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From Killarney: Ring of Kerry & Skellig Ring Full-Day Tour
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 1d
- Mobile voucher
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Overview
- Drive through the magnificent Ring of Kerry coastal route
- Relax and refuel in Portmagee, a small fishing village full of charm
- Adventure through the Skelling Ring, full of ragged edges and coastal sea views
- Linked to the legend Tor, marvel over this mystical waterfall and
Activity location
- Killarney
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Beech Road, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 AW26, Ireland | Please meet your Rabbie's guide outside Killarney Tourist Office, Beech Road, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Killarney, V93 AW26
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
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From Killarney: Portmagee & Skellig Ring Full-Day Tour
- 1d
Activity duration is 1 day 1d - English
What's included, what's not
- Transportation
What's included What's included - English-speaking driver/guide
What's included What's included - Food and drinks
What's excluded What's excluded - Entry fees to attractions
What's excluded What's excluded - Tips
What's excluded What's excluded
Know before you book
- Not suitable for: Children under 5 years
What you can expect
Today, it’s the legendary Ring of Kerry. This is Ireland’s most celebrated scenic route for a reason: a perfect blend of breathtaking natural beauty, centuries of history, and a sprinkle of magic around every bend. Now, it’s your turn to experience it for yourself.
Our journey begins in the charming town of Killarney, where colourful streets and friendly faces make it hard to leave - but the open road calls. Soon, we’re gliding along the famous Ring of Kerry, a ribbon of road hugging the coastline and weaving through mountains, valleys, and impossibly green pastures. We’ll stop for photos where we can - and if it were up to us, we’d pull over every two metres. With views this spectacular, your camera might fill up before lunchtime.
We make our way to Portmagee, a picture-perfect fishing village where brightly painted houses line the harbour. Here, you can explore at your own pace: breathe in the salty air as fishing boats bob gently on the tide, tuck into a fresh seafood lunch, or, if you share our priorities, head straight for a glass of Portmagee Whiskey to warm the soul.
But we’re not stopping at the well-trodden path. Next comes the Skellig Ring, a road that’s somehow both jaw-droppingly beautiful and strangely overlooked by most visitors. This 18km stretch feels like the edge of the world - waves crash against dramatic cliffs, sheep graze without a care, and the Atlantic horizon stretches on forever. It’s raw, wild Ireland at its finest.
History lovers will be in their element at our next stop, Derrynane House. Once home to Daniel O’Connell, “The Liberator,” this historic house is surrounded by lush gardens and a coastline so pristine it could be a painting. Wander through the rooms, learn about O’Connell’s life, and imagine what it must have been like to live here with these views on your doorstep.
As the day winds down, we begin our journey back toward Killarney. The exact route? Well, we like to keep that flexible. There might be an unexpected rainbow worth chasing, or a viewpoint too good to pass by. This is, after all, an adventure -and adventures rarely go exactly to plan.
Before we return, there’s one last showstopper: Torc Waterfall. Towering 20 metres high, it thunders into the forest from the Devil’s Punchbowl lake above. It’s beautiful, yes - but what makes it even better is the legend behind it. “Torc” means boar in Irish, and the story involves a cursed man, the Devil, and one very dramatic transformation. We won’t give away all the details here—that’s what the tour is for.
By the time we roll back into Killarney, you’ll have more than just photographs. You’ll have sea air in your lungs, stories in your mind, and memories you’ll carry long after you’ve unpacked your suitcase. The Ring of Kerry isn’t just a place - it’s a feeling. And today, it’s all yours.
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Killarney
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - Beech Road, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 AW26, Ireland | Please meet your Rabbie's guide outside Killarney Tourist Office, Beech Road, Demesne, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Killarney, V93 AW26
- Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland