Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide
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Private Ring of Kerry luxury tour with accredited guide
By Guided Tours With Mary G
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120
Duration: 7–8 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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- Professional accredited national guide with over 20 years experience
- Bottled water
What's not included- Lunch
- entrance fees should you require them
- Entry/Admission - Kerry Cliffs
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- I can pick you up at your specified accommodation in Killarney, Tralee or 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. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86470P2- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair passengers must be able to get in and out of vehicle with minimal assistance.
- 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: 86470P2
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- KayinArlington0 contributionsLearn about Killarney with a local expertMary picked me up at my hotel at 8 a.m. so that we could drive the Gap of Dunloe before the single track road became clogged with "jaunty" carts. It was a perfect Irish morning -- intermittent drizzle with the sun peaking through the clouds occasionally. We periodically stopped so that I could take photos or simply to enjoy the absolute quiet and peace (and for the sheep!). After we left the mountains, we visited sites in and around Killarney National Park, including Muckross Abbey and Muckross House. Mary's knowledge of Irish history and folklore go beyond the Chamber of Commerce talking points on the region's landmarks.Written September 10, 2024
- JessicaG23550 contributionsTreat yourself with a guided tour with Mary!Great experience! Mary was great fun and was so knowledgeable of the area and history. Would book her again in a heartbeat.Written September 5, 2024
- LightPacker6378260 contributionsDon't hesitate - book your tour with Mary! She is THE BESTMy husband, adult daughter and I recently spent two full days with Mary. We would hire her again in a heartbeat (and we plan to when we are back in Ireland!) for so many reasons. First, Mary is extremely knowledgable and continuously studying. We learned so much from her and she also gave us great tips regarding the rest of our trip (and future trips). Second, she made it fun! She is funny and easy to get along with. Third, she is a great driver and her car is very comfortable. We felt very safe with her - and we were glad we didn't have to drive on the "wrong" side of the road!!! Finally, she was able to take us places buses couldn't go and we could skip things we weren't interested in/stop at others. Don't hesitate - if she is available, book a trip with her!Written August 26, 2024
- AWs87109a0 contributionsSpectacular day on Dingle PeninsulaMary was great, very attentive and warm. She took us over the whole peninsula. Stopped where ever we wanted, and had loads of interesting antidotes throughout the whole drive. Very warm and funny. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.Written August 6, 2024
- susanjV4029MY0 contributionsLet Mary do the driving and enjoy the views !Mary is an exellent driver with a great personality and a beautiful car. I wanted to give my husband a break from driving so he could relax and enjoy the day without worring about navigating the rural roads on the Dingle Penninsula. We saw so many parts of Dingle that we would not have found on our own. Mary shares her local knowlege and history as well. Highly recommend!Written July 28, 2024
- brigittefQ484FS0 contributionsHappy Family!Mary was informative and engaging. We learned a great deal about Ireland and the region. The ride was comfortable and we luckily had great weather to enjoy the sites. She was accommodating, allowing us to squeeze in the Cliffs of Kerry too.Written July 24, 2024
- D8184YCrickc0 contributionsFantastic tour with MaryMary was a fabulous tour guide. Great knowledge of the area and history. She guided us to many remote local areas with incredible views. She gave us many options in terms of stops for drinks and food. She was pleasure to get to know on our journey. We’d highly recommend her for the Ring of Kerry tour.Written July 16, 2024
