Killarney Jaunting Car Tour- Park to Castle
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Killarney, Ireland
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Enjoy transport by old-fashioned horse and carriage
- Watch out for Ireland’s last native herd of red deer
- Listen to tales about O’Donoghue Mor and Oliver Cromwell
- Stop for photos at the 15th-century Ross Castle
What's Included
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Great Southern KillarneyTown Centre, Avenue, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 R866, Ireland
Your Killarney Jaunting Car will start from The Great Southern Hotel on the East Avenue road. This start point is located beside Killarney Train Station and Killarney Outlet Shopping centre. There is car parking in this area.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Head to the Malton Hotel in Killarney for your horse-drawn jaunting car tour. Several departure times run through the day, so just turn up at a time that suits your schedule.
Once on board, you’ll travel past St. Mary’s Cathedral, a delightful thatched cottage, and Killarney House and Gardens. Head into Killarney National Park, and travel at a relaxed pace through countryside where the modern-day traffic can’t reach.
As you go, keep an eye out for red deer; the deer park is home to the country’s last native herd. Gaze out at the lake against a backdrop of distant mountains, and see if you can make out Carrauntoohil, one of Ireland's tallest peaks.
Hear tales from your carriage driver as you pass Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house. Owned by O’Donoghue Mor, the castle was the last to be defeated by Oliver Cromwell and the English in 1652. Stop for photos, then return to the start point in Killarney.
Once on board, you’ll travel past St. Mary’s Cathedral, a delightful thatched cottage, and Killarney House and Gardens. Head into Killarney National Park, and travel at a relaxed pace through countryside where the modern-day traffic can’t reach.
As you go, keep an eye out for red deer; the deer park is home to the country’s last native herd. Gaze out at the lake against a backdrop of distant mountains, and see if you can make out Carrauntoohil, one of Ireland's tallest peaks.
Hear tales from your carriage driver as you pass Ross Castle, a 15th-century tower house. Owned by O’Donoghue Mor, the castle was the last to be defeated by Oliver Cromwell and the English in 1652. Stop for photos, then return to the start point in Killarney.
1
Ross Castle
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
St. Mary's Cathedral (Pass By)
Killarney House Gardens (Pass By)
2
Killarney National Park
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Killarney Jaunting Cars Tangney Tours
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 313 reviews
Christine_D, Sep 2024
Dan and Pearl, the horse, did a great job sharing with us the history and the beauty of Killarney National Park. Great way to see the park and Ross Castle!
Shameela_S, Aug 2024
Mike & Rosie were awesome! We enjoyed every minute of our jaunting car ride through Killarney Park. We saw deer, dairy cows, unique birds, and lots of greenery. The view of Ross Castle was wonderful too. Highly recommend this excursion.
Ellen_H, Aug 2024
The drive through town then into this massive park. Beautiful lake and castle. Loved the horse Queeny and the driver Michael was knowledgeable
Julie_M, Aug 2024
Paul (and Ruby his horse) were excellent! We had a wonderful time. It’s Great to know that Paul takes such good care of his horse. He was a fabulous tour guide, and we learned a lot along our trip. Beautiful scenery, fun stories, and a really great time.
PiaThrue_P, Aug 2024
It was a great experience. Even though I was the only guest I had a good time. The tour guide was great
Nancy_Z, Jul 2024
A wonderful ride with Owen, the driver and Jesse, the horse. Informative, friendly conversation jaunting through the park. We had a great time on a beautiful afternoon.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your review both Jesse our super four legged friend and Owen your driver, we will pass on the compliments and carrots all around today for the good job!!
ruth_d, Jul 2024
This is a Must when in Killarney.Cal our driver and his horse Ginger exceeded our expectations .
Cal is so passionate about what he does .He shares his knowledge of the history of the town and is such a wonderful person . Ginger the horse obeys his commands as a true partner .
