Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs from Kenmare.
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Private Tour:Ring of Kerry,Kerry Cliffs from Kenmare.
By Peter Stanley Tours
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From hilltop castles to coastal cliffs, the Ring of Kerry loops through Ireland’s most dramatic scenery. Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, this private excursion is customizable, ensuring you’ll have time for the things that interest you most. Whether you’re fascinated by the medieval Cahergall and Leacanabuiaile forts, or drawn to the picturesque villages of Sneem, Killorglin, and Cahersiveen, you'll be exploring the Ring of Kerry on your own terms.
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Duration: 6–8 hours
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Highlights
- Private tour offers flexibility and personalized service
- Enjoy comfortable transport in a private tour vehicle
- Craft the perfect itinerary with an experienced guide
- Convenient pickup and drop-off at your Ring of Kerry location
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included- Entry/Admission - Kerry Bog Village Museum
- Entry/Admission - Kerry Cliffs
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Option 1Park Hotel Kenmare, Shelbourne St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 X3XY, IrelandFront desk at any Hotel, B&B or private place in Kenmare.
- Option 2The Lansdowne Kenmare, an SLH Hotel, The Lansdowne, Main St, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 YRC8, IrelandFront desk at any Hotel, B&B or private place in Kenmare
- Option 3Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare Old, Kenmare, Co. Kerry, V93 HR27, IrelandFront desk at any Hotel, B&B or private place in Kenmare
Pickup details- Front desk at any Hotel, B&B or private place in Kenmare
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7555P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7555P4
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- Richdanna0 contributionsRing of Kerry Tour with Peter StanleyWe decided to book with Peter because upon researching, I noticed that every previous review was 5 stars. We won’t be breaking that streak. Peter is a very kind and incredibly brilliant man, who offers a continuous stream of knowledge about the country of Ireland that left us astounded. He was prompt upon pickup, he was flexible when asking us how we wanted to plan our tour. Once on the way, he took us on an amazing run around the Ring, suggesting several options, but ultimately leaving the decision on what to do up to us. (If I can make a suggestion to those using Peter again, listen to his suggestion to take the tour COUNTERclockwise and start with the Ross Castle. The images of the serene bay beyond the castle at sunrise with the mist shrouding the mountains in the background and the small island in the foreground is quite possibly the most beautiful image of God’s wonderment that I have ever witnessed.) Being first time visitors to the country, were stunned by its beauty, and appreciated Peter’s ability to answer every question that we had We are grateful for the amazing trip, the invaluable information that Peter provided, and for meeting our first friend in Killarney. If we could give Peter 20 stars, we would. Thank you, Peter, for sending our trip off to such an amazing start! Rich D’AnnaWritten 24 January 2025
- Z7052DDdylanm0 contributionsGreat Tour with Great Guide!Excellent trip with a knowledgeable guide. Tony O’Brien was excellent and managed our trip itinerary to our liking as we drove. He was extremely mindful of photo-worthy spots and very friendly! Would recommend to anyone and everyone!Written 26 September 2024
- KateF540 contributionsWonderful experience!Tony was on-time, very friendly, happily stopped for many photo opportunities, told us stories along the way, and drove safely on narrow roads with fairly heavy traffic. We had a great day!Written 13 August 2024
- S5923TOkevinb0 contributionsExcellent Ring of Kerry experienceThis tour was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. Having a private driver was easily worth the cost. Bus tours can’t reach some of the locations due to road size. Kris, our driver, was excellent and had our best interests in mind. He allowed whatever time was needed to the provide an excellent experience. This is a highly recommended tour!Written 31 July 2024
- monetp2880 contributionsGreat driver with great itineraryI hired a private driver for the Ring of Kerry because of all the things I read about passing buses. I drove all of our vacation so it was nice to have someone else drive so that I could immerse myself in the scenery. Kris was a very safe driver and we enjoyed his history lessons. He incorporated a ferry ride to Valencia Island into the itinerary and then we took the bridge back. He was wonderful about stopping for photos even when we asked him to go back a mile for a better one. He also had a few fun surprises for us. Holding a baby lamb is top on my mom’s greatest Ireland experiences. He was kind, understanding, and handled all our chaos with a smile. Would definitely recommend.Written 15 July 2024