- heatherh8160 contributionsDingle/Slea Head Loop July 2024, private tourI highly recommend Mary! She was so easy to communicate with, and setting up details ahead of time went very smoothly. She is very flexible and accomodating to meet our individual schedule, agreeing to work an afternoon rather than a morning. We joined Mary at the Gap of Dunloe and she took us to Dingle/Slea Head Loop. She had amazing driving skills, including navigating the narrow/switchback roads and avoiding hitting a rabbit, which I very much appreciated because it would have broken my heart! She was soo incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the area. She was easy to talk to, had a great sense of humor, and was very clearly passionate about her home country. She speaks several languages and has spent time traveling the world. We would definitely recommend Mary and if we ever go back to the area, we will be reacing out again to her!Written July 16, 2024
- Kenmaretuosist0 contributionsDenis is backHad a great tour with Denis. He's back at it and does a great job as usual. Had a half-day tour of Dingle, Shea Head and all the attractions. Denis sits in your car while you drive and he shows you all the highlights. Highly recommendedWritten May 27, 2024
- ReadytoTravel510 contributionsFantastic toursMary is an excellent guide full of knowledge. She is also a warm, kind person. We did two tours with her and enjoyed letting her do the driving while we watched the scenery go by. Dingle and Ring of Kerry. She took the time to show us things you ordinarily would not see or notice along the routes. I highly recommend her.Written May 27, 2024
- Connector8201420 contributionsMary G. Excellent guideMary G. Was an exceptional guide. Gifted and meant to do this type of work. We were lucky to have her and she made our tour wonderful. Wish most guides could emulate Mary! PaolaWritten May 12, 2024
- marlenep8720 contributionsWonderful views and photo stopsWe very much appreciated Mary’s wonderful knowledge of, and great driving skills, around the Ring of Kerry. We loved Valentia Island, the views of the Skellig Islands Ring, the ring fort and many other delightful photo stops, including the Killarney Golf Course. We saw evidence of ancient life on one of our stops. A well rounded tour with something for each of our participants. Thank you Mary G for a great tour.Written December 29, 2023
- N9082BCreginac0 contributionsMary is GrandOur family did the Dingle/Slea Head Tour with Mary. Her passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge about local history and heritage is contagious. She brought us to places that we would never have gone on our own, and offered a unique and colorful perspective about the region. The best part however, was that she felt like family. She is fun, and funny, all while being extremely professional. She wants you to have the best possible experience and works hard to make it happen. I would definitely recommend her to enhance and enrich any exploration of County Kerry.Written November 21, 2023
- 724allisonm0 contributionsDay Trip to DingleMary was a great guide. She had extensive knowledge of the region, both historic and modern happenings. She recommended the best spots to stop and was focused on giving us a good experience.Written November 15, 2023
- Jet283158064280 contributionsBest guide everMary was a tour guide extrardinaire...we spent an entire day with amazing lady...her amazing knowledge of the area leaves you astounded....she took us places that no bus tour could or would go....she let choose the places to stop for pictures and for as long as we wanted..no rush for her. Mary is your guide when visiting KillarneyWritten October 14, 2023
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Waseca, MN22 contributions
Mary was the perfect person to drive us around the ring of Kerry, she was knowledgeable, witty and gave the right amount of commentary. We saw many things not everyone sees, especially if you’re on a bus. It was so pleasant to sit back and take it all in, Mary stopped whenever we asked and pulled over for photo ops, never rushed us or made us feel touristy! My favorite stopping point for food was lunch at the Waterville Golf club!! Amazing! My husband really enjoyed watching the golfers while we had lunch. Even though we have a rental car here, being driven by Mary was the best decision yet!!!
Written September 27, 2022
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Thank you both so much for taking the time out of your trip to write this excellent review. I’m glad you enjoyed it and Waterville golf club.
You never know , you may come back again on a genealogical tour next time! Thanks again, Mary
Written September 27, 2022
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Kevin N
Brooklyn, NY15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
My family had a wonderful day on this tour. Mary is extremely friendly, knowledgeable and happy to share insightful information about every stop along the way. It was also nice to have some options here and there to fit our particular interests and not waste time elsewhere. Just be aware that the roads can get a bit bumpy and curvy (not Mary's fault!) for those that get motion sickness; just take your dramamine and you'll be fine.
