeigh Beach, and Macgillycuddy's Reeks.

Don't waste precious vacation time trying to coordinate various activities across County Kerry. Book this hassle-free tour that includes a hike (or pony ride), scenic cruise, and transfers through Killarney National Park and beyond. Traverse the rugged Gap of Dunloe, discover five connected glacial lakes, cross the legendary Wishing Bridge, and cruise scenic waterways straight to historic Ross Castle.

Travel between southern Ireland’s natural wonders with ease on this full-day Ring of Kerry Tour. Departing Killarney, you’ll visit coastal gems such as Dingle Bay, Inch Beach, and the quaint villages of Waterville and Sneem. Also on the itinerary is Killarney National Park, a wonderland of mountains, lakes, and world-famous gardens, where you’ll stop at Molls Gap and Torc Waterfall. Your guide provides history- and geography-rich commentary throughout the tour.

Experience the rugged beauty of Ireland’s southeast coastline on a coach tour of the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head from Killarney. Travel through scenic mountain regions and along Ireland’s rocky beaches without having to drive yourself. Stop for lunch in Dingle Town (own expense) and get a splendid view of Slea Head—the most westerly point in Ireland. Learn more from your driver’s commentary than you would going alone.