- markusg350 contributionsFantastic private Kerry tour to the cliffsIt was a fantastic tour with an experienced very good guide. He was patient , flexible, knew a lot, proposed very interesting stops. We had time to watch and feel the atmosphere of the breath taking landscape. We‘ ll never forget that beautiful tour with the excellent guide and driver Antony (Tony).Written 13 July 2024
- Yeefungxxx0 contributionsExcellent Private Tour with PeterWe took a private tour with Peter. He made it special by asking our interest and catering to them. He is very knowledgeable of the history of the area. We enjoyed the private tour very much, and definitely saw and learnt a lot more with him! And would highly recommend his tour!Written 5 July 2024
- Explorer7885950 contributionsBest part of our Ireland trip!Tony was an absolutely amazing guide! Took us off the beaten path for a Fishermans lunch, chocolate factory, homemade ice cream, and many scenic pulloffs the big buses can't get to, and was informative about Irish history and culture. Our safety and enjoying the trip was his top priority. This was for sure the highlight of our trip! P.S. Thank you Tony for bringing back the phone ;)Written 28 June 2024
- Wanderer518642286390 contributionsThe best way to see the RingAn older fellow and his adult daughter booked this private tour with Peter Stanley for 9 June 2024. Let us begin with value. The price for an 8-9 hour day is, in our opinion, very reasonable. The Ring of Kerry scenery is fantastic all over, but we must highlight the Cliffs of Kerry and distant view of the Skellig islands. Luke Skywalker's Jedi Temple was filmed on Skellig Michael. It turns out that those stone huts were based on the real things built by 11th century monks. You can see replicas at the entrance to the cliffs. They are called beehive huts or clochan. Peter will customize the trip based upon the number of other tours on the road and our interests. Since we went on a Sunday, he was able to take us up to Valentia Slate Quarry. This is really neat in itself, but also offers tremendous views of Valentia Harbour and Dingle Bay. I needed a bathroom stop, and he diverted to the little town of Cahersiveen. Here we visited the Daniel O'Connell memorial Church and the grave of WWII hero Father Hugh O'Flaherty (see "The Scarlet and the Black" book and movie). This was a moving experience. We found Peter to be knowledgable, friendly and most accommodating.Written 23 June 2024
- Camper094492059260 contributionsFabulous day on Dingle PeninsulaOur private tour with Joe was one of the best things we did while in Ireland! Joe took us on a wonderful tour of the Dingle peninsula, made great recommendations for some shopping, had a fabulous lunch in a small pub on the peninsula and he had arranged for us to do a falconry class for an hour which I wasnt' sure about but my son thought sounded fun. I was amazingly pleasantly surprised that I loved it. Thanks again for a great day Joe!Written 8 June 2024
- Bevwash0 contributionsAmazing trip around the ring!We had an amazing day with Piotr. The ring of Kerry was stunning. We go lucky with excellent weather so we enjoyed all the stops along the way. Our driver was entertaining and informative. We all had a great time and would recommend this tour!Written 4 June 2024
- 526kyriad0 contributionsBrilliant Ring of Kerry and Kerry Cliffs tourPeter was really knowledgeable, friendly, and could not do enough to make this a perfect Ring of Kerry tour. A must do tour that made our stay in Killarney. We saw so much and learnt so many interesting facts!Written 30 May 2024
- rados_awb6940 contributionsBest day in IrelandThe best experience in my life. Absolutely fabulous tour guide with exceptional knowledge about Ireland. Tour with Peter was the best day of my holidays, we saw a lot of wonderful places and we had a really, really great day. Must have for everyone visiting Ireland. Highly recommended.Written 25 May 2024
- Stefan019810 contributionsAmazing private tour, avoid the crowds of a big tour bus!Our Ring of Kerry Tour with Piotr was amazing! Leave the driving to the pro and get an Ireland education as well! We hit all of the top spots along the ring of Kerry and avoided all the big tour busses, it felt like we were alone on the edge of the world! Perfect for our family with two younger children, 7 and 10. They absolutely loved it and so did my wife and I. Highly recommend for families or anyone looking to avoid a bunch of people on a big tour bus and want a personalized experience without having to do the driving!Written 6 April 2024