Written May 11, 2024
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Thank you all so much for taking the time to leave your feedback. I appreciate it. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour, and maybe we'll see you again sometime for a different tour. Thank you. Mary
Written June 2, 2024
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Gay J
17 contributions
We very much enjoyed our tour with Mary. She was on time and picked us up at our B&B in Kenmare, where we started the tour. She gave us plenty of opportunities to stop and take photographs. She never rushed us whenever we stopped. She even took some photographs of us together. She was very knowledgeable about the area and told us a lot of information about where we were and the history behind it. We also got to go to places where the larger or smaller tour buses would not be able to go, especially on Valentia Island. She was lovely to talk to and we had some very lively conversations over a lot of topics. We would highly recommend this tour with Mary.
Written June 23, 2023
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Thank you both so much for taking the time to review your tour with me. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I had a great time too in your excellent company. Enjoy the rest of your trip ! Mary
Written June 23, 2023
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Josh T
Keaau, HI3 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
There is just something about Mary! My wife and I had a fantastic time touring the countryside around the Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula with Mary as our guide. Out trip was a fast few days without the kids and Mary helped us make the most of it, showing us a large portion of the Wild Atlantic Way and dropping us off in Doolin for a sunset hike of the Cliffs of Moher. Her knowledge of the area, history, and things to see made for two fantastic and gorgeous outings. We hope to see you again one day with the whole family! Aloha from Hawaii Mary!! Josh and Meme
Written July 17, 2023
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Aloha! Thank you both so much for the lovely review of your tours with me. I was thinking and wondering about how you got on after I dropped you at the cliffs that day. You obviously survived to tell the tale anyway….lol! I hope you have great memories of your trip to Ireland. Thanks again, Mary
Written July 19, 2023
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Michelle M
2 contributions
Apr 2022
Just come back from an Easter weekend in Ireland where we had booked Mary as our guide for our trip around The Ring of Kerry.
She was lovely from start to finish and even went out of her way to find the house my Dad lived in for a while many years ago. It was so remote I didn't think we would find it but sure enough we did.
Her knowledge was second to none and she made the trip so interesting even if I cannot remember all of the facts now !! Special thanks to Donal our driver as well. They both made us all feel very welcome and would 100% recommend to others.
She was lovely from start to finish and even went out of her way to find the house my Dad lived in for a while many years ago. It was so remote I didn't think we would find it but sure enough we did.
Her knowledge was second to none and she made the trip so interesting even if I cannot remember all of the facts now !! Special thanks to Donal our driver as well. They both made us all feel very welcome and would 100% recommend to others.
Written April 19, 2022
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Thank you so much Michelle. It was such a pleasure to be in your company….,.what a lovely family! I hope John had a speedy recovery. Please send him my regards and tell him I will think of him every time I pass his house. I’m absolutely certain that it will be the same for Donal. Xx
Written April 21, 2022
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Саша М
Cork, Ireland13 contributions
Jul 2020
It was a really memorable and picturesque tour. We were lucky enough to get sunny weather and Mary was above praise. She took us to the most unique and beautiful places of Ring of Kerry, that you never visit on regular bus tour. While being the excellent and professional guide she was able not only to tell us history of this place, but share a private view of the native on these events, some of them she was a direct witness.
If you want to see most beautiful views of Ireland in comfortable conditions, you definitely have to take this tour.
If you want to see most beautiful views of Ireland in comfortable conditions, you definitely have to take this tour.
Written July 21, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking time to review my tour. I’m glad you enjoyed the day. it was a pleasure to show you around, you were great company. All the best, Mary
Written July 23, 2020
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rkmis
Palatine, IL44 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
My wife and I recently enjoyed a tour of the Ring of Kerry and the National Park, as well as Valentia Island and the Scelig ring. Mary was extremely knowledgeable, as she provided us the history of these lands as we toured the fantastic scenery. Mary showed us some of the most magnificent scenery we have ever seen. She even took photos of us at scenic locations.
