Guided Killarney National Park Walking Tour: Explore Historic Sites and Native Wildlife
4.8
322 Ratings
Killarney
Join a 2-hour guided walking tour in Killarney National Park to explore historic sites, spot native wildlife, and enjoy stunning views of the lake and mountains.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
Meet your guide at 11am outside O’Sheas Funeral Home opposite St. Marys Cathedral for a two hour walk of Killarney National Park. This can be extended to a longer walk if desired.
What's Included
- Walking boots recommended, but not required.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Debuting at 11am, join us for a 2-hour stroll through the magnificent Killarney National Park. Our meeting location is oSheas Funeral Home V93 KX 61, right across St. Marys Cathedral - a historical structure from the year 1842. Wander into the National Park from across the road, commencing by the picturesque thatched home, gradually ascending towards Knockreer House, and onwards to Dairy Cottage, the very place that France’s President Charles De Gaulle inhabited for a good part of June 1969. As you proceed, be ready to awe at an expansive lakes and mountains view, also likely encountering grazing native red deer. Our native guide, raised not too far from here, will familiarise you with the best secret spots. Until later (Slán go fóill).
Location
O'Sheas Funeral Home
Departure Point: 11am outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral
Address: Lower New Street, Killarney
Directions: The tour starts outside O'Sheas Funeral Home opposite Killarney Cathedral
Dates: Daily
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(322 Ratings)
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Fishingmum
May 15, 2024
Amazing. - What a wonderful experience! Thank you so much Seamus for sharing your love and vast knowledge of the natural surroundings. It was a walk to remember
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Shelca
Apr 18, 2024
Lovely walk in Killarney National Park - We really enjoyed that walk in Killarney National Park. Our guide had a cornucopia of knowledge about the area and especially the trees, flowers, and plants. He even sang some Irish tunes for us! And we saw 2 large herds of deer, much to my daughter's delight. Highly recommend!
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Markma6743bq
Apr 1, 2024
American lads in Killarney with James - Engaging, knowledgeable, and a great ambassador of his beloved Killarney, James was a lovely, lovely guide! We had a craic time learning about the history, flora and fauna, and making Irish wishes! Ask for James he's a fine lad!
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Leonieh197
Dec 10, 2023
Amazing local Tour Guide - Richard is such a lovely tour guide. A local through and through so knows the best routes around the lake with all the best historical fun facts!
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Meredith_g
Nov 14, 2023
Killarney National Park - Enjoyed our stroll through the park with Richard. He was very friendly and knowledgable about the park and town. Very easy to find our starting point.
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T6678knsarahk
Oct 1, 2023
Lovely stroll this morning - Richard was a lovely gentle soul whose love for his town and it’s beautiful
Surroundings was inspiring
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F8887tmmaryd
Sep 28, 2023
Wonderful Killarney National Park Walking Tour - Our tour guide, James, was very informative, interesting, enthusiastic and funny. He clearly loves what he does and gave us a wonderful history of the area and the park, explained the wildlife and vegetation and added some Irish tunes, legend and blarney. And the park is beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
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Voyager13535117029
Sep 23, 2023
An inspiring and enchanting guided walk in Killarney National Park 5** - Travelling on my own and wanting to walk in the National Park, my guided walk with Richard was an extremely enjoyable and memorable one. Richard was extremely informative as he gave knowledge of the area and history like about the Japanese Sika deer or about the Irish Language which was interesting. He showed true Irish friendliness who seemed to know everyone as we passed by that was a delightful experience and worth every penny.
I would recommend that everyone visiting Killarney should go on this walk as I will definitely go and do it again! I felt that I arrived as a stranger but left as friends.
I can't wait!
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Brian
Sep 11, 2023
An excellent guided walk - Richard is wise, patient and endlessly knowledgeable. A truly passionate Killarney local, through and through.
Five stars is not nearly enough!
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Middlewife
Aug 30, 2023
Gateway to a new world - walking in the Killarney National Park - Very informative guide in Richard - knew everything about the Killarney National Park and local history and sporting scene. Great company and knew every walker we bumped into.
Located Red and Sika Deer who all seem very accustomed to human proximity.
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