Guided Walking Tours in Killarney | Killarney Town Walking Tours

7 Days

A Week

Departure

Killarney Court House

Public Tours. Thu/Sun 10am/2pm. Private Arranged to suit

Departure

Duration

2 Hours

Small Groups

Guaranteed

Explore the

Highlights of
Killarney

INTRODUCTION TO KILLARNEY TOUR TAKES PLACE ON THE HALF HOUR – 1 HOUR DURATION

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Walk with Locals through Killarney’s – History and Culture.
Fun – Interesting – Educational

Highlights of Killarney – Walking Tour

A Message from our Tour Director!

I would personally like to invite you on a Journey through time, a journey that will bring you from early Christin times and the annals of Innis fallen to Modern Day Killarney with its busy shops and pubs.

On our walk’s you will hear about the arrival of Queen Victoria, 6.30 pm on the evening of Monday, 26 August 1861, the Royal train arrived in Killarney from Dublin and how Queen Victoria put Killarney firmly on the tourist map.

We provide two walking Tours…

Introduction to Killarney – a one Hour Tour Through the town of Killarney, Ideal for Visitors who would like a general Introduction to the town with a Professional Guide.

Highlights of Killarney – a two and a half hour tour taking in the History of “Killarney House and Gardens” and “St Mary’s Cathedral” Returning to The Great Southern Hotel.

Our promise to you is that “The Killarney Town walking Tour’s” will be Educational – Engaging and above all else Fun, Told by our Tour Guides who are Historians and Poets who encapsulate Killarney in a way Like no other. Our Guides are Passionate about the town of Killarney.

Let’s Explore together the town of Killarney – a place between heaven and earth, much celebrated in its fascinating history, heritage and world renowned beauty,

So Invest some time and join us on The Let’s Explore – Killarney Town Walking Tour’s.

Introduction to Killarney – Walking Tour

I would personally like to invite you on a Journey through time, a journey that will bring you from early Christin times and the annals of Innishfallen to Modern Day Killarney with its busy shops and pubs.

On our walk’s you will hear about the arrival of Queen Victoria, 6.30 pm on the evening of Monday, 26 August 1861, the Royal train arrived in Killarney from Dublin and how Queen Victoria put Killarney firmly on the tourist map.

We provide two walking Tours…

Introduction to Killarney – a one Hour Tour Through the town of Killarney, Ideal for Visitors who would like a general Introduction to the town with a Professional Guide.
Highlights of Killarney – a two and a half hour tour taking in the History of “Killarney House and Gardens” and “St Mary’s Cathedral” returning to “The Great Southern Hotel” by Traditional Jaunting Car.

Our promise to you is that – “The Killarney Town walking Tour’s”
will be Educational – Engaging and above all else Fun, Told by our Tour Guides who are Historians and Poets who encapsulate Killarney in a way Like no other. Our Guides are Passionate about the town of Killarney.

Let’s Explore together the town of Killarney – a place between heaven and earth, much celebrated in its fascinating history, heritage and world renowned beauty,

So Invest some time and join us on The Let’s Explore – Killarney Town Walking Tour’s.

Our Story

Our Tour Guides are Passionate about the town of Killarney, We take prie in Introduceing Guests to the character of Kilarney Town.

Let’s Explore -Walking Tours of Killarney was set up by Dermot Mc Guckin, An experienced Tour Guide based in Fossa, Co Kerry. Together with Local Guides who are passionate about Our Town,

Let’s Explore will take you on a personal journey, through Killarney’s unique Landscape, Its History and Culture on our walking Tours. Where vibrant history and culture meet.

Our Principles

Missions statement:

“To provide a Fun,Interesting and Educational Walking Tour of Killarney”

5 Guiding Principles:

To Create a Quality walking tour of Killarney
To Promote the Irish Launauge at every Opportunity.
To Increase awareness of Kerry Poets and quotations
To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
To Provide a Learning experience for Guests
To Encourage Leave no trace principles

We can Explore All that Killarney has to offer on a Tour which is both Fun interesting and Educational.
Our Team of National Tour Guides are poets, storytellers with a vast knowledge of Ireland that will make your Tour memorable.

Our Tours

Meeting Point:

Introduction to Killarney

Group Bookings only – a 45min Introduction to Killarney Town, If you have a group coming into Killarney who would like a leisurely Guided walk through Killarney Town then join us by appointment as we take you through the History and Culture of Killarney Town – we would be delighted to introduce your group to our town. We invite you to step back in time by experiencing Killarney’s most experienced Tour Guides.

Highlights of Killarney

This tour meets at Court House at 10am, 12noon, 2pm & 4pm No Need to Book – Just Show up

Join out Tour Guides as we Explore the picturesque town of Killarney – a place between heaven and earth , much celebrated in its fascinating history, heritage and world renowned beauty, On our walk we recount Killarney’s fascinating heritage and history, from the golden age of the monastic adventure. We learn of the lives of Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty and Tom Crean – The Irish Antarctic Explorer,magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks, the breath-taking Lakes of Killarney, and Killarney National Park whilst learning about the history, legend and folklore of the area.

Site Visits:

We visit the Killarney House and Gardens and have an in dept. Look at Killarney National Park, Home to
Visit to St. Marys Cathedral
Return from St Marys Cathedral to the Great Southern Hotel by Traditional Jaunting Car / horse and carriage

Educational/bespoke Tour

We can design a Tour for your special Group, weather you are a Student Educational Tour or a Tour of special Interest, we can meet your expectations – Food Tours – Hidden Killarney Tours

Our Guides

Dermot Mc Guckin MPRII.

Marketing and Public Relations Director – “Killarney Town Walking Tour’s”

Dermot’s career started as a chef after Graduating from Cathal Brugha Street in the culinary art The Love of travel brought him too many worldwide Destinations, after 12 years in Australia Dermot returned to Ireland where he launched a career in the Tourism and Transport sector.

Graduated with a Degree in Marketing and Public Relations from UCD, Dermot also graduated from University College Cork

These days Dermot is the Director of “Killarney Town Walking Tour’s”,A Quality walking tour company in Killarney. Co Kerry.

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FAQ

What languages are the tours offered in?

We offer tours in English, German, French, Irish and Italian
Must be booked in Advance

Are the tours Child Friendly?

Yes, they can and must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian if they are aged under 16. Yes, we offer free child Places if they are aged under 12. Must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian

WHAT IS THE PRICING POLICY OF KILLARNEY TOWN

WALKING TOURS?

Killarney Town Walking Tour – Highlights of Killarney

Cost:

Adults €22.50
€20 Seniors/Students
€15 Teenagers over 12 years old

Killarney Town Walking Tour – Introduction to Killarney

Cost:

Adults €12.50
€10 Seniors/Students
€10 Children over 12 years old
Children under 12 go Free

Is Killarney Town walking Tour age Friendly?

Yes we offer an age Friendly Discount to our seniors, our walking tour is moderately paced to suite all ages

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Yes, we have planned out a walking route which is wheelchair friendly, unfortunately, due to the strict sizing regulations of the Jaunting Cars in relation to operating in a protected area, the Cars are currently Not wheelchair accessible.

Where do I meet my tour guide?

Our walking tours all leave from the same location, Killarney Court House, V93 YE27

Weather

Rain or shine, the tour is on. Our guides will know a suitable shelter for very heavy showers. Given our climate, as you might expect, no ticket can be cancelled or refunded by you at any time based on weather conditions