All South West Ireland Tours & Excursions in 2026

Discover breathtaking scenery along the Ring of Beara on this private tour from Kenmare. Travel through Bonane Heritage Park to a family-run chocolate factory near the village of Bonane. Take the Caha Pass through west Cork and enjoy an optional boat trip to Garnish Island, home to playful seals. Discover pretty bays such as Bantry and Kenmare, and take in uninterrupted views over placid Glanmore Lake. Travel through pretty villages such as Ardgroom, Allihies and Eyeries, and enjoy the freedom to plan your own route with your private guide.

Ride share services from the airport usually make multiple stops along the way, taking tons of time to get you to your destination. Avoid a shared service and opt for this private transfer from Shannon Airport to Killarney. You’ll ride comfortably in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi. Plus, a driver meets you right at the arrival area of the airport and assists you with your luggage for a seamless trip.

Most travelers to Ireland know about the Ring of Kerry and the Iveragh Peninsula—but with this tour, you’ll get to see why the Dingle Peninsula is a local favorite. Creating your own custom boat trip, you’ll witness the peninsula’s towering cliffs, gravity-defying sea arches, and beyond. What’s more, you get to sit back and enjoy the scenery as your personal skipper mans the helm.

Explore the Ring of Kerry on a private tour from Sneem, Parknasilla, or Kenmare that removes the need to navigate narrow country roads or plan a driving route yourself. Travel around the Iveragh Peninsula with a dedicated driver-guide, stopping at places such as Cahergall Stone Fort, Torc Waterfall, and Ballycarbery Castle, along with smaller villages and coastal viewpoints. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

Experience the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren, Ennistymon Cascades, Doolin and Bunratty Castle 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, at 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 8am to 1pm from your Hotel / Accommodation with return approximately 5 - 6 hours later.

Discover the best of coastal Kerry when you embark on this full-day tour. Meet your guide at your area accommodation (hotel pickup and drop-off are included for ease of travel). Admire superlative coastline views from the Wild Atlantic Way, visit the ancient Cahergall Stone Circle, stop for lunch in a charming fishing village, and more.

Take in Ireland's marine life and coastal scenery on this small-group boat trip around Great Blasket Island. While many of the whale watching tours stick to the seas, this half-day expedition includes 3 hours of free time on Great Blasket Island itself. Hike the scenic loop trail or swim in its clear waters before heading back out to find Minke whales, dolphins, puffins, and the occasional basking shark.

Book private transportation from Shannon Airport to Galway City with this private transfer. Plan a hassle-free arrival to Ireland and skip the lines for rental cars or taxis. Get picked up at Shannon Airport and receive help with your luggage. Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle to Galway City and get dropped off at your final destination.

Maximize your time in southwest Ireland without the hassle of planning separate excursions by combining two scenic days of sightseeing into one seamless experience that also saves you money. Travel effortlessly along the coast as you explore the Dingle Peninsula and Slea Head, then continue through the Ring of Kerry and the lakes of Killarney, stopping in traditional villages such as Cahersiveen, Derrynane, and Glenbeigh. With a guide to provide local insight, discover highlights such as the Bog Village, Rossbeigh Beach, and the rugged peaks of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks.

Experience the essential scenery, history and local character of the Dingle Peninsula on a four-hour private tour along the Slea Head Drive. Travel at a relaxed pace with your own local guide, stopping at dramatic Atlantic viewpoints, ancient stone sites and locations overlooking the Blasket Islands. The private format allows the route to be adapted around your interests, the weather and the time available. Optional visits to Dún Beag Fort and the Hold a Baby Lamb and Beehive Huts experience can be included. Admission charges for optional paid attractions are not included and are payable directly at the attraction. The itinerary shows the places normally considered during the tour. The precise selection and order of stops may vary according to weather, traffic, opening times and guest preferences.

Why get to Galway in a cramped bus when you can glide between cities in a luxury Mercedes, stopping at the majestic Cliffs of Moher and charming coastal villages—at your own pace? With this Killarney-to-Galway transfer, your private chauffeur handles the logistics while you relax, take in the sights, and even savor authentic Irish pub lunch along the way.

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.

