Private tour in Killarney Gerard S

Ring of Kerry and Dingle Tours - Two Tours on Two Days

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Gerard S.

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Born and raised in County Kerry in the Southwest of Ireland, now living in Killarney, I have lived and worked in the midst of the visitors to Ireland as both a musical entertainer and trusted local Garda Sergeant of the police force of Ireland (An Garda Siochana). My passion for the culture, deep history, folklore and raw beauty of Killarney, County Kerry and Ireland, led me to guide tour here solely so I could share this amazing land, that I am lucky enough to call home, with you. For an idea of the range of tours I provide, I invite you to click on "View All Tours" to explore the tours and see my calendar of availability. I enjoy providing fully personalized chauffeured tours bearing in mind your particular interests such as historical sites, desire to trace your Irish roots, spiritual points of interest, food and drink preferences, musical tastes, and general activity level. While I ensure your safety, security and comfort throughout your private tour traveling in a class of true luxury you won't find on a self-drive holiday or bus, you will set the pace. It will be "Your Tour - Your Trail"™. No rushing to the next stop if you would like to linger. Want to take a break from the hustle/bustle of your vacation to find a quiet spot for a cup of coffee or a genuine Irish Whiskey? Perhaps you'll see a spot you'd like to stop for that special keepsake or you want to search for that perfect place to take unique photographs to remember your Irish adventure. As an avid photographer of nature and wildlife, I am happy to help you capture the beauty of my homeland. All photos displayed by me here on ToursByLocals and my website, including each and every photo on my individual tour pages, I personally took in the wonderful locations I will be able to share with you. I never use stock photos, never "borrow" from other sources or photo shop and crop. My priority and passion is sharing with you a genuine Irish experience encompassing both the natural beauty and immense, fascinating history of Ireland. As you peruse my offered tours, keep in mind I can often reverse directions should you be arriving or departing from other locations. And while human nature often compels us to seek detailed, sometimes hourly listed itineraries when choosing both tours and guides, my professional experience and feedback from guests over the years has confirmed it is often best to simply choose one of my proven tours, using your desired dates and arrival locations, and leave what happens from start to finish to how you feel upon arrival. Not over-planning every moment of your vacation will make it memorable, relaxing and truly enjoyable. Each of my executive class touring vehicles provide the perfect harmony of luxury and touring functionality and are fully insured for commercial passenger use and transport (a requirement if carrying passengers in Ireland and something you should ensure before you tour with anyone). I simply don't cut corners as I feel your safety, security and comfort should not be left to chance on the winding, often narrow, roads of Ireland. The word "luxury" is oft overused, however, I provide truly premium, executive-class transportation in meticulously maintained vehicles with amenities that neither plain vans or minibus for hire class vehicles, nor someone's "daily driver" sedan, can provide. I will ensure the premium tour you book with me is the tour you want and get. After all, this is your hard-earned vacation and it should be "Your Tour - Your Trail"™ from start to finish. Join me for a privately guided and chauffeured day, one of my specialty tours, multi-day tours or an entire week! Leave the driving and worry to me. Simply sit back and relax on the Wild Atlantic Way, in the Ancient East or beyond. I look forward to showing you the green, rolling fields and jagged cliffs of this magnificent land, but I do highly suggest you make your bookings early to secure your preferred dates and tours with me. Whether you choose this season or the next, you won't be disappointed. * Failte Ireland Approved Tour Guide Official Irish Tourist Board * Failte Ireland Customer Service Excellence Award Holder * Member of the Kerry Archaeological and Historical Society * 30 years service as member Police Force of Ireland * Sli na Slainte Irish Walking Leader * FETAC Level 6 Diploma in Marine & Country Guiding Regional Local Guide * FETAC Level 5 Diploma in Occupational First Aid * Fully Vaccinated Covid 19 * Holder of required Driver's Licenses, including Small Public Service Vehicles (SPSV) from Irish Nat'l Transport Authority * Member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) * My luxury vehicles are fully insured for commercial, passenger service, are meticulously maintained both inside and out, and of a caliber unmatched by rental class vans or cars. Properly licensed tour vehicles in Ireland can be identified by looking for the license, which must be displayed at all times, on the left corner of the windshield. Rest assured, each of my premium vehicles are fully licensed and insured Please feel free to mail me with any health and safety concerns you may have.