- noworries1030810 contributionsHighlight of our tripOur tour with Peter was absolutely amazing! Didn’t hurt that the weather was perfect (first day we’ve had that), but Peter was just a great guide and had answers for everything we threw at him. He took us to a bunch of places the kids really enjoyed (ages 7 and 9). The Ring of Kerry itself is just awesome, but there’s just so much to see during the drive so having Peter take us around was perfect. Would recommend this to anybody.Written 29 March 2024
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Merritt Island, FL96 contributions
My husband and I toured the Ring of Kerry with Peter Stanley. He is an amazing guide! He is very knowledgeable and kind. We were able to see so many wonderful sights and understand their significance. Peter picked us up at our hotel in Kenmare and we circled the ring in an opposite direction then the many tour buses that do this tour out of Kerry. We were also able to see parts of the ring where the big buses can’t go. Peter gave us several choices to stop for lunch and the one we chose was spot on. The food was delicious. I am certain the other options would have been great too. Don’t hesitate to book this tour with Peter Stanley. It has been the highlight of our trip.
Written 6 July 2023
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Thank You Barbara for a great day. You are lovely couple and that was also a charming day for me. Thank You once again. Regards Peter.
Written 7 July 2023
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Barbara
New York City, NY2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Couples
We spent a truly enjoyable day with Richard Moxley touring the Ring of Kerry. We were lucky enough to have lovely weather in the morning and mysterious fog, mist and drizzle in the afternoon. The views were great even when the weather turned, and the tour was truly a special treat. Richard is so knowledgable and interesting to talk with and learn from. A great day all around.
Written 17 August 2021
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Missy
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Apr 2023 • Friends
The Ring of Kerry tour was amazing! Beautiful views! Peter was a fantastic guide and made the experience for us perfect! Peter provided details about each stop and lots of interesting information along the way. This is an experience we could have never done on our own without a guide. I would highly recommend this tour and Peter as your guide!!
Written 24 April 2023
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Thank you for a great company and bringing nice weather. Thanks. Hope to see You again.
Written 25 April 2023
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Jennifer G
31 contributions
Peter was an excellent driver and guide. We were able to tailor our day to our liking and Peter was very flexible. He was knowledgeable and had great suggestions for different stops and look out points including a beautiful point to see the Skellig Rocks. A great day!
Written 19 September 2023
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Thank You Jenny for a great company. Doing the tour for You was a real pleasure and satisfaction. Thanks.
Written 20 September 2023
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Brook C
Hudson, WI8 contributions
Peter was amazing! On time to pick us up and Very knowledgeable about the spots throughout the ring of Kerry and it is so easy to have a conversation with him! 100 percent would recommend this tour. Your able to customize it to what you want ex: views or history! Our group was interested in both and he made sure to satisfy! Highly recommend. He went above and beyond for us!
Written 20 April 2023
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Thank You Girls for a great review and see both of You soon. Thanks once again. Peter.
Written 21 April 2023
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Edison, NJ24 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Want to sit for hours on a huge bus with 50 new friends and be limited to only the big "tourist" spots? NO---right answer! Pick a private tour with South Kerry Taxi. The price is very reasonable for a private tour in a clean, comfortable, modern cab. Perfect for two.
I would highly recommend asking for Piotr as your guide/driver. He arrived promptly at the arranged time in the morning at our B&B and took us on one an amazing full day trip.
In a car, you can visit sites that the huge buses cannot access, tailor your trip to your own interests, and eat at terrific restaurants where the locals eat.
In addition, Piotr is a historian with a wealth of information about the history and lore of the area. Only once did I ask a question he couldn't answer, and looked it up while we were having lunch to give us an answer. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better guide, and a true gentleman as well.