You will cherish the memories you make forever
Ken & Ruth
Stephanie_S, Jul 2024
Great tour. Paul, our guide was hospitable and funny. Also full of knowledge and recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would highly recommend this tour to others.
mary_m, Jul 2024
Mike was a brilliant character, with a wealth of knowledge. Nothing was too much trouble to him. Even gave recommendations on food and places to stay
Christina_N, Jul 2024
We had a great time on our jaunting car tour. Definitely give this a try if you are traveling with young kids. We covered a lot of ground that we could not have done on foot (or by bike). This was a lovely way to start our morning in Killarney before we started out by car for the coast.
Our driver was on time, kind, and friendly.
Our daughter loved the experience, and the 10-15 minute stop at Ross Castle was plenty. (Because there are A LOT of castles in Ireland.)
Brian_F, Jul 2024
The driver’s (unfortunately I didn’t get his name) was very informative about everywhere we passed. He had a couple of cods* in his bag** as well, which my children enjoyed.
For American or other non-Irish readers.
*lies which are also jokes.
** Metaphorical rather than literal.
Alexa_R, Jul 2024
Mike was VERY kind and welcomed us to Killarney. We enjoyed the tour and the beautiful scenery of the national park as a perfect intro to the city and its views.
Joseph_H, Jun 2024
Something unique and fun to do for all ages. Saw a few deer also in the national park and the views from the castle Were great.
Tracey_H, Jun 2024
We had the best Jaunting driver! Cal was filled with knowledge about the park and Ireland! He made the already magical experience that much better! Even sent us off with a Gaelic blessing!
Gregory_T, May 2024
Had a fantastic time with Calvin and Maggie. Calvin was a 6th generation driver and Maggie was a spirited beauty who was the brains of the operation. I recommend taking this ride as it was full of great history and great way to see the park. A++++
Maritza_J, May 2024
My husband and I really enjoyed the ride, we had a great time. The driver was very friendly, and a great story teller. We highly recommend this ride for anyone visiting Killarney.
Nicole_P, May 2024
James and Crystal were lovely- it was the perfect afternoon thing to do and we really enjoyed it. Don’t miss checking it out!
Karen_L, Apr 2024
James was very informative, personal & such a good time! Loved the way he handled Jesse, the horse! Location & drop off were simple to find-thoroughly enjoyable trip!
Lori_O, Apr 2024
what a great day. Very knowledgeable and experienced. Had blankets for the chilly day. Gave us plenty of time to look around the castle. Great guy.
cortney_h, Oct 2023
Lovely excursion- Calvin was knowledgeable and very accommodating responding to all our questions- great way to see the park from a different perspective -
Janet_B, Sep 2023
Scenery was beautiful and our driver of Ruby was very fun and informative! We really enjoyed this tour and would recommend it.
Rachelle_C, Sep 2023
Beautiful Scenery and a fun way to see a bit of Killarney National Park and Ross Castle.
Shout out to Shamus and Bobby for the great tour!
Barbara_E, Sep 2023
This was an amazingly fun trip! Louis (driver) and Archie (horse) were wonderfully funny and accommodating
Pam_M, Aug 2023
Our tour guide was very accommodating,a little difficult to understand but it was a lovely and comfortable ride. Unfortunately, Ross Castle was closed when we got there --and that was the one destination on the tour.
Tracy_G, Aug 2023
We had an amazing experience! Cap was our driver and Jess (the horse) took us there. He was very knowledgeable & personable and gave us lots of helpful tips for the rest of our stay in Killarney.
Jenny_B, Aug 2023
Our guide was informative and amusing. He gave us good tips for the rest of our day. The ride around the park was beautiful and it was nice to have the time at Ross Castle to walk around and take pictures.
Sheryl_Q, Aug 2023
We enjoyed this very much. Our driver, Paul, was ver informative and had a wonderful sense of humor. The carriage ride was beautiful. I would do it again.
Wendy_K, Jul 2023
It was a very rainy day and our driver made the best of it for us! He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. A fun experience!
Lucy, Jul 2023
John was fantastic! On time, efficient and made the most of every minute of the tour. He and Susie the horse were wonderful to spend time with in the beautiful Killarney National Park. John was so funny and knowledgeable. Would do this tour over and over again!
Ryan_C, Jul 2023
Great time. May be weather dependent for most amount of enjoyment. Driver was very professional and prompt. Easy to walk to starting location from Main Street. National Park is very beautiful.
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