Discover picturesque Slea Head Drive, one of Ireland’s most scenic routes and part of the Dingle Peninsula, on this chauffeur-guided tour. Travel comfortably in a luxury vehicle as you visit historic sites such as Kilmalkedar Church, pass by villages and beaches, and take in stunning views of the Blasket Islands and the Skellig Islands.

We’ll begin our evening with a bit of background, getting you acquainted with this amazing phenomenon. This will include the science and the lore that surrounds bioluminescence. Then, as the night sets in, we'll head for a refreshing dip very close to the shore. Armed with, wetsuits, swim buoys and lights, we'll embrace the waters, hoping to be surrounded by the natural luminescence that has, over the years, become a part of West Cork's legacy. We stay in water that participants can stand in or is less than 10m away from the shoreline but participants do need to be able to swim. But the night doesn't end with the dip. As we return to the sands, a fire pit awaits, casting its warm glow over the beach. It's here that we'll settle down, sipping on a comforting hot drink and sharing stories of the sea, of the land, and of the people who've called it home.

Cobh is best known as an early stop on the RMS Titanic’s fateful voyage in 1912, but there’s a lot more to its history than just that one event. Uncover some on this short tour of the central city. Visit a number of locations where the history of the Irish Republic was written by Cobh volunteers: safe houses and prisons, barracks and sites where raging battles took place. Discover this often-unspoken side of the city with the help of your guide, a local historian.

Get to where you need to go with ease and efficiency when you book this private transfer service from Cork to Galway. Your driver will meet you at your accommodation located anywhere in Cork and provide you with a safe and swift transfer aboard a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle. You are then dropped off at your destination of choice in Galway, so you can continue your holiday.

On this fully chauffeured and guided tour of southwest Ireland, it’s “Your Tour- Your Trail”. The Luck of the Irish is a 4 day, 3 night adventure around some of Ireland’s most popular destinations, including Killarney, Cork, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Choose to stop off for a visit to the Jameson Experience, or head to Blarney Castle—every tour is personalized.

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.

Experience a local’s perspective of County Kerry with a customizable private tour. Personalize the itinerary according to your interests and enjoy hotel pickup for added convenience. Set out on a sightseeing tour to visit the Ring of Kerry, Dingle Peninsula, Rossbeigh Beach, Killarney, and more. Admire scenery and raise a glass at local pubs while leaving the driving to your guide. This tour is not recommended for travelers with back problems.

Skirting around the rugged coast of southwest Ireland, the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring are among the most picturesque stretches of the Wild Atlantic Way. Let someone else take the wheel so you can soak up the scenery out the window on a tour that covers key sights such as Cahergall Stone Circle, Kerry Cliffs, and Valentia Island, as well as Killarney National Park.

The picturesque loop is renowned for its breathtaking scenery, secluded beaches, weathered cliffs, heritage sites, and attractive small towns. It is located in southwest County Kerry, often referred to as "the Kingdom" of Ireland. This is where you can locate a piece of the "true Ireland, and we love to show our friends all of the places that make it special. Join us on a trip of a lifetime that you will relive for years to come.

The Ring of Kerry is one of Ireland’s most popular road trips, following a scenic 111-mile (179-kilometer) route around the Iveragh Peninsula. Travel in the comfort of a private air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, allowing you to stop as often as you like. Admire ocean views along the Wild Atlantic Way, visit Torc Waterfall and Muckross House, explore Cahergal Ring Fort, and see Kerry Bog village.

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.

This is a private tour for your group delivered by myself in a luxury 7 seat vehicle, I am a qualified National Tour Guide white badge holder and Tourism Ireland approved tour guide and driver, I am originally from the Killarney area with an excellent knowledge of the history, culture and traditions of the country. The Ring of Kerry Private Day Tour is tailored to suit your specific preferences, before the tour I will familiarise myself with your requirements and tailor the tour accordingly. Your day is unrushed, visiting The Skellig Ring, Portmagee village and of course the magnificent Kerry Cliffs as well as many extra stops along the way . I have many years experience working as a tour guide and driver. The vehicle is fully licensed, registered and insured for your comfort and peace of mind. I offer free collection and return to your hotel in Killarney at the start and end of the tour. The vehicle is comfortable and luxurious with leather seating, air conditioning.