She drove a comfortable Mercedes, that provided more than enough room for the two of us. Mary is also a genealogist, and was able to provide some research for my family heritage. She also provided a few recommendations, such as staying at Ballyseede Castle the night before our tour.
She drove a comfortable Mercedes, that provided more than enough room for the two of us. Mary is also a genealogist, and was able to provide some research for my family heritage. She also provided a few recommendations, such as staying at Ballyseede Castle the night before our tour.
Written June 30, 2023
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Thank you both so much for the great review, it’s much appreciated. I’m glad you enjoyed our day out on the ring of Kerry. Maybe we’ll see you again after you finish your genealogy research and come back to visit more relatives! Mary
Written July 1, 2023
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Lauren E
2 contributions
Sep 2021 • Friends
This was an absolutely amazing tour with Mary. She is incredibly knowledgeable, funny and a fantastic driver. She took us to locations buses are not allowed to travel and we experienced the area like a true local. Would highly recommend to everyone looking for an amazing Ring of Kerry experience.
Written September 4, 2021
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Thank you so much for taking time to review my tour! So glad you enjoyed it. I wish you all the very best for the rest of your trip. Mary
Written September 5, 2021
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ralphb1969
5 contributions
Sep 2021
Simply put this was the best tour I have ever been on. I have been on many tours but no one comes close to Mary. She was a delight right from the beginning. Mary takes you on an adventure that you will never forget. She is funny and very informative and always keeps your interest. Her knowledge of the area is incredible and her stories of the history of Killarney were my favorite part. Mary, we will never forget your tour and when I am back in Ireland I will take your tour again.
Written October 5, 2021
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Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a fabulous review, I really appreciate it. I look forward to welcoming you back for another tour in the future! Mary
Written October 8, 2021
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Tom R
2 contributions
Sep 2021
We booked a full day with Mary touring the Ring of Kerry and Killarney National Park. She promptly picked us up in a very nice car from our Killarney hotel. The tour was very customized based on what we wanted to see. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made the tour extremely interesting. She knew all the photogenic places for pictures and made plenty of stops. She got us off the tourist bus roads and went to places that only a car could get to. Mary’s trip was one of the highlights of our 3-week Ireland tour. Thanks Mary.
Written October 1, 2021
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Thank you both so much for taking the time to leave a fabulous review, I very much appreciate it. I hope your trip to Ireland exceeded your expectations!
Take care, Mary
Written October 2, 2021
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We will be staying in Adare. Is pick-up available? Also, there is another Ring nearby that is supposed to be just as nice but less busy. Is that an option?
Written May 14, 2022
You can check with the tour operator we dealt with, but I think she only picks up travellers from Killarney and Kenmare. I am pretty sure Adare would be a little too far away for her. We enjoyed the Ring of Kerry, but you might also look at the Dingle Peninsula which is very pretty and a little closer to Adare.
Written May 15, 2022
Hello. If we are not staying in any of the pick up places, will there be available parking where we can park our rental for the duration of the tour
Written August 16, 2019
Whatever suits you best. Your property doesn’t need to be on the list, just let me know where to pick you up, it’s not a problem. Otherwise I usually meet people at the official tourist information office in Killarney where there is plenty of parking.
Written August 20, 2019
Mary we will be staying in Dingle. What would be the closest pick up spot for your private tour?
Written June 26, 2019
Hi Janice, I can pick you up and drop you back to Dingle for a price of €400 as it’s an extra 2 hours. Otherwise Tralee or Killorglin would be my closest pick up spots. Mary
Written June 26, 2019
We are staying at the Cahernane House Hotel. Is pick-up/drop-off from that hotel included in the price?
Also, what kind of vehicle is this for four persons?
Written May 26, 2019
Hello,
Yes, all pick ups/drop offs are included in the price. I drive a fully exclusive e class Mercedes which is very comfortable. Let me know if I can be of help with anything else.
Written May 26, 2019
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