The Gap of Dunloe Tour is a must do for visitors to Killarney. The ‘Adventure’ begins daily from our head office at O’Connor’s Pub, 7 High St., Killarney at 10:00am for check in. We can also collect clients from their accommodation in the Killarney area. Your journey begins with a bus trip to Kate Kearney’s Cottage or Ross Castle (recommended starting point for walkers as it allows more time). From here visitors make the 7 mile walk (please allow 2.5 to 3 hours for the walk). For those who do not wish to walk Jaunting cart’s are also available (at extra cost of €25 per person) to take the clients through the natural unspoilt beauty of the Black Valley, a walker’s paradise. Upon reaching Lord Brandon’s Cottage, there will be time to enjoy refreshments (not included) at the Cafe, before taking your boat trip through the Lakes of Killarney to Ross Castle where your bus will be waiting to take you back to Killarney. As noted, this tour can also be done in reverse.
In demand: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 13.
Passengers can take in the breathtaking beauty of the Gap of Dunloe by travelling the 7mile/12km journey on foot or can also hire a Jaunting cart (optional extra cost).
For those client's who wish to complete the tour by beginning their boat journey at Ross Castle, will have some time to look around the grounds prior to the boat departing Reen Pier (red boats) at 11am
Traveller's will have time to avail of refreshment's at Kate Kearney's Cottage either at the start or end of their tour (depending which direction they are taking the tour).
We collect from traveller's hotels/accommodation within the Killarney area
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bus & Boat Tour lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $73 per person for this Killarney experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
It can: 30 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We collect from traveller's hotels/accommodation within the Killarney area Pickup points include McSweeney Arms Hotel.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 69 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Gap of Dunloe Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bus & Boat Tour | 6 hours | 4.1 (69) | $73 | |
 Bus, Boat & Jaunting Cart Tour (Jaunting Cart Paid Separately) | 5 hours | 4.7 (124) | $73 | View |
 Boat Only Ticket (Walk the Gap of Dunloe) | 1h 30min | 4.7 (62) | $44 | View |
 Gap of Dunloe Day Tour and Boat Ride from Killarney | 6 hours | 4.5 (42) | $56 | View |
 Park Explorer Tour (Half Day Tour) | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (6) | $45 | View |
 Dingle Peninsula & Slea Head - Private Mini Bus Tour | 6–7 hours | 4.8 (9) | $879 | View |
 Guided Climb of Carrauntoohil with KerryClimbing.ie | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (1,156) | $90 | View |