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Overview of your Killarney tour

Based on guest feedback and my guiding experience, I have found that the most popular full day tours are the famous Ring of Kerry and the spectacular Dingle/Slea Head Drive Tours. This tour combines both in two days! You will see the majestic coastline of County Kerry along the famous Ring of Kerry with views out to the Skellig Islands and the Star Wars filming site. On day two, enjoy the lovely art and music town of Dingle will be your perfect lunch stop. Enjoy chances for the very best photographs in both morning & evening light at my favorite spots on the Slea Head drive. In my view this two day tour is by far the best of the best, leaving you with fantastic memories and a camera packed with the most beautiful photographs you may ever take. I look forward to sharing and exploring these locations with you on the Wild Atlantic Way! Join me on "Your Tour - Your Trail" on this two day adventure.

Recent Reviews

Richard H.United States
July 2026

We (4 adults and 2 teen girls 15 and 17) rented a house in Killarney from July 6th until July 14th. Gerard was our guide for four days during our stay. He was absolutely the highlight of our trip. On our arrival he picked us up at Shannon Airport and then took us to the cliffs of Moher and then on to our rented house with an additional stop for lunch along the way . We also did the ring of Kerry and Dingle tours. He is extremely personable and kept us all interested including my two teenage granddaughters. He was very accommodating and we were able to customize each day as needed including trips to the grocery store where he waited while we shopped. He has a brand new large Ford van which was very comfortable. I can't imagine having a better guide and recommend him without reservation.

Pamela F.United States
June 2024

Gerard was so informative and personable! He immediately made us feel welcomed in his country. He shared his knowledge and love of his beautiful country! Thank you, Gerard!!!!! Pam

Tom G.United States
March 2024

We spent two amazing days with Gerard touring the Ring of Kerry and Dingle, which was the highlight of our trip to Ireland. He was an outstanding tour guide in every respect: friendly, knowledgable, accommodating, professional, patient, and punctual (not to mention that he was also a very safe driver). We were in good hands from start to finish. Once he learned that our group was particularly interested in photography and Irish history, he went out of his way to create a customized experience for us.

Bonnie M.United States
September 2023

We had a fantastic 3 days with Gerard. He is a master scheduler who was able to accommodate any of our special requests and stay on schedule. His music and podcast choreography was superb. We will miss him.

Theodore F.United States
July 2023

Gerard was a wealth of knowledge and information on our tour and even though it poured one day he knew exactly where to go to make it memorable, the best

Tom F.United States
September 2019

We felt the luck of the Irish as they say to have Gerard spend 2 days touring us around. He was as good as they come telling us everything we needed to know and more as well as taking us to spectacular places the tour busses can't even get to! Trust Gerard - he's top notch for sure.

Your Killarney tour itinerary

The suggested itinerary will be the following. Find out more about what you can expect to see and some of the great photo stops that will be included: Day 1 The Famous Ring of Kerry Lakeside drive in the Killarney National Park Ladies View Molls Gap Sneem Village Coastal drive to Skellig Island Views The fishing Village of Portmagee Killorglin Town Day 2 Dingle and Slea Head Inch Beach Dingle Town Slea Head Drive Blasket Island Views Monastic Sites Glaciated Valley - The Connor Pass Both days will allow time to explore on foot at a number of historic sites. You will also have time to enjoy your lunch on route and explore the towns and villages along the driving route. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to customize this tour or have any particular interests you would like considered.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Luxury, air-conditioned executive touring van with individual captain's chairs and all the elegance a first-class sedan can offer. In order to provide you the very best, exclusive touring experience available, this premium touring van is of a standard unmatched by rental class minivans often offered by tour providers. Cleaned and sanitized daily for your peace of mind, you'll be able to sit back and relax in style from start to finish.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Accommodation
Meeting location

Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland

Accommodation

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
112914
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.9

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Who is this private tour in Killarney best suited for?

This private tour in Killarney is perfect for travellers who want to explore the stunning landscapes of the Ring of Kerry and Dingle/Slea Head over two days. It's ideal for those who appreciate breathtaking coastal views, historic sites, and the opportunity to capture beautiful photographs. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and involves minimal physical activity.

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