Aidan was the perfect guide for this tour! He was knowledgeable about the area, its history, and of course all the shortcuts here and there. We went through some beautiful little towns!
Private tour in Killarney Aidan O
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Hi, my name is Aidan. I was born and raised in the beautiful town of Killarney, Co. Kerry. I have spent my entire life surrounded by history, scenery, lakes and mountains. Killarney is a great starting point for exploring the wild atlantic way and the south west of Ireland, an area which can legitimately claim to be Irelands most scenic region. I provide day tours such as the Ring of Kerry, the Dingle Peninsula, Cork and the Beara Peninsula. I also specialise in providing shore tours in the general Cork area from luxury cruise ships docking in Cork Port. My background is in the woodwork business which I worked in for 10 years. In 2014 I started driving tours and in 2015 I set up my own chauffeur business having trained and qualified as a Tour Driver/Guide. I love this profession and I love showing people my town and surrounding areas and going off the beaten track. I like to hear what the client's have an interest in and then tailoring the tour around them. In November, 2018, I was delighted to be selected as a guide with the elite tour guiding company, ToursByLocals. I am now looking forward to touring with visitors in the South West of Ireland and I have the local knowledge and experience to provide great tours. I look forward to taking you on tour and showing you my Ireland. * Qualified Driver/Guide in Ireland. * Licensed by The National Transport Authority of Ireland to drive Small Public Service Vehicles. * Licensed to drive Large Public Service Vehicles (EU Class D & D1). * All vehicles used are fully insured for commercial passenger transport in accordance with Irish and EU Law I cannot guide within attractions which employ ‘in house’ guides at the attraction concerned.
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The Ring of Kerry is the most renowned Day Tour in Ireland. Throughout its 110 miles, the visitor will travel around the MacGillicuddy Reeks and the Iveragh Peninsula, along the breathtaking Atlantic Coast, Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, returning to Killarney through the famed Molls Gap, Ladies View and Killarney National Park. En route, are the lovely coastal villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem and the thriving market towns of Killorglin and Cahersiveen. The "original Ring of Kerry", will be supplemented with the Skellig Ring which gives unprecedented awesome views of the Skellig Islands on which a monastery was established 1500 years ago.
Aidan was the perfect guide for this tour! He was knowledgeable about the area, its history, and of course all the shortcuts here and there. We went through some beautiful little towns!
Aidan was an excellent host. He was knowledgeable and friendly. His cautious and safe driving took the edge off my fear of heights and the very narrow roads. He gave us great history and back stories of the places we stopped to take pictures. Aidan was kind and considerate. His suggestions for lunch and to stretch our legs was perfectly timed.
Aidan was delightful. We changed our plan on the fly based on weather and did Dingle Peninsula instead. He was flexible and is a true local who knows the entire area well. We highly recommend him.
Your tour will start in the general Killarney area. Your tour will then travel anti clockwise on the Iveragh Peninsula, travelling through Killorgin and Glenbeigh to the market town of Cahersiveen. You will then travel by ferry to Valentia Island and to the lovely fishing village of Portmagee. Your tour will then travel on the Skellig Ring, travelling through narrow roads and mountains with dramatic views of the Skellig Islands, you will then tour to Waterville and Sneem. From here you will travel to Molls Gap and then experience dramatic views of the Killarney Valley from Ladies View and other scenic viewing points. Your tour will visit Muckross House and Gardens before finishing back in the Killarney area. Lunch will be recommended in the village of Portmagee and an optional visit to the Kerry Cliffs is recommended. Throughout this route there will be both spectacular coastal and mountain scenery.
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Transportation will be be luxury Mercedes Viano or similar vehicle. Smaller groups can be catered for in a BMW 5GT car - email Aidan for a quote for a smaller group.
Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
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