By far one of my favorite experiences in Ireland.
Book a tour and ask for Piotr!
I would highly recommend asking for Piotr as your guide/driver. He arrived promptly at the arranged time in the morning at our B&B and took us on one an amazing full day trip.
In a car, you can visit sites that the huge buses cannot access, tailor your trip to your own interests, and eat at terrific restaurants where the locals eat.
In addition, Piotr is a historian with a wealth of information about the history and lore of the area. Only once did I ask a question he couldn't answer, and looked it up while we were having lunch to give us an answer. You'd be hard-pressed to find a better guide, and a true gentleman as well.
By far one of my favorite experiences in Ireland.
Book a tour and ask for Piotr!
Written 24 November 2017
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Jun 2019 • Family
Great trip with s local guide. He was very informative and pleasant to be riding with
It was a one on one trip and very enjoyable and informational
It was a one on one trip and very enjoyable and informational
Written 7 August 2019
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emily j
Oak Ridge, TN6 contributions
Sept 2019
We were treated to an all-day tour in Peter's van, beginning when he picked us up at Sea Shore Farm Guesthouse. Our day went from parts of the Killarney National Park all the way down to the Skillig Ring and back home about 8 hours later. Peter amused us with stories and educated us with his strong knowledge of the geography, history, and more. We did not have a set itinerary and he offered to let us choose places to see. Since we had not particular agenda, and he is so well-versed in flora, fauna, geography and history, we let him choose. He also knew how to take us to places when they were less crowded or not crowded at all. We had a delicious lunch along the way, too. This tour exceeded our expectations, and we feel that we got excellent value for the price.
Written 20 September 2019
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Overland Park, KS2 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
Great tour!!! Peter is very informative and knows his way around the Ring of Kerry to maximize your time seeing great sights vs. being caught up in the traffic with other tourists and buses. Furthermore, he gave us as much time as we wanted to enjoy the stops. Last but not least, his knowledge of the Ring of Kerry sites and Ireland is fantastic - I would do it all over again with him!
Written 31 July 2018
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Abbysinian
California7 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Our family of 5 adults had a great tour organized by Peter Stanley. Our driver, Richard Moxley, was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and had a great time. The weather was foggy and drizzling, but we got lucky with breaks in the fog to see Skillig islands and other things were easy to see disputes the weather. Richard was happy to tailor our tour to see the things we most wanted to see.
Written 24 June 2019
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We will be staying at Grenane Heights...can you pick up there? we can book the tour the 19th 20 21 or 22- would any day be better than another?
Written 20 September 2021
We will be in Kenmare the night of the 21st. We would like to join one of your Van tours early on the 22nd of September, My wife and I together. I can't afford $200 a person but could do the $92. Could you put us with 2 or four people that day? Would the tour begin and end in Kenmare? Thanks for you help and consideration
The Murchisons
Written 9 June 2021
I am interested in booking the private tour from Kenmare. Do you have a minimum number of passengers? This would be for one adult. I will be driving from cork to Kenmare that morning as was wondering if you would be available to leave at 10 am? Thank you for your consideration.
Written 17 April 2019
I am interested in booking the private tour from Kenmare. Do you have a minimum number of passengers? This would be for one adult. I will be driving from cork to Kenmare that morning as was wondering if you would be available to leave at 10 am? Thank you for your consideration.
Written 17 April 2019
If we are staying in Cork prior to the tour, what is the best way to get to Kenmare in time for departing with you for the day trip? should we try to stay in Kenmare the evening before?
Written 18 June 2018
You can take the 252 bus by Bus Eireann at the Parnell Place bus stop in Cork and it will get you to Kenmare in 4 hours. Bus Eireann is usually pretty cheap. If you’re driving, its only 1 hour and 45 minutes drive.
Written 13 July 2018
If we are staying in Cork prior to the tour, what is the best way to get to Kenmare in time for departing with you for the day trip? should we try to stay in Kenmare the evening before?
Written 18 June 2018
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